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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Avril Lavigne Helps the Sk8r Bois (and Girls) of Palisades Skate Shop With Wildfire Recovery Merch Launch | Exclusive
Erica Simpson’s 25-year staple Paliskates burned while private firefighters hired by Rick Caruso saved the adjacent Palisades Village
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‘Yellowstone’ CBS Spinoff Led by Luke Grimes to Premiere in Spring 2026
“Y: Marshals” is created by Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser and Spencer Hudnut
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Amy Poehler and Mike Schur Team Up for New Peacock Comedy ‘Dig’
The two will co-write the pilot and executive produce with Poehler set to star in the archeology-themed comedy series
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The Instagram Factor: Getting Movie Stars to Promote on Their Social Media Is in the Fine Print
Some like Scarlett Johansson refuse to use social media to promote films, but studios are leaning harder on leveraging personal accounts for publicity
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Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet: Colman Domingo, Zendaya, Diana Ross and More Look Superfine in Tailored Fashion | Photos
This year’s event is a “a cultural and historical examination of Black style over 300 years through the concept of dandyism”
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Met Gala 2025 Theme Explained: What Is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’?
This year’s Met Gala pays homage to the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition
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Where to Watch the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Live
Stars will stun in menswear as they dress for this year’s theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”
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Oscars Hold March 2026 Date as Karen Bass Reschedules LA Marathon to Avoid Event Conflict
The annual marathon will still take place in March and specifics are due to be announced in the near future
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‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ Gives a Glimpse Into Holy Week in Season 5 Trailer
After Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) is welcomed into Jerusalem as a king, religious leaders attempt to silence his growing influence as one of his disciples betrays him
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Matthew Gray Gubler CBS Drama ‘Einstein’ Delayed Until 2026-27 Season
The network opted to give more pre-production time to the series following the great-grandson of theoretical physicist Albert Einstein
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Harvard Commits to Change After Studies Find Antisemitism, Islamophobia Have Seeped Into Coursework and Campus Life
Two delayed reports reveal significant tensions over conflict in the Middle East as the Ivy League school faces an uphill legal battle against the Trump administration
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Podcasting Network Orbit Media Lands Development Partnership With Fisher Stevens’ Highly Flammable | Exclusive
The production company is currently developing true crime podcast “The Burden” as a scripted series
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Megan Fox and James Van Der Beek to Guest Star in ‘Overcompensating’
Lukas Gage, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang have also enrolled in the upcoming Prime Video series from Benito Skinner and A24
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The 7 Best New Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
From returning favorites to brand new binge-watches
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All the ‘Gilmore Girls’ and ‘Maisel’ Stars in ‘Étoile’
Luke Kirby and Yanic Truesdale are among the familiar faces from the Amy Sherman-Palladino universe in the ballet dramedy
