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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‘Is It Cake?’ Sets Valentine’s Day Special With Real-Life Couples Competing | Video
Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross and Casey Wilson & David Capse join host Mikey Day as celebrity judges, Feb. 4 on Netflix
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‘Drag Race’ EP Explains Shady Season 18 Theme and Calls Cardi B the Perfect Premiere Guest
“I think now more than ever, the world can use as much joy as we can manufacture,” Tom Campbell tells TheWrap
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40 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026
From “One Piece” on Netflix and Paramount’s “Yellowstone” spinoffs to “Euphoria” on HBO and AMC’s “The Vampire Lestat”
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Trump Wishes a Merry Christmas to All — Since It ‘May Be Your Last’
The president also calls out “the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties and thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to ‘drop him like a dog’”
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Mickey Lee, ‘Big Brother’ Season 27 Star, Dies at 35
“Her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike,” her family and friends share
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Jimmy Kimmel Ridicules Trump While Warning of Rising Tyranny: ‘It Happens Fast’
“I can tell you that from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year,” the late night host tells Channel 4 in his alternative Christmas message
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Bari Weiss Defends Pulling ‘60 Minutes’ Story as a Step Towards ‘Restoring the Integrity of the News’
“Sometimes it means holding a piece about an important subject to make sure it is comprehensive and fair,” CBS News leadership says in a Christmas Eve memo
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Ariana Grande-Hosted ‘SNL’ Scores Best Ratings of the Season With 5.4 Million Viewers
The Season 51 Christmas episode also featured musical guest Cher and a farewell to Bowen Yang
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CBS Kicks Off Renamed ‘Trump-Kennedy Center Honors’ Special With President as Host
“We’re bringing this building back to life like nobody ever thought was even possible,” Trump says after taking over its board this year
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Comcast’s Mike Cavanagh Extends Contract to 2029
The executive will receive $35 million in stock awards as part of his promotion to co-CEO on Jan. 2, 2026
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Orange County Sets Mandatory Christmas Eve Evacuation Order for Flood Watch Near Airport Fire Burn Scar
Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon and Bell Canyon must be evacuated effective Wednesday morning due to possible debris flows
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50 Best TV Shows of 2025
From “Adolescence” to “Win or Lose,” TheWrap highlights the best in television in streaming, broadcast and cable
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Ryan Murphy Heads Back to FX With ‘The Beauty’ Trailer — Flaunting Ashton Kutcher, Rebecca Hall and Evan Peters
Bella Hadid, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope and Isabella Rossellini also star in the sci-fi series, premiering Jan. 21 and streaming on Hulu
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‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Reveals Matt Damon’s Epic Journey in Christopher Nolan’s Sweeping Adaptation
Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal also star in the film, premiering July 17, 2026
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Rob and Michele Reiner’s Remains Released to Family 5 Days After Double Homicide
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner previously confirmed their cause of death as multiple sharp force injuries, with their son Nick Reiner charged for the murders
