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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Experience:
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‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ Gives a Glimpse Into Holy Week in Season 5 Trailer
After Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) is welcomed into Jerusalem as a king, religious leaders attempt to silence his growing influence as one of his disciples betrays him
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Matthew Gray Gubler CBS Drama ‘Einstein’ Delayed Until 2026-27 Season
The network opted to give more pre-production time to the series following the great-grandson of theoretical physicist Albert Einstein
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Harvard Commits to Change After Studies Find Antisemitism, Islamophobia Have Seeped Into Coursework and Campus Life
Two delayed reports reveal significant tensions over conflict in the Middle East as the Ivy League school faces an uphill legal battle against the Trump administration
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Podcasting Network Orbit Media Lands Development Partnership With Fisher Stevens’ Highly Flammable | Exclusive
The production company is currently developing true crime podcast “The Burden” as a scripted series
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Megan Fox and James Van Der Beek to Guest Star in ‘Overcompensating’
Lukas Gage, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang have also enrolled in the upcoming Prime Video series from Benito Skinner and A24
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The 7 Best New Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
From returning favorites to brand new binge-watches
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All the ‘Gilmore Girls’ and ‘Maisel’ Stars in ‘Étoile’
Luke Kirby and Yanic Truesdale are among the familiar faces from the Amy Sherman-Palladino universe in the ballet dramedy
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LA Tourism Faces a Summer Slump as Trump Policies and Wildfires Leave Travelers Skittish
Hollywood and the surrounding attractions hope they still have the allure to convince tourists to come, as economic uncertainties put a damper on travel plans
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‘Gilmore Girls’ Star Yanic Truesdale Says ‘Étoile’ Character Is Very Different From Michel
The actor tells TheWrap how he honed his character Raphael with Amy Sherman-Palladino to stand out in the Prime Video ballet dramedy
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Kneecap’s Anti-Israel Coachella Show Roils Music Industry, Jewish Groups: Multiple Warnings ‘Totally Ignored’
Organizers were reportedly blindsided by the hip-hop trio’s “Fuck Israel” display – but one advocacy group says it sounded the alarm days in advance
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American Music Awards Nominees 2025: Kendrick Lamar Leads With 10 Nominations
Post Malone earns eight nominations for his country album as Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey follow close behind with seven each for the fan-voted music awards show
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 Finale: And the Winner Is…
Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, Jewels Sparkles and Sam Star compete for the title of America’s next drag superstar with an “Abracadabra” lip sync
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Where and When to Watch the ‘Pride & Prejudice’ 20th Anniversary in Theaters
The 2005 Keira Knightley-led adaptation will return to theaters for a limited engagement
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BFI America Launches With Barbara Broccoli and ‘Monty Python’ Filmmaker Terry Gilliam on Board
The U.S. branch, formerly called “Friends of the British Film Institute,” will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the BFI National Archive in L.A. April 23
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Natasha Lyonne Calls ‘Bull’ on Cynthia Erivo in First Trailer for ‘Poker Face’ Season 2
The mystery-of-the-week series returns to Peacock on May 8














