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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Experience:
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‘Outer Banks’ to End With Season 5 on Netflix
The renewal comes ahead of the premiere of Season 4, Part 2
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Ariana Madix, Jimmy Fallon and Chloe Bailey Will Headline the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Charli D’Amelio, Dan + Shay and Liza Colón-Zayas will also appear for the 98th annual parade
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LeBron James Endorses Kamala Harris for President: ‘The Choice Is Clear’
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Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of 2024 | Photos
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‘SNL’ Enters Its TikTok Era: Social Reach Explodes as the Show Meets Gen Z Where They Are
Fifty seasons in, the NBC series is maintaining cultural relevance by adapting once again
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Jonah Platt Wants to Remove the Stigma Around Talking About Judaism: ‘It Shouldn’t Be Lame’
His podcast “Being Jewish With Jonah Platt” seeks to normalize cultural and faith-filled conversations about Judaism with star-studded guests
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How to Watch Beyoncé at Kamala Harris’ Houston Rally
It’s really happening this time
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Kamala Harris Agrees Donald Trump Is a Fascist During CNN Town Hall | Video
Anderson Cooper poses question inspired by multiple former Trump officials who have called out his admiration for dictators
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American Cinematheque’s 2nd Annual Proof Film Festival Gives ‘Take Me Home’ Top Prize
Liz Sargent’s family drama wins the Grand Jury Award while Giselle Bonilla’s “The Musical” receives the Audience Choice Award
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‘Hot Frosty’ Trailer: Lacey Chabert Falls in Love With a Literal Snowman in Netflix Christmas Movie
Chabert also nods to her “Mean Girls” and Netflix Holidays co-star Lindsay Lohan
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Seine Pictures Shines a Spotlight on First-Time and Female Directors: ‘We’re Being a Part of This Positive Change’
Office With a View: The company’s Peruvian founder Ivan Orlic tells TheWrap about his story-driven mission 12 years in the making
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The ‘Bad Sisters’ Unveil New Evidence and Missteps In Season 2 Trailer
The Apple TV+ original returns as the Garvey sisters grapple with the guilt of their past and the paranoia of who they can trust
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‘The Neighborhood’ Season 7 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Air?
The neighbors are back together with a new addition to the community live on CBS
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Jim Gaffigan Roasts Trump With Double-Entendre Cat Joke: ‘Second Time Grabbing a Kitty’ Is a ‘Campaign Issue’ | Video
“You know, if you’re keeping track at home,” the comedian said to the charity dinner crowd, including Trump and his wife Melania
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ReelShort’s Exponential Growth Creates New Market for Super-Skinny Content
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