Where does the money go if you buy Harry Potter books or support the franchise by watching the HBO series or visiting attractions at Universal Studios theme parks? Potter author J.K. Rowling has established a new fund, using her personal funds, that “offers legal funding support to individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces.” Here's more from The Advocate.
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Action movie icon and martial arts master Chuck Norris has died at age 86.Action movie icon and martial arts master Chuck Norris has died at age 86.
From @THR: "Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement Friday morning announcing his death."
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In 2022, Ohio police officers raided the home of rapper Afroman, best known for his 2000 hit "Because I Got High."In 2022, Ohio police officers raided the home of rapper Afroman, best known for his 2000 hit "Because I Got High." They smashed down his door, guns drawn, and seized more than $5,000 in cash and property. No wrongdoing was uncovered, no charges were filed and the money was later returned. Afterwards, Afroman used home surveillance camera footage to make music videos and social media posts mocking the officers. Seven of them sued him for "emotional distress," but at a trial this week in Adams County, Afroman cited his First Amendment right to free speech. He also pointed out that none of this would have happened without the failed raid. "All of this is their fault, and they have the audacity to sue me," he said. After a few hours of deliberation, Afroman was cleared. Here's more about what happened, courtesy of @Billboard.
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PSA: Please don't wish people happy St. Patty's Day today!PSA: Please don't wish people happy St. Patty's Day today! Here's what the Paddynotpatty website says. @Flipboard's resident Irish person also asks you to put shamrock emojis on your social-media posts, not four-leafed clovers.
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Timothee Chalamet has upset opera and ballet fans after saying that artists want to "keep this thing alive" even though "no one cares" about it anymore.@AnnieBuddy Someone described him recently as a dude-bro in disguise as a sensitive indie actor.
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Timothee Chalamet has upset opera and ballet fans after saying that artists want to "keep this thing alive" even though "no one cares" about it anymore.@Corb_The_Lesser It's a very good point! He wasn't the worst person in "Call Me by Your Name" so he has that going for him!
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Timothee Chalamet has upset opera and ballet fans after saying that artists want to "keep this thing alive" even though "no one cares" about it anymore.Timothee Chalamet has upset opera and ballet fans after saying that artists want to "keep this thing alive" even though "no one cares" about it anymore. Here's @Variety's story on the comments, which were made at a town-hall event during a conversation about releasing movies in theaters. We want to know: Does he have a point? Are these dying arts?