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Ed Sheeran and JK Rowling among UK’s highest tax payers - www.nme.com - Britain - Singapore
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26.01.2024

Ed Sheeran and JK Rowling among UK’s highest tax payers

Ed Sheeran and JK Rowling.As shared by The Sunday Times, the list includes the Top 100 people to have paid the most in taxes over 2023 – adding a reported £5.35billion to public finances in the last 12 months.Among those listed were Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who was placed at Number 31 in the rankings. According to the report, the author made the list having paid £40million in UK taxes last year.

‘Harry Potter’ star Jessie Cave slams co-star for ridiculing adult fans of franchise - nypost.com
nypost.com
27.03.2024

‘Harry Potter’ star Jessie Cave slams co-star for ridiculing adult fans of franchise

previously called Steve Martin “horrid” and “incredibly unfunny,” she defended J.K. Rowling for her controversial remarks about transgender people, and she alleged that Arnold Schwarzenegger was “quite rude” and “deliberately farted” in her face. Jason Isaacs, 60, who starred as Lucius Malfoy in the “Potter” franchise, opened up about the young cast in an interview with The Post in February.

Harry Potter TV series still at “nascent” stage, with writers invited to pitch new ideas - www.nme.com
nme.com
21.01.2024

Harry Potter TV series still at “nascent” stage, with writers invited to pitch new ideas

Harry Potter saga is at a “nascent” stage, with writers now being invited to pitch specific ideas to HBO Max.The news of a new TV version of J.K. Rowling’s series of books was confirmed by HBO Max last April, with reports that each of the seven books will get its own season.“Your Hogwarts letter is here,” a tweet from the streaming company read.

Daniel Radcliffe in tears as he apologies for Harry Potter stunt-double's life-changing injuries - www.ok.co.uk - county Potter - city Essex
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05.11.2023

Daniel Radcliffe in tears as he apologies for Harry Potter stunt-double's life-changing injuries

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe was visibly moved while discussing the tragic accident that left his stunt double, David Holmes, paralysed during the filming of 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1'.The life and career of Holmes, a former gymnast from Essex, is the focus of a new documentary titled 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived', a nod to the nickname of the character Harry Potter in the popular film series and books by JK Rowling. In a sneak peek shared by HBO, Danielle remembers David as someone who "would do the most dangerous physical stuff" on the set of the Harry Potter films.

J.K. Rowling: I’d ‘happily’ do jail time over transgender views - nypost.com - Britain
nypost.com
20.10.2023

J.K. Rowling: I’d ‘happily’ do jail time over transgender views

“Harry Potter” author bluntly dismissed the transgender community Tuesday on X when she posted a photo of a message — “Repeat after us: Trans Women are Women” — that was projected onto the offices of the British Ministry of Justice. “No,” Rowling, 58, bluntly wrote before expounding further in a thread. “I’ll happily do two years if the alternative is compelled speech and forced denial of the reality and importance of sex,” Rowling continued on X.

Harry Potter’s Goyle star Josh Herdman marries ‘soulmate’ in stunning wedding - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
13.10.2023

Harry Potter’s Goyle star Josh Herdman marries ‘soulmate’ in stunning wedding

Harry Potter star Josh Herdman has announced that he has married his 'soulmate' in a stunning cosy cottage-core ceremony. The actor, best known for playing Draco Malfoy's henchman Gregory Goyle in the films, shared some stunning images of his wedding on Instagram, revealing that he has tied the knot with his 'best friend.' The 36-year-old revealed that he got married back in August but has decided to reveal the happy newson Friday, 13 October.

‘Harry Potter’ to light up Empire State Building for 25th anniversary - nypost.com - New York - county Stone
nypost.com
22.09.2023

‘Harry Potter’ to light up Empire State Building for 25th anniversary

costume or wizard robe and enjoy a pop-up cart on the 86th Floor Observation Deck, where they can grab free copies of the book and bottles of Butterbeer. Fans across the globe can also catch the light display on the Empire State’s live cam.Author JK Rowling, 58, published the series’ first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” in 1997.She would go on to write six more books in the original series — and an eighth story in 2016’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”Her books also spawned an outrageously famous movie franchise starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

Miriam Margolyes says being in ‘Harry Potter’ “wasn’t important” to her - www.nme.com
nme.com
15.06.2023

Miriam Margolyes says being in ‘Harry Potter’ “wasn’t important” to her

Harry Potter movie franchise.She played Professor Sprout in Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets and Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and although she admits that the movies introduced her to an entire new generation of fans, she said the franchise “doesn’t mean as much to me as it does to them.”She told Vogue: “For me, Harry Potter wasn’t important. I was very glad I got the part and I enjoyed being in it and meeting all the people, but it’s not Charles Dickens.”Despite that she added: “People come up to me and say ‘I just love you’, and want to hug me.

Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Adele named among richest Brits under 35 - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Las Vegas
nme.com
19.05.2023

Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Adele named among richest Brits under 35

Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Adele have been included on the Sunday Times Rich List – named as some of the UK’s richest people under the age of 35.Released earlier today (May 19), the list counts down the 35 richest people under the age of 35 in the UK. Among sporting legends, including Rory McIlroy and Anthony Joshua, actors and entrepreneurs, three British musicians are also featured.These are pop icons Ed Sheeran, Adele and Harry Styles, who are all listed as having an estimated wealth of more than £150million.All having experienced enormous success across the globe, Sheeran – aged 32 – has the highest ranking out of the three musical acts.

‘Harry Potter’ star Jim Broadbent offers support to J.K. Rowling over transgender backlash - www.nme.com
nme.com
26.04.2023

‘Harry Potter’ star Jim Broadbent offers support to J.K. Rowling over transgender backlash

J.K. Rowling after the Harry Potter author doubled down on her feelings about the transgender community.Broadbent, who played Horace Slughorn in the film adaptations of Rowling’s books, described the current backlash against the author as “really sad”.“I think J.K.

JK Rowling accuses Irish Eurovision act of ‘misogyny’ amid transgender dispute - www.ok.co.uk - Ireland - Dublin
ok.co.uk
26.04.2023

JK Rowling accuses Irish Eurovision act of ‘misogyny’ amid transgender dispute

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has accused Ireland’s Eurovision act of “preening, self-satisfied misogyny” after they cut ties with their creative director over comments he reportedly made on social media about transgender people. On Tuesday, Wild Youth said they were parting ways with Ian Banham and would no longer let him “near our team” after a screenshot circulated on Twitter appearing to be from his account.

JK Rowling sarcastically responds to planned boycott of ‘Harry Potter’ TV series - www.nme.com
nme.com
25.04.2023

JK Rowling sarcastically responds to planned boycott of ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

JK Rowling has offered a sarcastic response towards those planning to boycott the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.The upcoming television reboot of the fantasy franchise was confirmed by HBO earlier this month (April 12), and will be the first-ever series based on the iconic books. As reported by Bloomberg, each season of the series is set to be based on one of Rowling’s seven main entries in the Harry Potter series.However, while some fans rejoiced at the forthcoming show, others were quick to speak out against the project due to the author’s previous remarks aimed at the transgender community.The comments were first made public in 2020 when the author took to Twitter to write a series of “anti-trans” tweets, which called out an article’s use of the phrase “men who menstruate”.

J.K. Rowling plans to ‘lay in champagne’ while activists boycott ‘Harry Potter’ TV series - nypost.com
nypost.com
23.04.2023

J.K. Rowling plans to ‘lay in champagne’ while activists boycott ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

tweeted the sarcastic comment after saying that several people were already threatening to boycott the new series over her involvement. “Dreadful news, which I feel duty bound to share.

Judy Blume slams criticism for J.K. Rowling comments: ‘Total bulls–t’ - nypost.com
nypost.com
17.04.2023

Judy Blume slams criticism for J.K. Rowling comments: ‘Total bulls–t’

the Sunday Times. She was discussing her long career and the upcoming adaptation of her book, “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” starring Rachel McAdams. Reporter Hadley Freeman also asked Blume about fellow popular children’s book author J.K. Rowling, 57, who has become a controversial figure for her views on the transgender community, for which Rowling has received death threats.

‘Harry Potter’ TV show is officially happening, will feature a new cast - nypost.com
nypost.com
12.04.2023

‘Harry Potter’ TV show is officially happening, will feature a new cast

ignited controversy for her statements about the transgender community – including blowback from Daniel Radcliffe himself – will be involved in the show as an executive producer.

