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.
Experience:
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Kim Johnson, ‘Survivor’ Runner-Up, Dies at 79
“It was a blessing to call you my friend and a privilege to experience the final tribal council with you,” “Survivor: Africa” winner Ethan Zohn shares
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Beyoncé Introduces Team USA in True ‘Cowboy Carter’ Style: ‘The Very Best of Who We Are’ | Video
The “Ya Ya” singer celebrates her fellow American icons after the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony
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‘The Penguin’ Iceberg Lounge Activation Reopens After Emergency Evacuation at Comic-Con
A steakhouse kitchen vent caused a fire on the roof of a neighboring building, prompting an emergency in San Diego
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Jordan Peele Resurrects ‘Scare Tactics’ Reboot at USA Network, Coming This Fall
Shannen Doherty, Stephen Baldwin and Tracy Morgan took turns hosting the original Syfy hidden camera prank show from 2003-2013
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OpenAI Testing Google Competitor SearchGPT
The artificial intelligence research organization behind ChatGPT promises “fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources”
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Kamala Harris Joins TikTok After Going Viral Across Platforms: ‘About Time’
The presumptive Democratic nominee officially launched her campaign using Beyoncé’s “Freedom”
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Trump Backs Out of Future Debates, Says Democrats ‘Could Still Change Their Minds’ About Kamala Harris
“General election debate details cannot be finalized until Democrats formally decide on their nominee,” the Trump campaign states
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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
