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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Hoda Kotb’s First ‘Today Show’ Replacements: Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria, Keke Palmer
As the daytime host enters her final week leading the NBC show, “Today With Jenna & Friends” revealed its first batch of celebrity guest hosts
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Disney to Combine Hulu + Live TV With Fubo, Ending Venu Dispute
Disney will own 70% of Fubo, which will in turn create a new sports and broadcasting service
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The Vivienne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Winner and All Star, Dies at 32
“We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’ family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve,” their manager shares
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Donald Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Over First Amendment Concerns
The president-elect questions whether protecting Americans from the foreign adversary-controlled applications act violates their rights
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Greg Gumbel, Sportscaster and Historic Super Bowl Announcer, Dies at 78
The older brother of fellow sports journalist Bryant Gumbel died from cancer on Friday, his family tells CBS Sports
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Tim Allen Picks His Favorite ‘Toy Story’ Movie After Getting Back Into the Recording Booth for 5th Film
The “Shifting Gears” actor gives a slight update on his return as Buzz Lightyear opposite Tom Hanks in “Toy Story 5”
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Kaitlin Olson Speaks Out in Support of Blake Lively Following Her Justin Baldoni Complaint
The “High Potential” star calls her fellow actress “kind, lovely, honest and generous” — and an incredible mother, too
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Sony Issues Support for Blake Lively, Condemns ‘Reputational Attacks on Her’ After Justin Baldoni Complaint
“Any such attacks have no place in our business or in a civil society,” a Sony Pictures Entertainment spokesperson tells TheWrap
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Burt, Animal Actor and Star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ Dies at Over 90
“Burt was truly one of a kind. He wasn’t just a crocodile; he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures,” his home of Crocosaurus Cove writes
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Justin Baldoni’s ‘Man Enough’ Podcast Co-Host Liz Plank Quits Amid Blake Lively Fallout
“We all deserve better, and I know that together we can create it,” she tells fans
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Women’s Nonprofit Vital Voices Rescinds Award to Justin Baldoni, Citing ‘Abhorrent’ Allegations by Blake Lively
Baldoni received the Voice of Solidarity Award on Dec. 9, honoring men who show “courage and compassion” for women
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‘A Simple Favor’ Director Paul Feig Defends Blake Lively After Justin Baldoni’s ‘Smear Campaign’
“I think it’s awful she was put through this,” the filmmaker says of the “It Ends With Us” actress
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Matt Gaetz’s Political Future Questioned by MSNBC Hosts After House Ethics Report Release | Video
“What I want to know, was the committee going to recommend an expulsion because there’s sex, drugs, money?” former House Ethics chair Rep. Charlie Dent asks
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Trump, Biden Camps Can’t Agree on Blame for Government Shutdown Turmoil: ‘They Created This Mess’ | Video
“This is a Biden problem to solve, but if Republicans can help solve it, they will,” the president-elect says while Karine Jean-Pierre holds a repetitive press briefing
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Martin Short Enlists ‘SNL’ Stars to Wrap Presents for Al Pacino and Steve Martin in Christmas Promo | Video
Ahead of his 5th “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig this weekend, the “Only Murders in the Building” comedian needs some help
