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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‘Star Search’ Sets Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen as Judges at Netflix
Anthony Anderson will host live episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday for five weeks, starting Jan. 20
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Josh Charles Sees His ‘Best Medicine’ Character as More Than Just the Classic Straight Man
Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra, Cree, Annie Potts and original “Doc Martin” Martin Clunes join him in the Fox medical dramedy
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‘The Housemaid 2’ to Begin Filming in 2026 With Sydney Sweeney, Paul Feig Attached to Return
Lionsgate’s follow-up “The Housemaid’s Secret” also has co-star Michele Morrone eyed to reprise his role
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WWE Library Heads to Netflix After Peacock Deal
The extended partnership includes WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, “Monday Night Raw” and “WWE: Unreal”
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Mickey Rourke Denies Approving ‘Humiliating’ GoFundMe Over Threat of Eviction | Video
“I don’t need anybody’s money, and I wouldn’t do it this way. I got too much pride,” the Oscar-nominated actor says
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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
