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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Parker Posey Will Host a Reality Show Inspired by Mob Movies
Debi Mazar, Joe Gorga, Bruno Tonioli, Demi Engemann, Maria Georgas, Romeo, Willam Belli, Harry Jowsey and more will take part in challenges inspired by classic mafia movies
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Hulu Sends Christian College Co-Eds to Cabo in Dating Show ‘Ring by Spring Break’
The reality show inspired by the viral TikTok trend comes from Fremantle
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11’: Meet the Cast of 18 Queens | Photos
See who’s participating in the 2nd Annual Tournament of All Stars, premiering May 8 on Paramount+ with two new episodes
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2026 Webbys Winners List: Google, iHeartMedia and PBS Win Companies of the Year
Shonda Rhimes, Pete Davidson, Taraji P. Henson, Kylie Kelce, Druski, James Gerde and Claude will receive Special Achievement honors at the May 11 event
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Trump Praises the ‘Almost Incomparable’ Tim Cook as He Steps Down as Apple CEO
“I was very impressed with myself to have the head of Apple calling to ‘kiss my ass,’” the president writes while comparing the exec to the late Steve Jobs
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Sports, News and Documentary Emmys to Be Hosted by Roy Wood Jr., Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black
The stars of CNN’s “Have I Got News for You” take their respective stages on May 26, 27 and 28
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Robbie Amell Recalls Adorable Behind-the-Scenes Story With David Duchovny Ahead of ‘X-Files’ Reboot
Plus, the actor celebrates all 11 seasons now streaming on Pluto TV with a superfan marathon at a Top Secret bunker in Joshua Tree
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‘Roku City Dash’ Game Lets Users Race Through Streamer’s Purple Home Screen
“Our users have a deep passion for all-things Roku City and starting today we are delivering a feature they’ve asked for over many years,” Roku Media’s Lisa Holme says
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SiriusXM Welcomes 2 New Channels With ‘ABC News Live’ and ‘20/20 True Crime’
Plus, the network’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” and “Start Here Weekend” will now air on the satellite radio service’s P.O.T.U.S. channel
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‘American Gladiators’ Star Huntress Hopes to Inspire Young Women in Sports as Pop Culture Phenomenon Returns
Plus, Sydney Hunter praises her own fitness role models Florence Griffith Joyner, Allyson Felix, Sanya Richards-Ross and Serena Williams
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‘The Daily Show’ Rags Pete Hegseth for Complaining About ‘Unpatriotic’ Fake News Media | Video
“Stop with all the cry-baby, anti-Trump questions … only good, Christian, patriotic questions from now on,” Comedy Central host Ronny Chieng mocks
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Hulu to Livestream ‘Get Real’ Reality TV Crossover Event With Host Scott Evans | Video
The 2nd annual Get Real House will feature stars from “The Kardashians,” “DWTS,” “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “The Bachelor” and many more on April 22
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NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Donors After Federal Funding Cuts: ‘Our Means Must Evolve’
“This is a hopeful moment for the future of the press, made possible by the unwavering dedication of supporters everywhere,” CEO Katherine Maher says
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Lana Del Rey Drops James Bond Theme Song for ‘007 First Light’ Video Game
The singer collaborates with longtime Bond film composer David Arnold on the title track
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Brian Williams to Host Netflix Interview Podcast Series ‘We’re Back!’
“With scientists predicting that every American will have a podcast by 2030, I thought it was time to get in the game,” the veteran anchor teases
