J.K. Rowling has firmly rejected Emma Watson’s olive branch following years of public opposition to trans rights ... delivering a scathing response to her on X.
The author tore into the actress in the fiery post Monday, accusing the "Harry Potter' star of being "ignorant of how ignorant she was," pointing out that Emma grew up a multimillionaire at 14 and never faced adult life without the cushion of wealth and fame -- a stark contrast to Rowling’s own experience.
I'm seeing quite a bit of comment about this, so I want to make a couple of points.
I'm not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The idea is as ludicrous as me checking with the boss I had when I was twenty-one for what opinions I should… https://t.co/c0pz19P7jc
J.K. said she lived in poverty while writing 'Harry Potter' -- the series that made Emma famous -- and says her own life experience gives her a clear understanding of what the attack on women’s rights -- which she claims Emma has enthusiastically supported -- truly means for women without her privileges.
Aidan Walker -- an expert on memes and internet culture -- says "incel culture" comes from a sense of hopelessness about the world ... and, social media eggs the negativity on.
We spoke with the writer and content creator on "TMZ Live" Monday ... and, we asked him about what sort of impact the internet and meme culture may be having on violent acts perpetrated these days.
Walker says memes are just a way for younger people to communicate ... and, it's so influential because it's all-encompassing and collaborative -- one person makes the pictures, the words are changed, people like and comment, and on and on it goes.
Jeremy Allen White is gearing up for his Bruce Springsteen biopic, "Deliver Me From Nowhere" ... and he’s not sugarcoating it, telling us nailing The Boss' voice was no joke.
We caught up with Jeremy in NYC Monday, and he admitted that taking on Bruce’s distinct voice was hard to capture ... but thankfully, months with a voice coach helped him nail it.
Check out the video -- Jeremy spills whether he mastered Bruce’s voice by studying old tapes or if the legend himself dropped any tips, especially after making a few surprise visits to the set.
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He also opens up about scoring Bruce’s blessing and the early awards-season buzz surrounding the film.
ICYDK, the biopic dives into the making of Bruce’s "Nebraska" -- a landmark, game-changing chapter in his career -- and hits theaters later this month!
MrBeast's standing by his choice to trap a stuntman inside a burning building for a cash prize ... arguing the guy's a pro and firefighters were on standby ... so, it was all totally safe.
Here's the deal ... the YouTube star recently posted a video which pushed a stuntman to the absolute limit -- firing him out of a cannon, surviving massive explosions ... and even getting tied up in a house before it's lit on fire.
MrBeast had a contestant TRAPPED inside a BURNING house to win $500,000 in his new video 😳🔥💰 pic.twitter.com/o5Kvatbkps
Donald Trump's White House has a bone to pick with Ariana Grande ... after she reposted a message on IG criticizing his administration.
ICYMI ... on Sunday, Ariana reshared a post asking Trump supporters if their lives have actually improved since he took office -- and whether that's worth the suffering of immigrants, transgender people, and attacks on free speech.
Kush Desai, a spokesperson for the White House, tells TMZ ... "Save your tears, Ariana, because President Trump’s actions ended Joe Biden’s inflation crisis and are bringing in trillions in new investments."
Bad Bunny says he's not just performing at the Super Bowl LX halftime show for himself ... he's doing it for his culture.
The singer-songwriter chatted with Apple Music’s Zane and Ebro to talk about the exciting announcement made last night during Sunday Night Football between the Packers and the Cowboys.
Check out the clip ... Bad Bunny says he's relieved the news is out because he had to keep the secret under wraps for so long ... and it's like a weight has been lifted.
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun ain't afraid of getting serious in their new relationship ... 'cause they went to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights with her parents!
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The TV star and her music executive beau were spotted at the popular SoCal theme park ... dressed comfy in sweaters and sneakers.
The two were seen holding hands ... maybe gathering a bit of confidence amid the frightening fare ... though we doubt the security surrounding them let any psycho clowns or slow-moving zombies anywhere near them.
Dave Grohl and his wife, Jordyn Blum, made a rare public appearance this past weekend ... posing side by side at a charity event.
The couple was all smiles on Saturday as they were recognized by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for their service to the city.
Grohl and Blum both rolled up their sleeves for the "Meatball Mayhem" eventput on by Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission -- where more than 60,000 meatballs were rolled, cooked, and packed.
D4vd has not been named as a suspect in Celeste Rivas' death ... but many are wondering how her body ended up in his trunk ... especially since the Tesla he drives can send a notification about being opened directly to his phone.
Here's the deal ... the 2023 Model Y Tesla has moved beyond the standard key and fob ... with many using a Tesla app to open and drive the vehicle.
The app's chock-full of helpful features ... including the ability to send a push notification to your car if you leave your trunk open for more than 10 minutes.
Taylor Swift flew in under the radar to watch her fiancé Travis Kelce play his NFL game in Kansas City on Sunday -- mere hours after attending Selena Gomez's wedding in California, TMZ has confirmed.
The pop star slipped in undetected to Arrowhead Stadium to support her man, Travis, as he and his Chiefs battled the Baltimore Ravens. K.C. beat the Ravens, 37-20. People magazine was the first to report the news.
Fans spotted Taylor's dad, Scott, and her brother, Austin, relaxing in a suite at the stadium with Travis' mom, Donna -- and Scott was even sporting a cap promoting Travis' new American Eagle collab.
Ne-Yo got pissed at one of his fans who jumped onstage during his show in Japan ... and their encounter even turned physical!
Check out video ... the Grammy-winning R&B star was belting out his hit "Because Of You" in front of a packed crowd at the Glion Arena Kobe in Japan's Kobe City on Saturday when a man suddenly hopped onstage.
Ever the professional, Ne-Yo continues his performance seemingly unfazed as the fan dances up to him before turning to the audience with arms raised. Ne-Yo grabs the fan by the back of the neck and shoves him off stage with the help of security.
We caught Gloria outside CBS Studios Monday -- and the three-time Super Bowl performing icon says BB’s return to the stage is massive, a game-changing moment for Puerto Rican representation.
Gloria -- a Cuban-American legend -- keeps driving home just how amazing this is ... watch the full clip to see her shower Bad Bunny with congratulations.
Chanel West Coast and Ray J seemed ready to gather round a campfire this weekend ... 'cause he gobbled up snacks, and she told ghost stories on our "TMZ After Dark Tour."
The two stars hosted the Hollywood tour on Friday and Saturday nights, respectively ... and, Chanel got the group into spooky season early when they drove past her old apartment building in the City of Angels.
Chanel swears it's haunted ... and, she got out of there as quick as she could back in the day!
Tyler Robinson -- the 22-year-old suspected of killing Charlie Kirk earlier this month -- had his second court hearing today ... and, we streamed the proceedings live.
Robinson himself didn't appear in Provo court Monday ... calling in remotely from Utah County Jail instead of appearing in person. We did not hear from him Monday.
Robinson's lawyer Kathryn N. Nester appeared before the judge ... Utah County appointed Nester, Michael N. Burt and Richard G. Novak to represent Robinson after a judge found Robinson can't afford to pay for an attorney himself.
Kieran Culkin finally got his wife to hold up her end of their bargain ... 'cause his better half's pregnant, months after he revealed she promised him four kids if he won an Oscar!
The actor rolled up to opening night of "Waiting For Godot" on Broadway with Jazz Charton -- his wife of more than a decade -- and, he put his hand protectively on her belly ... and she's clearly with child!
The two are positively beaming in the photos ... with Culkin looking particularly proud of himself -- since he sorta manifested this whole situation.
