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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Hallmark Media Sets John Matts as President, Jessica Tasler Noble as CCO
Outgoing chief culture officer Sabrina Wiewel will become executive vice president of Crayola Studios
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Patti LuPone Apologizes to Kecia Lewis, Audra McDonald: ‘Our Entire Theatre Community Deserves Better’
“I wholeheartedly agree with everything that was written in the open letter shared yesterday,” the Tony winner says
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How ‘The Traitors’ Shook Up Its Own Format in Season 3
TheWrap magazine: “We’ve got to keep pushing it and keeping the players on their toes to keep it interesting,” says Rosie Franks, one of the Emmy-winning reality series’ EPs
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Patrick Warburton Explains Why He Chose to Do Stand-Up 40 Years Into His Career
The “Family Guy,” “Seinfeld” and “Emperor’s New Groove” star will tape his first special, “Still Catholic,” on June 7 in Los Angeles
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From ‘Letterman’ to ‘Hacks,’ Merrill Markoe Breaks Down 40 Years of Late Night
The Emmy-winning writer also tells TheWrap how she went from consulting on the Max comedy series to appearing on screen
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Taylor Swift Buys Back First 6 Albums: ‘My Greatest Dream Come True’
“All of the music I’ve ever made … now belongs … to me,” the singer shares, while teasing “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)”
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Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to All 5 Charges of Rape, Assault
The comedian’s London trial is set to begin in June 2026
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Business Insider Lays Off 21% of Staff
“There’s a huge opportunity for companies who harness AI first,” CEO Barbara Peng says in a memo to staff
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‘Dangerous Animals’ Team Wants You to Fear the Film’s Human Killer – Despite Their Real-Life Shark Attack
Hassie Harrison, Josh Heuston, Jai Courtney and director Sean Byrne tell TheWrap about taking their horror film from Cannes to the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood
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‘House of Villains’ Season 3 Cast: Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard Returns, Again
Tyson Apostol, Kate Chastain, Jackie Christie, Drita D’Avanzo, Plane Jane, Ashley Mitchell, Christine Quinn, Tom Sandoval and more join host Joel McHale when the series moves to Peacock in 2026
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‘Survivor 50’ Cast: 24 Castaways Return for Milestone Season | Video
Before announcing the cast of All-Stars on Wednesday, Jeff Probst and CBS put the season’s twits in the hands of the fans
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‘Destination X’ Star Josh Martinez Says NBC’s Travel Competition Series Is Unlike Anything Else on TV
“This is my 12th competition show and this was the hardest, gnarliest, craziest experience of my life,” the “Big Brother” and “The Challenge” vet tells TheWrap”
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Tom Cruise Celebrates Memorial Day Box Office Record: ‘One for the History Books!’
“Congratulations and thank you to every filmmaker, every artist, every crew member and every single person who works at the studios,” the “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” star says of his weekend with “Lilo & Stitch”
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Billy Joel Shares Brain Disorder Diagnosis, Cancels All Upcoming Shows
“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience … and thank you for understanding,” the singer says after canceling his concerts due to Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Sets Open Casting Call for You – Yes, You
One lucky fan will join Kieran Culkin, Mckenna Grace, Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Ben Wang, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke and Jesse Plemons in the prequel film
