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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Cris Abrego Re-Elected as Television Academy Chair
The Board of Governors has also set vice chair Jacob Fenton, 2nd vice chair Jo DiSante, secretary Megan Chao and treasurer Tony Carey for the 2026-27 term
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7 Former FCC Commissioners Want ‘News Distortion Policy’ Rescinded for Threatening First Amendment
The bipartisan coalition — including five Republicans — urges the FCC to repeal the “outdated” rule after chairman Brendan Carr and Trump invoked it to threaten ABC and Jimmy Kimmel
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Taylor Swift’s ‘End of an Era’ Trailer Goes Behind the Scenes of the Eras Tour — and Her Love Story With Travis Kelce
The six-part documentary series begins streaming Dec. 12 on Disney+, complete with cameos from Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran and Taylor’s mom Andrea
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Jack Schlossberg Sets Bid for Congress to Fill Jerry Nadler’s Seat in New York
“There is nothing our party can’t do to address costs of living, corruption and the constitutional crisis that we’re in … but without the control of Congress, there’s almost nothing that we can do,” JFK’s grandson says
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Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Anna,’ Dies at 84
The Golden Globe- and Independent Spirit Award-winning actress was also known for “The Haunted,” “Cold Feet,” “Best of the Best” and “Bruce Almighty”
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2026 Grammy Nominations: Kendrick Lamar Leads With 9, Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff Close Behind
Bad Bunny scores six nods and makes history as the first Spanish-language artist to land nominations in the top three categories
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ITV in Talks to Sell Media, Entertainment to Comcast and Sky for $2.1 Billion
“There can be no certainty as to the terms upon which any potential sale may be agreed or whether any transaction will take place,” the U.K. network notes
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Pharmaceutical Rep Collapses in Oval Office During Trump Weight Loss Drug Press Conference | Video
“A representative with one of the companies fainted. The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action and the gentleman is okay,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says
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Cynthia Erivo Offers Elphaba’s Broom to Olympic Curlers Ahead of Winter Games | Video
“Try this,” the “Wicked: For Good” actress tells Team USA athletes Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin before Milano Cortina 2026
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First ‘Michael’ Teaser Reveals Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop in Antoine Fuqua’s Biopic
The Lionsgate film hits theaters on April 24, 2026
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‘Survivor’ Winner Rachel LaMont Reveals How the Show’s Iconic Puzzles Changed Her Career Path
“You cannot underestimate the amount of adrenaline that courses through your veins,” the Season 47 star tells TheWrap of the CBS reality show’s challenges
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‘Atropia’ Trailer Sets the Stage for Sundance Jury Prize-Winning War Satire
Alia Shawkat and Callum Turner star in writer/director Hailey Benton Gates’ feature film debut, from producer Luca Guadagnino
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MPA Sends Meta Cease-and-Desist Letter Over Using ‘PG-13’ to Describe New Teen Instagram Settings
Meta communications director Andy Stone maintains the company “never claimed Instagram content would be assessed by the MPA’s ratings board”
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Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award for 2026 Golden Globes
The “Thursday Murder Club” and “MobLand” actress will be honored at the new Golden Eve special in January
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Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey Drop Bonus ‘End Credit Scene’ Ahead of ‘Wicked: For Good’ | Video
Yes, this Dunkin’ collab is a Munchkin crossover episode
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