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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.

  • Colbert’s James Talarico Interview Hits 3 Million YouTube Views, Surpasses Bad Bunny Appearance

    “The Late Show” aired the interview straight to YouTube after alleged pressure from CBS over the FCC’s equal-time rule

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 17, 2026 @ 4:03 PM
    Politics
    4:03 PM
    Colbert’s James Talarico Interview Hits 3 Million YouTube Views, Surpasses Bad Bunny Appearance
  • ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Sets David Chokachi’s Return as Cody Madison

    The “Witchblade” actor is back in a recurring role, now running The Shoreline bar-and-grill

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 17, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
    Casting
    2:30 PM
    ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Sets David Chokachi’s Return as Cody Madison
  • Versant Names Jonathan Kott SVP of Government Affairs

    The political strategist will oversee the cable spinoff’s public policy efforts and manage engagement with policymakers and industry leaders

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 17, 2026 @ 1:32 PM
    TV
    1:32 PM
    Versant Names Jonathan Kott SVP of Government Affairs
  • CBS Says It Did Not Stop Colbert From Airing Talarico Interview, ‘Presented Options’ to Fit FCC Equal-Time Rule

    The “Late Show” host circumvented the legal guidance Monday by airing his interview with Rep. James Talarico on YouTube

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 17, 2026 @ 11:55 AM
    TV Shows
    11:55 AM
    CBS Says It Did Not Stop Colbert From Airing Talarico Interview, ‘Presented Options’ to Fit FCC Equal-Time Rule
  • Fifth Season Names Peter Traugott Head of TV, Exec to Exit Keshet Studios

    Noah Greenshner and Maggie Burkhead were also promoted in the Fifth Season shake-up

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 17, 2026 @ 11:45 AM
    TV
    11:45 AM
    Fifth Season Names Peter Traugott Head of TV, Exec to Exit Keshet Studios
  • Mehdi Mahmoudian, Oscar-Nominated Co-Writer of ‘It Was Just An Accident,’ Released From Prison in Iran

    The screenwriter was arrested Feb. 1 in Tehran alongside fellow activists after criticizing leadership

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 17, 2026 @ 9:44 AM
    Politics
    9:44 AM
    Mehdi Mahmoudian, Oscar-Nominated Co-Writer of ‘It Was Just An Accident,’ Released From Prison in Iran
  • Dorinda Medley Joins ‘RHONY’ Reunion Series at E! After Jill Zarin Firing

    “The Traitors” and “RHONY” alum will start shooting the docuseries in South Florida this spring

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 17, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
    TV Shows
    8:00 AM
    Dorinda Medley Joins ‘RHONY’ Reunion Series at E! After Jill Zarin Firing
  • Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzón Launches ‘Project Swagger’ Podcast With Vox Media | Exclusive

    The multi-hyphenate will release compact 30-minute podcast episodes every Tuesday

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 17, 2026 @ 7:00 AM
    TV Shows
    7:00 AM
    Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzón Launches ‘Project Swagger’ Podcast With Vox Media | Exclusive
  • James Van Der Beek Tribute Set at Fox With Encore of ‘The Real Full Monty’ Cancer Benefit Special

    The rerun of the the 2024 special, featuring “Dawson’s Creek” alum and five other male celebrities, will raise money for colorectal cancer research

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
    TV
    5:00 PM
    James Van Der Beek Tribute Set at Fox With Encore of ‘The Real Full Monty’ Cancer Benefit Special
  • ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’ Cast vs. Real Life | Photos

    Ryan Murphy’s take on the tragic love story is available to stream on Hulu

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 13, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
    TV Shows
    2:00 PM
    ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’ Cast vs. Real Life | Photos
  • 11 Best Galentines Movies to Stream With Your Squad

    Gather your girlfriends this Galentine’s Day and celebrate female friendship with these hilarious and heartwarming films

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 13, 2026 @ 12:55 PM
    Photos
    12:55 PM
    11 Best Galentines Movies to Stream With Your Squad
  • Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges Over Anti-ICE Church Protest

    The former CNN anchor was indicted on civil rights charges alongside Minneapolis demonstrators last month

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 13, 2026 @ 11:36 AM
    Journalism
    11:36 AM
    Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges Over Anti-ICE Church Protest
  • Netflix’s ‘The Pete Davidson Show’ Sets Podcast Agreement With SAG-AFTRA

    The “SNL” alum’s video podcast is available exclusively on the streamer

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 12, 2026 @ 5:13 PM
    Streaming
    5:13 PM
    Netflix’s ‘The Pete Davidson Show’ Sets Podcast Agreement With SAG-AFTRA
  • Netflix Product Team Hit With Layoffs

    Less than 1% of the division’s 6,000 employees were impacted

    By

    Lucas Manfredi and Tess Patton
    February 12, 2026 @ 2:06 PM
    Business
    2:06 PM
    Netflix Product Team Hit With Layoffs
  • ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Spinoff to Find the Next Pro Set at ABC for Summer Launch

    Season 34 winner Robert Irwin is in talks to host the new competition show

    By

    Tess Patton
    February 12, 2026 @ 12:04 PM
    TV Shows
    12:04 PM
    ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Spinoff to Find the Next Pro Set at ABC for Summer Launch
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