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10.06.2020 / 21:09

Why JK Rowling’s controversial comments are so ‘heartbreaking’ for transgender people

Harry Potter author commented on a story with a headline that read: ‘Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.’ Taking issue with the phrasing, JK wrote: ‘”People who menstruate”. I’m sure there used to be a word for those people.

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Eddie Redmayne responds to J.K. Rowling’s controversial tweets: “I disagree with Jo’s comments”

which have seen her be accused of transphobia, in a statement outlining his disagreements with her views.The actor currently plays Newt Scamander, the main character in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, a Harry Potter spin-off also written by Rowling.“As someone who has worked with both J.K. Rowling and members of the trans community, I wanted to make it absolutely clear where I stand,” Redmayne wrote in a statement on Variety.“I disagree with Jo’s comments.

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Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne speaks out against JK Rowling: ‘Trans women are women, trans men are men’

Harry Potter author, after a series of controversial tweets she posted over the weekend which saw her accused of transphobia. Redmayne, 38, told Variety: ‘Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative, and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself.

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David Beckham and David Tennant join forces to read Harry Potter after JK Rowling’s comments on trans women

supports HTML5 videoDavid Beckham and David Tennant have teamed up to read chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to fans after JK Rowling’s controversial comments.David squared took part in Harry Potter At Home, which has seen everyone’s favourite celebs reading the book, beginning with Daniel Radcliffe.While Becks took on the voice of Lee Jordan the quidditch commentator in the video, Scotsman David gave us his best Professor McGonagall. The football legend wrote on Instagram next to the video: ‘So excited to be part of this great project to bring the magic of Harry Potter to fans all over the world, just like my daughter Harper.

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“What’s a TERF?” And Other Things You Need to Know to Understand the J.K. Rowling Controversy

J.K. Rowling managed to spring an entire world of witchcraft and wizardry from her mind, but apparently can't be bothered to read some history on one of the biggest controversies in the overlapping queer rights and feminist movements.

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King Princess, Daniel Radcliffe, And More Rebuke J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Tweets

In the days after J.K. Rowling, the author behind the hugely popular fantasy series Harry Potter, published a slew of transphobic tweets, many celebrities and organizations have responded by doubling down on their support for the transgender community.

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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, More ‘Harry Potter’ Stars Who Are Allies To Trans People

What’s the spell to get JK Rowling to stop tweeting anti-trans messages? Deletium Twitaccountus? Many Harry Potter fans were wishing they could cast “Silencio” on JK, 54, after the British author– yet again – made anti-trans statements. Six months after supporting a researcher who was fired over transphobic comments, JK ventured back into TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminists) territory by responding to an article titled Creating A More Equal Post-COVID-19 World For People Who Menstruate. “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?” tweeted JK.

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Daniel Radcliffe Beautifully Responds To J.K. Rowling’s Transphobic Tweet Controversy: ‘Transgender Women Are Women’

Daniel Radcliffe is trying his best to pick up the pieces after this past weekend’s unsettling tweetstorm from the woman who created Harry Potter.

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What did J.K. Rowling say and why do people think she is ‘transphobic’?

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has published more tweets which have proven to be controversial, and she’s once again been labelled ‘anti-trans’ as a result.In December, Rowling voiced her support for a researcher, Maya Forstater, who had been fired for tweeting that ‘men cannot change into women’.Rowling’s tweet on the matter caused many online to call her a ‘TERF’ – a Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist – and her more recent tweets have again prompted accusations that she’s ‘anti-trans’.

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Daniel Radcliffe responds to controversial J.K. Rowling tweets: “Transgender women are women”

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has faced since the weekend, with the actor stating in his piece that “transgender women are women”.Rowling has faced a backlash after she shared an article on Saturday (June 6) titled ‘Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate’ and wrote: “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people.

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Daniel Radcliffe responds to JK Rowling’s alleged anti-trans tweets

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has waded into the transgender row involving author JK Rowling and said he hopes her comments will not “taint” the series for fans.

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Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe reacts to J K Rowling’s anti-trans comments: Transgender women are women

In an open letter to the fans, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe reflected on author J K Rowling’s anti-trans comments. The British author recently faced extreme backlash after she posted some controversial anti-trans tweets on June 6.

