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Harry Potter: three leads announced for HBO’s new TV series

Newcomers will be playing the three leads, joining John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer

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JK Rowling to fund gender-critical women's cases against employers and public spaces

JK Rowling has opened a fund to bankroll cases for women “fighting to retain sex-based rights”.

The National (Scotland)

‘Wait until Rowling sees this’: Woman kicked out of bathroom for looking too manly, asked to prove gender by clueless security

Wonder what J.K. Rowling would say about this.

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Nevermoor’s Jessica Townsend on frantic fans, her fantasy smash hit – and feeling ‘gutted’ by JK Rowling

The latest book in Townsend’s bestselling children’s series is out amid a surge in anti-trans rhetoric. But she remains committed to making sure her millions of readers all ‘know they have a place in Nevermoor’

The Guardian - AU

OPINION - No, the Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond shouldn't ban trans women — for this simple reason

Not only would a ban be exceedingly difficult to enforce, but this behaviour runs completely counter to the spirit of the ponds — and London

Evening Standard

JK Rowling won't fire Paapa Essiedu from Harry Potter for pro trans views

'Harry Potter' writer J.K. Rowling has insisted she wouldn't want to drop Paapa Essiedu from HBO's revival series because of his pro-trans views.

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JK Rowling says she won’t fire Harry Potter star for sharing pro-trans views

Author addressed suggestion she had ‘power to sack’ actor from new series

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J.K. Rowling Reacts After Harry Potter Stars Sign Pro-Trans Open Letter: ‘Back-Stabbing’

Eddie Redmayne, Katie Leung and Paapa Essiedu were among those to sign the letter.

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Saturday Night Live: Quinta Brunson is a reliable host for decent episode

The Abbott Elementary star and creator returns for the second time as Trump reveals new executive orders and the men v gorilla meme becomes a skit

The Guardian - US

"SNL" mocks Trump's first 100 days

The sketch centered around Trump's governing by executive order, touching on Bill Belicheck, JK Rowling and others

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SNL mocks Trump’s use of executive orders: ‘Reduce the number of interracial couples in TV commercials’

‘It's been 100 years since I became president...excuse me, days. Wow, feels longer’ James Austin Johnson began

The Independent UK

HBO boss denies Harry Potter series will be ‘secretly infused’ with JK Rowling’s anti-trans views

HBO’s Casey Bloys added: ‘If you want to debate her, you can go on Twitter’

The Independent UK

Harry Potter stars 'hit back' at JK Rowling over trans ruling in open letter

Signatories said that the ruling ‘undermines the lived reality and threatens the safety of trans, non-binary, and intersex people living in the UK’

Evening Standard

Paapa Essiedu Signs Open Letter Supporting Trans People After J.K. Rowling’s Controversial Post

What’s the spell to make a TERF shut up?

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The Independent UK

Harry Potter reboot actor among hundreds to sign letter on trans rights

Paapa Essiedu is set to play Snape in the new series, a project that’s been controversial over its links to JK Rowling

The National (Scotland)

Actors from JK Rowling movies sign letter 'condemning' Supreme Court sex ruling

ACTORS who have starred in JK Rowling adaptations have signed an open letter standing “in solidarity” with members of the LGBT+ community…

Evening Standard

Actors who have starred in JK Rowling adaptations sign trans solidarity letter

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, who led the Fantastic Beasts films, is among the signatories.

The Independent UK

Gary Oldman apologises to Demi Moore for ‘unprofessional’ behaviour on set of The Scarlet Letter

The Slow Horses star reflects on his behaviour on set with Demi Moore

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“Too Kind”: David Tennant Breaks Silence On JK Rowling’s Criticism

"Just get out of people's way."

Evening Standard

John Lithgow says he was surprised at backlash to being cast in Harry Potter TV series

Many have called for a boycott of future Harry Potter projects, due to JK Rowling’s gender critical views

The Independent UK

Rupert Grint welcomes second child with partner Georgia Groome

‘Red hair and a hand-me-down robe? You must be a Weasley,’ said one fan

The Independent UK

The Last of Us fans devastated after spotting subtle change to opening credits: ‘Ouch’

‘Not even passed the opening credits and The Last Of Us already has me in my feels,’ said one fan

The Independent UK

John Lithgow calls backlash to Harry Potter role ‘odd’ following JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric

‘I wonder how JK Rowling has absorbed it,’ asked Lithgow when addressing the controversial series

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John Lithgow: Harry Potter will be 'last major role'

John Lithgow, 79, has admitted playing Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series will likely be his final "major role".

Evening Standard

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint shares picture of second child with Georgia Groome

Rupert and partner Georgia Groome were spotted out and about in Hampstead with their newborn

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