J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter TV Series Coming to HBO Max?!

A "Harry Potter" TV series is reportedly coming to HBO Max! But will Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson make a comeback? Find out!

April 4, 2023

Emma Watson Seemingly Shades J.K. Rowling While Telling BAFTA Crowd She's "Here for All of the Witches"

In the wake of J.K. Rowling's latest controversial comments about the transgender community, Emma Watson seemed to make a dig at the Harry Potter author while onstage at the BAFTAs.

March 14, 2022

Ralph Fiennes Slams "Disturbing" Backlash to J.K. Rowling's Transgender Comments

Ralph, who portrayed Voldemort in Harry Potter, described the backlash against J.K. Rowling as "vitriol" in a new interview with The Telegraph.

March 17, 2021

Mads Mikkelsen to Replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts 3

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen will officially step in for Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts 3 after the actor resigned due to a libel lawsuit involving his ex-wife Amber Heard.

November 26, 2020

Cynthia Nixon Says J.K. Rowling's Tweets Were "Really Painful" for Transgender Son

Cynthia Nixon, whose son Samuel is transgender, spoke about J.K. Rowling’s recent tweets during an interview with The Independent.

September 14, 2020

J.K. Rowling Returns Award After Kerry Kennedy Says She's "Disappointed" by "Transphobic" Remarks

J.K. Rowling returned the Ripple of Honor award to the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization after Kerry Kennedy criticized her for making "degrading" comments about the trans community.

August 28, 2020

J.K. Rowling Receives Backlash After New Comments About the Transgender Community

J.K. Rowling is under fire once again. The author shared her opinions on how "we are watching a new kind of conversion therapy for young gay people," along with other Tweets on Sunday.

July 5, 2020

Jonathan Van Ness Says J.K Rowling’s Gender "Fears" Are "Rooted in White Supremacy"

During his visit to Watch What Happens Live, Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness addressed J.K. Rowling's controversial tweets, calling her statements "transphobic" and "problematic."

June 24, 2020

J.K. Rowling Defends Controversial Comments, Says She's a Sexual Assault Survivor

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling penned a personal essay in defense of her controversial tweets and shared that she is a sexual assault survivor.

June 10, 2020

Fantastic Beasts Star Eddie Redmayne Addresses J.K. Rowling's Controversial Tweets

Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne said he disagreed with J.K. Rowling’s controversial tweets: “Trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary identities are valid."

June 10, 2020

Daniel Radcliffe Reacts to J.K. Rowling's Controversy

The "Harry Potter" star speaks out against the books' author in response to her claims about women and gender identity. Watch!

June 10, 2020

Daniel Radcliffe Reacts to J.K. Rowling Controversy: ''Transgender Women Are Women''

This weekend, author J.K. Rowling was accused of making transphobic comments on social media. Now, Daniel Radcliffe has penned an essay in response to the author's claims.

June 9, 2020

Katie Leung Seemingly Responds to J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Tweets

The actress behind famed "Harry Potter" character Cho Chang reacts to the backlash the author faced after making a series of transphobic comments.

June 8, 2020

Harry Potter's Katie Leung Seems to Respond After J.K. Rowling Is Accused of Transphobia

Katie Leung, the actress behind Harry Potter's Cho Chang, shared a series of resources seemingly in response to J.K. Rowling, who faced criticism for tweets considered to be transphobic.

June 8, 2020

J.K. Rowling Faces Backlash From Fans Over Tweets Considered Transphobic

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is facing backlash after being accused of making transphobic comments on social media.

June 7, 2020

Listen Up, Harry Potter Fans! J.K. Rowling Is Releasing a Totally New Book The Ickabog

J.K. Rowling is releasing a new book called The Ickabog. While the author said "this is not a Harry Potter spinoff," she also claimed she came up with the idea while writing the Potter series.

May 26, 2020

Daniel Radcliffe Reveals the Harry Potter Character He'd Want to Social Distance With

Daniel Radcliffe answered a round of social distancing-inspired questions and weighed in one which Harry Potter character would be the best roommate. See his magical response here.

May 13, 2020

Daniel Radcliffe Reprises Role for "Harry Potter" Audiobook

The actor teams up with J.K. Rowling to read Chapter 1 of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" for fans stuck indoors. Watch!

May 6, 2020

Daniel Radcliffe Gives Harry Potter Fans a Magical Gift With Sorcerer's Stone Audio Reading

J.K. Rowling announced that she releasing an audio recording of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and recruited Daniel Radcliffe to narrate the first chapter. Get all of the details here.

May 5, 2020

Harry Potter Fans Are Receiving a Magical Gift From J.K. Rowling Amid Social Distancing

J.K. Rowling announced the launch of Harry Potter At Home, a fun platform that will provide children with educational wizarding fun while social distancing.

April 1, 2020

Why J.K. Rowling Is Facing Accusations of Transphobia

J.K. Rowling came to the defense of a woman who was fired for making inflammatory comments about the transgender community

December 19, 2019

Ezra Miller Gives Us Major Missy Elliot Vibes

At the world premiere of "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," the actor shows off an all-black puffy look on the red carpet, similar to the rapper's iconic look.

November 9, 2018