Keyword "J.K. Rowling" - List of latest news (101 results)

21/04 Harry Potter’s most scandalous cast secrets, from a cannabis farm to OnlyFans and nude Playboy pics

It kickstarted the careers of many a child star who went on to Hollywood fame, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.

17/04 J.K. Rowling Takes Victory Lap After UK Supreme Court Ruled 'Trans Women' Are Not Women

"Harry Potter" scribe and women's rights advocate J.K. Rowling jumped to her social media to take a victory lap after Britain's top court ruled that transgenders are not biological women.

16/04 J.K. Rowling celebrated that the Supreme Court of Scotland does not recognize trans women as women

The Supreme Court of Scotland fails in favor of For Women Scotland, a feminist group that considers women only from biological sex.

16/04 The English Supreme Court: "It is legally woman only those who were born biologically female"

It is a historical sentence, and that will make a lot of discussion, the one pronounced on the morning of April 16 by the English Supreme Court: the five supreme judges of the United Kingdom unanimously sentenced that the legal definition of woman does not include transgender women, even if in possession of gender recognition certificates. That is, from today in London the law recognizes only thos

15/04 The new Harry Potter series confirms part of its cast that will play iconic characters

John Lithgow and other renowned actors will give life to the loved ones in the Harry Potter series

07/04 J.K. Rowling Mocks 'Asexual Day' as a 'Fake Oppression Day' to Tell 'Complete Strangers They Don't Fancy a Shag'

J.K. Rowling poked fun at "International Asexuality Day," calling it a "fake oppression day" in which people can inform "complete strangers" that they "don't fancy a shag." The co-creator of the asexual day issue with the "Harry Potter" author, accusing her of "hijacking" the conversation.

22/03 Harry Potter has just won a new record, 25 years after the premiere

Imagine a world where Harry Potter's 25 -year -old wand still launches such powerful spells that he wins millions of screens.

26/02 John Lithgow confirms Harry Potter casting as Dumbledore in new HBO remake

The controversial reboot of Harry Potter has its first official cast member... View on euronews

08/02 U.S. Bishops Applaud Donald Trump’s Elimination of Men in Women’s Sports

American Catholic bishops have applauded President Trump’s executive order banning biological males from participating in women’s sports.

07/02 Democrats Give Trump Huge Media Win on Transgender Dispute

"Congratulations to every single person on the left who's been campaigning to destroy women’s and girls’ rights," author J.K. Rowling quipped.

15/01 J.K. Rowling Compares Fellow Author Neil Gaiman to Harvey Weinstein After Sexual Assault Allegations

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling compared "Sandman" author Neil Gaiman to disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein after multiple women accused him of sexual assault.

07/01 Harry Potter star’s insane net worth emerges

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe’s fortune has nearly hit the magic $AU200 million mark, 14 years after he last played the famous boy-wizard.

16/12 The magic returns: Everything we know so far about the Harry Potter series

HBO Max is betting on a new adaptation with seasons dedicated to each book by J.K. Rowling. The long-awaited adaptation will premiere in 2026, with a cast that is still in process

14/12 The search for the new Harry Potter: the details of the series that will adapt the books by J.K. Rowling

The new bet promises a faithful adaptation of the seven novels, with a season dedicated to each one. The mystery that has fans in suspense is who will play the iconic young magician in this ambitious production

06/12 Max's Harry Potter series found its Severus Snape

The new series adaptation of the Harry Potter books continues to make people talk. Now, it seems that we are closer to meeting the new Severus Snape.

05/12 Huge news Harry Potter fans have waited for

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03/12 J.K. Rowling Lambasts NY Times Downplaying Violent Threats She Faces for Calling Out Transgender Agenda

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling lambasted the New York Times downplaying violent threats she received for calling out the transgender agenda.

27/11 J.K. Rowling Rips BBC Awarding Athlete Who Failed Gender Eligibility Test

J.K. Rowling expressed fury at the BBC on Tuesday after the network awarded an athlete who previously failed a gender-eligibility test. 

22/11 Woke Fail: HBO Touts Continued Partnership with J.K. Rowling for Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series

HBO has warned radical transgender activists looking to cancel author J.K. Rowling that they stand by the famed scribe for its upcoming "Harry Potter" streaming series.

