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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California Wildfire Damages and Economic Loss Estimated at Up to $150 Billion
The deadly disaster may be the worst wildfire in modern California history, Accuweather and J.P. Morgan’s preliminary estimates reveal
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Wildfire Video Shows Devastating Destruction North of Sunset, Homes Decimated
Video obtained by TheWrap depicts Palisades neighborhoods made unrecognizable, ash-covered and tattered with debris
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Scenes of Devastation and Heroism as the Palisades Fire Rages | Photos
Fires are expected to worsen throughout Los Angeles as the Santa Ana winds strengthen overnight
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Getty Villa Museum Grounds Burned in Palisades Fire
The galleries and library archives on-site were sealed off from smoke and “remain safe”
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Palisades Fire Update: Gavin Newsom Warns ‘We Are Not Out of the Woods’ After 30,000 Evacuate
The California governor also expressed gratitude for President Joe Biden’s leadership during the natural disaster emergency
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‘Horizon’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in Kevin Costner’s Western Epic?
Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington and Luke Wilson are among the star-studded cast of this sprawling drama
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Thousands Evacuated as Fire Rips Through Pacific Palisades, Whipped by Ferocious Santa Ana Winds
Houses were on fire in neighborhoods where many Hollywood creatives and executives live, with the blaze expected to worsen overnight
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Where to Watch ‘TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer’
The documentary special uncovers new details about the 26-year-old charged with murder for the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO
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‘Conclave’ Screenwriter Rebuffs Megyn Kelly Accusing Film of Being ‘Anti-Catholic’
Peter Straughan says he “stands by” the film after winning a Golden Globe for its screenplay
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‘Mayfair Witches’ Season 2 Episode Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Stream?
The supernatural horror series, starring Alexandra Daddario, returns to AMC
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5 Biggest Changes From the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 Premiere
Rate-A-Queen returns, a “Squid Game” nod and more
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Washington Post Cartoonist Ann Telnaes Quits After Bezos-Owned Paper Kills Trump Satire Piece
“Trying to get in the good graces of an autocrat-in-waiting will only result in undermining that free press,” the Pulitzer Prize winner says of her former employer
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Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing on Track for Jan. 30 After DA Hochman’s ‘Productive,’ 3-Hour Meeting With Family
“We’re going to spend the time necessary to get this decision right,” Los Angeles County D.A. Nathan Hochman said at a Friday press conference
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Meghan McCain Slams Meghan Markle Netflix Series as ‘Out of Touch’: ‘Americans Can’t Pay for Groceries’
“Do something to help people instead of your ego,” McCain said after watching the trailer for ‘With Love, Meghan”
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Blake Lively Lawyers: ‘Nothing’ in Justin Baldoni’s $250 Million Libel Lawsuit ‘Changes Anything’ About Her Sexual Harassment Claims
The actress’ team says they “look forward to addressing each and every one of Wayfarer’s allegations in court”
