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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Nicole Kidman Learns Harris Dickinson’s Rules the Hard Way in Powerful First ‘Babygirl’ Trailer
Sophie Wilde and Antonio Banderas also star in the A24 exploration of power and control, coming this Christmas
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Gavin Creel Remembered by Broadway Co-Stars: ‘A Vibrant Spirit Both On and Off the Stage’
Sutton Foster, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Beanie Feldstein, Bette Midler and more pay tribute to the Tony-winning actor who has died at 48
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Gavin Creel, Tony-Winning Broadway Actor, Dies at 48
The “Hair,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Hello, Dolly!” star’s death was confirmed by his partner Alex Temple Ward
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‘The Summit’ Is Ready to Earn ‘Survivor’ Fans’ Respect as It Joins the CBS Reality TV Lineup
“Giving us that real estate, especially with ‘Survivor’ as the lead in, is a huge honor,” showrunner Kevin Lee tells TheWrap
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Chappell Roan Withdraws From Weekend Shows Due to Overwhelming Pressure
“I need a few days to prioritize my health,” the “Good Luck, Babe!” singer shares ahead of the All Things Go music festival
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LA28 Olympics Head of HR Resigns on Heels of Chief Legal Officer | Exclusive
Kristina Guillen’s departure comes amid Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee chairman Casey Wasserman’s scandal over extramarital affairs
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‘Robocop’ Reboot Series Sets Peter Ocko as Showrunner, James Wan as EP at Amazon
Michael Clear and Rob Hackett also executive produce the latest reimagining of the original 1987 film
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Brad Pitt Condemns ‘Awful’ Impersonators Who Scammed $360K From Spanish Fans
“This is an important reminder to not respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially from actors who have no social media presence,” a spokesperson for the actor tells TheWrap
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Diddy’s Kids Defend Mom Kim Porter From ‘Horrific Conspiracy Theories’ Surrounding Her Death
Four of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children — Quincy, Christian, Jessie and D’lila — issue a joint statement amid renewed public interest stemming from their father’s arrest
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Diddy’s Latest Rape Accuser Details ‘Internal Pain’ and Lasting Effects of Sexual Assault: ‘I Am Glad That He Is Locked Up’
Thalia Graves spoke at a Gloria Allred press conference Tuesday, admitting the music mogul’s incarceration is only a “temporary feeling of relief”
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‘Pretty Little Liars’ Reboot Canceled at Max After 2 Seasons
“Original Sin” and “Summer School” jointly served as the fourth entries in the “PLL” television universe
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‘Fat Joe Talks’ Sets Method Man as First Guest for October Premiere on Starz
Other upcoming guests include Mary J. Blige, Hakeem Jeffries, T.I., Babyface, Latto, Buju Banton and Remy Ma
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Diddy to Remain Behind Bars After His Bail Rejection Appeal Is Denied
Sean Combs attempted to appeal Tuesday’s ruling on Wednesday after his racketeering and sex trafficking arrest on Monday
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Connie Britton, Chelsea Handler, Jennifer Jason Leigh Sign Open Letter Urging Biden, Harris to Help Bring Hostages Home
The letter, also signed by Rebecca Gayheart and Mayim Bialik, comes weeks after Hamas executed six Israeli hostages
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‘Beast Games’ Contestants Sue MrBeast, Amazon for Sexual Harassment, Emotional Distress and Widespread Business Negligence
The five contestants filed the class action lawsuit Monday
