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.

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Jonah Platt Wants to Remove the Stigma Around Talking About Judaism: ‘It Shouldn’t Be Lame’
His podcast “Being Jewish With Jonah Platt” seeks to normalize cultural and faith-filled conversations about Judaism with star-studded guests
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How to Watch Beyoncé at Kamala Harris’ Houston Rally
It’s really happening this time
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Kamala Harris Agrees Donald Trump Is a Fascist During CNN Town Hall | Video
Anderson Cooper poses question inspired by multiple former Trump officials who have called out his admiration for dictators
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American Cinematheque’s 2nd Annual Proof Film Festival Gives ‘Take Me Home’ Top Prize
Liz Sargent’s family drama wins the Grand Jury Award while Giselle Bonilla’s “The Musical” receives the Audience Choice Award
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‘Hot Frosty’ Trailer: Lacey Chabert Falls in Love With a Literal Snowman in Netflix Christmas Movie
Chabert also nods to her “Mean Girls” and Netflix Holidays co-star Lindsay Lohan
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Seine Pictures Shines a Spotlight on First-Time and Female Directors: ‘We’re Being a Part of This Positive Change’
Office With a View: The company’s Peruvian founder Ivan Orlic tells TheWrap about his story-driven mission 12 years in the making
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The ‘Bad Sisters’ Unveil New Evidence and Missteps In Season 2 Trailer
The Apple TV+ original returns as the Garvey sisters grapple with the guilt of their past and the paranoia of who they can trust
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‘The Neighborhood’ Season 7 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Air?
The neighbors are back together with a new addition to the community live on CBS
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Jim Gaffigan Roasts Trump With Double-Entendre Cat Joke: ‘Second Time Grabbing a Kitty’ Is a ‘Campaign Issue’ | Video
“You know, if you’re keeping track at home,” the comedian said to the charity dinner crowd, including Trump and his wife Melania
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ReelShort’s Exponential Growth Creates New Market for Super-Skinny Content
With 50 million monthly active users, the China-based app is rivaling FAST TV with addictive, one-minute episodes
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‘NCIS Origins’ Episode Release Schedule: When Are Episodes Available to Stream?
Fans of “NCIS” will be transported back to where it all began in the new prequel series
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Chandler Kinney Is Still Frustrated That ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Was Canceled
“If you look at the numbers and the statistics, the decision is a bit confusing,” the actress tells TheWrap
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‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ Creator Sought to Produce His Own Legacy Piece With the Peacock Series
Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson and Taraji P. Henson tell TheWrap the importance of bringing viewers back to Atlanta to share the historic true story
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The ‘Outer Banks’ Cast Can’t Stay Out of Trouble: ‘I Thought We Matured a Little Bit … But No’
The Netflix stars tease their “biggest finale” yet with Season 4, as Madelyn Cline tells TheWrap about that 18-month time jump
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Breakout Chandler Kinney Says Being Vulnerable Online Is Integral to Her Success, but There’s A ‘Learning Curve’
Plus, the “Zombies” actress tells TheWrap her co-star Milo Manheim might make a return to the ballroom “if there’s a trio night”