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J.K. Rowling:
J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues — This isn't an easy piece to write, for reasons that will shortly become clear, but I know it's time to explain myself on an issue surrounded by toxicity. I write this without any desire to add to that toxicity.
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Warner Bros Responds To J.K. Rowling Comments, Resolves To “Confront Difficult Societal Issues” — Warner Bros. has finally weighed in regarding Wizarding World architect J.K. Rowling's recent remarks on the trans community, which have sparked controversy since she tweeted Saturday.
Brent Lang / Variety:
Eddie Redmayne Criticizes J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Tweets (EXCLUSIVE) — Universal International Distribution President Duncan Clark Steps Down, Veronika Kwan Vandenberg Tapped as Replacement — Eddie Redmayne, star of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them franchise …
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Live P.D.’ Canceled By A&E Amid Ongoing Protests Against Police Brutality — EXCLUSIVE: A&E has canceled its flagship series and one of the highest-rated shows on basic cable. A week after Live P.D. was pulled in the wake of George Floyd's death, the reality series' hiatus has been made permanent.
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People.com:
Cory Wharton Speaks Out After MTV Cuts Ties with Taylor Selfridge and Pulls Teen Mom Special — “Even though I have no ill-will against MTV, I am disappointed and saddened by their decision,” Cory Wharton said of MTV pulling his Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory & Taylor's Baby Special from the air
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Georgia Slater / People.com:
Queer Eye's Tan France Officially Becomes U.S. Citizen: ‘This Is Monumental’ — “It's something I've been working towards for literally 20 years, which makes this all the more emotional,” Tan France said — Queer Eye fashion expert Tan France is going to have to add some more red, white, and blue to his wardrobe!
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August Brown / Los Angeles Times:
Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals officially canceled for 2020 — An October re-scheduling for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2020 seemed optimistic in the face of COVID-19. Now it's official — the festival will not take place in 2020.
Virginian-Pilot:
Portsmouth Confederate statues beheaded, partially pulled down by protesters … Demonstrators beheaded four Confederate statues before pulling one down using a tow rope Wednesday night at the Portsmouth Confederate monument as police watched. — A protester was injured as the statue fell, hitting him on the head.
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Kate Middleton Hired a New Royal Right-Hand Woman During Lockdown — It took Kate several months to decide who to hire in the vital position after Catherine Quinn stepped down as her private secretary — Kate Middleton just added a new member to her royal inner circle.
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TMZ.com:
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Get Cozy at Birthday Party — Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are attached at the hip again, but only for a moment. At least for now. — We've known the exes have been spending time together while co-parenting True over the past several weeks …
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Jennifer Connelly Says ‘Not Having’ Human Contact While Social Distancing Has Been ‘Difficult’ — “I can't remember if it's three weeks or four weeks that we've been here,” Jennifer Connelly said — For Jennifer Connelly and her family, social distancing in Vermont amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been “very difficult.”
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Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
LeBron James and Other Stars Form a Voting Rights Group — “This is the time for us to finally make a difference,” the N.B.A. superstar said of the new group, which will aim to protect African-Americans' voting rights. — WASHINGTON — The N.B.A. superstar LeBron James and a group …
Samantha Leffler / Us Weekly:
Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute's Witches of WeHo Wine Pulled From Shelves After Racially Insensitive Remarks — Bye-bye Witches of WeHo wine. Nocking Point, the company that manufactures the alcoholic beverages created by Katie Maloney Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute says it will no longer …
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Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Stassi Schroeder's brother pleads for forgiveness after her firing
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