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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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
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‘The Boys’ Renames Season 4 Finale Due to Trump Assassination Attempt
“Any scene or plot line similarities to these real-world events are coincidental and unintentional,” Prime Video says
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‘The Daily Show’ Sets Live Episode to Close Out RNC After Canceling On-the-Ground Shows
The Comedy Central late night show will air live from the studio on Thursday after initially axing its planned coverage in the wake of the Donald Trump assassination attempt
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Halyna Hutchins’ Husband Still Plans to Hold Alec Baldwin Accountable After ‘Rust’ Case Dismissal
“We respect the court’s decision. We look forward to presenting all the evidence to a jury,” an attorney for the late cinematographer’s widower tells TheWrap
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Top Paramount Shareholder Sets Lawsuit in Motion With Docs Request for Shari Redstone’s Skydance Payday
Investor Mario Gabelli raises concerns over what the National Amusements head will receive for her A shares in Sunday’s deal
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Netflix Cofounder and Democratic Donor Reed Hastings Calls on Biden to Drop Out of 2024 Race
“Biden needs to step aside to allow a vigorous Democratic leader to beat Trump and keep us safe and prosperous,” the streamer’s executive chairman tells the New York Times
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Biden Sets First Post-Debate TV Interview With ABC News, George Stephanopoulos
The sit-down will air in full on Friday as a primetime special
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’: Watch Angeria Get Her Revenge | Exclusive Video
Gottmik will rue the day she decided to give Angeria Paris VanMicheals the ruby snippers in this Episode 8 sneak peek
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Dwayne Johnson Finally Gifts First ‘Red One’ Trailer | Video
“Christmas lores. Christmas legends. Christmas you’ve never experienced before,” the actor teases
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‘Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun’: 13 Biggest Revelations From the ‘Bad Blood’ Docuseries
The two-episode special is now streaming on Max and Discovery+
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Krysten Ritter Doesn’t Want Fans Comparing ‘Orphan Black’ to Sister Series ‘Echoes’
“We’re set in that world and there’s easter eggs… but it really is its own story,” the star and EP tells TheWrap
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‘Pretty Little Liars’ Season 2: 5 Shocking Moments From the ‘Summer School’ Finale
Chandler Kinney, Bailee Madison, Malia Pyles, Maia Reficco, Mallory Bechtel and Zaria fight to be Max’s true Final Girl
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Patrick Dempsey Joins ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Prequel as Series Regular
The “Thanksgiving” actor will play a police captain in his first fulltime American TV role since departing “Grey’s Anatomy”
