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.

Tess Patton
Experience:
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Where to Watch the 78th Tony Awards
Cynthia Erivo will host Broadway’s biggest night, featuring performances from the season’s most celebrated new musicals and revivals
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Brian Grazer Admits Voting for Trump in Hollywood Felt Like ‘Getting Canceled’
The “Hillbilly Elegy” producer says he voted for Trump because of former President Biden’s “lack of direction in the Democratic Party” in new Fox Nation docuseries
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‘Love on the Spectrum’ Creators Put Their Own Spin on Reality TV, Highlighting Sincerity Over Sensation
TheWrap magazine: “They are there for a reason. They want to find love and that’s it,” co-creator Cian O’Clery tells TheWrap
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Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump-Musk Relationship Was ‘Woke Back Mountain’ Until It Ended in Flames | Video
“I knew this day would come, but somehow it’s even better than I would’ve imagined,” the late night host adds of the public fallout
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Daily Mail Reporter Subpoenaed by Blake Lively’s Publicist Says He Mistakenly Used the Phrase ‘Sexually Assaulted’
“Ms. Sloane never told me that Ms. Lively was sexually harassed or sexually assaulted by Justin Baldoni or anyone else,” James Vituscka says in a sworn declaration filed Thursday
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Cynthia Erivo Says Waiting to Win a Tony Is More Nerve-Wracking Than Hosting | Video
The “Wicked” star is set to host the 78th Tony Awards on Sunday for the first time
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Trump Tells CNN, ABC News He Is ‘Not Particularly Interested’ in Talking to Elon Musk: ‘Lost His Mind’ | Video
“Here’s exactly what he said: ‘I’m not even thinking about Elon. He’s got a problem. The poor guy’s got a problem,’” Dana Bash reports
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All the Songs in ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 3
This season features classics from Patsy Cline and newer hits from Remi Wolf, Jungle and Rainbow Kitten Surprise
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‘Shrinking,’ ‘The Bear’ Stars on How Today’s TV Comedy Is Less Sitcom, More Character-Driven: ‘Just About Being Human’ | Video
Christa Miller, Abby Elliott, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Brenda Song join TheWrap’s Women of Comedy Emmy Showcase
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‘Severance’ Stars Lip Sync to Viral Theme Song Parody Calling Each Other ‘Hot’ | Video
Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette and more returned to Lumon to recreate the TikTok hit
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Nikki Toscano Says Female Team on ‘Long Bright River’ Supported Her During Directorial Debut: ‘Ego Was Missing at All Times’ | How She Did It
The co-creator tells TheWrap she chose to direct Episode 6 of the Peacock series because it was a pivotal moment for Amanda Seyfried’s cop character
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35 Most Anticipated TV Shows of Summer 2025
From “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 3 on Prime Video and Disney+’s “Ironheart” to “Wednesday” Season 2 on Netflix and FX’s “Alien: Earth”
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‘The Better Sister’ Cast and Character Guide | Photos
The Prime Video series stars Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks as estranged sisters, brought together after a murder in the Hamptons
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Former ‘Doctor Odyssey’ Crewmembers Sue Disney Over Alleged ‘Campaign of Sexual Harassment’ on Set
The three women say they were blacklisted in retaliation for reporting
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Golden Trailer Awards Winners List: ’28 Years Later’ Takes Home Top Prize
Apple TV’s “Severance” took home five awards while Universal’s “Wicked” and WB’s “Sinners” followed closely behind with four