18/11 J.K. Rowling Calls Out HBO Host John Oliver’s ‘Bullsh*t’ on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

Author J.K. Rowling publicly called out HBO host John Oliver for arguing that transgenders participating in women's sports pose no threat.

06/11 Hogwarts Legacy 2 confirms that it will have a narrative connection with the new Harry Potter series

The successful open world title in the magical world of J.K. Rowling makes her second installment official, which will be aligned with the future HBO Max series

27/10 J.K. Rowling Highlights Hundreds of Medals Across Dozens of Sports ‘Stolen by Men’

J.K. Rowling is shocked hundreds of female athletes have lost medals and championships to men identifying as women.

03/09 Harry Potter is back on PlayStation and Xbox with a remaster of the classic

The world of Harry Potter is returning to the gaming world, with the remaster of a classic for PlayStation and Xbox!

26/08 J.K. Rowling expands Harry Potter secrets in a new format

After leaving the pages of books and reaching the cinema, Harry Potter's secret stories take on a new format.

14/08 J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk Named in 'Cyber Harassment' Lawsuit Filed by Algerian Olympic Boxer at Center of Gender Controversy

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who is alleged to have male XY chromosomes and who competed against women to win gold at the Paris Olympics, has filed a criminal complaint to French authorities claiming that author J.K. Rowling and tech billionaire Elon Musk participated in a campaign of "cyber harassment."

14/08 J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk named in cyberbullying lawsuit filed by Olympic champion Imane Khelif

“If the case goes to court, they will stand trial.” Both celebrities have been named in a criminal complaint filed by Olympic champion Imane Khelif over alleged “acts of aggravated cyber harassment.”

02/08 Musk, Rowling and even GaysForTrump: "A scandal"

The reactions abroad after the boxing match

30/07 UK Ban on Puberty Blocking Drugs for Children Ruled Lawful

The ban on children being prescribed puberty blockers was upheld as lawful on Monday, rejecting challenges from a pro-trans group.

18/07 J.K. Rowling Does 'Not Give a F**k' About Being Called ‘Transphobe’ or ‘Fascist’: It Doesn’t Scare Me

Author J.K. Rowling said being called a "transphobe" or a "fascist" from radical elements of the LGBTQI+ movement will not intimidate her.

11/07 New play ‘TERF’ about J.K. Rowling to debut at Edinburgh Fringe Fest

Accio controversy! ‘TERF’, a new one-act play which is set to premiere next month at the Edinburgh Fringe takes on Rowling and imagines “intervention” between the controversial author and the Harry Potter film stars. The backlash has already begun...

09/07 J.K. Rowling: UK Minister for Women Who Doesn't Know What a Woman is

Britain's incoming left-wing government has appointed a new minister for women who apparently isn't sure what a woman even is. 

27/06 This artwork has become the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold

The artwork has fetched a record amount at auction and become the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold.

26/06 Why is #IStandAgainstJKRowling trending online?

With next week’s general election looming, former Labour donor J.K. Rowling has accused the party of “abandoning” women and reignited passions online with regards to transgender issues. The hashtag #IStandAgainstJKRowling has been trending. Here’s the lowdown.

22/06 J.K. Rowling Says Left-Wing Labour Party 'Abandoned Women'

The Labour Party has "abandoned" women to appease its increasingly woke base on transgenderism, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling said

21/06 The first image of Harry Potter was auctioned for a record price but it has an “error”

Thomas Taylor's drawing will go on sale for between 370 and 560 thousand euros. The artist wanted to prove that he had read the work and included an impossible detail

20/06 Rare first edition Harry Potter book sells for more than €53,000

J.K. Rowling's book features some unique errors and was sold at auction alongside a copy of "Casino Royale", the first novel in the James Bond spy series, which features an inscription by author Ian Fleming.

14/06 Nolte: Dozens of Actresses Refuse to Portray J.K. Rowling in Stage Play ‘TERF C**t’

Some 90 actresses have turned down the opportunity to play J.K. Rowling and Emma Watson in the stage play "TERF C**t."

30/05 J.K. Rowling says loved ones begged her to keep trans views private

J.K. Rowling appears in an essay collection featuring contributions from so-called 'gender critical' writers, in which she shares that her loved ones had pleaded with her to keep her polarising views on transgender women to herself. She also hits out at her hypocritical critics.

