The Latest Breaking News from Harry Potter

Quidditch leagues change name of Harry Potter-inspired sport, citing J.K. Rowling’s ‘anti-trans positions’

Quidditch, the real-life sport inspired by the game played by muggles, witches and wizards in the “Harry Potter” universe, has a new name: quadball.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022

Quidditch changes name to quadball after JK Rowling’s trans statements

Quidditch, a sport that was created for the fictional world of Harry Potter before spreading to US college campuses, is changing its name to quadball

The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2022

Quidditch league changes name in bid to 'distance themselves' from JK Rowling

The bodies in charge of the sport, which is inspired by the author's series of books, say the change is being made because Rowling “has increasingly come under scrutiny for her anti-trans positions in recent years”.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

Dame Maureen Lipman wades into trans debate saying stop 'kicking a**' at JK Rowling

The Harry Potter author faced a furious online backlash by objecting to the phrase “people who menstruate” being used instead of “women”

Daily Mirror · Jul 17, 2022

Northumberland author's series outsells Harry Potter and Game of Thrones in all-time Amazon bestsellers

Only the Jack Reacher series has sold more copies than LJ Ross's DCI Ryan series - and she's over the moon!

Chronicle Live · Jul 17, 2022

Tory Tom Tugendhat 'channels Harry Potter wizard Dumbledore' during leadership debate

The leadership contender, who went head-to-head with rivals Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt and Kemi Badenoch, said it is hard to stand up to your friends when asked whether voter should trust him

Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022

Tiger Woods misses the cut in what might be his final British Open on favorite course

ST ANDREWS, Scotland — The cap came off as Tiger Woods crossed over the Swilcan Bridge one last time, and again as he walked up the 18th fairway, the cheers swelling to a roar and people filling every window and balcony of the Harry Potter-looking buildings behind the green.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2022

Tory leader candidate Tom Tugendhat quotes Dumbledore during Channel 4 debate

The word ‘Dumbledore’ was soon trending on Twitter when the former military officer quoted JK Rowling’s character.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

Golden Years: Live Aid, Channel Tunnel And Abba’s 1974 Eurovision Win Are Top 50 Cultural Events

“These events represent our shared experience and sensibility. We see ourselves reflected in them - often at our best, sometimes at our worst."

Zenger · Jul 14, 2022

Celebrities you didn't know were in Harry Potter, from Little Mix to Tracy Beaker

Many famous actors and actresses have featured in the Harry Potter film franchise, but did you know that some of these popular celebrities have appeared in the movies?

Edinburgh Live · Jul 13, 2022