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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‘DWTS’: Cheryl Burke Opens Up About Her Biggest Fear Returning to the Ballroom as a Guest Judge
The former series pro tells TheWrap her advice for stars at the halfway point and how the show has adapted to its younger fanbase
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‘Scrubs’ Revival, ‘The Rookie’ Season 8 Get Winter Premiere Dates on ABC
“High Potential” and “9-1-1” return for more episodes in January, while Taylor Frankie Paul’s turn as “The Bachelorette” moves the franchise to Sunday nights
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Suzanne de Passe, Madison Jones and Corey Martin Launch Immortal Studio With Access Up to $1 Billion Investment From Vobile
The production company plans to fully finance its television series, films, animation and games
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Amazon to Tap New Unscripted TV Head as Lauren Anderson Shifts Full Time to Brand Partnerships
Outside of “Beast Games,” the streamer has yet to have another standout unscripted hit
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ May Head to London for Potential Season 6
The move across the pond may be hinted at in the Season 5 finale Tuesday
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Does the Colleen Hoover Boom Have Staying Power?
The bestselling romance novelist who once outsold the Bible struck gold with “It Ends With Us” but can she maintain Hollywood’s attention?
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‘The Road’ EP Wants to Emulate the Real Music Business With CBS Series: ‘The Prize Is Yours From Day 1’
Lee Metzger reunites with collaborator Blake Shelton for the series, in which contestants open for Keith Urban in venues across the South
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Whitney Leavitt and ‘DWTS’ Partner Mark Ballas Cancel Giveaway After ABC, BBC Reject Idea: ‘Completely Out of Our Hands’ | Video
Some fans in the comments were disappointed that the dancing duo didn’t ask for permission first
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Patrick Dempsey Finds His Next Mark in First Teaser for Fox Drama ‘Memory of a Killer’
The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum makes his TV return this January
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Ontario to Pull Reagan Anti-Tariff Ad After Trump Tantrum, Threat to Terminate Trade Talks
Prime Minister Mark Carney tells reporters on Friday that Canada is prepared to continue trade talks when Trump is ready
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Disney Warns YouTube TV Users of Potential Programming Blackout in Latest Carriage Dispute
Negotiations between the media giant and the Google-owned distributor are headed towards a blackout as the Oct. 30 deadline for an agreement approaches
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‘Outer Banks’ Co-Creator Jonas Pate Accused of Putting Hands on, Screaming at Female PA On Set
Stars Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes reportedly intervened to de-escalate the situation at the Croatia filming site
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Netflix Lands Long-Developing ‘Black Hole’ Adaptation, Jane Schoenbrun to Write and Direct Series
The “I Saw the TV Glow” filmmaker will finally bring to fruition the Charles Burn adaptation that David Fincher previously tried to make
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Pentagon Welcomes Conservative Outlets and Influencers Into the Press Corps After Media Revolt
The new crop of right-wing media and influencers come after dozens of seasoned journalists across the political aisle turned in their badges
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Mike Colter-Led Tech Legal Drama ‘Cupertino’ Lands Series Order at CBS
Robert and Michelle King write, EP and co-showrun the drama series set in Silicon Valley
