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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‘Destination X’ Star Josh Martinez Says NBC’s Travel Competition Series Is Unlike Anything Else on TV
“This is my 12th competition show and this was the hardest, gnarliest, craziest experience of my life,” the “Big Brother” and “The Challenge” vet tells TheWrap”
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Tom Cruise Celebrates Memorial Day Box Office Record: ‘One for the History Books!’
“Congratulations and thank you to every filmmaker, every artist, every crew member and every single person who works at the studios,” the “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” star says of his weekend with “Lilo & Stitch”
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Billy Joel Shares Brain Disorder Diagnosis, Cancels All Upcoming Shows
“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience … and thank you for understanding,” the singer says after canceling his concerts due to Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Sets Open Casting Call for You – Yes, You
One lucky fan will join Kieran Culkin, Mckenna Grace, Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Ben Wang, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke and Jesse Plemons in the prequel film
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RedBird Capital Acquires Telegraph Media Group for $675 Million
RedBird will be the sole owner of the The Telegraph as it looks to take the British daily newspaper international
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‘The Amazing Race’ Season 37 Winners Reveal the Secret to Their Success — and You Can Do It, Too
Plus, Carson McCalley and Jack Dodge tell TheWrap about competing in Dubai as a pair of openly gay men
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Trump Tells Bruce Springsteen to ‘Keep His Mouth Shut’ After Manchester Show, Reignites Taylor Swift Beef
“Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” the President of the United States writes
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Saudi Film Commission Unveils Jax Film Studio Complex in Riyadh, Powered by Sony
The production complex features two 16,000-square-foot sound stages and will finish construction later this year, the SFC shares at Cannes
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 10 Scores Series’ Most-Watched Premiere in 3 Years
The start of the Tournament of All Stars is now Paramount+’s 2nd biggest original reality show premiere ever, only behind Season 7
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How Benito Skinner Brought the Best of TikTok to ‘Overcompensating’: ‘This Cast Kind of Goes Crazy’
“If you make me laugh on my phone, I want you in it,” the Prime Video series creator, star and EP tells TheWrap at the premiere
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French Actor Théo Navarro-Mussy Banned From Cannes Red Carpet Over Rape Allegations
“Even though the allegations largely predate the production of the film, we agreed with the Festival management that the person in question will not accompany the film to Cannes,” the producers behind “Dossier 137” tell TheWrap
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‘Big Brother 27’ Sets July Premiere for ‘Biggest Season Ever’ With All New Houseguests
Plus, CBS is adding “Big Brother: Unlocked” to the schedule, where three former All-Stars will analyze gameplay and share their expert knowledge with fans
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‘Longlegs’ Filmmaker Osgood Perkins Sets First-Look Deal With Neon
The “Monkey” director is launching his Phobos production banner with partner Chris Ferguson
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‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Casts Maya Hawke as Wiress
The “Stranger Things” actress joins Mckenna Grace, Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Jesse Plemons in the Haymitch-focused prequel film
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Taylor Sheridan Sets Special Forces Action Movie ‘F.A.S.T.’ at Warner Bros.
The thriller starring Brandon Sklenar will hit theaters on April 23, 2027, the studio revealed at its upfront presentation
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