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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Teen Vogue Ridiculed for Dissolving Politics Team Just One Day Before ‘Major Election’: ‘A Knife in the Back’
The NewsGuild of New York says the consolidation with Vogue.com was “clearly designed to blunt” the outlet when “it is needed the most”
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Taraji P. Henson to Lead Adaptation of 50 Cent’s Novel ‘The Accomplice’ at Peacock
No writer has been attached to the drama series based on Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Aaron Phillip Clark’s 2024 novel
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‘Snowfall’ Spinoff Ordered to Series at FX Starring Gail Bean and Isaiah John
Written and produced by Malcolm Spellman, the untitled series will be set in ‘90s Los Angeles and is set to premiere in 2026
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‘Tulsa King’ Suddenly Replaces 26 Crew Members Ahead of Season 4 Filming
“I’ve never seen this kind of turnover,” says Freddie Poole, a longtime stunt double for Sylvester Stallone who was replaced
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Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of 2025 | Photos
See how stars like Demi Lovato, Janelle Monáe and Paris Hilton pay homage to the pop girls, horror classics and internet culture this spooky season
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Gayle King Slams Media Reports of Her CBS News Exit: ‘All I’ve Been Told Is They Want Me Here’ | Video
“What I’m hearing in the building is not what I’m reading in the press,” the stalwart news host says
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‘Adults’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
The FX 20-something ensemble comedy will return to Queens for more silly shenanigans
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YouTube Offers Voluntary Buyouts as Company Restructures to Focus on AI
CEO Neal Mohan says AI “has the potential to transform every part of the platform” in a memo to staff
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Meta Q3 Profit Tumbles 83% Thanks to ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Tax Charge
Excluding the charge, net income would have risen in the quarter as daily active users rose year over year
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 7: Alix Earle Slays Halloween Night With Monster Tango to Billie Eilish’s ‘Bury a Friend | Video
Elaine Hendrix survives Tuesday’s elimination after being sidelined with an injury
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Ray Romano to Join ‘Running Point’ Season 2 After Cast Shakeup
The Emmy winner will star in a recurring role as play coach and basketball savant Norman Stinson
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Cheryl Hines Says ‘The View’ Hosts’ Treatment of Her Over RFK Jr. Wasn’t Surprising: ‘Just Wanted to Grill Me’ | Video
The actress says the ABC talk show panel did not ask her one question about the book she was there to promote
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‘DWTS’: Cheryl Burke Opens Up About Her Biggest Fear Returning to the Ballroom as a Guest Judge
The former series pro tells TheWrap her advice for stars at the halfway point and how the show has adapted to its younger fanbase
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‘Scrubs’ Revival, ‘The Rookie’ Season 8 Get Winter Premiere Dates on ABC
“High Potential” and “9-1-1” return for more episodes in January, while Taylor Frankie Paul’s turn as “The Bachelorette” moves the franchise to Sunday nights
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Suzanne de Passe, Madison Jones and Corey Martin Launch Immortal Studio With Access Up to $1 Billion Investment From Vobile
The production company plans to fully finance its television series, films, animation and games