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Halsey calls out J.K. Rowling for “invalidating trans people” in controversial tweets

Halsey is among the high-profile names who criticised J.K. Rowling over the weekend, with the singer saying the Harry Potter author “invalidated trans people” with a series of controversial tweets.Rowling has faced an online backlash and accusations of transphobia after sharing an article on Saturday (June 6) titled ‘Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate’ and writing: “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people.

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‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling criticised for “anti-trans” tweets

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been criticised for a series of “anti-trans” tweets after she called out an article’s use of the phrase “people who menstruate.”Rowling faced backlash on Saturday (June 6) after sharing an article titled: “Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.”“‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people,” she tweeted. “Someone help me out.

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Cho Chang actress Katie Leung has the best response after JK Rowling sparks outrage with ‘anti-trans’ menstruation tweets

Harry Potter movies, had the best response, after JK Rowling sparked outrage on Twitter by sharing ‘anti-trans’ comments. The famous author’s controversial tweets, taking issue with the phrasing ‘people who menstruate’ included in an article headline shared on Twitter, were immediately hit by backlash, with many branding Rowling transphobic.

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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has landed into a soup for transphobic comments on Twitter.

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J.K. Rowling releasing unpublished fairy tale for free online

J.K. Rowling is releasing an unpublished fairy tale she wrote more than a decade ago online for free.

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JK Rowling releases new childrens book online for free!

JK Rowling may be known for her Harry Potter series but the author proves she still has plenty of magical stories to go around, and she makes a surprise announcement.

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J.K. Rowling Just Announced a New Project Called 'The Ickabog'

just made a major announcement about her latest project on Twitter. But before you get too excited, she made it very clear that it's not a part of the Harry Potter universe.Listen, the woman knows the world is always hungry for more wizarding—but that doesn't mean this new work won't be just as exciting.

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JK Rowling has made a 'small announcement' and it's not about Harry Potter

Fans wouldn't be blamed for hoping that every time JK Rowling has an announcement, it may have something to do with the return of Harry Potter.

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JK Rowling announces surprise children’s book – and she wants you to illustrate it

JK Rowling today revealed she was releasing a surprise book – titled The Ickabog – and while it’s got nothing to do with Harry Potter, safe to say fans have lost it.

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JK Rowling slams Dominic Cummings’ ‘indefensible hypocrisy’ amid lockdown scandal

JK Rowling has hit out at Dominic Cummings amid his lockdown scandal, which saw him drive 250 miles from London to Durham despite strict travel measures being imposed on the UK.

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The 27 Best Movie Series to Keep You Busy During Isolation

If you're looking for both quality and quantity in your next movie night, I have the list for you: the best movie series of all time. There are plenty of reasons why banging out film franchises is a better idea than watching a bunch of one-off movies.

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Julie Walters considering retirement after cancer battle

British actress Julie Walters has been re-evaluating her career following her battle with cancer.

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JK Rowling shares the true birthplace of Harry Potter 30 years after she started writing

JK Rowling has taken to Twitter for a dose of nostalgia, looking back on an old favourite spot of hers where she penned a good deal of Harry Potter.

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Julie Walters considering retirement after cancer battle

British actress Julie Walters has been re-evaluating her career following her battle with cancer.

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Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint and girlfriend Georgia Groome enjoy sunshine stroll with newborn daughter

Rupert Grint and girlfriend Georgia Groome were every inch the doting parents as they took their baby girl out for a walk in the sunshine.

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JK Rowling shares the true birthplace of Harry Potter 30 years after she started writing

JK Rowling has taken to Twitter for a dose of nostalgia, looking back on an old favourite spot of hers where she penned a good deal of Harry Potter.

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THESE Harry Potter masks reveal The Marauder's Map when you breathe; Check it out

When its Harry Potter, it has to be magic! We've seen many amusing goodies, musical boxes, etc but this artist went to another level and made Harry Potter themed Coronavirus masks. And guess what? they have a magic element as well. The masks created by Colorado-based artist Stefanie Hook are a treat for all the Potterheads out there. Once placed on the face, the black mask changes colour and reveals the Marauder’s Map as the temperature rises from one's breath.

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Aldi release a Harry Potter range that includes a magic wand and an invisibility cloak

Many children wait for their admission letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with baited breath. Convinced that when they turn 11 it will come through the post box and a loud booming voice will invite them to the famed turreted castle to learn spells, potions and, crucially, how to fly a broomstick.