Joan Collins: Women’s freedoms being ‘eroded’ by political correctness - nypost.com - Britain
nypost.com
09.03.2023

Joan Collins: Women’s freedoms being ‘eroded’ by political correctness

Independent, spotlighting the dangers she feels gender-inclusive language or “politically correct stealth” poses to women’s rights. “It worries me that we might be inadvertently subjugated with the censure of female-only spaces or words like ‘mother’ and ‘breastfeeding’ (and told we must use terms like ‘female parent’ and ‘chestfeeding’ instead),” Collins, 89, penned in her open letter.  “We must beware that we are not being kicked back into inequality by politically correct stealth,” the self-purported lifelong feminist insisted. “And with the awareness that International Women’s Day puts into acceptable feminism, I truly hope that this will never happen.”AdvertisementThe silver screen star’s campaign against gender-neutral speak echoes that of “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, 57. On Wednesday, Rowling — who has come under fire for her alleged transphobic views — encouraged her more than 14 million Twitter followers to join her mission to sway the British government toward defining the protected characteristic of “sex” as “biological sex.” The goal of the movement is to exclude non-biological women from female-only spaces. “If you’re concerned about the erosion of women’s rights in the UK – the right to single sex spaces like domestic violence refuges, rape crisis centers and prisons – sign the Sex Matters petition to make the Equality Act clear,” Rowling tweeted along with the hashtag #InternationalWomensDay2023 as well as a link to the “Sex Matters” petition.

JK Rowling’s abusive ex-husband claims he helped write ‘Harry Potter’ - nypost.com - Britain - Portugal
nypost.com
27.02.2023

JK Rowling’s abusive ex-husband claims he helped write ‘Harry Potter’

rowling in royalties. The ex-husband of author JK Rowling has claimed that he helped write the first book in her multimillion dollar “Harry Potter” franchise.“When she was writing the book, I was participating in it, she was reading it out to me, and I was reading it to her,” Arantes, 54, said to the Daily Mail. “The first book was fascinating; the writing was wonderful, and I always liked it because we shared a passion for literature, and especially literature for children.” The former Portuguese television reporter continued, “The project was for seven books, and I was very involved with the first one and she knows that.

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ is a much-needed dose of sanity - nypost.com
nypost.com
22.02.2023

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ is a much-needed dose of sanity

uses “dangerous” language — or a woman with the moral courage to speak up for biological truths. In other words, she is a complex person worthy of closer examination. Enter the new seven-part podcast series, “The Witch Trials of J.K.

J.K. Rowling addresses backlash to transgender comments: “You could not have misunderstood me more profoundly” - www.nme.com - Scotland
nme.com
15.02.2023

J.K. Rowling addresses backlash to transgender comments: “You could not have misunderstood me more profoundly”

J.K. Rowling has addressed the backlash to her past comments about transgender people.Over the last two years, the Harry Potter author has generated widespread controversy with a number of remarks that many have perceived as transphobic.Now, speaking about the backlash in a new podcast, Rowling has claimed that fans “profoundly” misunderstood her point of view.In the upcoming podcast, The Witch Trials Of J.K.

J.K. Rowling: My transgender comments were ‘profoundly’ misunderstood - nypost.com - state Kansas
nypost.com
15.02.2023

J.K. Rowling: My transgender comments were ‘profoundly’ misunderstood

trailer for her forthcoming podcast, “The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling.” “However, I was not uncomfortable with getting off my pedestal.”Rowling, who penned the “Harry Potter” novels, has received backlash in recent years for her comments about transgender people.

‘Harry Potter’ game slammed as ‘genocide simulator’ during backlash - nypost.com - Iran - Turkey
nypost.com
13.02.2023

‘Harry Potter’ game slammed as ‘genocide simulator’ during backlash

labeled on Steam as a “genocide simulator” on Saturday, reports Indy100.“Hogwarts Legacy” takes place nearly two centuries before the actual series and allows players to forge their own destinies through their interactions with characters.“Hogwarts Legacy does not have a morality system, but players will encounter various quests and storylines that will influence the witch or wizard they choose to become,” reads the game’s frequently asked questions page.The FAQ page also states that players won’t be punished in-game for using the spells.The game will feature the three Unforgivable Curses — Avada Kedavra, Imperio and Crucio — which can be unlocked through a series of character side quests. “It was important for us to give players who sought out to be a Dark Witch or Wizard an opportunity to do so.”“This is the ultimate embodiment of role-playing; allowing the player to be evil. Additionally, this was important because it comes from a place of non-judgment by the game creators.

Stephen Fry and JK Rowling lead poignant tributes to Robbie Coltrane following his death - www.ok.co.uk - Scotland
ok.co.uk
14.10.2022

Stephen Fry and JK Rowling lead poignant tributes to Robbie Coltrane following his death

Actor Stephen Fry and author JK Rowling have lead a string of poignant tributes to the late Robbie Coltrane, after his sad death was announced on Friday at the age of 72. The Scottish star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starring as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in ITV’s crime drama Cracker. He tragically passed away at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, near Falkirk in Scotland, his agent of 40 years Belinda Wright confirmed on Friday.

