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Actor John Lithgow defends joining 'Harry Potter' series despite JK Rowling's trans backlash

February 1, 2026

Actor John Lithgow defends joining 'Harry Potter' series despite JK Rowling's trans backlash

Actor John Lithgow called author J.K. Rowling's views on transgender ideology "ironic and inexplicable" considering the themes of her "Harry Potter" books.

'Melania' documentary shocks Hollywood press with 'face-saving' debut that 'over-performed' expectations

February 1, 2026

'Melania' documentary shocks Hollywood press with 'face-saving' debut that 'over-performed' expectations

The "Melania" documentary surprised members of Hollywood's entertainment media after posting the best opening weekend for a documentary in over a decade.

'Melania' buried with low critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, scores 99% with verified audience

February 1, 2026

'Melania' buried with low critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, scores 99% with verified audience

First lady Melania Trump's documentary "Melania" received a 11% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes despite scoring 99% with the site's "verified audience."

Florida school board votes to keep 'graphic' animal sex book on library shelves after backlash

February 1, 2026

Florida school board votes to keep 'graphic' animal sex book on library shelves after backlash

Orange County school board votes 6-2 to keep controversial children's book "Do Animals Fall In Love?" with animal mating illustrations in libraries.

'Tastes like democracy': San Francisco bakery sells anti-ICE cookies

January 31, 2026

'Tastes like democracy': San Francisco bakery sells anti-ICE cookies

San Francisco's Devil's Teeth Bakery faces online backlash for anti-ICE cookies, but owner Hilary Passman vows to continue sales “as long as ICE is killing people."

Vanity Fair declares ‘Woke 2’ is back in the form of protests as 'abolish ICE' slogans return

January 31, 2026

Vanity Fair declares ‘Woke 2’ is back in the form of protests as 'abolish ICE' slogans return

Vanity Fair declares "Woke 2," saying a new phase of progressive activism is moving from social media to confident street protests against Trump's return.

Brussels prosecutor opens 'criminal investigation' into controversial arrest of conservative activists

January 30, 2026

Brussels prosecutor opens 'criminal investigation' into controversial arrest of conservative activists

Brussels prosecutor reportedly opens criminal investigation into arrest of conservative activists who opposed transgender treatments for children at protest.

Virginia mom, former teacher pulls child from public schools amid left-wing curriculum push

January 30, 2026

Virginia mom, former teacher pulls child from public schools amid left-wing curriculum push

Virginia mother of four and former teacher Debra Tisler enrolled son in private school, citing concerns over far-left curriculum changes in Virginia public school system.

Michigan family says county seized home over tax bill they didn’t owe — case now heads to the Supreme Court

January 30, 2026

Michigan family says county seized home over tax bill they didn’t owe — case now heads to the Supreme Court

Michigan family takes Supreme Court fight against alleged "home equity theft" after county seized $200K home over $1,600 tax bill in foreclosure case.

Trump says Melania has been 'more outspoken' this term at Trump Kennedy Center documentary premiere

January 29, 2026

Trump says Melania has been 'more outspoken' this term at Trump Kennedy Center documentary premiere

President Trump and Melania Trump attended the premiere of documentary "MELANIA" at Kennedy Center, set for global theatrical release Jan. 30.