‘Harry Potter’ Actress Evanna Lynch Shares Thoughts On J.K. Rowling Controversies: ‘Give Her More Grace And Listen To Her’

Now that has returned with season 2, there's been a renewed search for answers to the biggest questions about the show, including everything from when the young survivors will become cannibals in the past to what's going on with Adult Lottie (Simone Kessell) in the present. While at its core, the Showtime drama is about what happened to a group of teenagers after a plane crash stranded them in the wilderness for 19 months and how a few of the grownup survivors are reckoning with the secrets that amassed both then and now, it's a puzzle box series that introduces new pieces with each episode. And as a result, fans have run wild with theories and ideas about every detail of the series, much to the delight of its creators, Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, who admitted to ET that they «have been, along with the entire cast and most of our EPs, trolling Reddit a little bit and watching Twitter.» And in doing so, they noticed during season 1 that «somebody out of the thousands of comments that have come up has rightly predicted almost everything.»That said, there are still many (new and old) questions to be asked, theories to be addressed and answers to be debated. And as season 2 continues to roll out, this article will be updated with information from each new episode as well as additional insight from the creators and the cast, including the adult players, Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, Melanie Lynskey and Tawny Cypress, and their younger counterparts, Courtney Eaton, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liv Hewson, Sammi Hanratty, Sophe Nelisse and Sophie Thatcher.

After a surprise-filled season 1 finale, is finally back with new episodes — and the season 2 premiere did not disappoint, delivering one shocking moment after another. And the biggest one was the return of Ella Purnell as Jackie Taylor, the captain of the soccer team who initially survived the plane crash before freezing to death in the wilderness at the end of season 1. While the series did not resurrect Jackie, she was fully alive as part of the visions Shauna Shipman (Sophie Nélisse) was having of her late best friend while sitting with her dead body in the meat shed.

Chaka Khan's 70th birthday was a meeting of musical greats!In a video captured by an attendee, Khan was seen signing alongside fellow music icon, Stevie Wonder, as she rang in the big 7-0 Thursday at the Vortex recording studio in Hollywood.Per  the duo belted out Khan's hit, «Tell Me Something Good,» before joining forces for a few of Wonder's tracks, including «Signed, Sealed, Delivered,» and of course, his famous rendition of «Happy Birthday,» which had the packed party singing along.The couple hundred guests included a few other famous faces as well, with Khan's longtime friend and collaborator, Joni Mitchell, and comedian, Mike Epps, coming out to honor the songstress. Tiffany Haddish, who was also in attendance, showed off her musical chops — and a few dance moves too — with her take on Tina Turner's «Proud Mary.» According to the outlet, the party continued late into the night, with guests celebrating Khan's milestone birthday well past 1:00 a.m. ET spoke to the 10-time GRAMMY winner last month, where she reflected on her career and shared the biggest life lessons she's learned ahead of turning 70.«I've got five generations in any given audience,» Khan, who last summer dropped "Woman Like Me," her latest single, said, «Five generations of people, and I think that's significant.»With so much under her belt, Khan offered her perspective to those who want to follow in her footsteps.«I keep telling these kids, they want to know what should they do if they have a calling or a dream,» she said. «The thing is, if you have a calling or a dream, you're either going to realize it or you're going to crash and burn; kill yourself or kill somebody else or something, you know? You're gonna have to do it, it has to be done.

The New York district attorney charged Jonathan Majors with multiple counts of assault and harassment following his arrest in an alleged domestic dispute Saturday. In documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Majors, 33, was charged with two counts of assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment in the second degree, attempted assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree.

Leonardo DiCaprio spent some quality time with his friends this weekend!

Jen Shah‘s prison release date has seemingly been moved up from 2029 to 2028, cutting a year off of her sentence.

Taylor Swift is pulling out all the stops on her Eras Tour!Taking the stage in Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday, Swift treated the sold-out crowd at Allegiant Stadium to a special surprise from Marcus Mumford. The «Anti-Hero» singer was joined on stage by the Mumford & Sons singer for a special performance of «Cowboy Like Me,» off Swift's 2020 release, e.Explaining the origin for e to her fans, Swift revealed that it was Mumford who lent his home studio to her during the COVID-19 pandemic, to help her record the sister album to folklore.«I could not find a studio, essentially, and so Aaron was like, 'OK, let me call around and see if there's anyone who's cool and nice and generous and might be willing to offer up their home studio — if you do the right amount of testing, you're totally locked down, you're fully quarantined,» Swift shared. «So I was like 'Please, I really hope somebody comes through.

Kenya, 48, told The Post. They decided to see a marriage counselor, who told Kenya and Carl to stay monogamous, work on their relationship and “just forget about it” when they noticed other people.

It turns out that even Taylor Swift’s prom date couldn’t secure tickets for the singer’s sell-out ‘Eras Tour’. 

Julia Fox approves!

She’s back! Kelly Clarkson announced the the album she’s been working on since her 2020 split from Brandon Blackstock will finally drop soon.

Adele has announced that she is extending her Las Vegas residency and now we have details on how you can buy tickets!

