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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Jeff Probst Puts ‘Survivor’ Season 50 ‘In the Hands of the Fans’ With Game-Changing Votes
“For the first time ever, our loyal fans will take control — deciding key elements of the game, from twists to idols to advantages,” the CBS host teases
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Apple Pledges $500 Billion Investment in US Over Next 4 Years, Trump Thanks Tim Cook
“We are bullish on the future of American innovation,” the tech CEO says as he unveils plans for a new factory in Texas and an academy in Michigan
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Jerry Butler, The Impressions Singer and Chicago Politician, Dies at 85
“He was very important to both music and to the community, and he will be missed,” the Iceman’s niece shares
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Donate $1 Million to First Responders and LA Wildfire Recovery
“The challenges to the future of these communities is immense,” the actors say of the fires that devastated Altadena and the Pacific Palisades
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BBC Removes Gaza Doc From iPlayer While It Investigates 13-Year-Old Narrator’s Relation to Hamas Minister
“We are conducting further due diligence with the production company,” the BBC says of “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone”
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Nicolas Cage Calls Ex’s Lawsuit ‘Absurd and Frivolous’ After 34-Year-Old Son’s Alleged Assault
“Mr. Cage does not control Weston’s behavior in any manner and is not responsible for Weston’s alleged assault of his mother,” the actor’s lawyer tells TheWrap
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Elizabeth Warren Asks DoJ to ‘Closely Scrutinize’ Disney’s Acquisition of Fubo Over Antitrust Concerns
“This proposed deal is inextricably linked to Disney’s attempt to dominate the sports streaming marketplace through Venu Sports,” the senator writes
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Cynthia Erivo to Host 2025 Tony Awards
“I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor,” the Tony-winning actress says ahead of the June 8 ceremony
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Blake Lively Says 2 Other ‘It Ends With Us’ Actresses Are Prepared to Testify Against Justin Baldoni
“The amended complaint has also added a new claim for defamation based on the repeated false statements the defendants have made about Ms. Lively,” her lawyers tell TheWrap
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Kevin Spacey Denies Targeting Guy Pearce After ‘L.A. Confidential’ Accusation: ‘You Are Not a Victim’ | Video
“What took you so long? Did your horse run out of gas?” the actor asks his former co-star
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FireAid Deploys $50 Million Toward Los Angeles Wildfire Relief in Phase One Grants
Meanwhile, rebuilding efforts will be the focus of future grants
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Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
“Just a little busy this summer,” the “Wicked” actress says of her casting
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Meghan Markle Sets Lifestyle Brand ‘As Ever’ With Help From Netflix
The royal “Suits” actress explains why she ditched the name ‘American Riviera’ ahead of her Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan”
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Brandon Sklenar Isn’t Picking Sides Over Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ Drama | Video
“I just want people to remember why we made the movie in the first place,” the actor tells Gayle King
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Kamala Harris to Receive Chairman’s Award at 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Past honorees include Samuel L. Jackson, Tyler Perry, Amanda Gorman, Danny Glover, Maxine Waters, Ruby Dee and President Barack Obama
