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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Paul Feig Dedicates ‘The Housemaid’ Premiere to Rob and Michele Reiner
The filmmaker also tells TheWrap about adapting the popular book series alongside stars Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar
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Michelle Obama Rejects Trump Labeling Late Friends Michele and Rob Reiner as ‘Deranged or Crazed’ | Video
“Unlike some people, Rob and Michele Reiner are some of the most decent, courageous people you ever want to know,” the former first lady tells Jimmy Kimmel
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Howard Stern Sets 3-Year Contract Extension at SiriusXM
“I’m happy to announce that I figured out a way to have it all — more free time, and continuing to be on the radio,” he tells listeners
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Rob Reiner’s Daughter in ‘Shock’ Over Father’s Murder: ‘I Came From the Greatest Family Ever’
“I don’t know what to say,” Tracy Reiner shares
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‘Fallout’ Season 2 to Premiere Early
Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Moisés Arias, Frances Turner and Kyle MacLachlan now return Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT on Prime Video
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Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Booked for Parents’ Murder, $4 Million Bail Revoked
The director’s 32-year-old son was arrested Sunday night and is now being held without bail
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Netflix Co-CEOs Insist Warner Bros. Deal Is ‘Not the End’ of the Entertainment Industry
“This is something that we’ve heard for a long time — including when we started the streaming business,” Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters write in a memo to staff
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‘Drag Race’ All Stars Alyssa Edwards and Silky Nutmeg Ganache Promise an Even Wilder ‘Slaycation’ Season 2
“This is like MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ meets ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’” the reigning Global Supreme tells TheWrap of the Crave/WOW Presents Plus series
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HBO Max Shares First Look at 2026 TV Slate — Including ‘Lanterns,’ ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 | Video
Check out never-before-seen footage from “House of the Dragon,” “The Comeback,” “War,” “Dune: Prophecy,” the Untitled Larry David Project and more
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Tease What to Expect From Final 2 Episodes: ‘We Kind of Had a Disagreement About This’
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams tell TheWrap all about their breakout Crave/HBO Max gay hockey drama
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Bob Iger Insists $1 Billion OpenAI Deal Is Not a Threat to Disney Creators, Voice Actors | Video
“This will be a safe environment and a safe way for consumers to engage with our characters in a new way,” the Disney CEO says alongside Sam Altman on CNBC
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Paramount+ Greenlights 2 Animated Pre-K Series From Children’s Book Author Mo Willems
“The Elephant & Piggie Show!” and “The Pigeon Show! Starring the Pigeon” both receive series orders from the streamer
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Charli XCX Plays Herself in Full Trailer for A24’s ‘The Moment’
The mockumentary from Aidan Zamiri hits theaters on Jan. 30, 2026
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Taylor Swift Tells Stephen Colbert the 3 Superstars She Turns to for Advice: ‘I’ve Been Very Lucky’ | Video
Plus, the “Life of a Showgirl” singer is tasked with picking her Top 5 favorite Taylor Swift songs
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‘Boss Moves’ Wants to Help You Level Up Both Your Body and Your Mindset on YouTube
“The gym is my golf. It’s where I connect, where the real conversations happen and where ideas come alive,” Ron “Boss” Everline says of his new series, with premiere episode guest Kevin Hart
