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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Sony Issues Support for Blake Lively, Condemns ‘Reputational Attacks on Her’ After Justin Baldoni Complaint
“Any such attacks have no place in our business or in a civil society,” a Sony Pictures Entertainment spokesperson tells TheWrap
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Burt, Animal Actor and Star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ Dies at Over 90
“Burt was truly one of a kind. He wasn’t just a crocodile; he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures,” his home of Crocosaurus Cove writes
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Justin Baldoni’s ‘Man Enough’ Podcast Co-Host Liz Plank Quits Amid Blake Lively Fallout
“We all deserve better, and I know that together we can create it,” she tells fans
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Women’s Nonprofit Vital Voices Rescinds Award to Justin Baldoni, Citing ‘Abhorrent’ Allegations by Blake Lively
Baldoni received the Voice of Solidarity Award on Dec. 9, honoring men who show “courage and compassion” for women
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‘A Simple Favor’ Director Paul Feig Defends Blake Lively After Justin Baldoni’s ‘Smear Campaign’
“I think it’s awful she was put through this,” the filmmaker says of the “It Ends With Us” actress
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Matt Gaetz’s Political Future Questioned by MSNBC Hosts After House Ethics Report Release | Video
“What I want to know, was the committee going to recommend an expulsion because there’s sex, drugs, money?” former House Ethics chair Rep. Charlie Dent asks
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Trump, Biden Camps Can’t Agree on Blame for Government Shutdown Turmoil: ‘They Created This Mess’ | Video
“This is a Biden problem to solve, but if Republicans can help solve it, they will,” the president-elect says while Karine Jean-Pierre holds a repetitive press briefing
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Martin Short Enlists ‘SNL’ Stars to Wrap Presents for Al Pacino and Steve Martin in Christmas Promo | Video
Ahead of his 5th “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig this weekend, the “Only Murders in the Building” comedian needs some help
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CBS Orders Zarna Garg Comedy Pilot From EPs Mindy Kaling and Kevin Hart
“Zarna” follows a proud immigrant woman who’s been raising her American-born kids on Indian values, but is ready to follow her own American dream
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‘English Teacher’ Creator Brian Jordan Alvarez Denies Former Co-Star Jon Ebeling’s Assault Allegations: ‘Entirely Consensual’
The actor speaks out after a Vulture article outlines allegations from their time making “The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo”
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‘Red One’ Debuts as Prime Video’s No. 1 Amazon MGM Studios Movie Ever After Theatrical Release
The Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans-led Christmas film scored 50 million viewers in its first weekend on the streamer
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Boston Rob to Host ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ Season 2 After Show
The “Survivor” and “The Traitors” contestant returns to the NBC competition series, otherwise hosted by Joe Manganiello
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Diddy Denied Evidentiary Hearing as He Fails to Prove Feds Leaked Cassie Hotel Tape
“The court reminds the public that whether the government can prove Combs’ guilt in this case will turn on the evidence presented at trial, not in a ‘trial by newspapers,’” Judge Arun Subramanian rules
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Celebrates Her Return to ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ 2025 Sequel
“It’s never too late to go back. Julie James is returning,” the actress says ahead of her reunion with fellow original co-star Freddie Prinze Jr.
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Missing American Man Found in Syria Details 7 Months of Incarceration: ‘Christmas Miracle’ | Video
29-year-old Missouri native Travis Timmerman also tells the press his time in confinement “wasn’t too bad”
