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  • JK Rowling deletes several posts, goes silent on social media after Imane Khelif lawsuit

    JK Rowling deletes several posts, goes silent on social media after Imane Khelif lawsuit

    Harry Potter author JK Rowling has deleted at least 27 tweets after Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who won gold in the women’s welterweight category at the Paris Olympics, filed a lawsuit against her, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump for online harassment.

    Social media users noticed Rowling’s effort to reduce online presence during increased scrutiny. Despite this, some of Rowling’s retweets are still visible, including one about a similar controversy involving another female athlete, Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting.

    Read This: Imane Khelif takes Elon Musk and JK Rowling to court

    Imane has spoken about the emotional stress caused by the criticism but remains firm in defending her right to compete. While Rowling’s silence has raised eyebrows, Khelif’s resilience stands out in adversity.

    Background:

    This issue started when the Algerian boxer filed a cyberbullying case against Elon Musk, JK Rowling, and Donald Trump, claiming she faced “aggravated cyber-harassment,” which her lawyer, Nabil Boudi, described as a “misogynist, racist, and sexist campaign.”

    Her lawyer stated that JK Rowling and Elon Musk participated in this campaign. The issue began when American swimmer Riley Gaines posted a picture of Khelif with the caption, “Men don’t belong in women’s sports.” Musk then shared the post, agreeing with it.

    Rowling also criticized Khelif’s involvement, stating on X, “Could any picture sum up our new men’s rights movement better? The smirk of a male who knows he’s protected by a misogynist sporting establishment, enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head and whose life’s ambition he’s just shattered.”

    Khelif faced racist attacks after Italy’s Angela Carini withdrew from her Round of 16 fight against Khelif just 46 seconds into the match, saying she had never been struck this hard.

    President Thomas Bach of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) supported Khelif, saying, “Women should be allowed to compete in women’s events.”

    Khelif made history as the first Algerian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. She won the final match against China’s Yang Liu with a score of 5-0 and also secured impressive victories over Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng and Hungary’s Luca Anna Hamori.

  • Imane Khelif takes Elon Musk and JK Rowling to court

    Imane Khelif takes Elon Musk and JK Rowling to court

    Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has filed a case of cyberbullying against Elon Musk and JK Rowling along with others. The case, filed on Friday, claims Khelif has been targeted with “aggravated cyber-harassment,” described by her lawyer, Nabil Boudi, as a “misogynist, racist, and sexist campaign.”

    According to Boudi, both JK Rowling and Elon Musk are included in the campaign. The issue started when American swimmer Riley Gaines posted a picture of Khelif with the caption, “Men don’t belong in women’s sports.” Musk then shared the post, agreeing with it.

    Rowling also criticized Khelif’s involvement in the event, saying, “Could any picture sum up our new men’s rights movement better? The smirk of a male who knows he’s protected by a misogynist sporting establishment enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head and whose life’s ambition he’s just shattered.”

    Khelif became the center of racist attacks when Italy’s Angela Carini withdrew from her Round of 16 fight against Khelif after just 46 seconds, saying she had never been struck this hard.

    IOC President Thomas Bach supported the Algerian, saying, “Women should be allowed to compete in women’s events.”

    Khelif made history as the first Algerian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. She won the final match against China’s Yang Liu with a score of 5-0. Khelif also had impressive victories over Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng and Hungary’s Luca Anna Hamori.

    After winning gold, Khelif sent a message to the International Boxing Association (IBA) saying, “Now the whole world knows who Imane Khelif is.”

    Last year IBA disqualified the 25-year-old from the women’s World Boxing Championships because she reportedly didn’t pass an unspecified test. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed her to continue competing in the Olympics.

  • Daniel Radcliffe reflects on working with Michael Gambon in new interview

    Daniel Radcliffe reflects on working with Michael Gambon in new interview

    Wands rose across the world as Harry Potter fans mourned the loss of British thespian Michael Gambon, that’s Professor Albus Dumbledore for muggles, in the Harry Potter films. Several fans shared some of their favorite dialogues from the books and movies, and several Harry Potter actors, including the main lead Daniel Radcliffe himself- spoke about their experiences of working with the late actor.

    Speaking during an interview with Variety’s Business of Broadway Breakfast on Sunday, he spoke about Gambon’s approach to acting:

    “The wonderful thing about Michael is that he wasn’t an actor you talked about acting with,” said the ‘Kill Your Darlings’ actor. “His true passion was restoring 19th-century Italian duelling pistols.”

    “He knows he’s at his best when he’s at his most playful. His ability to switch on was second to none.”

    Daniel spoke about how he learned the craft of acting from “watching the way Richard approaches theatre” which he described as “a process of constant and relentless refinement. You’re never done. Your last show should be your best.”

    Writer of the Harry Potter books, J.K Rowling, also released a statement sending condolences on Gambon’s passing, recalling how grew to admire the veteran actor during his 1982 performance of ‘King Lear’:

    “I’ve just heard the awful news about Michael Gambon. The first time I ever laid eyes on him was in King Lear, in 1982, and if you’d told me then that brilliant actor would appear in anything I’d written, I’d have thought you were insane. Michael was a wonderful man in additional to being an outstanding actor, and I absolutely loved working with him, not only on Potter but also The Casual Vacancy. My deepest condolences go to Michael’s family and everyone who loved him.”

    Other stars like Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, shared a picture of Albus Dumbledore on his Instagram page and in the caption he wrote:
    “So sad to hear about Michael. He brought so much warmth and mischief to every day on set. He captivated me as a kid and became a personal role model of mine for finding the fun and eccentricities in life. Sending all my love to his family.”

    Feminist activist and actor Emma Watson who played Hermoine in the movies shared a picture of the actor on her Instagram stories and wrote in the caption:
    “You never took it too seriously but somehow delivered the most serious moments with all the gravitas. Thankyou for showing what it’s like to wear greatness lightly. We will miss you.”

  • Come to see the pig in a wig? Dursley home stalked by Potterheads, residents complain

    Come to see the pig in a wig? Dursley home stalked by Potterheads, residents complain

    If you’re stepping down Privet Drive, Little Whinging, with a clear agenda to find the black cat that’s actually Professor McGonagall walking near a certain house so you could beg her for the Hogwarts letter, we’re sorry to inform you that its too late for it to happen, as the residents of Dursley House have put their foot down.

    According to the British tabloid, The Mirror, the residents who are currently staying at the Dursley’s house in Privet Drive in 2016, are now fed up with the consistent stream of fans flooding their doorstep, even one bizarre instance of a fan bringing their Ford Angelia to the house and taking a photo along side it.

    “We’ve had people in floods of tears. It’s bizarre. The kids, you get it. But obviously the adults. They dress up sometimes in full gear and recreate scenes.

    “People have travelled miles. From all over the world. People are sometimes really awkward. We are used to it, but not used to it in a way.”

    “Ten is the maximum we’ve had but people come in groups. People come in cars and it’s all day and sometimes at night. The school holidays are the worst.”

    Really could help if the residents could bloat up like Aunt Marge and float away?