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“I Will Not Throw Them Away”: Woman Defends Letting Her Kids Read Harry Potter

Would you separate the art from the artist or boycott the author entirely?

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Harry Potter director slams JK Rowling’s trans views as ‘very sad’ ahead of new series

Chris Columbus, who directed two Harry Potter films, said ‘I certainly don’t agree’ with the author’s views on women’s rights and trans issues

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Director of multiple Harry Potter movies says he tries to ‘separate the artist from the art’

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Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus addresses JK Rowling controversy: ‘It’s very sad’

The director also revealed whether he will be working on the new Harry Potter series

The Independent UK

Matt Smith speaks on the He Who Should Not Be Named rumors: “Good luck to whoever it is”

I want my favorites to stay clear of the show

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Duolingo says sorry after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German

The remark was made during a German lesson on the app and was picked up by TV producer and writer Gaby Koppel

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Duolingo apologises after German training app calls JK Rowling 'cruel'

THE language learning app Duolingo has apologised after a German lesson described the Harry Potter author JK Rowling as gemein, meaning…

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Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson

Language learning app said it has removed lesson referring to Harry Potter author in negative light

The Independent UK

J.K. Rowling Has Made An Enemy Of The Duolingo Owl After A German Glitch Went Viral

Hoöt hôöt, bitch.

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“I Am Imane Khelif”: Controversial Female Olympian Reveals Transformation While Preparing Comeback

"I’m going through a difficult phase filled with challenges, silence, and waiting."

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JK Rowling ‘entitled to speak her view’ on trans issues, says Sturgeon

But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

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“Deflated”: New Photos Of The Actors And Set Of The ‘Harry Potter’ Series Spark Mixed Reactions

"Gonna be rooting for Voldemort on this one."

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UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize cancelled after controversy over ‘gender critical’ author John Boyne

This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know.

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JK Rowling reviews Nicola Sturgeon's book and compares it to — Twilight?

JK Rowling has reviewed Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly, which is published on her website. Here are some of the best bits

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JK Rowling 'open' to backing Scottish independence as gender-critical 'rift' appears

JK Rowling has claimed that she is “open” to being persuaded to support Scottish independence in response to allegations she opened a “rift”…

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JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump and Bella Swan

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has compared Nicola Sturgeon to US President Donald Trump and the Twilight character Bella Swan

Evening Standard

JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump in scathing book review

The Harry Potter author also compared the former first minister to Twilight character Bella Swan, saying both women are ‘monomaniacs’.

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John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’

Gender-critical novelist urges writers to re-enter prize they boycotted and may ask judges not to shortlist his novella

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Krispy Kreme unveils Harry Potter doughnuts inspired by the four Hogwarts houses

The new treats will be available for just a month

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National Library of Scotland debunks claim it 'banned' gender-critical book

THE National Library of Scotland has dismissed claims it “banned” a book written by gender-critical campaigners ...

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JK Rowling reignites row with Nicola Sturgeon in foul-mouthed ‘review’ of her memoir

JK Rowling posted pictures of a scribbled-on copy of Ms Sturgeon’s new memoir ‘Frankly’

Evening Standard

All the biggest talking points from Nicola Sturgeon's new memoir

Here’s what you can expect from the new book:

The Independent UK

The biggest revelations from Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir – from JK Rowling to arrest and bullying

Here, The Independent looks at the key takeaways from Nicola Sturgeon’s explosive memoir ‘Frankly’

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.

The National (Scotland)

JK Rowling responds as Nicola Sturgeon blames her for 'vile' gender row abuse

JK Rowling has said she will be publishing a review of Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly after the former first minister named her as a driving…

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