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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Rick Caruso Hasn’t Been Contacted About LA Olympics 2028, but Would ‘Take It Seriously’ If Wasserman Steps Down | Video
“I think that’s a very personal decision within him, to ask himself, ‘Can I continue to do the job that I need to do?’” the billionaire businessman says
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Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ Unveils First Look at Kratos and Boy Atreus | Photo
Production is now underway for Ryan Hurst, Callum Vinson and the rest of the video game adaptation cast
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Adam Schiff Says Paramount-WBD Merger ‘Must Be Subject to the Highest Levels of Scrutiny’
“For the sake of America’s moviemaking workforce and movie lovers everywhere, I will continue to push all parties to do their part,” the California Senator adds
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‘Scream 7’: Mason Gooding, Kevin Williamson Address Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega’s Exits
“It felt like a version of grief,” the “Heart Eyes” actor tells TheWrap as Free Palestine protestors picketed the Paramount lot premiere
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‘House of Villains’ Season 3 Cast Promises Unpredictable Debauchery: ‘Chef’s Kiss for Chaotic TV’
Host Joel McHale and series mainstay Tiffany “New York” Pollard also return as the reality competition show moves from E! to Peacock
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‘Elle’ Season 2 Casts Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Ahead of Series Premiere
The “Never Have I Ever” star joins Prime Video’s “Legally Blonde” prequel before its July debut
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‘Scream 7’ Premiere Draws ‘Free Palestine’ Protest Over Melissa Barrera Firing
“Everyone has a right to protest and everyone has a right to be heard,” Kevin Williamson, the director of “Scream 7,” says
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‘Beast Games’ Season 2 Champ Reveals $5 Million Advice From MrBeast’s First Winner
“Coming into this newfound wealth, you’re concerned about how to properly and strategically invest your money,” the Prime Video reality competition winner tells TheWrap
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MS NOW Promotes Ali Velshi to Chief Data Reporter
The anchor will provide real-time analysis on election nights, in addition to hosting his weekend morning show, podcast and YouTube Live series
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Joe Scarborough Skewers Trump State of the Union for ‘Unrelenting Bigotry’ and ‘Un-American’ Lies | Video
“He did s–t that no sane president would ever do,” the MS NOW host tells his “Morning Joe” panel
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‘Scrubs’ Stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison Reveal What Brought Them Back to Sacred Heart
The trio of executive producers praise creator Bill Lawrence in absentia alongside original co-stars Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn, Robert Maschio and John C. McGinley
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Michelle Yeoh Calls 2-Day Short Film ‘Sandiwara’ With Sean Baker a ‘Masterclass’ | Video
The Oscar-winning “Everything Everywhere All at Once” actress plays all five characters in the Oscar-winning director’s follow-up to “Anora”
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BAFTA Promises Comprehensive Review of ‘Sinners’ N-Word Debacle: ‘We Take Full Responsibility’
“We have also thanked Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism — and regret they were put in this position in the first place,” BAFTA leadership says
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Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 Million Reward for Missing Mom Nancy: ‘Someone Out There Knows Something’
The NBC anchor also donates $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in order to help other families facing a similar nightmare
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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Set September Rematch at Netflix
The athletes will hold the first-ever boxing match at the Sphere in Las Vegas, 11 years after their Fight of the Century