Jeremy Renner continues to make progress in his recovery efforts following the snowplow accident in January. The Hawkeye star took to Instagram to share a video where he literally took strides atop a treadmill.

admitted to doing rectal ozone therapy, but now, doctors are warning against it.The therapy, which uses medical-grade ozone gas administered through an ozone-generator device, can be inserted in your body in many ways, according to The Cleveland Clinic.It can be blown up the bum via a catheter, as Paltrow has suggested she does. Dr Stuart Fischer, who works as an emergency medicine physician in New York, told The Daily Mail that the scientific evidence to back up the practice was “controversial at best.”“There may be some unknown side effects or unknown benefits,” Dr.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jeremy Renner’s recovery rom his January snow plow accident appears to be progressing, as the actor is seen walking for the first time in his latest update on social media. The “Hawkeye” star posted a video to his Instagram story in which he walks with the assistance of an anti-gravity treadmill. Renner confirms in the video that he is doing all of “the walking motion” himself, with the anti-gravity treadmill taking off a percentage of his body weight as his legs slowly recover. The actor captioned the post: “Now is the time for my body to rest and recover from my will.”

J. Kim Murphy What happens in Vegas is staying in Vegas. Adele has announced that she has extended her Caesars Palace residency, with performances planned through November. The singer made the announcement Saturday evening during what was originally set to be the final performance of the series. The residency will face a hiatus for three months, returning in the summer on the date of June 16. From there, nearly five months of dates will follow, with a final performance slated for Nov. 4. Registration is currently open for ticket sales. “Playing to 4,000 people for 34 nights is not enough. I know that, so I am coming back,” Adele told the Caesars Palace audience on Saturday.

Dwayne Johnson is letting his adorable, artistically inclined daughters use him as their canvas.The action star took to Instagram on Saturday to share a video of his girls — Jasmine, 7, and Tiana, 4 — as they gave him a pink lipstick makeover. They painted his entire face with pink lipstick and then drew on an old-timey mustache.«Daddy can we give you a makeover? No baby, daddy has a zoom meeting in 10min. PLEASE it’ll be quick!» Johnson captioned the video.

Royston stunned the judges at his preliminary audition in the Gold Coast where he sung I'm Not The Only One by Sam Smith. Since, he has remained a consistent contender, capturing the hearts of the audience along the way.

Gwen Stefani, the iconic 53-year-old music star, delighted her fans on Instagram this weekend with behind-the-scenes fashion moments from her husband Blake Shelton’s, Back To The Honky Tonk tour. The eternally youthful singer dressed to impress, donning a chic black leather fringe maxi skirt in one of her ensembles. The No Doubt frontwoman paired the bold piece with a matching black leather corset, adding a touch of modern flair with a black moto jacket featuring a cozy shearling lining, meticulously styled by Rob Zangardi. Gwen shared her sexy ensemble on social mediaGwen sweetly captioned her post, addressing her beloved husband, "I luv living the #BackToTheHonkyTonk life with u @blakeshelton :)". The glamorous singer completed her look with black fishnet tights and bedazzled, studded black cowboy boots, exuding an air of rock-star elegance.WATCH: Gwen Stefani in disbelief over surprise celebration with Blake Shelton The Don't Speak hitmaker captured herself backstage and aboard a tour bus, perfectly made up with her signature bold red lip. The Californian beauty showcased her vibrant locks, parted down the center and secured with decorative white bobby pins.

Jeremy Renner is sharing a new update on his recovery and he’s giving fans a peak at himself walking for the first time since his snow plow accident.

Ariana Grande is treating fans to another look inside the world of “Wicked”! On Sunday, the 29-year-old shared pictures featuring her co-star, Cynthia Erivo, in London as they film the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of the Broadway musical.

Julia Fox approves! The  actress took to Instagram Sunday to publicly share her support for her friend, Emily Ratajkowski, after a video of the model making out with Harry Styles went viral.Commenting on a Instagram post, which shared the news, Fox wrote, «That’s my girl!

Did Harry Styles manifest his kiss with Emily Ratajkowski long before they were caught packing on some intense PDA in Japan over the weekend?!

Amy Jo Johnson is shutting down rumors about the reason she opted not to take part in the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers reunion movie for Netflix.

Chvrches have shared an official live video for their new single ‘Over’ – you can watch it in full below.The clip was shot during their show at the Audio Club in São Paulo, Brazil, earlier this month.The band previously gave the track its live debut while opening for Coldplay in the city.Later in the tour, singer Lauren Mayberry also joined Coldplay on stage for a performance of the band’s 2019 song ‘Cry Cry Cry’.The original song features Jacob Collier on backing vocals. The English singer-songwriter also contributed to its writing.

The Offspring have announced plans for a US tour with Sum 41 and Simple Plan.The bands will hit the road for a 24 date jaunt, kicking off in Washington on August 1 before wrapping up in Massachusetts on September 3.“One of the best things about being on tour is travelling the world playing to great audiences, and it’s even better when you can do it with your friends,” said The Offspring’s Dexter Holland via Kerrang. “We had sold out international tours with Simple Plan and Sum 41, and we’re excited that they’ll be joining us this summer in America.

