5 days ago

The Children by Melissa Albert review – intriguing fairytale of creativity’s dangers ⊖

found 2026 › Jun › 05 (Fri) @ 06:57 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

In her first novel for adults, the YA author explores the dark side of writers who fictionalise their children’s lives

Children’s writers are sometimes cruel, and often damaged. And, as AS Byatt put i…

47 days ago

Kezia Dugdale, incoming chair of Stonewall, apologises after backlash over JK Rowling remarks ⊕

found 2026 › Apr › 24 (Fri) @ 14:51 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Former Scottish Labour leader says she understands that expressing respect for author caused ‘worry, anger and upset’

The incoming chair of the LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, says she is “truly sorry” aft…

3 months ago

Harry Potter TV bosses insist new show will be 'streaming event of the decade' as JK Rowling trans row rages on ⊕

found 2026 › Feb › 10 (Tue) @ 10:42 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

The upcoming Harry Potter TV show has been described as the 'steaming event of the decade' - despite the ongoing controversy surrounding JK Rowling's comments about transgender people.

John Lithgow's non-binary co-star says his Harry Potter role is 'hurtful' amid JK Rowling anti-trans fallout - after veteran actor branded opposition to his casting 'upsetting' ○

found 2026 › Feb › 09 (Mon) @ 09:36 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

John Lithgow's non-binary co-star Aud Mason-Hyde has branded his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter series 'hurtful and difficult'.

6 months ago

JK Rowling's loyal wizard Tom Felton continues to support her as he makes emotional Broadway debut - so who else is still on the author's side and who has turned their back on the woman that made their career? ⊕⊕

found 2025 › Nov › 12 (Wed) @ 13:05 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

He has remained a constant pillar of support for JK amid her row with the Harry Potter cast. And Tom has continued to show his allegiance to the controversial author.

7 months ago

Is Stephen Fry a traitor after all? GRANT TUCKER reveal why star has abandoned friend JK Rowling ⊕⊕

found 2025 › Oct › 30 (Thu) @ 13:05 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Stephen Fry proved himself to be the ultimate faithful when he was on Celebrity Traitors. But friends of JK Rowling have been telling me that, in fact, he's a bit of a traitor.

Reparo! Harry Potter film crew mend potholes blighting Devon village ○

found 2025 › Oct › 15 (Wed) @ 13:05 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Villagers in Lustleigh ask council why it has taken filming of TV adaptation of JK Rowling books to secure street repairs

Residents of cities, towns and villages across the UK complain their lives are…

8 months ago

Emma Watson looks happier than ever as she leads the A-list turnout at Miu Miu's Paris Fashion Week show after being branded 'ignorant of how ignorant she is' by JK Rowling ⊕

found 2025 › Oct › 06 (Mon) @ 13:05 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Emma Watson brushed off the storm surrounding her comments about JK Rowling as she led the A-list turnout at the Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday.

Emma Watson looks carefree as she steps out at Paris Fashion Week after being branded 'ignorant of how ignorant she is' by JK Rowling ⊖

found 2025 › Oct › 05 (Sun) @ 16:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

The actress, 35, offered a wave, while wearing a light pink checked oversized shirt, days after Ms Rowling told her she had 'poured more petrol on the flames' with criticism of her gender critical st…

Emma Watson's gilded existence laid bare by JK Rowling: How Harry Potter star amassed £42m fortune, bought nine-bed mansion and blamed speeding on her Hollywood lifestyle ○

found 2025 › Sep › 29 (Mon) @ 15:10 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

In a furious broadside, JK Rowling today accused the actress of 'pouring petrol on the flames' at the height of her abuse after criticising her public condemnation of the transgender movement.