07/05 SNP's John Swinney Set to Become First Minister of Scotland

John Swinney is set to become the next first minister of Scotland after being tapped as the leader of the Scottish National Party.

04/05 Piers Morgan slams Harry Potter stars over J.K. Rowling’s transgender views

Piers Morgan has ripped into the stars of Harry Potter over speaking out against JK Rowling’s transgender views.

02/05 Daniel Radcliffe responds to criticism that he is ungrateful to J.K. Rowling

In addition to Harry Potter, the actor starred in films such as 'Hands to Arms', 'The Woman in Black' and 'Just Friends?'

01/05 Daniel Radcliffe was “a little dead” while filming “Harry Potter”: this was his battle against alcoholism

The actor spoke about this difficult period of his life in which Hollywood fame blinded him and he fell into an addiction

01/05 Daniel Radcliffe: J.K. Rowling's Transgender Stance 'Makes Me Sad'

Actor Daniel Radcliffe has directly responded to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's stance about transgender radicalism. 

01/05 Harry Potter star breaks silence on feud

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has addressed his infamous fallout with author JK Rowling, whose novels were adapted into the films that launched him to fame.

01/05 Daniel Radcliffe speaks out on J.K. Rowling rift over trans rights

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who is starring in the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", has spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments she has made online.

30/04 Daniel Radcliffe spoke again about J.K.'s anti-transgender stance. Rowling: “It makes me very sad”

The actor who gave life to the Hogwarts wizard in the film saga once again touched on the controversy that falls on the creator of the stories

26/04 ‘Didn’t have to call me out’: Tattoos that reveal if you are a millennial

Do these tattoos transcend generations? Some artists think not.

24/04 BBC Apologizes for False Report on J.K. Rowling's Transgender Comments

The BBC has issued an apology for running a false report on "Harry Potter" novelist J.K. Rowling's comments about transgenders, admitting that its reporting was "inaccurate" while also admonishing its journalists about the "importance of accuracy."

20/04 Author of Report Critical of Transgender 'Medicine' Facing Security Threats

The author of a report on the dangers transgender treatments pose to children said she was told to avoid public transport amid security concerns.

17/04 J.K. Rowling Says Scottish Leader Yousaf Has 'Contempt for Women'

Proposals for a new law in Scotland against "misogyny", which will cover biologically male transgenders, was critisised by J.K. Rowling.

16/04 When will the Harry Potter series premiere? Everything we know about Max's production

The young magician's books will be adapted to television with a new group of actors

12/04 J.K. Rowling Not Ready to Forgive 'Harry Potter' Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for Vile Transgender Attacks

Author J.K. Rowling appeared to suggest that there may be no forgiveness for "Harry Potter" stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.

11/04 J.K. Rowling's Fiery Clash With Trans Rights Supporters

In a dramatic turn of events, J.K. Rowling reignites her long-standing feud with transgender rights advocates following the release of a comprehensive NHS report on gender identity services.

11/04 JK Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson over their trans rights support: They ‘can save their apologies’

The British author was blunt when questioned by fans whether she could forgive Watson and Radcliffe if they apologized for previous criticism her anti-transgender comments.

11/04 J.K. Rowling Rips Leftists, Celebrities After Medical Review Rejects Transing Children

Famed "Harry Potter" writer J.K. Rowling went on an extended X rant to blast the left for the harm it has done to children after the release of an important medical study in the U.K. that shows that her stance against widespread transgenderism was right all along.

07/04 Just One in Five People Back Scotland's Draconian Hate Speech Law

A paltry one in five people in Scotland are in favour of retaining the leftist government's draconian new speech law

06/04 Scottish Police Warn Hate Speech Law Will Force Cuts in Stopping Crime

Scottish police have warned that the controversial new hate speech law will force police to cut backs on the policing of actual crimes.

04/04 Rowling Wins Another Round: Police Back Down on Logging Comments

Police Scotland has been accused of bias and 'making it up as they go along' over new hate crime laws defied by J.K. Rowling.

04/04 "A weapon for trans people": what the "woke" law provides that infuriates J.K. Rowling

Since 1 April, in Scotland, the controversial hate crimes law has been in force which expands the legislation that has existed in the United Kingdom since 1986. Criticism from the feminist world and from the writer JK Rowling

03/04 Scottish Leader Receives More Hate Speech Complaints than J.K. Rowling

Chaos erupted around Scotland's new hate speech law, with leftist leader Humza Yousaf reportedly receiving more complaints than J.K. Rowling.

