Tess joined TheWrap as the company’s first reporting fellow in 2024. Tess is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with degrees in theatre and journalism. She also served as the executive editor for Annenberg Media, closely overseeing coverage of campus protests amidst the Israel-Hamas War.
Experience:
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Kristina Schake to Exit as Disney’s Communications Chief With Bob Iger Next Month
“I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to serve The Walt Disney Company during such a pivotal chapter in its history,” the executive says
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‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Creators Break Down Writing for Tracy Morgan, His Odd-Couple Chemistry With Daniel Radcliffe
“We don’t have to improv a lot because the writing is magic,” Morgan tells TheWrap
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Peter Attia’s CBS Exit Is a Wake-Up Call for ‘Formerly Untouchable Men,’ Advocacy Leaders Say
“It reminds us that we, too, have the power to fight back,” UltraViolet campaign director Elisa Batista adds
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Hearst Magazines Ratify 2nd Union Contract With WGA East
The three-year contract establishes 2-3% raises for the 410-member bargaining unit
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‘Extra’ Renewed for Season 33 as Producers Tout Reinvention With Host Derek Hough
The show shares a 20% week‑to‑week viewership increase since its Season 32 premiere in September
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Why Streamers Are Going All-In on Companion Podcasts
Fan-made aftershows of popular programs paved the way, but now studios are racing to bring the conversation in-house
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How to Watch the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Live
The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics will come to an end Sunday
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‘The Last Thing He Told Me’: Jennifer Garner Says Season 2 Premiere Fight Was a Rematch With Stunt Man Whose Ear She Bit Off
Hello Sunshine exec Lauren Neustadter tells TheWrap about making Season 2 as author Laura Dave wrote the book’s sequel
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Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Arrested for Wife’s Murder
Caleb Flynn, 39, was charged with murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence in Miami County
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Former NBA Champs Launch Unscripted Microdrama With Hidden Empire Film Group | Exclusive
“I Am Hoop” follows Trevor Ariza, Matt Barnes and their father friends as they navigate the world of competitive youth basketball
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Robert De Niro Warns There’s ‘No Way’ Trump Ends 2nd Term in 2028 Without a Fight: ‘It’s Up to the People’ | Exclusive Video
The Academy Award winner unpacks the president’s approach to the upcoming midterms on “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”
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Roblox Sued for Creating ‘Largely Unsupervised’ Online World That ‘Enables Predatory Pedophiles’
Los Angeles County’s multimillion-dollar suit seeks civil penalties and restitution from the gaming platform
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Social Media Star Tara Yummy Signs With WME | Exclusive
The DJ and digital creator is currently on her “Mindset” tour across North America
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Thousands of Activists Sign Petition to Remove Casey Wasserman as Chairman of LA28
National gender-justice organization UltraViolet echoes calls from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass to remove the chairman over Epstein ties
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Disney Adds Devon Sawa to Supernatural Series ‘Coven Academy’
The “Final Destination” alum will guest star as the cool teacher in the dramedy led by Malina Pauli Weissman and Tiffani Thiessen
