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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Biden’s First Solo Press Conference Gets Mixed Reviews: ‘Real Answers, Delivered Kinda Poorly’
Biden hosts first press briefing since presidential debate at conclusion of NATO conference Thursday
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Biden Endorses Kamala Harris’ Presidential Credentials: ‘That’s Why I Picked Her’
Facing growing scrutiny on his ability to lead, the president backs his VP’s preparation to take over for him if needed
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LAist Loses 21 Staffers to Layoffs and Buyouts
The nonprofit newsroom announced its intended buyouts in May, citing mounting expenses and declining revenue
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‘Entertainment Tonight’ Slashes News Desk by 30 Staffers
Layoffs impacted employees working on the TV program and its editorial website
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Jon Stewart Says Biden Shouldn’t Rely on ‘Trumpian’ Message That Only God Can Make Him Step Down | Video
The “Daily Show” anchor is joined by the “Pod Save America” hosts as he criticizes the “it is what it is” mentality from the Democratic Party
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Hollywood’s Democratic Dam Breaks: As Biden Loses Celebrity Donors, Will DC Crack?
George Clooney’s call for the president to step aside could prove to be a watershed moment
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How to Watch ‘Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken’: Is the Documentary Streaming?
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter brings joy to a female correctional facility in a new docuseries.
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Chris Hayes Explains How Trump’s Project 2025 Will ‘Actively Make’ Climate Change Worse | Video
The MSNBC host says that the Republican platform will undo Biden-era regulations
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Jewish Streamer ChaiFlicks Launches Inaugural Summer Film Series | Exclusive
The streaming hub for Israeli and Jewish storytelling will showcase a new film each Saturday through the end of August
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After Biden Interview, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos Says ‘I Don’t Think He Can Serve 4 More Years’ | Video
The GMA anchor interviewed the president in his first public appearance since the debate on Friday
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‘Dance Moms: A New Era’ Welcomes a New Coach and Same Old Drama at Hulu | Video
Who will replace Abby Lee Miller in the reboot of the hit Lifetime reality series?
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Jon Stewart and His ‘Daily Show’ Cohosts Provide Some Divine Intervention for Joe Biden: ‘Let It Go’ | Video
“Biden is not going to fall for this,” the Comedy Central host jokes as his costars pop up in religious costumes
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Imagine Entertainment, Adobe and The Film Zone Launch ‘From Minutes to Movies ShortFest’
The festival aims to platform social-first creators and develop submissions into full-length features
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Rob Lowe and His Real-Life Son Are ‘Unstable’ Again in Netflix Season 2 Trailer | Video
The duo’s relationship is tested with control and the Dragon family’s legacy at stake
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The 7 Best Movies to Watch Before They Leave Netflix in July
It’s last call for Will Smith’s “King Richard,” “Shrek” and “The Matrix” franchise