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Imane Khelif speaks out after naming J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk in cyberbullying lawsuit

Imane Khelif has spoken out for the first time after naming J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk in her cyberbullying lawsuit.Khelif earned a gold medal at the Olympic Games. Credit: Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Image

Nasima K

over 1 year ago

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J. K. Rowling explains why she'll struggle to 'forgive' Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting trans community

J.K. Rowling has explained why she will find it difficult to forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson after they supported the trans community. Rowling is best known for being the author of Harry Pott

James K

almost 2 years ago

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JK Rowling says ex-husband hid the manuscript of first 'Harry Potter' book to stop her leaving

J.K. Rowling has opened up about her allegedly abusive marriage and how she feared her ex would destroy her manuscript of the first Harry Potter book to prevent her from leaving him. The 57-year-old spoke about this in a new audio documentary about her life and career, The Witch Trials…

Phoebe E

almost 3 years ago

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First 'Harry Potter' book was renamed in the US because 'Americans wouldn't understand original title'

Most of us are well-versed in the intricacies of the English language, particularly the difference between US English and British English. Though, apparently, these differences extend to more than just spelling ('humor' versus 'humour', for example), something J. K. Rowling evidently encountered when titling her first Harry Potter novel. Potterheads…

Phoebe E

3 years ago

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Entertainment

Late actor Alan Rickman criticized then child star Emma Watson in his personal diary

The never-before-seen personal diaries of the late actor Alan Rickman reveal his true feelings about working with child co-stars in the Harry Potter franchise. Published by The Guardian, the actor - who died from prostate cancer in 2016 at the age of 69 - had allegedly kept a pocket diary…

Phoebe E

over 3 years ago

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JK Rowling responds after Putin said the West treats Russia like 'canceled' Harry Potter author

JK Rowling has been compared to Russia - and she's not happy. The Harry Potter author has hit back at Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that the West is trying to "cancel" his nation in the same way it did with Rowling. Since Russian troops invaded Ukraine last month, countries…

Carina M

almost 4 years ago

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People think Emma Watson took a sly dig at JK Rowling at BAFTAs

Fans think Emma Watson threw subtle shade at JK Rowling during the 2022 BAFTA Awards on Sunday. The 31-year-old actress - who rose to fame playing Hermione Granger in the film adaptations of Rowling's Harry Potter series - had been invited to the awards ceremony to present the gong for…

almost 4 years ago

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Rupert Grint says 'JK Rowling is still my auntie' even though 'I don't agree with her views'

Rupert Grint has said he sees JK Rowling as an "auntie" who he doesn't "necessarily agree with everything" on, as the Harry Potter author continues to receive backlash for her stance on the transgender community. The actor, who appeared in all eight films in the Harry Potter franchise, is among…

4 years ago

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Film & TV

How Harry Potter fans responded to the lack of J.K Rowling in the 'Return to Hogwarts' reunion

Many Harry Potter fans are currently starting the new year teary-eyed after watching HBO Max's Harry Potter reunion, Return To Hogwarts. The near-two-hour special sees the cast of the beloved Harry Potter film franchise come together once again to reflect on their time in the magical movie series. As well…

Stefan A

4 years ago

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JK Rowling says there are 'innumerable gender identities' as she clarifies her trans rights views

JK Rowling has doubled down on her previous comments on transgender people. Last year the 56-year-old Harry Potter author came under fire for a series of tweets that were labeled "anti-trans". Stars including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson spoke out in support of the trans community, as many stars slammed…

Nika S

4 years ago

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J.K. Rowling hits back at trans activists who posted her home address online

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has slammed transgender activists for sharing her home address on social media. A group of three trans activists staged a demonstration outside Rowling's home in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday night. Rowling, 56, has been criticized for her controversial views on the trans community in the…

Carina M

4 years ago

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J.K. Rowling says hundreds of activists ‘threatened to beat, rape, assassinate and bomb’ her