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Stephen Fry makes return to Harry Potter narration

Stephen Fry is returning to the world of Harry Potter to read a chapter from The Philosopher’s Stone for a JK Rowling project.

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Happy Birthday Robert Pattinson: The Batman star talks on aspects that made him want to play the DC superhero

Confession Time: For many of us, it gets difficult to disassociate an actor from his or her most iconic role as we're so used to seeing them in that beloved avatar. Think Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter or Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green. It's difficult to remove Edward Cullen out of Robert Pattinson as the Twilight franchise was such a loved series of films. However, his career post Twilight has been breaking down the walls of stereotype and jumping on the acting bandwagon with films like The Lighthouse in his impressive repertoire.

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National Theatre to stream new free plays starring Tom Hiddleston and Gillian Anderson

The National Theatre is going to continue bringing the stage to the small screen and stream big-name productions on YouTube over the next four weeks.

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Watch the National Theatre's broadcast of Anthony and Cleopatra with Ralph Fiennes online for free - here’s how

The National Theatre is bringing the stage to the small screen and streaming big-name productions on YouTube over the next few weeks.

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You can listen to Daniel Radcliffe read chapter one of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’

What’s better than re-reading all of the Harry Potter books while quarantined? Having Harry Potter himself read them to you, of course!

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Daniel Radcliffe makes his return to ‘Harry Potter’ during quarantine

Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham, Dakota Fanning and more will read “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” the first of J.K. Rowling’s classic series, out loud from home in quarantine.”

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Daniel Radcliffe is reading Harry Potter to entertain fans during coronavirus lockdown

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Daniel Radcliffe will return to the world of Harry Potter to narrate the first chapter of The Philosopher’s Stone.

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Mystery Brit comes forward to claim £58million EuroMillions jackpot

A mystery ticketholder has claimed a EuroMillions jackpot worth a staggering £58.3million while the country is in the grips of the coronavirus crisis.

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Imelda Staunton: It’s too early to think about my Queen role

Imelda Staunton says she is not thinking about her new role as the Queen just yet.

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JK Rowling secretly bought childhood house that inspired Harry Potter

JK Rowling has reportedly secretly bought her childhood house that inspired parts of the Harry Potter series.

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10 Great Puzzles for Movie Fans to Do While Social Distancing!

Are you looking for something fun to do while at home during the current health crisis? What’s better to do than a puzzle?!

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You can now buy your favourite Easter showbags at your local Woolworths

If you thought you would miss out on your favourite showbag this year, you’re in luck.

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Harry Potter friends can now go to a new Harry Potter World without leaving their lounge room

In case you ever doubted author J.K. Rowling's wizardry, wash your eyes out with Polyjuice Potion - because she's just receated a new website for all things Harry Potter.

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Harry Potter: Draco and Lucius Malfoy share a glimpse of their virtual reunion amid COVID 19 crisis

Jason Isaacs aka Lucius Malfoy shared a glimpse of his virtual reunion with Draco Malfoy aka Tom Felton. The actors play father-son in the much-loved Harry Potter films. The fans are loving every bit of the digital reunion that Jason Isaacs shared on his Instagram account. Jason writes in his post that his reunion with Tom Felton is like sharing the lockdown life. British Red Cross started a new campaign called the Phone A Friend and Jason Isaacs made sure to participate in the campaign amid the global outbreak of Coronavirus.

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Pinkvilla Picks: Harry Potter series: Daniel Radcliffe's fantasy films will ease your self quarantine period

While most of our friends use Harry Potter references such as Wingardium Leviosa, Dobby the elf, mudbloods, Alohomora, Lord Voldemort and more, the other chunk that comprises only 10% is clueless looking at each other. The Potter Heads might tease them calling them mudbloods, a term used for commoners in the iconic Harry Potter series which takes you to the world of wizards and witches and merges the line between reality and fantasy. The unaware keep wondering what sets apart the Potter Heads from the others and now is the time to find out if you haven't watched the Harry Potter series as yet.

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Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes are binge watching Harry Potter films together amid Coronavirus lockdown

While the world is dealing with a major health crisis right now, there is no doubt the social distancing rule has given people a chance to slow down and spend some quality time with their loved ones at home without worrying about their work and social life commitments. Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello recently did a fun Instagram live and revealed that they are self-isolating together. The loved up couple treated their followers with a live-at-home concert and performed a couple of songs, including a cover of Ed Sheeran‘s Kiss Me.

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