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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Bill Gates Cuts Support of Nonprofit Network Benefiting Democrats
The billionaire’s Gates Foundation has stopped donations to Arabella Advisors, a firm targeted by conservative critics of the country’s largest charity org
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Hollywood Vet Larry Thompson Launches Republican Congressional Campaign in California
The film producer and talent manager is set to run against 30-year incumbent Rep. Brad Sherman
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The 7 Best New Shows to Binge-Watch on Netflix in August
From the return of “Wednesday” to the new animated series from the creator of “BoJack Horseman”
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Scott Detrow to Host ‘All Things Considered’ After Ari Shapiro Departs NPR
Detrow will also continue to co-host National Public Radio’s daily news podcast “Consider This”
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Travis Kelce Teams Up With American Eagle One Day After Taylor Swift Engagement Post | Video
The athlete’s brand Tru Kolors partners with the clothing company for a collection shortly after its Sydney Sweeney “good jeans” ad campaign
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Warner Bros. Taps Brad Singer as Post-Separation CFO
The former ValueAct Capital partner will join the company in October ahead of the planned separation expected to occur by mid-2026
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement Stirs Hysteria From Fans, Politicians and Ben Shapiro: ‘SEDATE ME’
The billionaire pop star and Super Bowl-winning tight end’s joint Instagram post sharing the news hit a million likes in less than 10 minutes
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Open Letter Criticizing Mubi’s Israel Ties Nearly Doubles Signatories After CEO’s Response
The list of indie filmmakers standing in opposition to Mubi’s $100 million investment from Sequoia Capital has grown to 107
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Spotify Unveils DM Feature for Select Markets
Messages will allow users to text within the app and send Spotify content like music, podcasts or audiobooks to other listeners
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Penske Sells TVLine to Static Media
The digital news outlet for TV news and features will continue being headed by editor-in-chief Kimberly Roots
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Elon Musk Sues Apple, OpenAI for Allegedly Colluding on Artificial Intelligence Monopoly
The suit claims the tech companies’ “exclusive arrangement” make ChatGPT the “only generative AI chatbot that benefits from billions of user prompts”
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Trump Says FCC Should Revoke ABC and ‘NBC Fake News’ Licenses Over Unfavorable Coverage
“At a minimum, they should pay up BIG for having the privilege of using the most valuable airwaves anywhere at anytime,” the president writes on Truth Social
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Reggie Carroll, Baltimore Comedian, Dies at 52 After Shooting
The touring stand-up was shot in Mississippi last Wednesday and his suspected killer is now in custody
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Kneecap Cancels All 15 US Tour Dates Ahead of UK Court Date: ‘Witch Hunt’
“Once we win our court case, which we will, we promise to embark on an even bigger tour to all you great heads,” the Irish, pro-Palestine band writes on X
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The White House Lists Diverse Museum Exhibits as Proof ‘Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian’
The Trump administration shares examples of art based on immigration, gender expression and white privilege that they find objectionable