03/04 J.K. Rowling will not be prosecuted after social media comments

J.K. Rowling's comments about Scotland’s new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, confirming that no further action would be taken.

02/04 "Arrest me." JK Rowling challenges the woke fury

Don't you agree with the diktats of the LGBT religion? In Scotland you risk prison. Harry Potter's mother ready to challenge the law on the propagation of hate which puts freedom of expression at risk

02/04 Police Scotland Won't Charge J.K. Rowling over Trans Comments

Police Scotland said they would not charge J.K. Rowling under the new hate speech law over her comments critising transgender ideology.

02/04 Scottish Leader Says Criticism of Hate Speech Law Only From 'Right Wing'

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf attempted to brand opposition to his new speech restrictions as merely from "right-wing" actors.

02/04 J.K. Rowling 'looks forward to being arrested' following Scottish hate crime law changes

The Harry Potter author has dared police to arrest her, while prime minister Rishi Sunak has seemingly backed Rowling’s views that the Scottish hate crime law changes could threaten free speech. View on euronews

02/04 J.K. Rowling, transgenderism, hate speech and a dark day for Scottish enlightenment

Scotland’s “hate speech” ban came into force Monday, creating a new offense of “stirring up hatred” against protected categories — including based on transgender identity and sexual orientati…

02/04 Why is J.K. Rowling daring police to arrest her?

The Harry Potter author has dared police to arrest her, while prime minister Rishi Sunak has seemingly backed Rowling’s views that the Scottish hate crime law changes could threaten free speech.

01/04 J.K. Rowling Dares Scottish Police to Arrest Her as Hate Crime Law Takes Effect

J.K. Rowling dared Scottish police to arrest her for criticising transgenderism as the controversial hate crime legislation came into law.

21/03 J.K. Rowling Threatens Legal Action Against Transgender Fan Site for Posting Claims about Family

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has threatened to take "legal action" against a transgender-themed fan site for spreading what Rowling said are lies about the novelist's family.

12/03 J.K. Rowling Mocks Radical Gender Mob with UK Mother's Day Message: 'Happy Birthing Parent Day'

Writer J.K. Rowling continued her attack on the woke, woman-hating, left with a Mother's Day message mocking "inclusive" language.

08/03 TV Broadcaster Files Police Complaint Against J.K. Rowling for ‘Misgendering,’ ‘Transphobia’

India Willoughby, Britain's first transgender broadcaster who has appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, previously filed a police report against author J.K. Rowling for the crime of "misgendering."

29/02 A new Harry Potter publication is coming, here are the first pictures

The title of the volume will be Christmas at Hogwarts. The cover was presented all over the world at the same time, and the Hungarian version was also completed.

27/02 J.K. Rowling Blasts Sky News for Calling Transgender Murderer a 'Woman'

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has blasted Britain's Sky News for calling a biological male a "woman" in its story about convicted transgender killer "Scarlet Blake," who is in prison for the murder of a man in 2021.

03/02 The main challenge of the new Harry Potter series on HBO Max

HBO Max is preparing to turn “Harry Potter” into a series. What state is the process in? And what will be the main challenges in adaptation?

26/01 Professor Snape, Headmaster Dumbledore, Hagrid... Harry Potter cast members who have passed away

The third installment of the series, ``Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,'' will be broadcast tonight on ``Friday Road Show'' (Nippon Television Network).

05/01 Woke Fail: ‘Harry Potter' Profits Soar as Trans Mob Attempts to Cancel J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling keeps on winning. Despite the combined forces of left-wing critics and woke dissemblers, the Harry Potter creator just keeps seeing her bank balance rise.

14/12 Transgender Jennifer Finney Boylan, an LGBTIQA+ Activist, to Lead 'Free Speech' Organization PEN America

PEN America, an organization that supposedly advocates for free speech in America, has chosen a radical transgender activist as its president

17/11 Trans Critics Will be 'Utterly Ashamed' in Future, Warns Labour MP

Lisa Nandy takes on JK Rowling, says one day people will feel "ashamed" for speaking of male-or-female biology over self-reported "gender".

