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So Is JK Rowling in the Epstein Files or What?

Jeffery Epstein really wanted to see Cursed Child.

The Mary Sue

Protego: How JK Rowling denied entry to Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein was denied entry to the 2018 Broadway premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, despite intermediaries securing tickets. Justice Department files reveal he was never on the official guest list and event staff turned him away. JK Rowling, who had no contact with Epstein, was falsely accused…

The Times of India

Why has Draco Malfoy become the mascot for the 2026 Lunar New Year in China?

Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse - last seen in 1966. And this year's celebrations have an unlikely, Harry Potter-themed mascot. Here's why.

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“Tom Hanks Was Just A Side Character?”: Take This 30-Question Movie Quiz & Find Out

Would Harry Potter hit the same without Hagrid? What about Samwise in LOTR? We spend so much time talking about the main heroes & leads. But let’s be honest - some of the most memorable moments in movies come from the side characters. The ones who sometimes steal the scene…

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Harry Potter's villain Draco Malfoy trends in China's Lunar New Year celebrations - Here's why

Draco Malfoy, the scheming schoolboy who served as Harry Potter's rival in J K Rowling's fantasy series has emerged as an unlikely mascot for China's Lunar New Year celebrations, according to Reuters.

The Times of India

Bulletin world briefing: Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ and British soldiers near Russian border

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Elon Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ over social media plan British soldiers carry out crucial exercise near Russian border Harry Potter villain emerges as Lunar New Year symbol in China Couple who allegedly put up ‘Free Palestine’…

The Independent UK

J.K. Rowling Came Up In The Epstein Files… After He Was Turned Away From Harry Potter

The author shared a response.

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Donald Trump’s former casino president drops bombshell about his boss and Jeffrey Epstein. And it’s raising even more questions

Trump still insists now is the time to move on.

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A List Of Actors Too Ugly To Be Leads Is Going Around, And Fans Are Not Happy

Hard disagree.

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The Last of Us actor replaced after quitting HBO show

Character will look a bit different in season three of hit videogame adaptation

The Independent UK

Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy becomes mascot for year of the horse in China

Mandarin transliteration of character’s name regarded as auspicious, prompting wave of memes and fan art

The Guardian - UK

Newly Released Epstein Doc Has ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Furious With JK Rowling

“2018 is a hell of a time to be a children’s author associating with Epstein.”

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Harry Potter star says JK Rowling’s trans views are ‘ironic’

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The Independent UK

John Lithgow calls JK Rowling’s trans views ‘inexplicable’ after Harry Potter role backlash

‘It made me unhappy that people insisted I walk away from the job,’ actor playing Dumbledore in new HBO series said

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John Lithgow says he finds JK Rowling’s stance on trans rights ‘ironic and inexplicable’

Actor says he has struggled with the backlash to his decision to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter show, and says books are about ‘kindness versus cruelty’

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Coach wowed by Tah's statement in Super homecoming

Hooker Folau Fainga'a is back in Australia and fitter than ever, according to the NSW Waratahs coach that first recruited him to the Brumbies a decade ago.

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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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Can Google's Project Genie really 'make Mario and Zelda games' from text prompts?

Nintendo isn't going to be happy.

The Times of India

“It is the gayest franchise”: Nick Fuentes sparks major backlash after launching a blunt attack on the Harry Potter franchise

Far-right activist Nick Fuentes sparked online backlash after dismissing the Harry Potter books and films, calling the franchise “stupid” and saying he does not respect its fans. His remarks went viral, adding to mounting criticism following separate controversies linked to a banned song and alleged antisemitic symbolism.

Cinemablend

I Had No Idea Nick Frost Was A Harry Potter Superfan. How He Manifested His Role As Hagrid

This is some real-life magic.

AAP

How Lancaster plans to win over heartbroken Force fans

Former Waratahs flyer Darby Lancaster has been copping plenty of friendly flak since arriving at the Force, but he's already eyeing a longer stay in Perth.

The Independent UK

Zayn Malik appears to take swipe at Harry Styles’ ticket prices during Las Vegas show

Malik and Styles were previously both members of the boy band One Direction

The Guardian - UK

Nick Frost: ‘Tarantino has pictures of me in his cinema’

The actor on manifesting the part of Hagrid in Harry Potter, struggling with his looks and his issue with Strictly

The Independent UK

Bridgerton star Yerin Ha reveals details of ‘Cinderella’ romance in new series

The Australian actress said it was a ‘real gift’ to play the love interest of Benedict Bridgerton in season four

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