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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PBS Extends Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ Free Streaming Window Through New Year’s Eve
The documentary series placed PBS in Nielsen’s streaming Top 10 for the first time
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Versant Designates New York Office as Permanent Headquarters
Comcast’s Versant moved from 30 Rock to the historic New York Times building in August and has now made it its official home
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Lady Gaga to Release ‘Harlequin Live: One Night Only’ Christmas Eve Concert Special on YouTube
The event will feature songs from her 2024 “Harlequin” album, inspired by “Joker: Folie à Deux”
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Discovery Global Sets Adrienne O’Hara as Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer Ahead of 2026 Spinoff
The former Gap Inc. executive will report to CEO Gunnar Wiedenfels in the newly created role
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JD Vance Praises Nicki Minaj for ‘Profound’ Turning Point USA Commentary After ‘Assassin’ Gaffe
Both the vice president and the rapper spoke at AmericaFest alongside Erika Kirk on Sunday in support of President Donald Trump
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Wrap Video: We Debate What Oscars on YouTube Might Mean for Co-Streaming and Younger Audience
TheWrap’s Steve Pond and Jeremy Fuster unpack how YouTube could capture a more diverse audience for the century-old award show
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Rachel Bilson to Star in Gordon Ramsay-Produced Cooking School Drama for Fox
Stephanie Danler will pen the adaptation of “The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry” in development at Fox
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Ariana Grande Knew ‘Wicked’ Was a Hit When the Film Inspired a ‘Disturbing’ Mac ‘n Cheese Collab | Video
The pop star also gushes about meeting Cher for the first time ahead of her “SNL” hosting gig this weekend
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Taylor Swift Reveals Which Surprise Guest Drew the Loudest Crowd Reaction on the Eras Tour
Sabrina Carpenter and Travis Kelce make special appearances in the second batch of “Taylor Swift: The End of an Era” episodes
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‘Big Bang Theory’ EP Tara Hernandez Sets 19th-Century Sitcom Pilot Order at CBS
“Regency” follows an upper-middle class family as they navigate life, love and scandal in 1800s England
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David Leavy, Advisor to David Zaslav and CNN Vet, to Exit Warner Bros. Discovery
His exit after two decades at the company comes as WBD sells its assets to Netflix
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Will Poulter-Led ‘Beat the Reaper’ Lands Series Order at Apple TV
The medical dramedy series from Sam Catlin is produced by Apple Studios and New Regency
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Latest Epstein Photo Dump Includes Steve Bannon, Noam Chomsky, Bill Gates, David Brooks
The New York Times also defends Brooks for his appearance in the new batch of images
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Netflix Taps ESPN’s Elle Duncan as First Sports Anchor in Multiyear Deal
The former “SportsCenter” host will start in early 2026 with “Skyscraper Live”
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The Reiner Murders: Cause of Death, Their Children’s ‘Unimaginable Pain’ and Nick’s First Court Appearance
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner finds that the Hollywood couple were killed Sunday by “multiple sharp force injuries”