27/10 Nolte: Another Woke Franchise Dies Prematurely -- ‘Fantastic Beasts’

The Woke Gestapo have now killed the following golden geese: Harry Potter, Star Trek, Star Wars, Terminator, Indiana Jones, Resident Evil, Charlie’s Angels, Men in Black, Marvel, Pixar, Willow… | Entertainment The Fantastic Beasts franchise was supposed to run for five films. After only three, it has been “parked.”

20/10 J.K. Rowling Says She’d ‘Happily’ Go to Prison to Fight Against Gender Pronoun Speech Control Laws: ‘Bring on the Court Case’

Author J.K. Rowling has suggested she would “happily” spend two years behind bars for deliberately calling someone by the "wrong" gender pronouns.

12/10 J.K. Rowling Blasts Lack of Outrage as Jewish Children in U.K. ‘Advised to Hide Their Identities’ Amid Hamas Terror in Israel

'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling is thoroughly disgusted with the blasé attitude too many of her countrymen have over the terror in Israel.

08/10 To stop cancel culture from killing society, we need to embrace free speech

In “The Canceling of the American Mind” (Simon & Schuster, out Oct. 17), Post columnist Rikki Schlott and Greg Lukianoff of FIRE take a deep-dive into how cancel culture works — and how we can …

30/08 Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe shows off buff transformation

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has revealed his rock hard six-pack in the final episode of sitcom Miracle Workers.

08/08 J.K. Rowling airbrushed from museum over “transphobic” views

Evanesco, Rowling!

06/08 ‘Joy-sucking’ JK Rowling scrubbed from Museum of Pop Culture’s Harry Potter exhibit

The Seattle-based museum previously referred to the Harry Potter author as “She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

21/06 New dad Daniel Radcliffe steps out with newborn in adorable photos

Daniel Radcliffe has stepped out with his newborn baby, two months after becoming a dad for the first time.

07/06 Controversy as Oxfam pulls 'TERF' image with J.K. Rowling resemblance

British-founded charity Oxfam faces backlash after posting a now-deleted video showing a woman wearing a 'TERF' badge - with some comparing the likeness to the controversial Harry Potter author.

26/04 ‘I’ve been attacked’: Anti-trans activist Graham Linehan shares Barry Humphries email

Irish anti-trans activist and comedy writer Graham Linehan has posted an email he claimed was sent to him by Barry Humphries in the fallout over the Melbourne International Comedy Festival incident.

17/04 ‘Holy moly’: Emma Watson resurfaces

British actress Emma Watson has marked her 33rd birthday with an intensely personal Instagram post, giving a rare update on her life after a period of relative solitude.

14/04 UK PM says women don’t have penises

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared that women do not have penises amid an ongoing debate over transgender issues.

06/04 J.K. Rowling takes on Aussie trans activist

J.K. Rowling appears to be have thrown her support behind the criticism of an Australian non-binary activist after they explained the dilemma of choosing between a male or female public bathroom.

04/04 Warner Bros. close to inking deal for Harry Potter HBO Max series

Accio Depressingly Predictable Reboot! Warner Bros. close to inking deal for Harry Potter HBO Max series

04/04 Massive Harry Potter news revealed

The Harry Potter movie franchise is set to be adapted into a television series, according to a new report.

25/03 Harry Potter star shares huge personal news

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is expecting his first child with girlfriend Erin Darke.

21/02 Jude Law welcomes his seventh child

Actor Jude Law has become a dad again – making him a father of seven by four mums.

21/02 Trans row rocks game millions are loving

If you are a Harry Potter fan you have probably heard all about (and are most likely already playing) the new role-playing video game set in the wizarding world.

16/02 Massive news for Harry Potter fans

The Harry Potter film franchise made more than $11 billion at the global box office during its decade-long reign.

15/02 J.K. Rowling Defends Herself In Podcast: Here’s Her Controversial Comments On Transgender Issues Explained

The Harry Potter author claims her views, which she calls gender critical but critics call transphobic, have been “profoundly” misunderstood.

15/02 Trans teen stabbed to death in park

Police in the UK are investigating whether the brutal murder of a transgender teen was a “hate crime”.

07/02 Harry Potter franchise debuts first trans character

A highly anticipated Harry Potter video game will reportedly feature a trans character, despite author J.K. Rowling’s ongoing controversial comments about the transgender community.

05/02 Dave Chappelle’s strict rule for his live shows

Dave Chappelle made fans lock away their devices at his Sydney show last night.