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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Surprise! AI News Anchor Hosts UK Channel 4 Special on AI Taking Jobs
“Will AI Take My Job?” examines whether artificial intelligence can outperform trained human beings in several occupations, with one big twist
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How to Watch ‘The Road’: When Are New Episodes Out?
Keith Urban and Blake Shelton’s country music competition series sees 12 rising stars hit the road on tour
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‘Monster’: Did Ed Gein’s Voice Really Sound Like That?
Charlie Hunnam’s soft, high-pitched interpretation of the serial killer in “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” was close
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George Santos Sentence Commuted for Immediate Prison Release, Trump Says
The disgraced Republican congressman “has been in solitary confinement for long stretches of time,” the president adds
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Pentagon Slams Netflix’s ‘Woke Garbage’ Gay Military Series ‘Boots,’ Vows to Restore ‘Warrior Ethos’ to the Military
The series’ creator tells TheWrap “Boots” was not inherently political
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Samantha Eggar, Oscar-Nominated Actress From ‘The Collector, ‘The Brood’, Dies at 86
The actress won a Golden Globe Award for her role as Miranda Grey in William Wyler’s 1965 psychological horror film
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Kiss Bandmates, Pearl Jam, Mötley Crüe and More Mourn Guitarist Ace Frehley: ‘Irreplaceable Rock Soldier’
“He is and will always be a part of Kiss’ legacy,” Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley say
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Lifetime Unveils Full 2025 Holiday Movie Schedule With 12 Original Films
This year’s Christmas movies include a thriller and a pickleball romance
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Rachel Maddow Applauds Pentagon Journalists for Refusing Trump’s Press Policies: ‘News Orgs Have Realized It’s Really Embarrassing to Cave’ | Video
MSNBC anchors Maddow and Nicolle Wallace point to this refusal as an important step in standing up to authoritarianism
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Yolonda E. Lawrence, Writer and Producer for ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Empire,’ Dies at 56
The 30-year TV veteran died Friday
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Radial Entertainment Acquires ‘Conan’ Streaming Distribution Rights
The content distribution studio will have exclusive SVOD, AVOD, EST, TVOD, CVOD and Diginet rights to all 11 seasons of the late night talk show
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 5: Robert Irwin Leaves Judges in Tears With ‘You’ll Be in My Heart’ Dance on Dedication Night
Dylan Efron scores the highest score of the night with a contemporary dance dedicated to his sister Olivia
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Hilaria Baldwin Blames ‘Mean Girls’ in TikTok Comments for ‘DWTS’ Elimination
The reality star and wellness influencer was eliminated last week on Disney Night
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CBS News Staffers Won’t Be Punished for Ignoring Bari Weiss’ Memo, WGA Says
The union says employees’ choice to respond “will not be a basis for discipline, discharge or layoff”
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Lisa Ann Walter Sets Debut Stand-Up Special at Hulu
Her self-directed comedy show is set to release in 2026
