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The Latest Breaking News from JK Rowling

UK’s most remote pub cancels Harry Potter party after JK Rowling backlash

Staff received ‘inappropriate grief’ in response to a Harry Potter-themed party

The Independent UK

Keira Knightley says she ‘was not aware’ of Harry Potter boycott before joining new audiobook series

The Atonement actress apologised after learning about the ongoing controversy surrounding JK Rowling’s gender-critical views

Evening Standard

Keira Knightley Breaks Silence Amid Backlash Over Her Harry Potter Casting

"She's right. We do have to a find a way to live together."

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Keira Knightley says she was ‘not aware’ of JK Rowling boycott calls before joining Harry Potter audiobooks

Actor, who voices Dolores Umbridge in the new full-cast recordings, says she hopes ‘we can all find respect’ amid renewed controversy over Rowling’s views on trans rights

The Guardian - UK

Keira Knightley 'not aware' of Harry Potter boycott

Keira Knightley has claimed she was "not aware" of the boycott of Audible's Harry Potter series before signing up to the project.

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Keira Knightley says she was ‘not aware’ of JK Rowling boycott before joining Harry Potter cast

JK Rowling has repeatedly come under fire for comments about gender ideology

The Independent UK

Keira Knightley misses the point about JK Rowling and the problems she’s caused for ‘Harry Potter’

Does she not read the news?

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Harry Potter TV Show Set Photos Seemingly Reveals Character That Was Never In The Movies

I'm loving what I'm seeing!

Cinemablend

J.K. Rowling Brutally Mocks Harry Potter Event Organizers Over Apology To Transgender Community

J.K. Rowling shared a screenshot of the Vancouver Park Board’s statement revealing that it had publicly disavowed her over her transphobic views.

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Children's fantasy novelist Katherine Rundell secures multi-film deal with Disney

The Oxford university fellow is the first British children’s author since JK Rowling to simultaneously reach No. 1 on the children’s book charts in the UK and America.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter set to mark 25 years since his first big-screen appearance

Warner Bros. is planning a campaign to honour Harry Potter, as the character is set to mark 25 years since his first big-screen appearance.

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Emma Watson sparks engagement rumours after showing off diamond ring

The Little Women star, who recently said she doesn’t feel ‘entitled’ to marriage, turned heads at Paris Fashion Week with the eye-catching ring

Evening Standard

SNL brutally mocks JK Rowling with Dobby the House Elf skit

Harry Potter author lampooned on US sketch show over gender ideology views

The Independent UK

J.K. Rowling Brutally Mocked On SNL Over Trans Rights Following Emma Watson Drama

“Perhaps because house elves are somehow always the problem, even though we’re only 1% of the population."

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The Guardian - US

Saturday Night Live: Bad Bunny is game but the season opener is mostly toothless

The show returns to face a difficult period for late-night comedy but aside from the cold open, it’s disappointingly light on political jabs

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Bowen Yang Dressed Up As Dobby On SNL To Talk About JK Rowling, But His Costume Did Not Cooperate

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User Bets $100 That J.K. Rowling Is A ‘Closet Lesbian’ And Her Response Has Hilarious Reactions

“I am, if you’re the alternative,” Rowling replied.

Evening Standard

Timeline of JK Rowling and Emma Watson's relationship as rift deepens

JK Rowling has accused Emma Watson of ‘pouring petrol’ on the online hate towards the author after comments made in a recent interview.

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International Business Times UK

JK Rowling vs Emma Watson: Harry Potter Feud Deepens as Author Accuses Stars of Acting as 'De Facto Spokespeople'

JK Rowling slams Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe in a 700-word post, accusing them of seizing Harry Potter's moral voice from its creator.

International Business Times UK

Emma Watson's Views On Gender Equality Slammed By J.K. Rowling As 'Ignorant' - 'Harry Potter' Feud Just Went Next Level

Since 2018, Rowling has faced repeated backlash for comments seen as anti-trans, including her criticism of gender-inclusive language.

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‘She’s ignorant of how ignorant she is’: J.K. Rowling lashes out at Emma Watson revealing the actress sent her a note but it wasn’t enough

Rowling isn't interested in apologies.

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J.K. Rowling Hits Back At Emma Watson And Their Public Fallout Just Got Messier

J.K. Rowling fires back at Emma Watson’s Jay Shetty podcast comments, airing years of their feud and dirty laundry.

The Guardian - AU

Future Fund profits from war, Liberal women sound net zero warning, and Trump spruiks new Gaza peace plan

Sovereign wealth fund surges in value helped by investments in defence firms; party told it risks losing more key voting groups if it drops net zero

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JK Rowling Reignites Emma Watson Feud In Scathing Post That Reveals Details Of Their Past

"Snape, McGonagall, or even Dumbledore could not have taught Hermione a lesson so eloquently."

The Mary Sue

Emma Watson played “nice” to JK Rowling only for the disgraced author to attack her relentlessly

One of the reasons why many believe we’re getting this HBO Max series for Harry Potter is because of the original Golden Trio’s stance on trans rights. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have all shown their support for the trans community. JK Rowling has actively harmed said community.

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