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.

Tess Patton
Experience:
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Kennedy Center Patrons Outraged After Trump’s Takeover as Chairman: ‘Beyond Upsetting’
“Trump doesn’t care about the arts. He cares about power,” one social media user says
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11 Best Movies to Watch With Your Galentines
Gather your girlfriends this Galentine’s Day and celebrate female friendship with these hilarious and heartwarming films
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NAACP, GLAAD Silent After Trump Takes Aim At DEI in Hollywood
Even the ACLU remains quiet as entertainment companies comply with the president’s orders on inclusivity efforts
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Serena Williams’ Super Bowl Cameo Explained: Surprise Appearance Was ‘Nasty Work’ From Kendrick Lamar
The tennis star’s “crip walking to a song about you being a pedophile has to hurt,” one fan says about the Drake diss
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Puppy Bowl 2025: Start Time, Where to Watch and More Details
The 21st annual game will feature a “Puppy Combine” pre-show for the first time
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Where to Watch and Stream the 2025 Oscar Nominees
Several of this year’s nominees are already available on streaming with others taking a victory lap back in theaters
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Where to Watch and Stream the Critics Choice Awards
Chelsea Handler will host for the third year in a row
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‘Celebrity Bear Hunt’ Cast Guide | Photos
Twelve British celebrities, including Mel B and Boris Becker, must survive the Bear Pit in the new Netflix reality series
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The Women of ‘The Night Agent’ Season 2 Step Into Their Power on the Netflix Action Series
Brittany Snow, Amanda Warren and Arienne Mandi discuss how joining the hit action series challenged them
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FireAid Benefit Concert Estimates Over $100 Million Raised for LA Fires Recovery and Prevention
Donations from the over six-hour concert will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation
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The Best Moments From the 2025 Grammy Awards
Beyoncé breaks her own records, The Weeknd breaks his boycott and L.A. fire relief efforts take center stage
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Lady Gaga Says ‘Trans People Are Not Invisible’ in Grammys Speech | Video
The pop star acknowledged the community while accepting her award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Bruno Mars
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Chappell Roan Calls Out Record Labels for Unfair Treatment in Grammys Speech
“Labels, we got you, but do you got us?” the “Pink Pony Club” singer says after winning Best New Artist
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Kanye West’s Wife Shocks Fans With Nearly Naked Look on Grammys Carpet: ‘That’s Public Indecency and Warrants Arrest’
“Every single time I have seen Kanye’s wife naked was against my will,” one user writes on X
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Inside the FireAid Benefit Concert as Victims Find Joy in Music: ‘We’ll Laugh, We’ll Cry, We’ll Dance’
Fans, fire victims and first responders gathered at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum to raise funds and celebrate the resilience of Los Angeles
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