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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Ellen DeGeneres Fights Back Tears Over Death of Frequent Talk Show Guest | Video
Tayt Andersen, the host’s memorable “boyfriend” who charted his medical journey on her show, died from a lifelong heart condition Friday
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James Comey Says He Is ‘Not Afraid’ of Trump-Backed Indictment: ‘We Will Not Live on Our Knees’ | Video
“I’m innocent, so let’s have a trial and keep the faith,” the former FBI director says in his first statement following Thursday’s obstruction of justice charge
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‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 20 Winner Revealed: Who Took Home the $1 Million Prize?
Mama Duke, Micah Palace, Chris Turner, the Leo High School a cappella choir, Team Recycled and LightWire were among the 10 finalists
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‘South Park’ Eviscerates FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Making Him Poop Himself, Take Plan B and Lose His Freedom of Speech
Meanwhile, the town of South Park uses betting apps to wager whether Kyle’s Jewish mother will strike Gaza
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‘Law & Order’ Sets David Ajala as Series Regular for Season 25
The “Star Trek: Discovery” actor will play a detective working alongside Reid Scott’s Det. Vincent Riley
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Telemundo Studios Launches Vertical Short Dramas as It Expands Alternative Content Strategy
The mobile-first format will kick off with a four-title lineup, including an adaptation of Kate del Castillo’s “Armas de Mujer”
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 2: Robert Irwin Tangos to the Top on One Hit Wonder Night
Two couples were also sent home in a crushing double elimination Tuesday night
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How ‘Mormon Wives’ Star Jen Affleck Leapt From TikTok to ‘DWTS’ Just 8 Weeks Postpartum
The “Dancing With the Stars” contestant tells TheWrap that Season 3 of “Secret Lives” will reveal her most authentic self yet
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‘Catfish: The TV Show’ Canceled After 9 Seasons, Producers Shopping Series Elsewhere
MTV will still air episodes from the “Catfish” library post-cancellation
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Matriarchs Unpack Potential Spinoff, Pitch Paris Flashback for Upcoming Movie
Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard break down how their characters could realistically shoot in Paris for the film finale
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Caleb Hearon Talks Calling Out ‘Batsh—t’ Conservatism, Finding Emotional Vulnerability in First Comedy Special
The standup and podcaster tells TheWrap about unpacking his father’s death, political unrest and suicidal ideation in HBO’s “Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian”
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Jason Bateman Reveals Dr. Phil Was Going to Star in ‘Arrested Development’ Movie as George Sr. | Video
The “Black Rabbit” actor and director also reveals who was rumored to play other members of the Bluth family in the movie-within-a-movie
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Jay Leno Says He’s ‘On Jimmy Kimmel’s Side’ Amid ABC Fallout, Despite Personal Tensions | Video
“I’m a huge proponent of free speech … Jimmy will land on his feet,” the former late night host says
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Nexstar Says FCC Had No Sway in Decision to Take Jimmy Kimmel Off the Air
“The decision to preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ was made unilaterally by the senior executive team at Nexstar,” the chief communications officer says
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‘Lost’ Creator Damon Lindelof Says He Won’t Work With Disney, ABC Again if Kimmel Suspension Is Not Lifted
The Emmy winner’s upcoming “Lanterns” is slated to premiere next year from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television
