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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‘NCIS Origins’ Episode Release Schedule: When Are Episodes Available to Stream?
Fans of “NCIS” will be transported back to where it all began in the new prequel series
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Chandler Kinney Is Still Frustrated That ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Was Canceled
“If you look at the numbers and the statistics, the decision is a bit confusing,” the actress tells TheWrap
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‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ Creator Sought to Produce His Own Legacy Piece With the Peacock Series
Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson and Taraji P. Henson tell TheWrap the importance of bringing viewers back to Atlanta to share the historic true story
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The ‘Outer Banks’ Cast Can’t Stay Out of Trouble: ‘I Thought We Matured a Little Bit … But No’
The Netflix stars tease their “biggest finale” yet with Season 4, as Madelyn Cline tells TheWrap about that 18-month time jump
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Breakout Chandler Kinney Says Being Vulnerable Online Is Integral to Her Success, but There’s A ‘Learning Curve’
Plus, the “Zombies” actress tells TheWrap her co-star Milo Manheim might make a return to the ballroom “if there’s a trio night”
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Renewed for Season 2 With New Showrunners
“Girls” EPs Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan will team up with creator Erin Foster for the new installment
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Here Are All the Songs in ‘Outer Banks’ Season 4
The new season of the teen drama brings retro, psychedelic rock to the coast of the Carolinas, featuring Tame Impala and Cake
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Future Holds Oligopoly of 4 Streaming Giants, ‘Great Profitability’ and Price Increases, Says Jeff Sagansky
TheGrill 2024: The media investor also warns that Gen Z’s disinterest in television is a coming crisis
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‘The Menendez Brothers’: 11 Shocking Revelations From the Netflix Documentary
Following the success of Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters,” the doc allows the brothers to tell their story together for the first time in nearly 30 years
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Melania Trump Says Donald Knew She Was OK With Abortion ‘Since the Day We Met’ | Video
“I want to decide what I want to do with my body. I don’t want government in my personal business,” the former first lady tells Fox News
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10 Movies Like ‘Nobody Wants This’ to Watch Next
Still vying for more undeniable on-screen chemistry? From “When Harry Met Sally” to “The Proposal,” this list should satisfy your craving
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‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘The Bear’ Win at Inaugural Prop Masters Guild Awards
“Poor Things,” “The Last of Us” and “Jack Ryan” are also among the MacGuffin honorees
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Here Are All the Songs in ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3
Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and MUNA are all featured on this season of the Netflix teen drama
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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Cast and Character Guide
Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix star in the musical sequel