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.
Experience:
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Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Trailer Shows a World That’s Ready to Explode
Rebecca Ferguson and Idris Elba star in the nuclear disaster thriller coming to Netflix this fall after premiering at the Venice Film Festival
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‘The Paper’ Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
All 10 episodes of Season 1 drop Thursday on Peacock
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Disney to Pay $10 Million Fine to Settle FTC Complaint Over YouTube Videos That Collected Kids’ Data
The Walt Disney Company must adhere to COPPA rules going forward after collecting children’s personal data on incorrectly labeled, ad-targeted content
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Internet & Television Association Taps Cory Gardner as President and CEO
The former Colorado senator and congressman will replace Michael Powell at the NCTA on Sept. 22
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‘La Grazia’ Set for December Theatrical Release After Venice Premiere
Mubi will bring Paolo Sorrentino’s film to theaters on Dec. 5
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Vogue Sets Chloe Malle as Anna Wintour’s Replacement
Former editor-in-chief Wintour will remain at Condé Nast as chief content officer and global editorial director for Vogue
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Glen Powell Gets His Game Face on in ‘Chad Powers’ Trailer
Eli and Peyton Manning serve as EPs for Hulu’s comedic comeback story about a former college football quarterback who goes undercover to get back in the game
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MAGA Cheers Melania Trump Vanity Fair Cover — Which Appears to Be Fake
“Let the meltdown begin. Love it,” Laura Ingraham writes on X as Gov. Gavin Newsom claps back with an AI-generated cover of his own
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Trailer for Final 3 Episodes Sends Belly to Paris, Reveals New Cast
“Anything could happen,” Prime Video teases ahead of the romantic drama’s Sept. 17 series finale
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‘The Paper’ Cast and Crew Admit It’s Not Really an ‘Office’ Spinoff — but What About ‘Parks & Rec’?
Sabrina Impacciatore, Domhnall Gleeson, Alex Edelman, Melvin Gregg, Ramona Young, Chelsea Frei, Oscar Nunez and Michael Koman discuss their new Peacock series at its L.A. premiere
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‘CBS Evening News’ Sets Kim Harvey as Executive Producer
She replaces Guy Campanile, who served as EP since January
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‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale’ Debuts as WOW Presents Plus’ Most-Watched Premiere Ever
Plus, former contestants Precious Paula Nicole, Captivating KatKat, Maxie and Marina Summers are teaming up to form REYN4, WOW Records’ first-ever girl group
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‘The Runarounds’ Cast and Crew Reveal How They Got the Real-Life Band’s Act Together
Brooklyn Decker, William Lipton, Lilah Pate and creator Jonas Pate tell TheWrap all about their Skydance Television and Prime Video series imitating life
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California Gives $256 Million in Tax Credits to 22 TV Productions, Including ‘The Studio’ Season 2
“The Comeback,” “Golf,” “Ballard,” “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” “NCIS: Origins” and “Presumed Innocent” are also among the recipients
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The CW Extends Pac-12 Deal Through 2030-31 Season
The broadcast partnership will see the network air 66 college conference sporting events across football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball per year
