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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Joe Scarborough Skewers Trump State of the Union for ‘Unrelenting Bigotry’ and ‘Un-American’ Lies | Video
“He did s–t that no sane president would ever do,” the MS NOW host tells his “Morning Joe” panel
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‘Scrubs’ Stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison Reveal What Brought Them Back to Sacred Heart
The trio of executive producers praise creator Bill Lawrence in absentia alongside original co-stars Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn, Robert Maschio and John C. McGinley
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Michelle Yeoh Calls 2-Day Short Film ‘Sandiwara’ With Sean Baker a ‘Masterclass’ | Video
The Oscar-winning “Everything Everywhere All at Once” actress plays all five characters in the Oscar-winning director’s follow-up to “Anora”
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BAFTA Promises Comprehensive Review of ‘Sinners’ N-Word Debacle: ‘We Take Full Responsibility’
“We have also thanked Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism — and regret they were put in this position in the first place,” BAFTA leadership says
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Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 Million Reward for Missing Mom Nancy: ‘Someone Out There Knows Something’
The NBC anchor also donates $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in order to help other families facing a similar nightmare
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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Set September Rematch at Netflix
The athletes will hold the first-ever boxing match at the Sphere in Las Vegas, 11 years after their Fight of the Century
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‘Sinners’: Delroy Lindo, Hannah Beachler Speak Out After BAFTAs Tourette N-Word Incident
“Of course we were offended… but our frequency, our spiritual vibration is tuned to a higher level than what happened,” the Academy Award-nominated production designer says
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‘American Dad’ Boss Unpacks Season 22’s Move From TBS to Fox: ‘We Won the Jackpot’
“I’m extremely grateful to be able to make more episodes and make people laugh a little bit longer,” co-creator Matt Weitzman tells TheWrap of the four-season renewal
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MLS Teases 2026 Season Coverage With ‘Rivalry-Driven Storytelling’ on Apple TV
“With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to North America, the spotlight on the league will only intensify,” Major League Soccer’s Seth Bacon tells TheWrap ahead of Saturday’s season openers
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‘Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars’ Sets Franchise’s First All-Drag Judging Panel
Brooke Lynn Hytes, Priyanka and Jimbo will soon find Canada’s Ultimate All-Star on WOW Presents Plus
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Team Reprimanded for Wearing Meta Glasses to Court
“Judicial officers have the discretion to place limitations on video recording and photography in their courtroom,” a Superior Court of Los Angeles County spokesperson says
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How ‘Paradise’ Creator Dan Fogelman Leaned on LA Production to Build a Bigger World for Season 2
“It’s a completely different show in the second season,” the writer tells TheWrap at his Hulu premiere
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James Talarico Says His Campaign Raised $2.5 Million Within 24 Hours of FCC-Banned Colbert Interview
“This is the party that ran against cancel culture, and now they’re trying to control what we watch, what we say, what we read,” the Texas politician noted on “The Late Show”
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Roku Sets Patrick Harris as SVP of Global Media Revenue
His appointment comes after predecessor Jay Askinasi joined Paramount as Chief Revenue Officer in November
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HBO’s ‘Murder in Glitterball City’ Is Not Your Straightforward True Crime Doc, Directors Tease
World of Wonder’s Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey tell TheWrap about bringing heart and humanity to an otherwise “very, very dark story”
