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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Netflix Sets ‘Squid Game: The VIP Challenge’ With 8 Celebrity Contestants | Video
The cast includes Dylan Efron, Mel B, Kim Zolciak, Ryan Serhant, Hannah Godwin, Kristy Sarah, Tristan Thompson and returning player Viper
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‘The Traitors’ Star Rob Rausch Shares How ‘Love Island’ Experience Set Him Up for Success: ‘These People Aren’t Really Dying’
“I went into that castle in Scotland and I had no intentions of making friends,” the Peacock star tells TheWrap
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‘Scary Movie 6’ Trailer Reunites Anna Faris and Regina Hall With Shawn and Marlon Wayans 26 Years Later
Original stars Jon Abrahams, Lochlyn Munro, Dave Sheridan and Cheri Oteri also return for the sequel this June
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How Camila Mendes and Anna Baryshnikov Brought Reality TV Realness to SXSW Comedy ‘Idiotka’
Their satirical love letter to “Project Runway” and “ANTM” also stars Benito Skinner, Owen Thiele, Saweetie and Julia Fox
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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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