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What Does It Mean To Be A Harry Potter Fan In 2025?

Once a year, thousands of Harry Potter fans descend onto Staunton, Virginia. But that means something different now.

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JK Rowling criticises Glamour UK for naming trans women among its ‘Women of the Year’

The magazine said it had chosen to honour nine of the trans community’s ‘most ground-breaking voices’ at a time when ‘trans rights face increasing threat in the UK’

Evening Standard

That Time A Harry Potter Star Almost Accidentally Hit J.K. Rowling With A Crossbow While 'Waiting Around' On Set

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Munroe Bergdorf calls for unity and protection as Glamour honours trans women amid JK Rowling backlash

Model delivers defiant message about safety, sisterhood and solidarity as Glamour honours nine trans activists, saying ‘protection will always be a two-way street’

Evening Standard

Glamour hosts Women of the Year awards amid trans cover row

The magazine featured nine trans women wearing ‘Protect The Dolls’ t-shirts on the cover which has sparked backlash online from JK Rowling.

Evening Standard

“Embarrasing”: People React To J.K. Rowling’s Comments On Glamour UK’s ‘Women Of The Year’ Cover

“So Glamour’s Women of the Year are… men.”

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50 Funny Memes About The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter

Where are all our Potterheads at?

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75 Funny Memes About The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter

Where are all our Potterheads at?

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A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

There’s a new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, and they want to tell you a story

The Independent UK

Keira Knightley says paparazzi shouted vile slurs at her to provoke violent reaction

The actor was 18 when the first ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film made her a global star in 2003

The Independent UK

Fans go wild as Harry Potter's Weasley siblings James and Oliver Phelps and Bonnie Wright reunite

‘I feel like I'm peeking into the lively Weasley family's dinner table,’ one fan wrote

Evening Standard

Johnny Flynn 'giddy' to play Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter TV series after earning Jason Isaacs' seal of approval

The Lovesick star said it’s ‘really cool’ to join the wizarding world

Evening Standard

“Paycheck Over Morals”: Keira Knightley Slammed For Laughing At J.K. Rowling Controversy

“She looks openly pissed at being asked the question,” one said after Keira Knightley’s response to the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling.

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UK’s most remote pub cancels Harry Potter party after JK Rowling backlash

Staff received ‘inappropriate grief’ in response to a Harry Potter-themed party

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Evening Standard

Keira Knightley says she ‘was not aware’ of Harry Potter boycott before joining new audiobook series

The Atonement actress apologised after learning about the ongoing controversy surrounding JK Rowling’s gender-critical views

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Keira Knightley Breaks Silence Amid Backlash Over Her Harry Potter Casting

"She's right. We do have to a find a way to live together."

The Guardian - UK

Keira Knightley says she was ‘not aware’ of JK Rowling boycott calls before joining Harry Potter audiobooks

Actor, who voices Dolores Umbridge in the new full-cast recordings, says she hopes ‘we can all find respect’ amid renewed controversy over Rowling’s views on trans rights

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Keira Knightley 'not aware' of Harry Potter boycott

Keira Knightley has claimed she was "not aware" of the boycott of Audible's Harry Potter series before signing up to the project.

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The Independent UK

Keira Knightley says she was ‘not aware’ of JK Rowling boycott before joining Harry Potter cast

JK Rowling has repeatedly come under fire for comments about gender ideology

The Mary Sue

Keira Knightley misses the point about JK Rowling and the problems she’s caused for ‘Harry Potter’

Does she not read the news?

Cinemablend

Harry Potter TV Show Set Photos Seemingly Reveals Character That Was Never In The Movies

I'm loving what I'm seeing!

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J.K. Rowling Brutally Mocks Harry Potter Event Organizers Over Apology To Transgender Community

J.K. Rowling shared a screenshot of the Vancouver Park Board’s statement revealing that it had publicly disavowed her over her transphobic views.

Evening Standard

Children's fantasy novelist Katherine Rundell secures multi-film deal with Disney

The Oxford university fellow is the first British children’s author since JK Rowling to simultaneously reach No. 1 on the children’s book charts in the UK and America.

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Harry Potter set to mark 25 years since his first big-screen appearance

Warner Bros. is planning a campaign to honour Harry Potter, as the character is set to mark 25 years since his first big-screen appearance.

Evening Standard

Emma Watson sparks engagement rumours after showing off diamond ring

The Little Women star, who recently said she doesn’t feel ‘entitled’ to marriage, turned heads at Paris Fashion Week with the eye-catching ring

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