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JK Rowling accuses Ireland's Eurovision entry of 'misogyny' amid transgender row

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has blasted Ireland's Eurovision act, Wild Youth, after they cut ties with their creative director Ian Banham over comments he reportedly made about transgender people

Daily Mirror

Harry Potter’s Horace Slughorn Actor Defends J.K. Rowling Amidst Controversies

J.K. Rowling has doubled down on her feelings about transgender community, and now actor Jim Broadbent is defending her.

Cinemablend

JK Rowling hits out at Wild Youth after band cut ties with Eurovision choreographer

The band, who is representing Ireland in the Eurovision, cut ties with Ian Banham for comments he made on his social media

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JK Rowling accuses Irish Eurovision act of ‘misogyny’ amid transgender dispute

The band parted ways with its creative director ahead of the contest next month.

The Independent UK

J.K. Rowling wades into Wild Youth row after Eurovision creative director sacked over online comments

Wild Youth has cut ties with Ian Banham for comments he made on his social media

Irish Mirror

Harry Potter actor Jim Broadbent shares ‘support’ for ‘amazing’ JK Rowling

A handful of the franchise’s adult actors have defended the controversial author

The Independent UK

Top 10 aunts in fiction

So often defying the conventions of their age, these inspiring figures are also dependable boons for nephews and nieces in books by authors from Jane Austen to JK Rowling

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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe welcomes first baby with long-term partner Erin

The 33-year-old has been pictured with his new baby after confirming he and partner Erin Darke were expecting a child earlier this year.

Daily Record

A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights

Fans have called for a planned boycott of the new Harry Potter TV reboot as Rowling is announced as the show’s executive producer

The Independent UK

JK Rowling issues sarcastic response to planned boycott of Harry Potter series: ‘A large stock of champagne’

Warner Bros recently announced it had ordered an ‘original Harry Potter scripted series’ to be released over 10 years

The Independent UK

New Harry Potter TV series announced with fresh casting and plot explained

The brand new television series, produced by Max, will be a retelling of all seven books written about the lightning-scarred boy wizard, with a fresh new cast to boot.

Edinburgh Live

JK Rowling issues sarcastic response to planned boycott of Harry Potter series: ‘A large stock of champagne’

Warner Bros recently announced it had ordered an ‘original Harry Potter scripted series’ to be released over 10 years

The Independent UK

JK Rowling issues sarcastic response to planned boycott of Harry Potter TV series

Warner Bros recently announced it had ordered an ‘original Harry Potter scripted series’ to be released over 10 years

The Independent UK

JK Rowling backed by Harry Potter star as he vows to confront critics over trans issues

Harry Potter star Jim Broadbent called the treatment of JK Rowling over her controversial views about the LGBTQ+ community 'sad'

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What the Hogwarts kids are up to these days – and how much they’re worth

As the Harry Potter cast celebrate their 30s and mixed fortunes in life after the film franchise, the hunt is on for new cast for TV reboot

Bristol Post

'Holy Grail of Harry Potter' book bought for 25p at jumble sale sells for staggering amount

The Yate author's first edition books always sell for unbelievably high amounts

The Week

Judy Blume: the US tween writer finally hitting the big screen

More than half a century after being written, Judy Blume’s Are you there God? It’s me Margaret is finally hitting the big screen.

PC Gamer

A new multiplayer Harry Potter game promises all the online Quidditch you can't play in Hogwarts Legacy

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is now taking signups for "limited playtests."

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GamesRadar

New Harry Potter game is all about the Quidditch you couldn't play in Hogwarts Legacy, and playtests start this week

Surprise! There's a new Harry Potter game on the way, and you can sign up for it right now

Daily Record

Author hopes to teach kids all about Blantyre with town's first children's book

Zoe Dargue's tale follows a stray cat named Brae on a magical journey of discovery throughout Blantyre's past and present

The Conversation

The complex relationship between Black gamers and Hogwarts Legacy

When the computer game Hogwarts Legacy was released in February 2023, some critics wondered whether the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling – whose Harry Potter franchise inspired the game – would hurt sales.

The Independent UK

Judy Blume says JK Rowling comments were taken ‘out of context’ as she affirms support for trans community

Author says she ‘vehemently disagrees’ with ‘anyone who does not fully support equality and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ people’

Edinburgh Live

Teen victim of Midlothian rapist who walked free from court now 'living in fear'

Sean Hogg, 21, attacked the girl in a park when she was just 13 but a judge only gave him 270 hours of community work and didn’t put him behind bars because of his age.

Daily Record

Teenage victim of rapist who walked free from court now 'living in fear'

Sean Hogg attacked the victim when she was 13, and despite being found guilty, was only given 270 hours of community work.

Cinemablend

Harry Potter TV Show: What We Know About The Upcoming Max Original Series What We Know

The beloved book series is getting the small-screen treatment with a "faithful adaptation" on Max. Here's everything we know about the Harry Potter TV show.

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