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JK Rowling breaks silence on Emma Watson, calls her 'ignorant' due to 'cushioned' upbringing: 'I lived in poverty while writing the book that made Emma famous'

September 30, 2025 9:40 am

After Emma Watson expressed that she still loves JK Rowling despite their public disagreement, Rowling has responded to her remarks.

What is pigpen cipher – the ancient code in JK Rowling’s 'The Hallmarked Man'

September 19, 2025 12:35 pm

J K Rowling’s The Hallmarked Man features the Pigpen Cipher, a centuries-old code once used by Freemasons and revolutionaries. Here is its history.

Before you read JK Rowling's 'The Hallmarked Man': A complete Cormoran Strike series recap

September 24, 2025 3:25 pm

Revisit the twists, traumas, and tantalising tension between the private eyes in the Detective Cormoran Strike series before J K Rowling's latest thriller hits the shelves.

Harry Potter’s OG director slams HBO reboot over leaked photos of Nick Frost as Hagrid: 'It’s all the same, what’s the point?'

August 28, 2025 11:46 am

Harry Potter’s original director Chris Columbus isn’t sold on HBO’s reboot. Calling it “déjà vu,” he says the costumes mirror his films.

New Harry Potter shops at Diagon Alley in set pictures from HBO show; Ron Weasley gets ready to board Hogwarts Express. See pics here

August 27, 2025 11:44 am

Pictures from the sets of the new Harry Potter show have surfaced online, including photos of Harry, Hagrid, Molly Weasley, Ginny, Ron, and the Weasley twins.

Harry Potter turns 28: 10 facts you might not know about the magical series

August 29, 2025 2:23 pm

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in Britain on June 26, 1997. Here are 10 facts about the series that you might take you by surprise

Meta’s Llama 3.1 model 'memorised' 42 per cent of Harry Potter book, new study finds

June 24, 2025 9:02 am

The new research comes at a time when Meta and other tech companies are facing a wave of lawsuits accusing them of using copyrighted material to train their AI models without permission.

Where have you seen new Harry Potter actors Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton before? BBC ties, West End star cast & more

May 28, 2025 5:44 am

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot cast is finally out: Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout are stepping into the iconic trio’s shoes

Harry Potter series to steer clear of JK Rowling's anti-trans views, says HBO boss after Pedro Pascal calls her a ‘heinous loser’

May 03, 2025 10:05 am

HBO's Casey Bloys assures the upcoming Harry Potter series will not reflect JK Rowling's anti-trans views.

‘Wouldn’t touch your new Harry Potter’: Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan rips JK Rowling over UK trans ruling celebration

April 19, 2025 6:33 am

Nicola Coughlan blasts J.K. Rowling over UK trans ruling, saying she wouldn’t touch the new Harry Potter series after Rowling’s celebratory posts.

JK ROWLING PHOTOS

BAFTA Awards: Reigning looks over the years

February 02, 2020 3:43 pm

BAFTA over the years: With the awards ceremony already ushered with Golden Globes, SAG and Grammys, it is safe to say that the BAFTAs are the ultimate celebration of movies in the UK. But, when it comes to BAFTA's fashion, it is best defined as understated. From monochromes to elegant gowns and sharp bodysuits, stars have donned them all and gave us some memorable looks. From Lilly Collins gorgeous Givenchy Haute Couture gown in 2019 to Angelina Jolie's black off-shoulder gown with a cape in 2018, every look has exuded nothing but elegance and grace. Take a look at some of the best looks from over the years.

Happy birthday, JK Rowling: 15 quotes by the author on love, failure and life

July 31, 2017 2:27 pm

JK Rowling always had the perfect words. Her books comforted us and provided us with a timely assurance that no matter how things appear, in the end virtues triumph and goodness wins. But apart from these she also had the most fascinating take on love, failure and on life in general.

20 years of Harry Potter: Get ROFL-ing with these 20 crazy memes

June 26, 2017 6:57 pm

Twenty years ago, on June 26, 1997, JK Rowling introduced us to the magical world of Harry Potter, and let's just say it changed our lives. The seven-part series that Rowling created for us, with intricate details was a world we refused to leave. By the end of it we were all at Hogwarts.

10 times the Harry Potter series had the perfect spell to fight Monday blues

June 05, 2017 1:26 pm

Monday lethargy is a thing, and we are trying to help you get over it in our tiny little way. And who better to inspire and motivate than the prodigal child - Harry Potter and his magical world.

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