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JK Rowling Expresses "Regret" Over Delay In Voicing Views On Transgenders
"Harry Potter" author JK Rowling has revealed she regrets not speaking out "far sooner" with her views on transgender rights, in a book essay extract published Wednesday.
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Here's Why JK Rowling Is Attacking Harry Potter Stars Emma Watson And Daniel Radcliffe
Author JK Rowling has told Harry Potter Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson to "save their apologies" as their relationships continue to sour over the issue of transgender identity and rights.
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No Probe Against JK Rowling Over Criticism Of Scottish Hate Speech Law
JK Rowling will not face an investigation over her comments about a controversial new law in Scotland aimed at cutting hate speech, including against trans people, Police Scotland said Tuesday.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak Backs Author JK Rowling Over Scottish Hate Crime Law
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday came out in support of 'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling over her stance against a new hate crime law enforced by the devolved government of Scotland, which she says restricts free speech.
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Israel-Gaza War: 12-Year-Old 'Harry Potter' Fan Whose Story JK Rowling Posted Found Dead, Israel Confirms
12-year-old Israeli girl whose plight was made famous when Harry Potter author JK Rowling posted about her was killed in the Hamas attack, the Israeli government confirmed on Wednesday.
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Daniel Radcliffe Says He’s ‘Definitely Not Seeking’ a Cameo in Max’s Harry Potter TV Series: Report
Daniel Radcliffe seems content with not returning in a cameo role in Max’s upcoming TV series adaptation of Harry Potter. In an interview, the British actor, known for playing the titular wizard in the eight-film-long franchise, confirmed that he’s not actively seeking a role in the show and that he’s quite “excited to have that torch passe...
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Harry Potter TV Series Adaptation in Talks at HBO Max and Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery is close to a deal for a new online TV series based on Harry Potter. The company’s CEO David Zaslav and HBO chief Casey Bloys have worked to convince author J.K. Rowling to produce a new series, but the deal hasn’t been completed. The author will be involved in the series to ensure it remains loyal to her original materia...
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J.K. Rowling Addresses Harry Potter Reunion Special Absence: “I Didn’t Want to Do It”
J.K. Rowling has finally broken the silence about her absence from the Harry Potter reunion special. In an interview with Graham Norton, the controversial British author of the Harry Potter books revealed that it was her choice not to appear in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The special premiered on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Vide...
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Scottish Police Probe "Online Threat" To JK Rowling Over Rushdie Tweet
Scottish police said on Sunday they were investigating an apparent "online threat" made to Harry Potter author JK Rowling in response to her tweet supporting Salman Rushdie following his stabbing.
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Author JK Rowling Receives Death Threat Over Tweet On Salman Rushdie
JK Rowling, best known for the fantasy book series "Harry Potter", has received a death threat on Twitter after she condemned the attack on fellow British writer Salman Rushdie.
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Watch: A 'Zelensky' Prank On Harry Potter Author JK Rowling
'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling has become the latest victim of a hoax by Russian comedians Vovan and Lexus who tricked the former into believing she was having a video call with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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J.K. Rowling Reveals Death Threats Over Transgender Row
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling said Monday she had received a flood of death threats, as she slammed three transgender rights activists who posted her home address on Twitter.
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JK Rowling Says She Is Survivor Of Sexual Assault, Defends Trans Tweets
"Harry Potter" author JK Rowling revealed on Wednesday she has been a victim of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
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Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Responds to JK Rowling: ‘Transgender Women Are Women’
Daniel Radcliffe has responded to JK Rowling’s offensive anti-transgender tweets, with the Harry Potter star calling out the author on “erasing the identity and dignity of transgender people.” Radcliffe contextualised that by noting that Rowling is “unquestionably responsible for the course my life has taken”, but he felt “compelled” ...
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Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Draws Backlash for Anti-Transgender Tweets
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has drawn severe backlash for a series of tweets that were seen as anti-transgender. Rowling seemingly conflated sex with gender. She also questioned the use of the phrase “people who menstruate”.
