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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Microdrama From Knockout Shorts Lands SAG-AFTRA Backing in New Frontier for Shortform Content
“They’re proving that new formats can deliver top-tier creative work while upholding strong labor standards,” SAG-AFTRA executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland says
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NBC Sports Taps Mary Carillo to Fill In for Savannah Guthrie at Winter Olympics
The “Today” anchor stepped away from Milano Cortina coverage as her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing
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ABC to Air ‘The Bachelorette’ Special After the Oscars, Reuniting the Franchise’s Leading Women
“Before the First Rose” will introduce new star Taylor Frankie Paul ahead of Season 22
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Here’s Every Apple TV Series and Movie Coming in 2026
The streamer will bring audiences everything from a new season of “Ted Lasso” to film releases like “The Dink”
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Ray Romano to Lead HBO Max Family Drama Pilot ‘How to Survive Without Me’
The “Everybody Loves Raymond” star plays a widower, navigating single parenthood with his five adult children
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‘American Idol’ Season 9 to Stream on Disney+ in March
ABC will also launch a companion podcast for the singing competition series set to stream on Disney+ and Hulu
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BBC Studios Ups Eve Frederick to Lead Unscripted Production in LA
The newly appointed EVP oversees reality programs, including “Dancing With the Stars,” “Ladies of London” and “Outlast”
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Oscars Unveil Production Team, Director and Writing Staff for 2026 Ceremony
Several producers, writers and creatives return to the ceremony alongside host Conan O’Brien
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Stephen Fry-Led ‘The Interrogator’ Lands Series Order at Fox
The British multihyphenate will write, star and executive produce the spy drama
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‘St. Denis Medical’ and ‘Happy’s Place’ Renewed for Season 3 at NBC
The broadcast comedies are each in their second season at the network
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BAFTA Film Awards to Broadcast in the US on E!
The British awards show, hosted by Alan Cumming, will air as-live in the U.S. on Feb. 22
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What Time Do the Grammy Awards Start?
Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter, among others will compete for the top prizes in music
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Hollywood Whitewashing ‘Goes a Lot Deeper’ Than Odessa A’zion, Leaving Latinos Weighing What’s Next
“It’s about the change happening when Latinos [are] trusted to lead projects, shape our own narratives and be a part of the decision making,” actress Karrie Martin Lachney tells TheWrap
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‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Episode Release Schedule: When Is Part 2 Out?
Will the second eldest Bridgerton finally settle down and find his forever?
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Disney Realigns Marketing Leadership Under New Chief Marketing and Brand Officer Asad Ayaz
The recently promoted executive outlines the structure of his marketing division, creating a new enterprise marketing team
