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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Disney to Modify ‘Indiana Jones’ Stunt Show After 400-Pound Prop Boulder Injures Cast Member
The employee is recovering after throwing himself in front of the runaway boulder as it rolled toward the audience
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2025 Podcast Winners: How the Audio Medium Embraced Video, Enticed Streamers and Engaged Billions
YouTube surpassed 1 billion monthly active podcast viewers in 2025 while SiriusXM overtook Spotify and iHeart as the top podcasting network
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40 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026
From “One Piece” on Netflix and Paramount’s “Yellowstone” spinoffs to “Euphoria” on HBO and AMC’s “The Vampire Lestat”
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Entertainment and Media Layoffs Up 18% With Over 17,000 Jobs Slashed in 2025
A wave of consolidation, AI-driven change and cost-cutting pushed entertainment and media layoffs sharply higher in 2025
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Where to Watch the Kennedy Center Honors
President Donald Trump hosted the event on Dec. 7 and has since renamed the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in his honor
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50 Best TV Shows of 2025
From “Adolescence” to “Win or Lose,” TheWrap highlights the best in television in streaming, broadcast and cable
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PBS Extends Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ Free Streaming Window Through New Year’s Eve
The documentary series placed PBS in Nielsen’s streaming Top 10 for the first time
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Versant Designates New York Office as Permanent Headquarters
Comcast’s Versant moved from 30 Rock to the historic New York Times building in August and has now made it its official home
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Lady Gaga to Release ‘Harlequin Live: One Night Only’ Christmas Eve Concert Special on YouTube
The event will feature songs from her 2024 “Harlequin” album, inspired by “Joker: Folie à Deux”
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Discovery Global Sets Adrienne O’Hara as Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer Ahead of 2026 Spinoff
The former Gap Inc. executive will report to CEO Gunnar Wiedenfels in the newly created role
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JD Vance Praises Nicki Minaj for ‘Profound’ Turning Point USA Commentary After ‘Assassin’ Gaffe
Both the vice president and the rapper spoke at AmericaFest alongside Erika Kirk on Sunday in support of President Donald Trump
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Wrap Video: We Debate What Oscars on YouTube Might Mean for Co-Streaming and Younger Audience
TheWrap’s Steve Pond and Jeremy Fuster unpack how YouTube could capture a more diverse audience for the century-old award show
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Rachel Bilson to Star in Gordon Ramsay-Produced Cooking School Drama for Fox
Stephanie Danler will pen the adaptation of “The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry” in development at Fox
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Ariana Grande Knew ‘Wicked’ Was a Hit When the Film Inspired a ‘Disturbing’ Mac ‘n Cheese Collab | Video
The pop star also gushes about meeting Cher for the first time ahead of her “SNL” hosting gig this weekend
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Taylor Swift Reveals Which Surprise Guest Drew the Loudest Crowd Reaction on the Eras Tour
Sabrina Carpenter and Travis Kelce make special appearances in the second batch of “Taylor Swift: The End of an Era” episodes