Dame Maureen Lipman captured the heart of viewers everywhere this week, as she brought to life the devastation of losing a pet in heartbreaking scenes on Coronation Street. The 76 year old star has played Evelyn Plummer, the grandmother of cobbles favourite Tyrone Dobbs since 2018 and has rarely been seen without her beloved dog Cerberus at her side. However in a devastating twist this week, fans were forced to see Evelyn bid farewell to her canine companion after he was taken ill and needed to be put to sleep.

Not long after being crowned the winner of Love Island last year, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu signed a £1million contract with online fashion retailer Oh Polly, with the contract being one of the biggest deals in the show’s history. However, just six months into the contract, Ekin-Su, 28, was dropped by the brand, and is now set to sue the brand, according to reports.

Maisie Smith was all smiles in a sweet selfie with her mum as she nears the end of her Strictly Ballroom stint - and fans can’t get over how stunning the pair look. The actress turned dancing sensation, 21, first found fame playing Tiffany Butcher on EastEnders when she was just six, starring in the BBC soap on and off from 2008 until 2018.

The stars of ITV’s Love Island join the show to find love, but one former contestant actually left the villa in the name of love. Cornish aristocrat Ollie Williams joined the cast of the 2020 series of Love Island in search of love, but after just three days in the villa he left, declaring he was still in love with someone outside of the show.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal has been showing off her bikini body in a string of stunning holiday snaps.The Polish dancer, 28, has been enjoying herself on a trip to the Maldives, posing up a storm in the sun.The reigning Strictly champion, who won the latest series with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin, was rumoured to be dating fellow professional Giovanni Pernice, 32. However, it's thought they've now ended their relationship due to their hectic work schedules. It seems as though the rumoured split isn't bothering Jowita too much though, as she's been posting a series of bikini shots over the last couple of weeks looking relaxed and happy basking in the sun.

Proving once again why she’s one of the most relatable celebs out there, Stacey Solomon shared a mini photo shoot she’d done with herself on Instagram after admitting she hadn’t felt like herself recently. Stacey, 33, posted the series of selfies on Sunday night, showing herself wearing a white slogan sweatshirt and baggy blue jeans, with her long blonde hair looking glossy and straightened and some gold chains around her neck.The mum of five has been sharing her life following the birth of daughter Belle in January, and in true Stacey style, she hasn’t been holding back from giving her followers a realistic look at life with a newborn.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are enjoying the beautiful weather in L.A. by stepping out for a Sunday brunch date.

Royal Family aren't going to be enjoying the same sort of free ride they've become accustomed to, as King Charles is reportedly starting the process of modernizing the monarchy.As reported by the, King Charles is looking to slim down the monarchy's finances and this includes eliminating subsidized rent and housing for working royals.Sources tell the news outlet that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's eviction from Frogmore Cottage earlier this month was the start of Charles' five-year plan that will see the finances of the Royal Family streamlined through belt-tightening and cost-cutting.According to reports, following Charles' coronation in May, two members of the palace staff -- Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, Master of the Household, and the Keeper of the Privy Purse Sir Michael Stevens — will begin looking at inefficiencies in what was described as a «top-heavy royal household.»This means that members of the Royal Family will be expected to pay for their own rent and finances on their homes, as well as personal finances.The efforts to decrease the number of royals financially dependent on the Crown is due to King Charles' efforts to spend resources more efficiently and offer competitive salaries, benefits and pensions to members of staff and potential new hires.Several members of the extended Royal Family have been using subsidized palace accommodations for London apartments for them and their children for years, and that is expected to come to an end.A source tells the «Over time, that is going to change. Properties will be let at commercial rates going forward and to people outside the family.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Evanna Lynch is the latest “Harry Potter” star to comment on the ongoing controversy regarding author and franchise creator J.K. Rowling’s gender beliefs, which have been routinely criticized for being anti-transgender. Lynch starred in the “Harry Potter” film franchise as the quirky Luna Lovegood. Back in 2020, Lynch deleted her Twitter after commenting on Rowling’s controversy. The actor said “it’s irresponsible to discuss such a delicate topic” as transgender rights on Twitter and “I wish [Rowling] wouldn’t,” but she added, “That said, as a friend and admirer of Jo I can’t forget what a generous and loving person she is.” Lynch received blowback at the time for supporting Rowling. In a new interview with The Telegraph, Lynch opened up about her relationship with the controversial author. The two first linked up long before Lynch joined the “Harry Potter” movies. The actor was 11 and living with anorexia and wrote a letter to Rowling about her struggle. The author responded and sent Lynch “incredible, wise letters” while she was in recovery.

Evanna Lynch has called for people to have "more grace and listen" to JK Rowling. The 31-year-old actress - who is best known for her portrayal of Luna Lovegood in the 'Harry Potter' films - admitted she was shocked by the backlash against the author, who has been accused of transphobia for advocating for single-sex spaces and the importance of biological sex, and wishes people would study what she has to say, rather than condemning her for what they perceive she has said. She said: "[I was shocked by the backlash] especially when she wrote her essay [revealing experiences in her unhappy first marriage].