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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Andy Friendly, Founding Producer at ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and Former CNBC Exec, Dies at 74
The Emmy-nominated producer was also a programming executive for King World Productions
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Fox Launches Creator Studios With Gordon Ramsay and Slate of Foodie YouTube Stars
The networks’ first digital vertical will focus on food with contributors Rosanna Pansino, Jolly, Sorted Food, Food Theorists and Little Remy Food
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‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ Renewed Through 2028 on HBO
Season 24 of the late night show premieres Jan. 23
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Nick Kroll to Create and Star in Netflix Comedy Series About Podcasters
Sam Richardson, Jason Mantzoukas and Vanessa Bayer also star in “A Hundred Percent” alongside Kroll
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All 34 Podcasts Dropping on Netflix in January
Ranging from Chelsea Handler to Bill Simmons, Netflix’s video podcasting slate will be home to shows from Barstool, iHeart and Spotify
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Spotify Expands Partner Program as Video Podcast Consumption Nearly Doubles
Several podcasters, including Chris Williamson and Bella Fiori, say they earn two to three times more revenue on Spotify than through YouTube monetization
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Weinstein Accuser Rose McGowan Doesn’t Believe He’s Actually in Prison: ‘I Would Love to See a Picture’ | Video
The “Scream” actress recounts her alleged sexual assault at the hands of the disgraced Hollywood producer
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Trump White House Launches Jan. 6 Website Falsely Accusing Democrats of Fabricating an ‘Insurrection Narrative’
The page accuses Nancy Pelosi and other Dems of “branding peaceful patriotic protesters as ‘insurrectionists’ and framing the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump”
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Tracee Ellis Ross Signs Multiyear Development Deal With Fox Entertainment
The first-look overall deal includes scripted and unscripted projects in partnership with her production company Joy Mill Entertainment
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How to Watch the 2026 Critics Choice Awards
Chelsea Handler returns to host the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards on E!
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French Government Defends George and Amal Clooney Citizenship, Cites Their ‘Distinguished Actions’
Officials maintain that the couple contributes to France’s “international influence and cultural outreach” amid criticism from Trump and an outspoken junior minister
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2026 TV Premiere Dates: New and Returning Shows
Reality favorites like “Survivor” and “The Bachelorette” return alongside “The Pitt,” “Industry” and “Bridgerton”
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‘CBS News Has Fallen’: Tony Dokoupil Lambasted After Sharing New ‘Evening News’ Strategy
Critics call out the Paramount-owned and Bari Weiss-led network’s ability to report without bias
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Donald Trump Mocks George and Amal Clooney as ‘Worst Political Prognosticators of All Time’ After Move to France
“Clooney got more publicity for politics than he did for his very few, and totally mediocre, movies,” the president adds
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MTV Music Channels Sign Off Forever With the One That Started It All: ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’
MTV debuted its flagship channel MTV Music in 1981 with the now-classic Buggles song
