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.

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‘Scrubs’ Star Ava Bunn on Shaping ‘Dr. Selfie’ for the Reboot and Matt Rife’s Toxic Masculinity Guest Role
The actress tells TheWrap how she collaborated with the writers for her first series regular role as medical influencer Dr. Sam Tosh
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‘Age of Attraction’ Cast Guide: Meet the Singles | Photos
Netflix’s new dating show follows 40 singles willing to put their age-gaps aside for love
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‘Age of Attraction’ Creators on Hiding Ages and Avoiding Cougar Cliches in Age-Gap Dating Show
The Netflix series follows 40 singles, ages 22 to 60, in their search for love
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Top Marketing Execs Say Hollywood’s Embrace of Brand Integration Offsets Industry Cuts | Video
NBCUniversal CMO for TV and Streaming Jenny Storms also touts the company’s sports-centered Legendary February brand push
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Hulu Orders ‘Lex’ Comedy Pilot From ‘Severance’ Co-EP Sean Clements
A disgraced former reality star finds himself in hot water when he accidentally films a murder in the background of his Cameo
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Will Ferrell’s Golf Comedy Series ‘The Hawk’ Sets Summer Premiere at Netflix With First-Look Teaser
The “Step Brothers” star will play the titular character, who attempts to recapture the magic of his golf career 20 years past his prime
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‘Man on Fire’ Teaser Sees Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Gun Down Enemies in Rio: ‘You’re Not Going to Survive This’
The seven-episode Netflix action series premieres April 30
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Quentin Tarantino Blasts Rosanna Arquette for Criticizing His N-Word Use: ‘A Decided Lack of Class, No Less Honor’
“I hope the publicity you’re getting from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth disrespecting me,” the “Pulp Fiction” Oscar winner says
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Phil Rosenthal’s ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Will Move to YouTube as Part of 2027 Banijay Deal
The culinary travel series has run on Netflix for eight seasons
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Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer to Host Oscars Red Carpet on ABC
“Good Morning America” will also air exclusive coverage of the Academy Awards led by Lara Spencer and Chris Connelly
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Mike Flanagan Inks Multi-Year Overall TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios
The “Carrie” showrunner will develop and produce original series exclusively for Amazon
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How to Watch ‘Harry Styles. One Night in Manchester.’ Concert Special
The concert performance will celebrate the popstar’s new album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.”
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Jay Shetty’s ‘On Purpose’ Podcast Deal With iHeartMedia to End After 3 Years
The podcaster signed his partnership with the company in April 2023
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Democratic Congresswoman Sues Trump Over Kennedy Center Closure
Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio filed an emergency motion Friday, warning that Trump may not revive the memorial and performing arts center
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Rita Wilson on Playing Jennifer Garner’s Estranged Mom in ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’
The actress tells TheWrap how she explored intergenerational trauma and regret in Season 2 of the Apple TV series














