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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: J.K. Rowling attends "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" World Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on March 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

JK Rowling's views on trans people cost me my longest friendship

Families 5 hours ago By Anonymous

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets Medium shot of Emma Watson as Hermoine Granger standing beside Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, all wearing robes and scarfs, turning and looking back behind them. ?? Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

When will the Harry Potter TV series be released? Latest update confirmed

TV 40 minutes ago By Rebecca Cook

John Lithgow defends Harry Potter reboot despite JK Rowling's 'inexplicable' anti-trans views getty images

John Lithgow defends Harry Potter reboot despite JK Rowling's 'inexplicable' views

TV 1 day ago By Emily Bashforth

Production still from Harry Potter film Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures

Ralph Fiennes accidentally 'confirms' who is playing Voldemort in Harry Potter TV series

TV January 26, 2026 By Emily Bashforth

Pub used for Harry Potter TV reboot filming 'uncertain what caused horrific fire'

TV October 21, 2025 By Milo Pope

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Legendary comedian puts menopausal curse on 'despicable' JK Rowling's pubic hair

Showbiz October 18, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 06: Keira Knightley arrives at the Bal D'Ete At The Mus??e Des Arts D??coratifs on July 06, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/GC Images)

I don't accept Keira Knightley's apology for working with JK Rowling

Showbiz October 13, 2025 By Emily Bashforth

Keira Knightley apologises for Harry Potter casting after being 'unaware' of boycott

Showbiz October 14, 2025 By Emily Bashforth

JK Rowling mocks Emma Watson despite Harry Potter star admitting rift 'upsets' her Getty Images

How ironic for JK Rowling to use Emma Watson's privilege against her

Showbiz October 1, 2025 By Adam Miller

JK Rowling and Emma Watson posing together

JK Rowling slams 'ignorant' Emma Watson as bitter rift deepens

Showbiz September 29, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar

JK Rowling and Emma Watson posing together

JK Rowling mocks Emma Watson despite Harry Potter star admitting rift 'upsets' her

Showbiz September 29, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar

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Emma Watson laments it was 'never possible' to discuss trans rights with JK Rowling

Showbiz September 29, 2025 By Danni Scott

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 06: Keira Knightley arrives at the Bal D'Ete At The Mus??e Des Arts D??coratifs on July 06, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/GC Images)

Being an LGBT+ ally and supporting Harry Potter are mutually exclusive

Showbiz October 13, 2025 By Emily Bashforth

Sam Nicoresti holding gadget and looking to the side wearing a cargidan and shirt.

The first trans winner of the Oscars of comedy refuses to feed the trolls

Showbiz September 16, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp

A composite image of the three actors playing Harry, Ron and Hermione in the new Harry Potter series. There's an image of Hogwarts behind them.

Who's in the Harry Potter TV reboot cast? Every star so far

TV October 9, 2025 By Alistair McGeorge

F6M054 RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2007. MOVIE TITLE: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. STUDIO: Heyday Films. PLOT: Harry is about to start his fifth year at Hogwarts. He's desperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ron and Hermoine have been so secretive all summer. However, what Harry is about to discover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn his world upside down. PICTURED: RALPH FIENNES as Lord Voldemort.

Harry Potter fans devastated after ‘perfect’ acting legend rules out playing Voldemort

TV August 26, 2025 By Milo Pope

Duolingo issues apology to JK Rowling after German lesson labelled her 'mean'

Showbiz August 21, 2025 By Pierra Willix

A composite image of the three actors playing Harry, Ron and Hermione in the new Harry Potter series. There's an image of Hogwarts behind them.

Everything we know about the HBO Harry Potter series from cast to release date

TV September 1, 2025 By Alistair McGeorge

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Harry Potter star insists they 'stand with trans people' after casting backlash

Showbiz August 7, 2025 By Pierra Willix

Spain?s first out trans senator declares ?F*** Rowling? as she uses women?s bathroom in UK carla.antonelli 1d #FuckRowling En el aeropuerto de Gatwick en Londres.

Trans senator says 'f*** Rowling' and openly breaks Supreme Court toilet ruling

UK July 29, 2025 By Luke Alsford