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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Bowen Yang, Rachel Sennott to Announce Oscar Nominations on Thursday
The nominees were originally supposed to be revealed on Jan. 17, but were postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires
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IMDb Sets Nikki Santoro as CEO, Founder Col Needham as Executive Chair
The Internet Movie Database celebrates its 35th anniversary with a restructuring
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Joan Plowright, British Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 95
“She survived her many challenges with Plowright grit and courageous determination to make the best of them,” her family says
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Trump Names Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as Hollywood Ambassadors
The president-elect promises a return to “The Golden Age of Hollywood” ahead of his country star-studded inauguration
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Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds for $400 Million Over ‘Falsified Stories’
The “It Ends With Us” director/actor calls himself a “scapegoat” for the Hollywood power couple in his Thursday filing
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How ‘XO, Kitty’ Grew Up for Its Sophomore Season on Netflix
Series star Anna Cathcart and showrunner Jessica O’Toole tell TheWrap about finally getting to film without strict COVID protocols
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Nintendo Unveils First Look at Switch 2, Coming in 2025 | Video
The video game company has also set a Nintendo Direct broadcast for April 2
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White House Officials Confident Gaza Cease-Fire Will Start Sunday Despite ‘Last-Minute’ Issues
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas is holding up Israeli approval, as airstrikes on the Gaza Strip continue
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Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 25, Gavin Newsom Rebuffs ‘Newscum’ Criticism: ‘I Can Handle That’
“It’s not about me, it’s about people we both represent,” the California Governor says in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nickname for him
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Cannes Film Festival Re-Elects President Iris Knobloch Through 2028
“I am excited to continue this journey alongside our General Delegate Thierry Frémaux and our dedicated teams in the years to come,” she says
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Kate Middleton Says Her Cancer Is in Remission 4 Months After Finishing Chemo
“As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal,” the Princess of Wales shares
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Beyoncé and The Weeknd Postpone Projects Out of Respect for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
The “Cowboy Carter” singer shelves her surprise announcement, while the “Hurry Up Tomorrow” singer postpones both his album and Rose Bowl concert
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DirecTV Partners With WBD, Fox & Disney for MySports Package Following Death of Venu
The option gives subscribers access to 40 sports and broadcast channels and is available in 24 metro areas
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Opinion Columnist Jen Rubin Leaves Washington Post to Start Contrarian Blog: ‘Billionaire Media Failing to Meet the Moment’
“We’ll have politics but also cooking, humor, film and even pets,” the Conservative anti-Trump voice says of her new blog
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Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $10 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief and Recovery Efforts
“We extend our deep appreciation to the first responders for their tireless and courageous efforts and to our news teams,” chairman and CEO Brian Roberts says
