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Fleetwood Mac deny they’re reuniting to play at JK Rowling’s birthday party

The band have not played together since 2019, and singer Christine McVie died in 2022

The Independent UK

Twilight at 20: how Stephenie Meyer’s vampire saga changed young adult fiction forever

Stephenie Meyer’s debut novel, Twilight, was published in 2005 – the first in a series that went on to sell over 100 million copies worldwide. Twenty years, six novels and five movie adaptations later, it is clear that Twilight has permanently changed the shape of young adult (YA) fiction.

The Conversation

Fleetwood Mac call reports they will reunite to play JK Rowling’s 60th birthday ‘categorically false’

A representative for the band – who have not played together since 2019 – says it is ‘not in the realm of true’ that they will play at the author’s James Bond-themed celebration

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'This Was Baffling.' Harry Potter Actress Does Not Hold Back About Losing Opportunities Over OnlyFans Account

This sounds less than magical.

Cinemablend

J.K. Rowling Team Breaks Silence On Viral Cancer Rumor That Sparked Extremely Violent Reactions

“This report is not true or accurate. JK Rowling has not been diagnosed with cancer,” a representative told Bored Panda.

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Stuart Craig obituary

Oscar-winning production designer who helped recreate the fantastical world of Harry Potter in intricate detail on screen

The Guardian - UK

Cillian Murphy dispels Harry Potter casting rumors and wishes ‘good luck’ to whoever takes over role

Ralph Fiennes previously backed Murphy to take over his role as Voldemort in new TV adaptation

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Keira Knightley and Kit Harington spark backlash with Harry Potter trans drama

he Hogwarts cast is glittering… but the online backlash is anything but

Evening Standard

Has J.K. Rowling Been Replaced by a Bot? AI-Generated Clip Fuels Online Mockery

A glitchy six-second video shared by JK Rowling on X sparked viral mockery, with many mistaking it for AI content and fueling debate over digital authenticity.

International Business Times UK

James McAvoy joins cast of new Harry Potter audiobook series

James McAvoy has been announced as a cast member in a new Harry Potter audiobook series ...

The National (Scotland)

Harry Potter legend Stuart Craig dies aged 83 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Tributes pour in for Oscar-winning production designer who was behind some of the wizarding franchise’s most memorable sets, including Hogwarts

Evening Standard

‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Concept Trailer Has Fans Begging For A Full Movie With Original Cast

The trailer shows Harry as the father of a son, Albus Severus Potter, who is sorted into Slytherin.

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Who Will Play Voldemort in the Harry Potter Series? Ryan Reynolds, Cillian Murphy, and Matt Smith Rumoured as the New Dark Lord

Speculation grows on who will play Voldemort in HBO's new Harry Potter reboot series, with Ryan Reynolds, Cillian Murphy, and Matt Smith linked to the role.

International Business Times UK

Graham Linehan: who is the controversial Father Ted co-creator?

The formerly beloved Irish writer has seemingly dedicated his life to opposing trans rights in the last decade

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Arrest Of Comedy Writer Sparks UK Free Speech Row

The arrest of an Emmy award-winning comedy writer for social media posts about transgender people has reignited a UK row over freedom of speech, with one government minister saying Wednesday "we need to look at" the law.

Evening Standard

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan releases audio of trans tweets arrest: 'Holy s**t, I don't believe it'

The Father Ted creator is heard being told to ‘calm down’ by police, as he responds: ‘I won’t calm down’

Evening Standard

Graham Linehan arrest storm: Government may need to 'sort out' police priorities, says minister

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport over three tweets about trans issues

International Business Times UK

What Did Irish Comedy Writer Graham Linehan Say on Twitter? Heathrow Detention Over Controversial Tweets Explained

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow over controversial tweets. Here's what is known about the posts, the detention, and the free speech debate.

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‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan's arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech row in UK

The Irish comedy writer and creator of celebrated shows like The IT Crowd and Father Ted was arrested this week at Heathrow Airport over a series of anti-trans posts. The arrest has sparked fury and free speech outcry in the UK, with Elon Musk describing Britain as a "police state".

Evening Standard

Farage to say UK has ‘authoritarian censorship regimes’ after Linehan arrest

The Reform UK leader will give evidence to the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on free speech in the UK.

The Independent UK

Starmer tells police to prioritise serious crimes after Graham Linehan arrested over social media posts

Downing Street said Sir Keir Starmer had been ‘clear’ about his ‘priorities for crime and policing’

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JK Rowling and Elon Musk lead the backlash over Graham Linehan’s arrest

After the Father Ted creator was arrested over a series of social media messages about the trans community, JK Rowling and Elon Musk have led the backlash against police seizing Graham Linehan.

Evening Standard

Arrest of Father Ted creator Graham Linehan over trans posts condemned

Conservative MPs described it as ‘ridiculous’ and accused the police of ‘arresting people for making jokes’.

The Guardian - UK

The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith review – a terrific, tightly plotted romp

With four murder inquiries in play, JK Rowling’s eighth Cormoran Strike novel avoids the page-padding longueurs of previous volumes – but will he finally tell Robin how he feels about her?

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OG Harry Potter Director Doesn’t Hold Back When Discussing His Odds Of Helming An Adaptation Of On The Cursed Child

Could Chris Columbus return for one more Potter movie?

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