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.
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Dan Schneider Feels ‘Truly Sorry’ That Some People ‘Did Not Have a Positive Experience’ With Him at Nickelodeon
“Dan knows he should have done better,” a spokesperson tells TheWrap following allegations of an “intimidating and stressful” work environment
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Part of Leah Remini’s Scientology Harassment Suit Dismissed Over Free Speech Defense
“This is a resounding victory for the Church and free speech — Remini’s complaint was gutted,” a Scientology spokesperson tells TheWrap in a statement
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Deadspin Guts Entire Staff After G/O Media Sells Site
“Deadspin’s new owners have made the decision to not carry over any of the site’s existing staff,” CEO Jim Spanfeller writes in a company-wide memo
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Governors Ball Oscar Party 2024: Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan and More
Winners from “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” “Godzilla Minus One” and other films party in Hollywood after the 96th Academy Awards
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Vanity Fair Oscars Party Red Carpet 2024: Margot Robbie, Jennifer Lawrence and More Arrivals
Jessica Lange, Billie Eilish, Michelle Yeoh, Robert Downey Jr. and others celebrate the 96th Academy Awards in style
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Chris Harrison Sets TV Return With a Morning Show and a Dating Show
The former “Bachelor” host and wife Lauren Zima’s new ventures are part of Dr. Phil’s upcoming Merit Street Media network
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Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough to Host Oscars Red Carpet Show
Additionally, “Live With Kelly and Mark” will return for another aftershow for the 96th Academy Awards
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Janice Burgess, Creator of ‘The Backyardigans,’ Dies at 72
The Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. executive also worked on “Blue’s Clues,” “Little Bill” and “Winx Club”
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America Ferrera, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Join Oscars 2024 Presenters List
Emily Blunt, Sally Field, Melissa McCarthy, Issa Rae, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz and Forest Whitaker also join them
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Donna Summer Estate Sues Kanye West for Copyright Infringement Over ‘I Feel Love’ Use
The late singer’s husband is suing the rapper and Ty Dolla $ign for interpolating her song on “Good (Don’t Die)” off “Vultures 1”
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Kelsea Ballerini to Host the 2024 CMT Music Awards Solo
In addition to hosting for the 4th consecutive year, the “Subject to Change” country singer is also set to perform this April
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Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Shooting Trial Sets July Start Date
The “Rust” actor and producer previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 death of Halyna Hutchins
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Brandi Glanville’s Lawyers Call on NBC to Fire Andy Cohen, Say He Shouldn’t Get a ‘Pass’ for Sexual Harassment
The former “Real Housewives” star likened the Bravo host to Matt Lauer in a statement through her attorneys Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos
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Andy Cohen Apologizes to Former ‘Real Housewives’ Star Brandi Glanville for ‘Totally Inappropriate’ Video
“It was absolutely meant in jest, and Brandi’s response clearly communicated she was in on the joke,” Cohen wrote
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Sylvester Stallone Reveals 7th Back Surgery, Says He Was ‘Never Physically the Same’ After ‘The Expendables’ Injury
The beloved actor documented the procedure in Season 2 of “The Family Stallone,” out Wednesday