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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Amanda Gorman Says the American Dream Is a ‘Dare To Dream Together’ in DNC Address
“Empathy emancipates, making us greater than hate or vanity. That is the American promise, powerful and pure,” the 2017 National Youth Poet Laureate said
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Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech Wins With Fans by a Landslide: ‘Concerned for Barack Obama That He Has to Follow This’
The former president was celebrated for “perfect comedic delivery” after dropping an innuendo about Donald Trump’s obsession with crowd size
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Michelle Obama Boosts ‘My Girl Kamala,’ Gets Crowd Chanting ‘Do Something’ in Fiery DNC Speech | Video
“Who is going to tell [Trump] that the job that he is currently seeking might just be one of those ‘Black jobs’?” the former first lady asked
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All the Celebrities at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Common, Patti Labelle, Spike Lee, Lil Jon, Mark Hamill and more stars showed up at the DNC to support Kamala Harris
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Paramount Shareholder Mario Gabelli Doesn’t See a Negative in Granting Potential Bronfman Bid Extension
“I still like insight into price voting/nonvoting,” the chairman of GAMCO Investors Inc. muses
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Taylor Swift Debuts Documentary-Style ‘I Can Do It With a Broken Heart’ Music Video
The “Tortured Poets Department” pop star celebrates her final Wembley Stadium show in London with never-before-seen footage
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Hillary Clinton Mocks Trump’s History-Making Felonies at DNC, Smiles and Nods When Crowd Shouts ‘Lock Him Up’
The 2016 nominee acknowledged female trailblazers that paved the way for both her and Kamala Harris to run for the presidency
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Michelle Visage Praises ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Cast: ‘These Kids Came to Play’ | Video
“I would cast Alyssa Edwards for everything,” executive producer Tom Campbell tells TheWrap of picking the U.S. representative
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Meet the Queens of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’
After competing in the two-part “Global Talent Extravaganza,” the international contestants are ready to take over the world
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‘Chimp Crazy’ Episode Release Guide: Does the Docuseries Come Out All at Once?
The documentary series from the filmmakers behind “Tiger King” will release new episodes on HBO and Max
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7 Shows Like ‘Emily in Paris’ to Watch While You Wait for Season 4 Part 2
From Darren Star’s “Sex and the City” and “Younger” to campy comedies like “Dollface” and “Drop Dead Diva”
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Reveal What They’re Bringing From Their First Seasons
The twelve queens from across the globe tell TheWrap their approach to this season’s cross-cultural competition
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‘We Will Dance Again’ : The LA Installment of the Nova Music Festival Exhibition Has a New Emphasis on Healing
Survivors Danielle Gelbaum and Eilat Tibi tell TheWrap that the return to dancing was necessary for their own healing journeys
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Renewed for Season 17 at MTV
Paramount+ also greenlit Season 10 of “All Stars” along with companion “Untucked” for both series
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‘The Masked Singer’ Season 12 Introduces ‘Footloose,’ Barbie and Miley Cyrus-Themed Nights
Fifteen former contestants, including Dick Van Dyke and Jewel, will return as celebrity ambassadors
