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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Where to Watch and Stream the Critics Choice Awards
Chelsea Handler will host for the third year in a row
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‘Celebrity Bear Hunt’ Cast Guide | Photos
Twelve British celebrities, including Mel B and Boris Becker, must survive the Bear Pit in the new Netflix reality series
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The Women of ‘The Night Agent’ Season 2 Step Into Their Power on the Netflix Action Series
Brittany Snow, Amanda Warren and Arienne Mandi discuss how joining the hit action series challenged them
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FireAid Benefit Concert Estimates Over $100 Million Raised for LA Fires Recovery and Prevention
Donations from the over six-hour concert will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation
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The Best Moments From the 2025 Grammy Awards
Beyoncé breaks her own records, The Weeknd breaks his boycott and L.A. fire relief efforts take center stage
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Lady Gaga Says ‘Trans People Are Not Invisible’ in Grammys Speech | Video
The pop star acknowledged the community while accepting her award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Bruno Mars
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Chappell Roan Calls Out Record Labels for Unfair Treatment in Grammys Speech
“Labels, we got you, but do you got us?” the “Pink Pony Club” singer says after winning Best New Artist
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Kanye West’s Wife Shocks Fans With Nearly Naked Look on Grammys Carpet: ‘That’s Public Indecency and Warrants Arrest’
“Every single time I have seen Kanye’s wife naked was against my will,” one user writes on X
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Inside the FireAid Benefit Concert as Victims Find Joy in Music: ‘We’ll Laugh, We’ll Cry, We’ll Dance’
Fans, fire victims and first responders gathered at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum to raise funds and celebrate the resilience of Los Angeles
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How to Watch the Star-Studded FireAid Concert if You Missed It Live
The show will feature performances from Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and the Red Hot Chili Peppers at both the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum
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Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff Get Hero’s Welcome at FireAid | Video
The former Vice President and Second Gentleman received loud cheers and applause when spotted in the audience
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‘The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl’ Sets Streaming Premiere Date on Disney+ | Video
The concert special reunites original voice cast members Jeremy Irons and Nathan Lane with stage musical alumni and more special guests
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Historic FireAid Concert Unites Streamers for the First Time, Bypassing Linear TV
The benefit concert, featuring performances from 27 artists, marks the first time a live event has been simulcast on all the leading streaming services
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Music Mogul Irving Azoff on Organizing FireAid Benefit Concert: ‘I Haven’t Slept in 2 Weeks’
“People came out of retirement for this,” the music manager tells TheWrap. “We did this in 12 days, so everybody came together”
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‘Magic Farm’ Writer-Director Amalia Ulman Encouraged Improv, Never Turned Her Camera Off for Media Satire | Video
Sundance 2025: “You have to be open to that magic,” Ulman says at TheWrap’s Sundance Studio