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JK Rowling Expresses "Regret" Over Delay In Voicing Views On Transgenders
"Harry Potter" author JK Rowling has revealed she regrets not speaking out "far sooner" with her views on transgender rights, in a book essay extract published Wednesday.
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Here's Why JK Rowling Is Attacking Harry Potter Stars Emma Watson And Daniel Radcliffe
Author JK Rowling has told Harry Potter Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson to "save their apologies" as their relationships continue to sour over the issue of transgender identity and rights.
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No Probe Against JK Rowling Over Criticism Of Scottish Hate Speech Law
JK Rowling will not face an investigation over her comments about a controversial new law in Scotland aimed at cutting hate speech, including against trans people, Police Scotland said Tuesday.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak Backs Author JK Rowling Over Scottish Hate Crime Law
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday came out in support of 'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling over her stance against a new hate crime law enforced by the devolved government of Scotland, which she says restricts free speech.
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Israel-Gaza War: 12-Year-Old 'Harry Potter' Fan Whose Story JK Rowling Posted Found Dead, Israel Confirms
12-year-old Israeli girl whose plight was made famous when Harry Potter author JK Rowling posted about her was killed in the Hamas attack, the Israeli government confirmed on Wednesday.
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Daniel Radcliffe Says He’s ‘Definitely Not Seeking’ a Cameo in Max’s Harry Potter TV Series: Report
Daniel Radcliffe seems content with not returning in a cameo role in Max’s upcoming TV series adaptation of Harry Potter. In an interview, the British actor, known for playing the titular wizard in the eight-film-long franchise, confirmed that he’s not actively seeking a role in the show and that he’s quite “excited to have that torch passe...
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Harry Potter TV Series Adaptation in Talks at HBO Max and Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery is close to a deal for a new online TV series based on Harry Potter. The company’s CEO David Zaslav and HBO chief Casey Bloys have worked to convince author J.K. Rowling to produce a new series, but the deal hasn’t been completed. The author will be involved in the series to ensure it remains loyal to her original materia...
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J.K. Rowling Addresses Harry Potter Reunion Special Absence: “I Didn’t Want to Do It”
J.K. Rowling has finally broken the silence about her absence from the Harry Potter reunion special. In an interview with Graham Norton, the controversial British author of the Harry Potter books revealed that it was her choice not to appear in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The special premiered on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Vide...
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Scottish Police Probe "Online Threat" To JK Rowling Over Rushdie Tweet
Scottish police said on Sunday they were investigating an apparent "online threat" made to Harry Potter author JK Rowling in response to her tweet supporting Salman Rushdie following his stabbing.
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Author JK Rowling Receives Death Threat Over Tweet On Salman Rushdie
JK Rowling, best known for the fantasy book series "Harry Potter", has received a death threat on Twitter after she condemned the attack on fellow British writer Salman Rushdie.
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Watch: A 'Zelensky' Prank On Harry Potter Author JK Rowling
'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling has become the latest victim of a hoax by Russian comedians Vovan and Lexus who tricked the former into believing she was having a video call with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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J.K. Rowling Reveals Death Threats Over Transgender Row
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling said Monday she had received a flood of death threats, as she slammed three transgender rights activists who posted her home address on Twitter.
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JK Rowling Says She Is Survivor Of Sexual Assault, Defends Trans Tweets
"Harry Potter" author JK Rowling revealed on Wednesday she has been a victim of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
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Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Responds to JK Rowling: ‘Transgender Women Are Women’
Daniel Radcliffe has responded to JK Rowling’s offensive anti-transgender tweets, with the Harry Potter star calling out the author on “erasing the identity and dignity of transgender people.” Radcliffe contextualised that by noting that Rowling is “unquestionably responsible for the course my life has taken”, but he felt “compelled” ...
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Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Draws Backlash for Anti-Transgender Tweets
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has drawn severe backlash for a series of tweets that were seen as anti-transgender. Rowling seemingly conflated sex with gender. She also questioned the use of the phrase “people who menstruate”.
