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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GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis Says Mainstream Media Is ‘Pushing Dangerous Narratives’ Following NYT Salary Exposé
Of the report on her “lavish” spending, the nonprofit CEO says the org will “continue updating our procedures”
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‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Boss Breaks Down Explosive Finale, Reveals [Spoiler’s] Fate After Cliffhanger
Showrunner Erica Messer tells TheWrap about intertwining Paget Brewster and Zach Gilford’s plotlines in the Paramount+ sequel series
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Kamala Harris Campaign Slams Trump’s NABJ Appearance as ‘Simply a Taste of the Chaos’ to Come
“Donald Trump has already proven he cannot unite America, so he attempts to divide us,” communications director Michael Tyler says
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Taylor Swift Left ‘Completely in Shock’ After Knife Attacker Kills 3 Children at Southport Dance Class
“I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families,” the singer shares following the mass stabbing in England
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Erica Ash, ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ and Sketch Comedy Actress, Dies at 46
The comedian is known for “Mad TV,” “Scary Movie 5,” “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and “The Big Gay Sketch Show”
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Kim Johnson, ‘Survivor’ Runner-Up, Dies at 79
“It was a blessing to call you my friend and a privilege to experience the final tribal council with you,” “Survivor: Africa” winner Ethan Zohn shares
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Beyoncé Introduces Team USA in True ‘Cowboy Carter’ Style: ‘The Very Best of Who We Are’ | Video
The “Ya Ya” singer celebrates her fellow American icons after the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony
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‘The Penguin’ Iceberg Lounge Activation Reopens After Emergency Evacuation at Comic-Con
A steakhouse kitchen vent caused a fire on the roof of a neighboring building, prompting an emergency in San Diego
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Jordan Peele Resurrects ‘Scare Tactics’ Reboot at USA Network, Coming This Fall
Shannen Doherty, Stephen Baldwin and Tracy Morgan took turns hosting the original Syfy hidden camera prank show from 2003-2013
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OpenAI Testing Google Competitor SearchGPT
The artificial intelligence research organization behind ChatGPT promises “fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources”
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Kamala Harris Joins TikTok After Going Viral Across Platforms: ‘About Time’
The presumptive Democratic nominee officially launched her campaign using Beyoncé’s “Freedom”
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Trump Backs Out of Future Debates, Says Democrats ‘Could Still Change Their Minds’ About Kamala Harris
“General election debate details cannot be finalized until Democrats formally decide on their nominee,” the Trump campaign states
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Salma Hayek Joins 11,000 Other Torchbearers Carrying the Flame to Paris 2024 Olympics
“I was proud to represent the enduring spirit of the Olympics, bringing light, hope and unity to all,” the actress says ahead of the opening ceremony
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Pete Buttigieg Trusts Kamala Harris to Make the Best VP Pick, While Avoiding Rachel Maddow’s Question | Video
“For the most powerful person in the world to set aside that power, that has only happened a handful of times,” he tells the MSNBC host of Biden endorsing his vice president
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Alex Trebek’s Wife Reveals Just How Important ‘Jeopardy!’ Was to Him ‘Even at the End of His Life’ | Video
Jean Trebek and Ken Jennings pay tribute to the late game show host as he receives his USPS forever stamp in honor of his 84th birthday