J.K. Rowling has shared some of the horrific online abuse she has received after sharing her views on the transgender community. In recent years, the 55-year-old Harry Potter author has become known less for her literary works, and more for her tendency to speak out against trans issues such as…

over 4 years ago

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Johnny Depp to receive full $10m 'Fantastic Beasts' salary despite filming just one scene

Johnny Depp is allegedly being paid a salary of $10 million for filming one scene in the new Fantastic Beasts movie. Per a recent report by The Hollywood Reporter, Depp was due to play the role of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the upcoming third movie in the Fantastic…

5 years ago

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Interview: Woman born 'Harry Potter' changes name and comments on J.K. Rowling trans row

The world is full of famous names. In fact, some are so ordinary that they unintentionally catapult regular people into a stardom of sorts for no reason other than they share that name with a famous person. Now, one transgender woman has opened up about it was like growing up…

over 5 years ago

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'Harry Potter' star Robbie Coltrane defends JK Rowling amid transphobia row

The plot of J.K. Rowling's latest crime novel has caused widespread controversy online. As per a now-viral tweet from Pink News, the new novel, titled Troubled Blood and written under Rowling's pseudonym 'Robert Galbraith', is about "a murderous cis man who dresses as a woman to kill his victims". Now,…

over 5 years ago

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Cynthia Nixon admits J.K. Rowling's comments on gender were 'really painful' for trans son

J.K Rowling's comments about transgender people on Twitter have caused widespread controversy, with Stephen King going as far as to shut down the author over trans rights. Now, Cynthia Nixon has opened up about the effects the Harry Potter author's comments had on her transgender son. [caption id="attachment_12610872" align="aligncenter" width="600"]…

over 5 years ago

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Stephen King shuts down JK Rowling over trans rights on Twitter

British author, JK Rowling, has deleted a tweet expressing her admiration for fellow writer, Stephen King, after he confirmed on the social media platform that he supports transgender women. The Harry Potter author, who has been embroiled in a row over transgender rights for the last few weeks, had taken…

over 5 years ago

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J.K. Rowling angers Twitter users with 'anti-trans' menstruation comments

J.K. Rowling has angered Twitter users after making menstruation comments some people found to be "anti-trans". The Harry Potter author shared an article that was titled: "Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate." Commenting on the phrasing of the article's title, Rowling wrote: "'People who menstruate'.…

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Hot Cross Buns

Imane Khelif speaks out after naming J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk in cyberbullying lawsuit

J. K. Rowling explains why she'll struggle to 'forgive' Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting trans community

JK Rowling says ex-husband hid the manuscript of first 'Harry Potter' book to stop her leaving

First 'Harry Potter' book was renamed in the US because 'Americans wouldn't understand original title'

Late actor Alan Rickman criticized then child star Emma Watson in his personal diary

JK Rowling responds after Putin said the West treats Russia like 'canceled' Harry Potter author

People think Emma Watson took a sly dig at JK Rowling at BAFTAs

Rupert Grint says 'JK Rowling is still my auntie' even though 'I don't agree with her views'

How Harry Potter fans responded to the lack of J.K Rowling in the 'Return to Hogwarts' reunion

JK Rowling says there are 'innumerable gender identities' as she clarifies her trans rights views

J.K. Rowling hits back at trans activists who posted her home address online

J.K. Rowling says hundreds of activists ‘threatened to beat, rape, assassinate and bomb’ her

Johnny Depp to receive full $10m 'Fantastic Beasts' salary despite filming just one scene

Interview: Woman born 'Harry Potter' changes name and comments on J.K. Rowling trans row

'Harry Potter' star Robbie Coltrane defends JK Rowling amid transphobia row

Cynthia Nixon admits J.K. Rowling's comments on gender were 'really painful' for trans son

Stephen King shuts down JK Rowling over trans rights on Twitter

J.K. Rowling angers Twitter users with 'anti-trans' menstruation comments

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