JD Knapp Title: Former Senior Weekend Editor Education: Emerson College JD Knapp is a former senior weekend editor at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2022.He joined PEOPLE in 2021.JD previously worked at E! News from 2017 to 2021, Variety in 2017 and PerezHilton.com from 2014 to 2017. Experience JD Knapp is a former senior weekend editor at PEOPLE, covering content for verticals like TV, movies, sports, politics and more. He left PEOPLE in 2022. Prior to joining PEOPLE in 2021, JD worked at E! News from 2017 to 2021, Variety in 2017 and PerezHilton.com from 2014 to 2017. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.