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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‘Jeopardy!’ Sets YouTube-Exclusive Special Episode With Celebrity Creators
Ken Jennings hosts with competitors Rebecca Black, Monét X Change and Brennan Lee Mulligan
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‘Entertainment Tonight’ and ‘Inside Edition’ Renewed at CBS Media Ventures
The network also renewed syndicated programs “Hot Bench,” “Flip Side” and “The Perfect Line,” in addition to the two-season pick-up for “The Drew Barrymore Show”
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Amazon MGM Studios Extends ‘Young Sherlock’ EP Marc Resteghini’s Overall TV Deal, First-Look Film Deal
The new agreement expands Resteghini’s partnership with Amazon and his Jack Tar Pictures banner for three more years
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How ‘Last Meals’ Host Josh Scherer Channeled Food and Death Into 100 Episodes of a YouTube Talk Show | Exclusive
Shot locally in Burbank, the series has become a platform for celebrities — including Hilary Duff, Elijah Wood and Tom Hanks — and small restaurants alike
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Chip Taylor, ‘Angel of the Morning’ and ‘Wild Thing’ Songwriter, Dies at 86
The Songwriters Hall of Famer also wrote “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” for Janis Joplin
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Where Is the Cast of ‘Hannah Montana’ Now?
From Billy Ray Cyrus to Emily Osment, the cast of the Disney Channel series have become Grammy winners and sitcom stars
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‘DWTS’ Star Gleb Savchenko Sets Microdrama Debut in Upcoming GoodShort Series | Exclusive Video
The professional dancer plays mafia king Joe James in “You Messed With the Wrong Nerd”
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Inside a Microdrama Set as Production and Talent Demands Explode
As vertical series productions ramp up, casting directors say demand is outpacing the supply of willing and available actors
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Pete Hegseth Sets New Pentagon Press Restrictions After Losing to New York Times in Court
The media workspace used for years by credentialed journalists is shutting down. “We will be going back to court,” says the Times
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‘The Comeback’: Lisa Kudrow Talks Satirizing Hollywood’s AI Existential Crisis in Final Season
Co-creator Michael Patrick King tells TheWrap about bringing Valerie Cherish into the TikTok era
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California, New York and 6 More States File Emergency Motion to Halt Nexstar-Tegna Merger
“The Trump Administration has once again put corporate interests ahead of the interests of everyday Americans — not on our watch,” California AG Rob Bonta says
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Taylor Frankie Paul’s Predicted ‘Bachelorette’ Winner Sends Prayers After Season Cancellation: ‘Her Moment Was Blocked’
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star says her “heart goes out to him” in the comments Friday
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Taylor Frankie Paul’s Axed ‘Bachelorette’ Season Throws Massive Wrench in Disney’s Reality TV Universe | Analysis
The incident is a lesson on what happens when a studio hedges its bets on a controversial figure for the sake of buzz and ratings
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Nexstar Closes $6.2 Billion Tegna Merger With FCC Approval
“We are grateful to President Trump, Chairman Carr and the DOJ,” Nexstar founder and CEO Perry Sook says
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Taylor Frankie Paul Says She’s Prioritizing Family’s ‘Safety and Security’ After ABC Pulls ‘Bachelorette’ Season
“She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support and preparing to own and share her story,” a representative for the embattled reality TV star says
