JD Knapp is a 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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Diddy to Remain Behind Bars After His Bail Rejection Appeal Is Denied
Sean Combs attempted to appeal Tuesday’s ruling on Wednesday after his racketeering and sex trafficking arrest on Monday
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Connie Britton, Chelsea Handler, Jennifer Jason Leigh Sign Open Letter Urging Biden, Harris to Help Bring Hostages Home
The letter, also signed by Rebecca Gayheart and Mayim Bialik, comes weeks after Hamas executed six Israeli hostages
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‘Beast Games’ Contestants Sue MrBeast, Amazon for Sexual Harassment, Emotional Distress and Widespread Business Negligence
The five contestants filed the class action lawsuit Monday
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Oprah Winfrey Sets Elvis Presley Family CBS Interview Special With Granddaughter Riley Keough
“An Oprah Special: The Presleys – Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley” will examine the lives and deaths of the actress’ famous family on Oct. 8
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‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Trailer Introduces the Next Stage in Nick and Charlie’s Relationship – and Jonathan Bailey
Kit Connor and Joe Locke’s sweet teen romance returns Oct. 3 on Netflix
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Demi Lovato Has 3 Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Child Stars, Including Her Own Future Children
Raven-Symoné, Alyson Stoner and JoJo Siwa join the “You’ll Be OK, Kid” singer at the premiere of her Hulu documentary, “Child Star”
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‘Survivor’ Fan-Favorites Parvati, Cirie and Tony Join ‘Australia v The World’
Down Under contestants Shonee, Kirby and George are also taking part in the upcoming season of “Australian Survivor”
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2024 Emmys Red Carpet: Selena Gomez, Richard Gadd and More Arrivals | Photos
For the second time this year, television’s biggest stars bring award-worthy fashion to the Emmy Awards
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Justin Timberlake Agrees to Make Drunk Driving PSA in DWI Plea Deal
The singer also gets 25 hours of community service, pleading guilty to driving while ability impaired three months after his Hamptons arrest
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Julie Chen Moonves Won’t Host ‘Big Brother’ Live Eviction Episode for the First Time in Show’s History
Jerry O’Connell will step in for Thursday’s Season 26 episode after she tested positive for COVID
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Jon Bon Jovi Persuades Woman Off Ledge of Nashville Bridge While Filming Music Video
“It takes all of us to help keep each other safe,” Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake says
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29th Annual Webby Awards Tap Amelia Dimoldenberg, Shannon Sharpe, Nick DiGiovanni to Judge New Categories
Submissions are now underway for the Internet’s top awards show, including expanded entry options for creators, brands, video and film
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Former Project 2025 Director Calls Conservative Plan ‘Kennedy-esque’ in First TV Interview Since Exit | Video
“Trump’s the greatest debater, bar none, of our time and the breaking news is: Trump has nothing to do with Project 2025,” Paul Dans tells CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
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Ryan Seacrest Kicks Off ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Tenure by Calling It His Dream Job | Video
“I’m just so grateful to be invited in. I also know I have some very big shoes to fill,” the host says after replacing Pat Sajak
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‘Rust’ Judge Rules Against Alec Baldwin Prosecutor Over 10-Page Filing Limit
New Mexico special prosecutor Kari Morrissey filed 52 pages to have the court reconsider dismissing the actor’s manslaughter charges
