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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Warner Music Group Settles $500 Million Suno Lawsuit, Sets AI Partnership
The licensing agreement “introduces new opportunities for artists and songwriters to get paid,” according to Suno
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‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Renewed for 20 More Episodes at Hulu
New episodes will premiere in early 2026
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Andy Richter Says He’s Still Recovering 2 Weeks After ‘DWTS’ Run: ‘It Was Borderline Abuse’
The 59-year-old comedian is still feeling the pain of putting his body through nine weeks on the competition series
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‘Far Cry’ TV Series Adapting Video Game Lands Series Order at FX
Rob Mac will executive produce and star in the anthology series alongside EP Noah Hawley
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Results Are What Matters to Americans: ‘Memes and Red Meat Rants Do Nothing’
“Be quiet, be kind, be humble and fix the real problems that are crushing Americans,” the Georgia Congresswoman writes on X
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‘Morning Joe’ Criticizes Democratic Lawmakers for Weak Stance on Trump’s Illegal Orders | Video
“You know what a Republican would do? ‘You can’t follow illegal orders. It’s against your oath,’” host Joe Scarborough yells
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Netflix Bets on Video Podcasts to Capture Even More of Your Free Time
After years insisting it wasn’t interested in the creator economy, Netflix is diving into video podcasts with both original and acquired content
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How Brittany Broski Booked Dream ‘Royal Court’ Guest Paul Mescal and Elevated Her Show Amid Late Night’s Decline
“It’s a new version of the same job, and it’s just as legitimate as any of the traditional white guy late night hosts,” Broski tells TheWrap
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Robert Pietranton, Longtime Warner Bros. TV Comms Exec, Dies at 56
In his 20 years at WBTV, the publicity lead guided the success of “Abbott Elementary,” “The West Wing,” “Two and a Half Men” and hundreds more
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3 Things to Remember Before You See ‘Wicked: For Good’
Before dropping back into Elphaba and Glinda’s story, refresh your memory on key moments from Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked”
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Kristen Bell Had No Clue She Stars in Fox News Media’s ‘The Life of Jesus’ Podcast
The “Nobody Wants This” star voices Mary Magdalene, using audio recordings from 15 years ago
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Television Academy Sets FYC Televerse Festival’s 2026 Return
Over 2,500 people attended the inaugural festival which provides workshops, screenings and cast reunions for fans and voters
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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Creator Dave Erickson Sues AMC for Breach of Contract Over Backend Payments
The creator claims he has suffered at least $10 million in monetary damages
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Semi-Finals: Here’s Who’s Competing in the Season 34 Finale
Prince Night brings tears, triumphs and tens before a shocking elimination
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House Votes to Release Epstein Files
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the legislation “deeply flawed” ahead of Tuesday’s vote while urging Republicans to support the measure
