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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Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett Join Anne Hathaway in Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’ Adaptation
The two stars jump on to the twisted, psychosexual thriller directed by Michael Showalter
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Where to Watch ‘Beast Games’: Will the Series Stream on YouTube?
MrBeast’s reality competition series will hand out the biggest prize in television history: $5 million in cash
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Entertainment and Media Suffers Another Major Blow in 2024 With 15,000 Job Cuts
The good news: Losses declined in 2024. The bad news: There’s no sign things will turn around soon
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Panic in Hollywood’s LGBTQ Community: Some Weigh Emigration Ahead of 2nd Trump Term
Ellen DeGeneres has already moved to the U.K. and more stars like Laverne Cox consider leaving the U.S. behind
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How to Watch ‘An Evening With Dua Lipa’: Is It Streaming?
The pop star will headline her first primetime concert special alongside the Heritage Orchestra and special guest Elton John
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‘It Ends With Us’ Cast and Character Guide | Photos
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Brandon Sklenar lead the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s dark romance novel
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Where to Watch the Billboard Music Awards: Is It Streaming?
Comedian Michelle Buteau will host the music awards show, featuring performances from Tyla, Coldplay and Shaboozey
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IATSE Creates Industry Firearms Expert Roles, Appoints Larry Zanoff and Brook Yeaton
The new advisory positions will see the pair work closely with the negotiating committee to address and mitigate firearm safety issues on-set
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Joel McHale Returns to Host 52nd Annual Saturn Awards | Exclusive
This year’s awards ceremony will be dedicated to “Avatar” and “Titanic” producer Jon Landau
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‘Queer Eye’ Season 9 Cast: Who Replaced Bobby Berk?
The Fab Five looks a little different with the addition of new member Jeremiah Brent
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Jamie Foxx’s ‘What Had Happened Was’ Netflix Special: 6 Most Shocking Moments
“If I can stay funny, I can stay alive,” the star says of his time in rehab after his stroke
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All of the Songs in Sabrina Carpenter’s Netflix Special, Including Her Duet with Chappell Roan
Tyla and Shania Twain will join the popstar for her first Netflix special “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter”
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‘Social Studies’ Team Says Banning Teens’ Phones in School Would Let Them ‘Find Other Ways to Socialize’ | Video
Power Women Summit: Director Lauren Greenfield discusses how looming social media bans could be positive for Gen Z
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‘The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On’ Season 3 Cast Guide | Photos
Meet the six couples who must decide whether to stay together or pursue new love connections
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‘The Ultimatum’ Season 3 Release Schedule: When Are New Episodes Out?
The love experiment hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey returns to Netflix this week