Alyssa Ray is the night news editor at TheWrap and boasts a passion for period dramas, horror films, musicals, romance novels, reality TV, pop music and theme parks. After growing up in Massachusetts, Alyssa found herself in Los Angeles through Emerson College’s internship program, where she majored in Marketing Communications. After a stint in publicity, Alyssa pivoted to the other side of the red carpet and worked for a number of national outlets, including E! News, Parade Magazine and TMZ. She can be reached at alyssa.ray@thewrap.com.
Experience:
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Chad Lowe and Kim Painter’s Daughter Fiona Dies at 13: ‘We Are Deeply Heartbroken’
“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time,” the couple writes
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Tom Cruise Dusts Off ‘Risky Business’ Dance Moves for Packed ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ Spirit Tunnel
“I have never seen so many people in this hallway,” one fan notes in response
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‘The Daily Show’ Mocks Trump Administration for Denying Repurposed Ad Is a Campaign Spot: ‘Exact Same Footage’
“There is one other thing that makes me think this is a campaign ad, which is that this is literally a campaign ad,” host Jordan Klepper adds
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Wolf Blitzer Makes a Rallying Call to Protect Free Press During Hall of Fame Speech: ‘It Is Vital to Our Democracy’
“All of us must do everything we can to protect our constitutional right to a free press,” the CNN anchor adds
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Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigators Determine New Ransom Note Is Not Credible
Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother has been missing since Feb. 1
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico Seek to Extend White House Access Order, Warn Trump Will ‘Reinstitute a Complete Ban’ Without It
“The ban is an unlawful assault on the most fundamental First Amendment freedoms,” the filing adds
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Jimmy Kimmel Channels Trump, Promises $5,000 to Every Audience Member If Guillermo Wins ‘DWTS’
“So, Guillermo, we’ll be watching you tomorrow. We will be voting for you tomorrow,” the late night host adds
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Trans New York Times Executive Allegedly Shot Dead by In-Laws Amid Bitter Family Dispute
Jonathan McKinsey previously accused his in-laws of physical and emotional abuse following his transition in documents seeking a restraining order
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Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star, Dies at 75
“It’s a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding,” his agent Jay Schachter writes
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Todd Rundgren Doubles Down on Taylor Swift Criticism: ‘She Ruined Music’
“It’s just that, to me, Taylor Swift is the apotheosis of mediocrity,” the singer-songwriter adds
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OpenAI Shelves Newest AI Model After It ‘Didn’t Quite Meet the Bar’ for Safety
“We want to make sure our model development is safe no matter whether that’s in the company, or when we ship it to users,” adds Saachi Jain, OpenAI’s head of safety systems
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Bill Maher Draws Big Response From Studio Audience After Calling Trump an ‘Arch-Criminal’
“I kid. It’s always with love, everybody,” the comedian notes as the crowd loudly cheers
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White House Bars CNN From Trump Flight a Day After Credentials Restored
This decision marks the latest in the Trump administration’s battle against CNN, MS NOW and Politico
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Melissa Barrera Reveals What It Would Take to Return to the ‘Scream’ Franchise
“I had an amazing time making those movies,” says the actress, who was fired for pro-Palestinian social media posts that were deemed antisemitic by Spyglass
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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump for Bullying Himself ‘Off the Air’ One Year After Leading Suspension Push
“Thanks to his own dumb actions, the only camera at the White House is the Ring camera Melania had mounted on her bedroom door,” the late night host adds
