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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Charlamagne Tha God Celebrates Biden Dropping Out and Endorsing Harris: ‘Finally, Finally, Finally’ | Video
His “Breakfast Club” guest Angela Rye pleads with listeners and Democratic voters to “give [Kamala] a fair shot”
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Bob Newhart Tribute Special to Air on ‘CBS’
Nischelle Turner hosts “Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter,” featuring the comedian’s final interview, on CBS and Paramount+
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Here Are All the Songs in ‘Twisters’
The 29-song soundtrack features original music from country stars Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Jelly Roll, among many others
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Lou Dobbs, Conservative Pundit for CNN and Fox, Dies at 78
Former president Donald Trump shared the news on Truth Social Thursday: “He understood the world”
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Jeffrey Katzenberg Warns Biden Hollywood Donors Have Stopped Writing Checks After Debate Fallout
The campaign cochair met with the president in Las Vegas on Wednesday
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Good Deed: ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Casting Notice Aims to Help Actors Qualify for Health Insurance
After a viral casting notice, TheWrap has details about how the late night talk show is helping up-and-coming SAG actors
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Emmy Reactions: Hiroyuki Sanada Humbled, Larry David Celebrates ‘Misanthropy Finally Being Recognized’
This year’s nominees note historic firsts, long-awaited recognition and surprising honors
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How to Watch the 2024 Emmy Nominations Live
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale will announce the nominees Wednesday live at the Peacock Theater
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Biden Admits He Ran in 2020 as a ‘Transitional Candidate,’ but Is ‘Reluctant to Walk Away’ From a Nation ‘So Divided’ | Video
“I think the only thing age brings is a little bit of wisdom,” President Biden tells BET News’ Ed Gordon.
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How to Watch Biden’s NBC Interview With Lester Holt: What Time Is It?
Biden’s second sit-down interview since the debate and Trump’s assassination attempt will air on NBC Monday
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How to Watch the Republican National Convention: Where Is It Streaming?
Donald Trump announced his running mate JD Vance on Monday
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Is Taking Over the World: Meet the ‘Global All Stars’ Cast
Alyssa Edwards will represent the United States and compete against 11 other international queens
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‘Euphoria’ Cast and Character Guide | Photos
Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi are set to return to the show’s third season with several blockbusters under their belts
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Halyna Hutchins’ Husband Still Plans to Hold Alec Baldwin Accountable After ‘Rust’ Case Dismissal
“We respect the court’s decision. We look forward to presenting all the evidence to a jury,” an attorney for the late cinematographer’s widower tells TheWrap
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Trump Says George Clooney Is a ‘Backstabber’ and ‘Very Disloyal’ for Telling Biden to Step Down
The former president also says the Oscar-winning actor “never made a really good movie”