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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Joy Reid Slams JD Vance for ‘Wasting Our Time and Tax Money’ Trolling Her Amid Government Shutdown
The former MSNBC anchor responds to the vice president’s suggestion that she should be grateful for life in the U.S.
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Dhar Mann Studios Boss Says Digital Content Far Outpaces Linear Television With 45 Million Streams a Day
TheGrill 2025: The digital studios’ CEO Sean Atkins and head of production Toni Gray reveal the playbook for how they take content from script to screen in just 30 days
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‘The Chi’ to End With Season 8 at Showtime
The decision comes ahead of the start of production on the final season of the Lena Waithe-created comedy
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 3: Jordan Chiles Cries After Stunning Tango to Doechii’s ‘Anxiety’
Robert Irwin’s shirtless samba also fired up TikTok Night before a shocking elimination
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Lainey Wilson Returns to Host 2025 CMA Awards on ABC
“Country Music’s Biggest Night” will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 19
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‘Pose’ Actress Indya Moore Calls Out Ryan Murphy for Silence on Trans Rights in Tearful Instagram Reel
“We really pissed you off that much, Ryan?” the actress says in a 30-minute rant against Hollywood and the U.S. government’s lack of support for transgender people
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‘Awkward’ Creator Lauren Iungerich’s YA Drama Series ‘Poser’ Set at Netflix
The series is part of the “On My Block” creator’s overall deal with the streamer and will be her first hour-long drama project
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Go Inside Dhar Mann’s 125,000-Square-Foot Creator Production Hub | Exclusive Video
With plans to double his production footprint in the next year, Mann’s studio redefines how creator-driven companies meet online demand
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How to Watch the 2025 Global Citizen Festival
The music festival, calling for an end to extreme poverty, will feature performances from Shakira, Cardi B and Tyla
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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”
