JD Knapp is the morning news editor at TheWrap, with a personal preference for horror movies, bubblegum pop, reality TV, sitcoms, and animation. After growing up in Connecticut and graduating from Emerson College in Boston with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, he has gone on to work for national outlets such as People, E! News, The Messenger, and Variety. Outside of work, you can find him hiking Runyon Canyon, playing video games, or winning dodgeball.
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Smosh’s Shayne Topp Explains Why YouTube Remains on Top as New Game of ‘Werewolf’ Drops
“It’s the natural state of things, and obviously the entertainment industry has gone through this before,” the comedian and podcast host tells TheWrap of current trends
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Meghan Markle’s Father Thomas Markle Arrested for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
“These allegations are extremely serious, and we will prosecute Mr. Markle to the fullest extent of federal law,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says
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Plain White T’s Bring Back ‘Hey There Delilah’ for Delilah’s 10th Anniversary
The band also performs “1, 2, 3, 4,” “Our Time Now” and “Rhythm of Love” ahead of electronic duo Loud Luxury to celebrate The h.wood Group’s West Hollywood location
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‘Wild Horse Nine’ Gallops Into Theaters With a Capsule Collection of 13 Pieces Inspired by the Film
Plus, Angelina Jolie hosts a special screening with Martin McDonagh, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi and Parker Posey
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Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape, Sexual Assault With ‘A Significant Custodial Term’
A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Monday
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JD Vance Takes to Twitter to Explain ‘The Real Reason We Lost’
“Everyone knows why we lost. And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there,” the vice president says
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Jimmy Kimmel Tells Trump Exactly How the Blue Tsunami Took Shape: ‘His Priorities Are Insane’
“After all the talk about Nicki Minaj’s ass, Jon Husted’s ass, the only ass on Trump’s mind tonight is the one that just got handed to him,” the late night host adds
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Bill Murray Crashes ‘Squawk Box’ Interview With Kevin Hassett, Tries to Break His Smile: ‘Say the Words ‘My Dog Just Died”
Plus, the “Groundhog Day” actor shares a story about former attorney general Janet Reno after the National Economic Council director picks his favorite of his movies
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Taika Waititi Calls Out His ‘Klara and the Sun’ Critics: ‘Irrelevant, Out of Touch, Obsolete’
“This Halloween, let’s spare a thought for those sad lost souls who couldn’t achieve their dreams of becoming artists, and thus became critics,” the filmmaker says
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Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against WSJ, Murdoch Dismissed With Prejudice
Judge Darrin P. Gayles has put an end to the president’s legal battle after the Wall Street Journal published his alleged birthday messages to Jeffrey Epstein last year
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Janelle Monáe Celebrates Halloween With a Siren Song on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
“Halloween is an entry point into creativity. Transform, be creative, play. The energy has to be right,” the singer explains
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Lance Oppenheim Shares Scrapped ‘Primetime’ Title Sequence With Robert Pattinson
“They say you must kill your darlings at some point … and here’s a darling that hurt to let go,” the director explains
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Trump Continues to Insult Reuters Reporter Over His Weight: ‘One of the Worst’
“Put yourself in shape, you look like hell,” the president reiterates to White House correspondent Jacob Bogage
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‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ to End With Season 20 on Paramount+
The Skydance streamer shares first-look photos before the revival returns for its fifth and final batch of episodes in 2027
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People Inc. Cuts 195 Staffers Across Print and Legacy Web Brands
“The rapid changes in media are evident to us all, and require us to be constantly changing as well,” CEO Neil Vogel shares
