J. K. Rowling

UK government backs J.K. Rowling in Scottish hate crime law challenge

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018
 Noya Dan's story touched 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling because Noya was a huge 'Harry Potter' fan, and a photo of her dressed as Hermione circulated on social media and reached Rowling while Noya was still missing.

Remembering Noya Dan on Autism Awareness Day

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018

Transgender broadcaster reports J.K. Rowling to police over social media comments

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018

J.K. Rowling pays respects to 12-year-old Harry Potter fan murdered by Hamas


Which celebrities are standing with, against Israel in the war on terror?

Celebrities might have a lot of influence on their followers, but what messages are they sharing on Israel?

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 5, 2023 Emma Watson is seen in the stands after the match

Putin says Russia canceled just like J.K. Rowling, compares to Nazi book burnings

Rowling responded to the Russian leader, saying that "critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians."

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018.

Jon Stewart backtracks, says he was joking when he called ‘Harry Potter’ goblins antisemitic

In his earlier podcast episode, Stewart talked about the series’ goblin characters, who run the wizarding world’s bank and covet gold.

Jon Stewart testifies in front of the House Judiciary Committee on the need to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund on June 11, 2019 in Washington.

Is Harry Potter going to be a live-action television series?

While many are excited at the prospect, the potential series has sparked backlash online due to J. K. Rowling's controversial history on comments about transgender people.

The books in the 'Harry Potter' series.

J.K. Rowling returns award over criticism of transgender stance

But no award or honor ... means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience," the Harry Potter author wrote.

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018.

Daniel Radcliffe defends transgender women after JK Rowling sparks row

"We need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm."

Actor Daniel Radcliffe poses as he arrives at the WarnerMedia Upfront event in New York City, New York, U.S., May 15, 2019.