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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BBC Regrets Not Pulling Bob Vylan Glastonbury Stream, UTA Drops Group After ‘Death to the IDF’ Chant
“The antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves,” the broadcaster says
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Tom Sandoval Continues His Reality TV Redemption Tour With ‘AGT’ – but He Doesn’t See Himself as a Villain
After 11 seasons on “Vanderpump Rules,” the singer shares his insights on “The Traitors,” “House of Villains,” “America’s Got Talent” … and even “Love Island”
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From ‘Love Island USA’ to ‘Destination X,’ JaNa Craig Is Navigating Reality TV at High Speed
The NBC and Peacock star also tells TheWrap about the upcoming “Beyond the Villa” spinoff and celebrates her former co-star joining “The Traitors”
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Helps Induct Mark Kerr Into UFC Hall of Fame Ahead of ‘The Smashing Machine’
Co-star Emily Blunt was also in attendance for the induction ceremony before the A24 biopic premieres in October
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Gavin Newsom Sues Fox News for $787 Million for Saying He Lied About Trump Call
“No more lies,” the governor of California says of Jesse Watters and the network
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‘Lilo and Stitch 2’ in the Works at Disney | Video
The live-action version of the 2002 animated movie has already grossed more than $914 million worldwide
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Anna Nicole Smith Inc. Accuses Von Dutch of Using Late Star’s Likeness Without Permission
Smith’s property rights holder says the apparel company has used her name and image more than 100 times since her death in February 2007
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Brenda Song and Harvey Guillén to Announce 2025 Emmy Nominees
The “Running Point” actress and the “What We Do in the Shadows” actor will reveal the nominations on July 15
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TwitchCon San Diego to Host Largest Women’s Fortnite Tournament Ever With The Milk Cup 2025
Gonna Need Milk and Twitch are teaming up to give 100 female eSports athletes the chance to win their share of a $300,000 prize pool this October
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Rudy Pankow, Gabriel Basso and Ben Foster Saddle Up for ‘Cowboy’ Rodeo Drama
Paint Horse Pictures, a banner from Range’s Nashville division, launches with a film from Midland’s Cameron Duddy
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Neon Sets Palme d’Or Winner ‘It Was Just an Accident’ for October Release
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s thriller will arrive in theaters this fall after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival
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Kim Kardashian Sets Live-Action ‘Bratz’ Movie at Amazon MGM, Eyes Villain Role
The “American Horror Story: Delicate” and “All’s Fair” actress will produce alongside Picturestart and MGA Entertainment
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BET Sets Layoffs as Part of Paramount’s 3.5% Reduction to US Staff
The job cuts will impact staffers “in areas including linear research, finance, and business and legal affairs,” BET CEO Scott Mills shares in a memo
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CAA Says They Couldn’t Have Warned Julia Ormond About Weinstein’s Misconduct Since She Knew About It Before They Did
The Creative Artists Agency also wants to block Disney and Miramax from being extricated from the case after their settlement with the actress
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‘Jersey Shore Family Vacation’ Nets Highest-Rated Episode in 4 Years, Biggest Share in 7
The MTV reality show is also the No. 1 series across cable on Thursday nights