‘Harry Potter’: Alan Rickman’s Journals Reveal Why Continued Playing Snape Despite Illness: “See It Through. It’s Your Story” - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
26.09.2022

‘Harry Potter’: Alan Rickman’s Journals Reveal Why Continued Playing Snape Despite Illness: “See It Through. It’s Your Story”

Over the weekend, Variety (via The Guardian) offered a preview for Alan Rickman‘s “Madly Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman,” a collection of excerpts from the late actor’s handwritten journals, out next month. The upcoming book offers a distinct look into Rickman’s personal life, not to mention his succinct and scathing movie reviews.

J.K. Rowling’s new book murders character canceled for being ‘transphobic’ - nypost.com - Britain - county Graham
nypost.com
31.08.2022

J.K. Rowling’s new book murders character canceled for being ‘transphobic’

“The Ink Black Heart” — written by the “Harry Potter” author under her pen name Robert Galbraith — was released on Tuesday, and is the sixth book in her “Cormoran Strike” series. The crime thriller revolves around a popular YouTube creator named Edie Lowell, who is “canceled” by “social justice warriors” amid accusations that she is racist, ableist and transphobic.

JK Rowling breaks silence months after absence from Harry Potter reunion - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
27.08.2022

JK Rowling breaks silence months after absence from Harry Potter reunion

JK Rowling has broken her silence after she was absent from the highly anticipated Harry Potter reunion. The world renowned author has received backlash in recent years after coming off as transphobic in a series of controversial tweets. Many Harry Potter fans thought this may have been the reason she wasn’t invited to take part in the reunion alongside the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, but she’s since insisted that she was invited but simply declined the offer.

J.K. Rowling pranked by Russians impersonating Zelensky on Zoom - nypost.com - Ukraine - Russia - George
nypost.com
24.06.2022

J.K. Rowling pranked by Russians impersonating Zelensky on Zoom

The Rowling Library, the “Harry Potter” author was fooled by Russian comedy duo Vovan and Lexus, who are known for prank-calling high-profile celebrities.The duo’s past prank victims include Elton John, Boris Johnson, Kamala Harris, Prince Harry, Billie Eilish, Bernie Sanders, and George W. Bush — and it seems as though they can now add Rowling to their star-studded list.The multi-millionaire author — who seemingly didn’t know she was being recorded — was under the impression that Zelensky called to thank her for her charity work in the country.Earlier this year, Rowling announced she would match donations up to $1.2 million after her Lumos Foundation launched an emergency appeal to help vulnerable children and families in Ukraine.Fully thinking she was speaking to the president of the war-torn country, Rowling appeared invested in the conversation as the pranksters asked increasingly bizarre questions throughout the interview. During the increasingly-awkward 12-minute call, the impersonators asked Rowling about her thoughts on imposing sanctions on Russian actor Aleksandr Kuznetsov, who starred in the most recent “Fantastic Beasts” film.“Fantastic Beasts has been a very interesting experience.

Brian Cox calls cancel culture ‘a virus,’ like ‘modern-day McCarthyism’ - nypost.com - Scotland - Hollywood
nypost.com
06.05.2022

Brian Cox calls cancel culture ‘a virus,’ like ‘modern-day McCarthyism’

celebrity cancel culture, which he analogized to a modern-day form of “McCarthyism.” The 75-year-old Laurence Olivier award winner dropped the bombshell during a Thursday appearance on Piers Morgan’s show “Uncensored” on TalkTV.“It is a kind of modern-day McCarthyism really,” Cox told the host of the so-called witch hunt, in which celebs are excommunicated from Hollywood for certain actions and opinions. “It is a kind of raid on people’s sensibilities in order to reduce them and make them… I don’t know, there is so much hypocrisy in the whole thing.”The thespian continued, “I am not religious but there is a thing in the bible where it says, ‘Let he or she without sin cast the first stone’ and there seems to be a lot of casting of stones. And it is like a virus.”Cox was in good company while discussing the negativity of cancel culture with Post columnist Piers Morgan, who recently vowed to wipe out the damning trend.“My mission statement for this show is simple: I’m canceling cancel culture,” Morgan told “Piers Morgan Uncensored” viewers in April.

