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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‘Bridgerton’ Sets Francesca and Michaela as Season 5 Couple at Netflix
Production is now underway outside of London with Hannah Dodd, Masali Baduza and showrunner Jess Brownell
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D’Arcy Carden Praises ‘Sunny Nights’ Brother Will Forte and First-Time Actor Big Willie Mason: ‘Unbelievably Natural’
“The cameramen were honestly tearing up on his first day, they were so excited to be working with him,” the actress tells TheWrap of the rugby league footballer
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Cartoon Network Brings Back ‘Regular Show’ With ‘The Lost Tapes’
Mordecai and Rigby’s adventures continue with a new series and a half-hour special premiering May 11
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Rudy Pankow Takes His Next Step From ‘Outer Banks’ to ‘Reminders of Him’: ‘A Pride and Joy’
“I’m so blessed to be part of telling stories that really hit you and you feel it in the heart,” the actor tells TheWrap
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‘The Bachelor’ Alum Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar Predict the Future of the Franchise
“I’m glad they did what they did and cancelled, because if you didn’t, that’s insane … let’s end it where it is, maybe,” the Season 27 couple tells TheWrap
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‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ Creator Thanks Duffer Brothers for Their Mentorship Post-‘Stranger Things’
Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco play an unlucky couple whose engagement may or may not get derailed as their wedding day approaches in Haley Z. Boston’s Netflix horror series
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Publicist Jay Permenter Launches Independent Creative Strategy Group JDMA
“JDMA builds on the work I’ve led helping brands, talent and experiences show up in ways that are authentic, culturally aware and positioned to matter,” the former Paramount and MTV Entertainment publicist says
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‘Morning Joe’ Says Trump’s Japan Quip About Pearl Harbor Is Like ‘Watching SNL or Something’ | Video
“I’m embarrassed for the country,” Mika Brzezinski tells Joe Scarborough after the president’s Oval Office meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
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Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Action Star, Dies at 86
“While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace,” his loved ones share
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Jamie Blanks, ‘Urban Legend’ and ‘Valentine’ Slasher Director, Dies at 54
“His death was unexpected, despite some ill health in recent years, and comes at a time when Jamie was preparing to direct another film,” his family shares
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‘The Traitors’ Civilian Season Hits Over 60,000 Applicants and They’re Still on the Hunt for More | Exclusive
“You could have applied three months ago or you could apply yesterday and you still have an opportunity to make the show,” NBC casting director Allison Kaz tells TheWrap
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David Ellison Hopes to ‘Build a Stronger Hollywood’ and Save Jobs by Keeping Paramount and WBD Operating Separately
“I firmly believe that uniting Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery presents a unique opportunity to build a true champion for the creative community,” he writes in a letter to lawmakers
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Kevin Spacey Settles With 3 Sexual Assault Accusers Out of Court
The Oscar-winning actor has long denied any wrongdoing
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California, New York and 6 More States Sue to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar-Tegna Merger
“This merger is illegal, plain and simple, running contrary to federal antitrust laws that protect consumers,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta says
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‘Survivor’ Winner Kyle Fraser Shares Achilles Tendon Updates After Medevac Removal From Season 50
“It’s tough missing part of the experience of the game, but to be honest, I’m cool with never being voted out,” the Season 48 champ tells TheWrap
