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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Archie Comics Movie in the Works at Universal From Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
“When we heard Tom King’s take on the classic material, we instantly thought it made sense as an event movie for all audiences,” the filmmakers share
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Chicago Tribune Eliminates Film Critic Role, Michael Phillips Takes Buyout
“To all the humans on this insanely compromised platform: Thanks for reading,” the writer shares on X
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‘We Will Dance Again’ Director Yariv Mozer Sets First-Look Deal With Israeli Studio Sipur
The Nova Music Festival project won Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary at the 2025 News and Doc Emmys after premiering on Paramount+
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Aubrey Plaza Mourns Late Husband Jeff Baena, Compares Her Grief to the Movie ‘The Gorge’
“Sometimes I just want to dive into it and be in it and sometimes I just look at it and sometimes I try to get away from it, but it’s always there,” the actress tells Amy Poehler
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‘Australian Survivor’ Sets Former Winner David Genat as New Host
The “Australia v The World” contestant replaces longtime host Jonathan LaPaglia for Season 12 on Channel 10
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Sabrina Carpenter, Busta Rhymes, Ricky Martin, J Balvin and More Set to Perform at 2025 VMAs
Busta Rhymes will receive the first-ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award, while Ricky Martin will receive the Latin Icon Award on Sept. 7
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‘Drag Race’ EP Explains How Pop Culture and RuPaul Himself Inspire the Show’s Challenges
Plus, Raven hosts a Televerse Mini Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown for the Sash between Lexi Love, Sam Star, Acacia Forgot and Lana Ja’Rae
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Anna Faris and Regina Hall to Return for ‘Scary Movie’ Reboot
“We can’t wait to bring Brenda and Cindy back to life and be reunited with our great friends Keenen, Shawn and Marlon — three men we’d literally die for,” the actresses tease
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MrBeast, Adin Ross and xQc Raise $12 Million in 18-Hour TeamWater Charity Livestream
“We can’t stop streaming until we break the world record of raising the most amount of money for charity,” the “Beast Games” host says on Kick
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DC Attorney General Sues Trump Over ‘Unlawful’ Washington Takeover: ‘The Gravest Threat’
“This is an affront to the dignity and autonomy of the 700,000 Americans who call D.C. home,” District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb says
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Laura Loomer Says Bill Maher’s Joke That She Slept With Trump Cost Her White House Job in Leaked Deposition
“I have been smeared as a whore and as a groupie,” she says in leaked documents for her lawsuit against HBO and the “Real Time” host
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‘The Amazing Race’ Season 38 Cast Features 14 ‘Big Brother’ Fan-Favorites | Photos
Taylor Hale, Joseph Abdin, Tucker Des Lauriers, Natalie Negrotti, Enzo Palumbo, Chelsie Baham, Izzy Gleicher, Hannah Chaddha, Angela Murray and more return to CBS on Sept. 25
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Mubi CEO Clarifies Relationship With Investor Sequoia Capital Over Israeli Military Ties
“Any suggestion that our work is connected to funding the war is simply untrue,” Efe Cakarel shares in an open letter
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Production Design Team Does Just as Much Improv Behind the Scenes as the Queens Do on Camera
TheWrap magazine: “Sometimes they’re like, ‘How much turnover time do you need? Thirty minutes? Can you do it in five?’” Jen Chu says
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‘The Amazing Race’ DP Reveals How They Keep the Game Fair With Rotating Camera Ops
TheWrap magazine: “It’s hard to actually portray how complicated it is on television,” director of photography Josh Gitersonke says
