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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Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 25, Gavin Newsom Rebuffs ‘Newscum’ Criticism: ‘I Can Handle That’
“It’s not about me, it’s about people we both represent,” the California Governor says in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nickname for him
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Cannes Film Festival Re-Elects President Iris Knobloch Through 2028
“I am excited to continue this journey alongside our General Delegate Thierry Frémaux and our dedicated teams in the years to come,” she says
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Kate Middleton Says Her Cancer Is in Remission 4 Months After Finishing Chemo
“As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal,” the Princess of Wales shares
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Beyoncé and The Weeknd Postpone Projects Out of Respect for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
The “Cowboy Carter” singer shelves her surprise announcement, while the “Hurry Up Tomorrow” singer postpones both his album and Rose Bowl concert
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DirecTV Partners With WBD, Fox & Disney for MySports Package Following Death of Venu
The option gives subscribers access to 40 sports and broadcast channels and is available in 24 metro areas
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Opinion Columnist Jen Rubin Leaves Washington Post to Start Contrarian Blog: ‘Billionaire Media Failing to Meet the Moment’
“We’ll have politics but also cooking, humor, film and even pets,” the Conservative anti-Trump voice says of her new blog
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Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $10 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief and Recovery Efforts
“We extend our deep appreciation to the first responders for their tireless and courageous efforts and to our news teams,” chairman and CEO Brian Roberts says
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Days of ‘Particularly Dangerous’ Winds Loom as Death Toll Rises to 24 in Los Angeles Wildfires
The warning level “is one of the loudest ways that we can shout,” the National Weather Service says
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At Least 11 Dead and 10,000 Structures Destroyed as Los Angeles Wildfires Enter Day 4
150,000 locals are under evacuation orders as a second all-county emergency alert jolted people from their sleep early Friday morning
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Jamie Lee Curtis Pledges $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts
The SAG Award-nominated actress resides in the Pacific Palisades, where many of her friends have lost their homes
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Los Angeles Wildfires Day 3: Palisades and Eaton Fires Remain at 0% Containment, 2,000 Structures Destroyed
180,000 locals are under evacuation orders as the county’s critical wind event comes to an end with nearly 30,000 acres burned
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Jamie Lee Curtis Nearly Tears Up as She Details ‘F—king Gnarly’ Los Angeles Wildfires | Video
“It’s just a catastrophe in Southern California,” the SAG Award-nominated actress tells Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show”
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Los Angeles Fires Rage On: 5 Dead, Santa Monica and Hollywood Hills Expand Evacuation Orders (Updating)
Santa Monica expanded its mandatory evacuation order Wednesday as winds continued to whip three large wildfires
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Amazon Cancels ‘Unstoppable’ Hollywood Premiere Due to Pacific Palisades Fire, Evacuations
The biopic starring Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome was set to have its Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday night
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UFC Chief Dana White Joins Meta’s Board of Directors
The Ultimate Fighting Championship president will be joined by Exor CEO John Elkann and tech investor Charlie Songhurst, Mark Zuckerberg shares
