JD Knapp

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.

64%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensational language and clickbait phrases to attract readers' attention.
  • The author seems biased towards Rebecca Ferguson and her experiences in the industry.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest or sources of funding.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest as he works for TheWrap, which is an entertainment news website that covers Hollywood gossip and celebrity scandals.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no contradictions found in this article.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article uses vague and misleading language to create a false impression that Rebecca Ferguson's story was widely discussed on the internet.
  • The author does not provide any evidence or data to support his claim that her story rattled her contact list.

Recent Articles

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis Under Investigation for Alleged Unethical Information Gathering Practices in the Early 2000s

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis Under Investigation for Alleged Unethical Information Gathering Practices in the Early 2000s

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 The Washington Post CEO Will Lewis faces investigation for using hacked and paid sources for information during his tenure at the Sunday Times in the early 2000s. The revelation, exposed by a former co-worker and newspaper archives, has sparked concern within the journalism community.
Rebecca Ferguson Reveals Co-Star Screamed at Her on Set, Says It's Not Her Responsibility to Care About Him

Rebecca Ferguson Reveals Co-Star Screamed at Her on Set, Says It's Not Her Responsibility to Care About Him

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Rebecca Ferguson, star of Dune: Part Two and Mission Impossible franchise, shared that a former co-star screamed at her on set. The actor was the top priority in the call sheet but treated Ferguson poorly in front of other cast members. Despite this incident, Ferguson stated it is not her responsibility or care if the co-star is successful but he should focus on his own story.