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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Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet: Colman Domingo, Zendaya, Diana Ross and More Look Superfine in Tailored Fashion | Photos
This year’s event is a “a cultural and historical examination of Black style over 300 years through the concept of dandyism”
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Gavin Newsom Doubles Down on His Plans for Hollywood Amid Trump’s Proposed Film Tariffs
“If the President announces a proposal with more details, we will review it,” a spokesperson for the California governor tells TheWrap
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‘The Daily Show’ Has the Cure for ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ | Video
“The only disease Trump can give you that doesn’t require you to notify recent sex partners,” host Michael Kosta jokes
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Chappell Roan to Guest Judge ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10’
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Colman Domingo, Kate Beckinsale, Ice Spice and more will also get a front row seat for the Tournament of All Stars, premiering May 9 on Paramount+
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Steve Doocy to Scale Back Role at ‘Fox & Friends,’ Move to Florida | Video
“It is a great job, but the hours suck,” the longtime Fox News host jokes
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Tesla Chair Refutes Reports Company Is Looking to Replace Elon Musk
“The CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk and the board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead,” Robyn Denholm says
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‘The Daily Show’: Jon Stewart Skewers Trump’s First 100 Days Back in Office With Scathing Takedown | Video
“Trump is not only not the best negotiator, he is maybe the worst negotiator,” the Comedy Central host says of the president
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Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon to Step Down This Summer After 8 Years
COO Jonathan Allan will serve as interim CEO while a replacement is found
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SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Commercials Contracts That Prevent AI, Digital Replicas Without Consent
Members will now vote for ratification on a deal that the screen actors’ guild negotiating committee says is worth $218.4 million
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Tina Fey and Steve Carell Explain How Their ‘Four Seasons’ Cast Became a Family
Plus, co-stars Will Forte, Marco Calvani and Kerri Kenney-Silver tell TheWrap about making the romantic miniseries at its Netflix premiere
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Kneecap Condemns ‘Coordinated Smear Campaign’ Against Them After Pro-Palestine Coachella Performance
“The reason Kneecap is being targeted is simple — we are telling the truth and our audience is growing,” the Northern Irish hip-hop group says
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FBI Arrests Milwaukee Judge for ‘Intentionally’ Blocking ICE Arrest, Kash Patel Says
President Donald Trump’s FBI director says Judge Hannah Dugan helped a 30-year-old Mexican immigrant “evade arrest” at a state courthouse
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Harvey Fierstein to Receive Special Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Tonys
Cynthia Erivo hosts the 78th Tony Awards June 8 on CBS and Paramount+
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Rachel Maddow Recaps Trump’s First 3 Months of ‘Absolutely Blowing It’ as President | Video
“It hasn’t been funny, exactly. It’s too disgusting for that. But it has been the proverbial comedy of errors,” the MSNBC anchor says
