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J.K. Rowling Hexes Pedro Pascal in Tweet as Feud Boils Over

STUPEFY 🪄

The “Harry Potter” author hit back against a headline’s claims he “shut down” her anti-trans views.

Emell Derra Adolphus | Published Jun 28, 2025

DID I STUTTER?

“Bullies make me f***ing sick,” Pascal said.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson | Published Jun 24, 2025

DARK MARK

The actor announced last week that he’s set to reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in a Broadway production.

Erkki Forster | Published Jun 09, 2025

BROOMS AND PITCHFORKS

At what point do even the biggest Potter fans walk away? The answer is dividing the fandom.

Clare Donaldson | Published Apr 30, 2025

NEW VOLDEMORT

Jason Isaacs had a one-word description for the president, our must-read newsletter The Swamp reveals.

The Swamp | Published Apr 27, 2025

PROTECT THE DOLLS

The actor, who has a transgender sister, ripped into the Harry Potter author for her “awful” post online.

Tom Sanders | Published Apr 24, 2025

‘TOTAL SURPRISE’

John Lithgow is seemingly the first confirmed cast member joining the new adaptation.

Yasmeen Hamadeh | Published Feb 25, 2025

CHANGING THEIR TUNE

Under new leadership, the company apparently no longer feels the need to distance themselves from the controversial author.

Grace Harrington | Published Nov 20, 2024

COVER STAR

Algerian athlete Imane Khelif became stuck in the middle of a culture war at the 2024 Olympics. Now, she’s on the cover of Vogue.

Amethyst Martinez | Published Nov 01, 2024

TAKE THAT

“Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions” is the latest Potter entry to embrace the trans community despite Rowling’s rhetoric.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson | Published Sep 05, 2024