Twitter removes trans activist’s video with J.K. Rowling ‘death threat’ - nypost.com
nypost.com
04.04.2022

Twitter removes trans activist’s video with J.K. Rowling ‘death threat’

Faye Fadem‘s music video which contained a J.K. Rowling death threat.“Notting Hill” actor James Dreyfuss revealed on Twitter that he filed a complaint with the social media platform over an April 1 tweet penned by Fadem directed at the “Harry Potter” author, 56, who has caused controversy as of late in regards to her anti-trans views.Dreyfuss, 53, said that the video by Fadem, who releases music under the name “Trust Fund Ozu,” included the lyrics “As I kill (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists)” and “J.K. I hope you fit in a hearse.” These words are in an apparent violation of Twitter’s terms of service. Alongside a screenshot of Twitter’s response, Dreyfuss tweeted on April 2, “Surprise, Surprise! So, death threats=Good.

Emma Watson's BAFTAs 'dig' at Harry Potter author JK Rowling: 'I'm here for all the witches' - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
14.03.2022

Emma Watson's BAFTAs 'dig' at Harry Potter author JK Rowling: 'I'm here for all the witches'

Emma Watson appeared to make a dig at Harry Potter author JK Rowling as she took the stage at the BAFTAs on Sunday night. It came as awards ceremony host Rebel Wilson, 42, welcomed the Hermione Granger icon to the stage with a classic joke. "Here to present the next award is Emma Watson," she began.

Jamie Oliver says his kids 'don't do what they're told' as he lifts the lid on family life - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - London
ok.co.uk
31.01.2022

Jamie Oliver says his kids 'don't do what they're told' as he lifts the lid on family life

Jamie Oliver – doting father-of-five and Britain’s favourite chef – taught us all that anyone can knock up a pukka Mediterranean salmon or get the gang round for a Sunday roast with a twist. Now, as we’re shown around Jamie Oliver HQ in London, The Naked Chef himself tells us he’s on an exciting new quest. He’s hoping to find the next cookbook star, someone to follow in his footsteps, with a Penguin Random House book deal up for grabs in a brand new Channel 4 competition.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint shares rare snap of baby daughter - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - county Potter
ok.co.uk
22.01.2022

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint shares rare snap of baby daughter

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint gave fans a rare glimpse of his baby Wednesday on Instagram.The 33 year old took an adorable snap of his baby daughter while she was sat in a directors chair. In his first post for a year, the actor also thanked fans for the support following the Harry Potter 20 year reunion show. He wrote: "Hello! Turns out I suck at Instagram.

Harry Potter returns as Daniel, Emma and Rupert pictured in Gryffindor common room - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
09.12.2021

Harry Potter returns as Daniel, Emma and Rupert pictured in Gryffindor common room

Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have been seen in the first-look image from their upcoming reunion special, Return to Hogwarts.The talented trio and many of their former co-stars will join forces for a one-off special due to air on the HBO Max streaming service on New Year's Day.

Tearful ‘Harry Potter’ fans rejoice in new ‘Return to Hogwarts’ teaser - nypost.com
nypost.com
06.12.2021

Tearful ‘Harry Potter’ fans rejoice in new ‘Return to Hogwarts’ teaser

HBO Max‘s first-look teaser for the much-anticipated “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.”The preview, which aired Sunday night on TBS and Cartoon Network following the “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses,” featured appearances from Robbie Coltrane (who played Hagrid), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley). The retrospective event premieres Jan.

‘Harry Potter’ actress says she owes ‘everything’ to J.K. Rowling - nypost.com
nypost.com
19.11.2021

‘Harry Potter’ actress says she owes ‘everything’ to J.K. Rowling

20th anniversary of the first “Harry Potter” movie. Azad, 33, played Padma Patil in the final five films in the fantasy franchise, winning a legion of fans across the globe.

Harry Potter cast to reunite for 20th anniversary special without JK Rowling - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
17.11.2021

Harry Potter cast to reunite for 20th anniversary special without JK Rowling

Several members of the cast of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone, are set to reunite to mark the movie’s 20th anniversary.

JK Rowling's eldest daughter Jessica, 27, 'is engaged' - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
13.06.2021

JK Rowling's eldest daughter Jessica, 27, 'is engaged'

There is exciting news for JK Rowling as it is reported that her eldest daughter Jessica Rowling Avantes is recently engaged. According to The Daily Mail, smitten Jessica, 27, who is the daughter of billionaire author Rowling and her first husband, former television journalist Jorge Arante, is said to be set to walk down the aisle after accepting a proposal from her other half Ronny Dias.

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