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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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement Stirs Hysteria From Fans, Politicians and Ben Shapiro: ‘SEDATE ME’
The billionaire pop star and Super Bowl-winning tight end’s joint Instagram post sharing the news hit a million likes in less than 10 minutes
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Open Letter Criticizing Mubi’s Israel Ties Nearly Doubles Signatories After CEO’s Response
The list of indie filmmakers standing in opposition to Mubi’s $100 million investment from Sequoia Capital has grown to 107
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Spotify Unveils DM Feature for Select Markets
Messages will allow users to text within the app and send Spotify content like music, podcasts or audiobooks to other listeners
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Penske Sells TVLine to Static Media
The digital news outlet for TV news and features will continue being headed by editor-in-chief Kimberly Roots
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Elon Musk Sues Apple, OpenAI for Allegedly Colluding on Artificial Intelligence Monopoly
The suit claims the tech companies’ “exclusive arrangement” make ChatGPT the “only generative AI chatbot that benefits from billions of user prompts”
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Trump Says FCC Should Revoke ABC and ‘NBC Fake News’ Licenses Over Unfavorable Coverage
“At a minimum, they should pay up BIG for having the privilege of using the most valuable airwaves anywhere at anytime,” the president writes on Truth Social
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Reggie Carroll, Baltimore Comedian, Dies at 52 After Shooting
The touring stand-up was shot in Mississippi last Wednesday and his suspected killer is now in custody
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Kneecap Cancels All 15 US Tour Dates Ahead of UK Court Date: ‘Witch Hunt’
“Once we win our court case, which we will, we promise to embark on an even bigger tour to all you great heads,” the Irish, pro-Palestine band writes on X
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The White House Lists Diverse Museum Exhibits as Proof ‘Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian’
The Trump administration shares examples of art based on immigration, gender expression and white privilege that they find objectionable
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FBI Raids Home, Office of Former Trump Adviser John Bolton | Video
“NO ONE is above the law … FBI agents on mission,” FBI director Kash Patel shared on Friday
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Gavin Newsom Redistricting Campaign Raises $6.2 Million as Plan Moves to Special Election
The California governor signed the plan Thursday after state lawmakers approved new maps for the state ahead of the Nov. 4 vote
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Trump Claims ‘Total Victory’ After Appeals Court Voids $500 Million-Plus Judgment in New York Fraud Case
“This was a Case of Election Interference by the City and State trying to show, illegally, that I did things that were wrong when, in fact, everything I did was absolutely CORRECT and, even, PERFECT,” the president says in response
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‘Morning Joe,’ Obama Applaud Democrats’ Counter to Texas Redistricting: ‘Let’s Dance’ | Video
“That’s the only thing we can do right now because, if we don’t, this country’s representatives in Washington will not reflect the country,” NBC News’ Claire McCaskill says
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Gavin Newsom Pokes Back After Fox News Hosts Critique His Social Media Style: ‘Stop Calling Me Daddy’ | Video
Sean Hannity and Jesse Watters bemoan the California governor’s online behavior with Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Ted Cruz
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Joe Scarborough Calls Gavin Newsom’s Trump-esque Social Media Tactics ‘Embarrassing’ | Video
“You’re not running against Donald Trump. Go after Tweedledee or Tweedledum,” the “Morning Joe” host says
