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JK Rowling says her mother’s death ‘took a wrecking ball to my life’

Author says family didn’t realise that her death was ‘imminent’

The Independent UK

JK Rowling opens up about traumatic miscarriage before having her daughter: ‘Another massive loss’

The author discusses the experience on ‘The Witch Trials of JK Rowling’, a seven-part podcast

The Independent UK

JK Rowling podcast host claims Harry Potter has helped save LGBT+ books

A 2003 legal victory over Arkansas school censorship created precedent, Megan Phelps-Roper says

The Independent UK

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JK Rowling – latest: First episode of Harry Potter author’s new podcast airs

Interviewer Megan Phelps-Roper says podcast was ‘never intended to vindicate’ author over her remarks about the transgender community

The Independent UK

A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights

Harry Potter author is taking part in a podcast where she will discuss her stance with Megan Phelps-Roper

The Independent UK

When is JK Rowling’s podcast launching?

Harry Potter creator to address controversial stance on transgender rights in extended interview series with American writer Megan Phelps-Roper

The Independent UK

Amid calls for a boycott, ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ controversy questions what it means to be a ‘Harry Potter’ fan

LOS ANGELES — The night before visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, Brittany Katter wondered whether the journey was a mistake.

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JK Rowling – latest: Trans YouTuber apologises for contributing to new podcast about Harry Potter author

Interviewer Megan Phelps-Roper says podcast was ‘never intended to vindicate’ author over her remarks about the transgender community

The Independent UK

Celebrities are standing with GLAAD in protest of New York Times’ trans coverage

Judd Apatow, Margaret Cho, Wilson Cruz, Tommy Dorfman, Lena Dunham, Jameela Jamil, Gabrielle Union-Wade and Jonathan Van Ness are among the celebrities who have signed an open letter from GLAAD to the New York Times criticizing what the LGBTQ+ advocacy group isays is “irresponsible, biased coverage of transgender people.”

Los Angeles Times

How The New York Times was rocked by JK Rowling trans row

Editor hits back at staff for protesting at its coverage of the issue

The Independent UK

Royal Mint launches new Harry Potter 50p coin featuring iconic character

The new 50p coin features Professor Albus Dumbledore who was one of the key characters in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter novels and subsequent films

Daily Mirror

J.K. Rowling says comments deemed anti-trans were 'profoundly' misunderstood

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling, nearly three years after publishing a series of tweets that was widely considered transphobic, is stating in a new podcast that she "never set out to upset anyone."

Los Angeles Times

JK Rowling says she 'never set out to upset anyone' after making controversial comments on transgender issues

Rowling has previously been criticised for her staunch views on gender identity which she has shared on social media

Manchester Evening News

JK Rowling fully explains views on transgender issues in new in-depth interview

The Harry Potter author says she could not have been 'misunderstood more profoundly'

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The Conversation

Hogwarts Legacy's game mechanics reflect the gender essentialism at the heart of Harry Potter

The controversial and keenly anticipated open-world role-playing game Hogwarts Legacy was released a week ago, and reviews have been mixed. Some have praised the sweeping expanses of Hogwarts castle and its surrounds, and others have criticised its stagnant loot-collection mechanics. Much of the discourse has centred on tensions and expression…

The Independent UK

JK Rowling says she ‘never set out to upset anyone’ over transgender views

The Harry Potter author has taken part in a new podcast series.

Evening Standard

Hogwarts Legacy releases amid online backlash and fan boycott

The game is out today, but some publications and fans are boycotting it.

The National (Scotland)

'Where's the balance?': Joanna Cherry criticises BBC over JK Rowling debate

JOANNA Cherry has suggested that the BBC lacked “balance” in a broadcast about the new Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy.

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Liverpool Echo

Hogwarts Legacy game leaves Harry Potter fans and gamers divided

The rave reviews come amid calls for a boycott of the game

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Harry Potter fans couldn't wait for the long-awaited Hogwarts Legacy video game. Now, it's being boycotted. Here's why

Some fans on social media are calling for the game to be boycotted. Others argue that buying the game doesn't mean they're endorsing Rowling's views. Here's what the debate is all about.

The Guardian - UK

Pushing Buttons: ‘We can survive without it’ – the gamers boycotting Hogwarts Legacy

In this week’s newsletter: The big-budget Harry Potter spinoff should be an instant play for fans of the series, but for some author JK Rowling’s statements on sex and gender have made that decision complicated

Fortune

Harry Potter game branded as “genocide simulator” sees interest soar after boycott backfires

Warner Bros. Discovery will launch Hogwarts Legacy this week, as reviewers conflicted over J.K. Rowlings politics either apologize for liking the video game or avoid it entirely.

Irish Mirror

New Harry Potter video game Hogwarts Legacy reviews, Ireland release date, price and more

Players will experience life as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1800s

Pedestrian.tv

It Looks Like There’s A Trans Character In Hogwarts Legacy Despite The Troll In The Dungeon

Meet Sirona Ryan from the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade.

The Independent UK

Hogwarts Legacy introduces first transgender character in Harry Potter world

Warner Bros’ highly anticipated video game releases Friday 10 February

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