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John Lithgow puzzled by J.K. Rowling's 'inexplicable' trans views

John Lithgow - who will play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series - thinks that J.K. Rowling's "ironic and inexplicable" stance on transgender rights goes against the inclusive wizardry world she has created.

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John Lithgow: ‘It Upsets Me When People Are Vehemently Opposed To My Having Anything To Do With' Harry Potter

The actor is taking on the role of Dumbledore.

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Betfred brothers top list of UK’s biggest taxpayers with £400m bill

Harry Styles is highest-contributing celebrity and Erling Haaland the youngest entry in Sunday Times tax list

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UK’s biggest taxpayers revealed as new list released

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Tax List 2026: JK Rowling and Harry Styles feature as billionaire brothers take top spot

JK Rowling and Harry Styles were both among the UK’s 100 biggest taxpayers last year

The Independent UK

JK Rowling to Harry Styles: Who are the UK’s biggest taxpayers?

The Sunday Times Tax List showed that the top 100 taxpayers paid a total of £5.758 billion worth of tax last year.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to be shortened to single play in London

The ‘eighth Harry Potter story’ will no longer be performed in two separate parts

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Shrinking potion: two-part Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to become single show in London

Olivier award-winning West End production will follow US example and be trimmed to make it ‘more accessible than ever before’

The Guardian - UK

Ralph Fiennes claims Cillian Murphy will play Voldemort in Harry Potter series

‘I’m told my shoes are already filled,’ actor said on red carpet

The Independent UK

Styles guide: is Harry’s album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. grammatically correct?

The follow-up to 2022’s Harry’s House boasts an esoteric title – but experts say ambiguity might be the goal

The Guardian - US

David Sherborne: Meet the superstar lawyer that Prince Harry and Kate Moss have on speed dial

Prince Harry has returned to the witness box for what may be the last time following a long-running crusade against the British media. David Sherborne, as always, is by his side

Evening Standard

J.K. Rowling Just Confirmed That Wild Story About Graffitiing After She Finished Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

The truth comes out.

Cinemablend

JK Rowling Faces Fresh Backlash After Iran Tweet Sparks 'Selective Activism' Row

JK Rowling's Iran tweet reignites debate over selective activism as critics accuse the author of uneven human rights advocacy online.

International Business Times

JK Rowling Faces Fresh Backlash After Iran Tweet Sparks 'Selective Activism' Row

JK Rowling's Iran tweet reignites debate over selective activism as critics accuse the author of uneven human rights advocacy online.

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J.K. Rowling Slams Media Coverage Of Trans “Chef Of The Year” Who Attacked Girlfriend

J.K. Rowling has once again used her platform to amplify her criticism of the trans community after the news of a trans chef attacking an “intimate partner.”

International Business Times UK

Martina Navratilova Backs JK Rowling as Author's Anti Trans Views Resurface

Martina Navratilova has defended JK Rowling in a renewed debate over sex based spaces as the author's long running trans views resurface.

International Business Times UK

J.K. Rowling Under Fire Again for Anti-Trans Stance and Harry Potter 'Magic Racism'

J.K. Rowling faces renewed backlash over anti-trans views and Harry Potter's handling of prejudice as cast members and fans speak out.

The Independent UK

Campaigner fears ministers ‘trying to run us out of cash’ after gender ruling

For Women Scotland will next year begin a second high-profile legal action against the Scottish Government.

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J.K. Rowling’s £945 M Net Worth: What Her Legacy Franchise Still Earns — and Why She’s Not a Billionaire Yet

The woman who brought us Hogwarts, Horcruxes, and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is one of the most successful authors in history. J.K. Rowling’s net worth is estimated at a staggering £945 million ($1.2 billion), yet she’s famously slipped on and off the billionaire list over the years. Her story is more than just…

Evening Standard

Trans row tribunal judgment errors are ‘absolutely scandalous’, says JK Rowling

A ‘certificate of correction’ was released on Thursday which amended a paragraph in the 312-page judgment.

PC Gamer

Hogwarts Legacy goes free for the first time to kick off the Epic Games Store's 2025 Holiday Sale

If you still want to play it, here's your chance.

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“Please Don’t”: Harry Potter Fans Fume Over Alleged Cynthia Erivo Casting As Lord Voldemort

After playing Jesus Christ and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, Cynthia Erivo is now allegedly being considered to portray the 'Harry Potter' villain.

Euronews

‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist

The IT Crowd and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassment against a trans activist but guilty of criminal damage to their phone.

The Independent UK

Rupert Grint says he will never step out of Ron Weasley’s shadow

Actor said he ‘loves’ being tied to the lovable kid wizard he played decades ago

The Independent UK

JK Rowling visits Harry Potter set after Daniel Radcliffe reveals he sent its young star actor a letter

The best-selling author has become a contentious figure over her outspoken views on gender

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