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John Lithgow’s non-binary co-star feels ‘vaguely hurt’ by actor’s Harry Potter casting

‘I do think that it’s a strange decision,’ actor said of Lithgow signing on to play Dumbledore

The Independent UK

Campaigners launch legal action in bid to stop puberty blocker trial

A number of high-profile names have expressed their opposition, including Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

Evening Standard

The Epstein Files Are Becoming a Witch Hunt

"This type of broad reveal of criminal investigative files, released to a rabid media, will absolutely result in innocent people being hurt," warned Clay Higgins.

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JK Rowling forced to break silence after new Epstein files claim to reveal truth about Harry Potter premiere

Y'all really saw his name and stopped reading.

We Got This Covered

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

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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JK Rowling rejects suggestion she had any contact with Jeffrey Epstein

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The Independent UK

JK Rowling denies inviting Jeffrey Epstein to Harry Potter premiere

‘I never met, communicated with or invited Jeffrey Epstein to anything,’ author said

The Independent UK

J.K. Rowling Breaks Her Silence On Jeffrey Epstein Accusations

J.K. Rowling responded to a message that said she was “sending invitations” to Jeffrey Epstein “10 years after he was convicted.”

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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.”

Bored Panda

Epstein files link JK Rowling to Jeffrey Epstein, including invitation to 2018 ‘Harry Potter’ Broadway opening night

That's... not a great look.

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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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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.

Cinemablend

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.

The Guardian - UK

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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The Independent UK

UK’s biggest taxpayers revealed as new list released

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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 Guardian - US

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

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