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 the 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Reba McEntire will return to host the award show, featuring performances from Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll and the Backstreet Boys
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Trump and Former Presidents Biden, Obama, Bush Toast First American Pope: ‘A Great Honor’
President Donald Trump says he plans on meeting Pope Leo XIV: “They’ve already called”
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Jodie Sweetin-led Lifetime Movie ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life’ Sets Summer Release | Exclusive
The drama, also starring Nikki Roumel and Alexander Elliot, explores incel culture in teenage boys
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Noah Hawley Signs With WME in All Areas
The Emmy Award-winning writer and executive producer’s next series “Alien: Earth” will premiere on FX this summer
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Jennifer Aniston Stalker Who Crashed Car Through Her Front Gate Charged With Felony Stalking, Vandalism
Jimmy Wayne Carwyle is accused of repeatedly harassing the actress over social media, phone and email
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Avril Lavigne Helps the Sk8r Bois (and Girls) of Palisades Skate Shop With Wildfire Recovery Merch Launch | Exclusive
Erica Simpson’s 25-year staple Paliskates burned while private firefighters hired by Rick Caruso saved the adjacent Palisades Village
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‘Yellowstone’ CBS Spinoff Led by Luke Grimes to Premiere in Spring 2026
“Y: Marshals” is created by Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser and Spencer Hudnut
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Amy Poehler and Mike Schur Team Up for New Peacock Comedy ‘Dig’
The two will co-write the pilot and executive produce with Poehler set to star in the archeology-themed comedy series
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The Instagram Factor: Getting Movie Stars to Promote on Their Social Media Is in the Fine Print
Some like Scarlett Johansson refuse to use social media to promote films, but studios are leaning harder on leveraging personal accounts for publicity
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Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet: Colman Domingo, Zendaya, Diana Ross and More Look Superfine in Tailored Fashion | Photos
This year’s event is a “a cultural and historical examination of Black style over 300 years through the concept of dandyism”
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Met Gala 2025 Theme Explained: What Is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’?
This year’s Met Gala pays homage to the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition
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Where to Watch the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Live
Stars will stun in menswear as they dress for this year’s theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”
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Oscars Hold March 2026 Date as Karen Bass Reschedules LA Marathon to Avoid Event Conflict
The annual marathon will still take place in March and specifics are due to be announced in the near future
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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
