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jk-rowling

Entertainment 2 years ago

Harry Potter TV series announced, Rowling to executive produce

Rowling has recently faced accusations of transphobia for putting an emphasis on biological sex over gender identity in comments about trans women. She denies the accusation.

Entertainment 3 years ago

JK Rowling launches a service to help victims of sexual violence

Harry Potter author JK Rowling on Monday launched an organization for women who have been victims of sexual violence.

Community 4 years ago

UK school drops J.K. Rowling name amid trans row

A British school has dropped J.K. Rowling's name from one of its houses because of the Harry Potter author's controversial views on transgender issues.

People 4 years ago

J.K. Rowling reveals death threats over transgender row

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling said she had received a flood of death threats, as she slammed three transgender rights activists who posted her home address on Twitter.

Books 4 years ago

New JK Rowling children's book coming in October

The Scottish author's latest will be released simultaneously in 20 different countries and multiple languages on October 12, French publisher Gallimard said.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Denmark's Mads Mikkelsen to replace Depp in next 'Fantastic Beasts' movie

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen has been chosen to replace Johnny Depp in the upcoming third film in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise.

Books 5 years ago

UK authors sign letter in support of trans people after J.K. Rowling furor

More than 200 British authors have signed a "message of love" for transgender people, days after 58 other writers condemned threats against J.K. Rowling over her views on trans rights.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Iconic works that were born in cafes and restaurants

Café culture has long been associated with life in France but in many countries, cafés are more than places to have a libation and socialize. They have been the birthplace of major iconic cultural works.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Arts figures defend J.K. Rowling in transgender rights row

Prominent figures in the British arts including novelist Ian McEwan and playwright Sir Tom Stoppard have signed a letter denouncing "hate speech" against "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling over her comments on transgender rights.

Books 5 years ago

J.K. Rowling says book character in transphobia row has real life roots

J.K. Rowling said one of the characters in her new crime novel, a male killer who on one occasion disguises himself as a woman to abduct a victim, was loosely based on two real life murderers.

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