While there are legions of fans desperately wishing and waiting for an official Fleetwood Mac reunion, it most certainly will not happen at J.K. Rowling’s birthday party. After reports began circulating over the weekend that Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood were set to perform at the …
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For decades, the Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan was celebrated as the creative force behind hit sitcoms like Father Ted and The IT Crowd. But following his success in television, he has largely focused on anti-transgender diatribes and protests, alienating many former fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. And, …
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A transgender journalist and reality TV personality in the U.K., India Willoughby, has reported Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to police for misgendering her. “J.K. Rowling has definitely committed a crime,” she said in an interview with Byline TV. “I’m legally a woman. She knows I’m a woman, and she …
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A little over a week ago, Twitter owner Elon Musk announced that targeted harassment on the site would lead to account suspensions — which had been company policy well before he bought the social platform at a grossly inflated price. His declaration was in response to a user indignant that …
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Harry Potter is an ally. Back in 2020, when J.K. Rowling started spewing transphobia on Twitter, Daniel Radcliffe — who portrayed Harry onscreen — spoke up in a powerful letter sharing his support for trans people, calling out the author. Now, Radcliffe is reflecting on that decision in a new …
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Ralph Fiennes, who famously played Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film franchise, is upset that people are really mad at J.K. Rowling for her dangerous anti-trans rhetoric. In recent years, Rowling has drawn sharp criticism for her comments, specifically about trans women, which many have labeled transphobic. Rowling summed …
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J.K. Rowling revealed Saturday that she has received death threats after tweeting in support of fellow author Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed and remains hospitalized with severe injuries from the attack. The Harry Potter author was among countless public figures who shared well wishes with Rushdie online — Stephen King …
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