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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Disney, Fortnite Set D23 Live Showcase to Reveal Game Updates After $1.5 Billion Investment
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman Josh D’Amaro is sharing big game news this weekend — and players can get a special back bling for tuning in
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‘Big Brother 26’ Activates Game-Changing America’s Veto Power: Here’s How It Works | Video
After Tucker took Angela off the block, HoH Cedric incidentally set off Makensy’s secret upgrade on the CBS series
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‘Outlast’ Season 2 Trailer Promises Another Life-Threatening Alaskan Adventure: ‘They’re Dropping Like Flies’ | Video
After a truly twisted first season on Netflix, 16 new survivalists battle the elements and each other in the hopes of winning their share of the $1 million prize
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Blake Lively Crashes Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Date Night at ‘It Ends With Us’ Premiere
The “Deadpool & Wolverine” stars hit the carpet in New York City
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‘The Daily Show’ Investigates Kamala Harris’ VP Pick Tim Walz: ‘Midwestern Dad AF’ | Video
“I Googled him in a panic on your behalf this morning, and what I found out is Tim Walz got a lot done as governor,” Michael Kosta says
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Katseye Hopefuls Get Put to the Ultimate Test in Netflix’s First ‘Pop Star Academy’ Trailer | Video
The girl group from Hybe and Geffen already dropped two songs ahead of the premiere – now see what it took to get there
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Google Broke Antitrust Laws to Hold Online Search Monopoly, Court Rules
The federal court ruling marks the first antitrust decision against a major tech company in over 20 years
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Trump Says Harris Is Even Worse Than Biden After Democratic ‘Coup’ for Presidential Bid
The Republican nominee “broke the website in five minutes” while speaking with Adin Ross on a Kick livestream
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‘Drag Race’ Stars Symone, Gigi Goode Nail ‘Desperate Housewives’ Spoof for ‘Avalon TV’ Season 2 Trailer | Exclusive Video
The queens enlist their House of Avalon family to recreate the iconic Wisteria Lane intro for their WOW Presents Plus series
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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
