J. K. Rowling
British author and philanthropist (born 1965)
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Joanne Rowling, known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author and philanthropist. She is the author of Harry Potter, a seven-volume fantasy novel series published from 1997 to 2007. The series has sold over 600 million copies, been translated into 84 languages, and spawned a global media franchise including films and video games. The Casual Vacancy (2012) was her first novel for adults. She writes Cormoran Strike, an ongoing crime fiction series, under the alias Robert Galbraith.
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Rowling and Musk reportedly named in Khelif cyberbullying lawsuit The Paris public prosecutor's office says it has launched a cyberbullying probe.BBC Sport - Published | |
Controversial JK Rowling play 'hit by death threats and producer's mum targeted by trolls' The producer of a controversial play about JK Rowling's trans views has told Sky News that members of the production have experienced "death threats" - with his own mother targeted by online trolls..Sky News - Published | |
When a book thief made Rowling happy and earned redemption for himselfIndiaTimes - Published | |
Starmer defends record after JK Rowling says Labour 'abandoned women'Sir Keir Starmer has defended Labour's record on gender equality after JK Rowling accused the party of "abandoning women".Sky News - Published | |
JK Rowling will 'struggle to support' Labour with Starmer's stance on genderJK Rowling has said she will "struggle to support" Labour if Sir Keir Starmer keeps his current stance on gender recognition.Sky News - Published | |
Troll who threatened to kill JK Rowling and Labour politician avoids jailA man who threatened to kill Harry Potter author JK Rowling and Labour politician Rosie Duffield has avoided jail.Sky News - Published | |
Watercolour for first Harry Potter first book up for auction at 'record estimate'An original watercolour for Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone - the first book in JK Rowling's fantasy series - has been put up for auction and is estimated to fetch more than £400,000.Sky News - Published | |
Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on fallout with JK RowlingDaniel Radcliffe has responded to the fallout with Harry Potter author JK Rowling over her views on the transgender community for the first time since 2020, saying: "It makes me really sad".Sky News - Published | |
J.K. Rowling Won't Forgive Daniel Radcliffe & Emma Watson for Trans SupportJ.K. Rowling has no plans to make up with former 'Harry Potter' stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson ... stating as much on social media this week. The controversial author -- who has faced an..TMZ.com - Published | |
Online comments made by JK Rowling not recorded as non-crime hate incident, police confirmOnline comments made by Harry Potter author JK Rowling have not been recorded as a non-crime hate incident, Police Scotland has confirmed.Sky News - Published | |
JK Rowling to face no further action after police receive complaints about social media postJK Rowling's comments about new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, as they confirmed no further action would be taken.Sky News - Published | |
What are Scotland's new hate crime laws and what does JK Rowling have to do with it?New hate crime laws have come into force in Scotland.Sky News - Published | |
PM backs JK Rowling as row over Scotland's new hate crime laws escalatesRishi Sunak has said people should not be criminalised "for stating simple facts on biology" as he backed author JK Rowling in her criticism of new Scottish hate crime laws.Sky News - Published | J K Rowling dares police to arrest her as new hate crime laws come into force in ScotlandJ K Rowling has dared police to arrest her as the Harry Potter author lashed out against new hate crime laws that have come into force in ScotlandSky News - Published |
'Transphobe' Rowling's comments labelled 'grotesque' by transgender newsreaderJK Rowling has been labelled a "transphobe" for her "grotesque" views on trans rights after she deliberately misgendered Britain's first transgender newsreader, India Willoughby.Sky News - Published | Tony Blair, Sir Keir Starmer and JK Rowling among mourners at Alistair Darling memorialFormer Labour chancellor Alistair Darling has been remembered at a public memorial service in Edinburgh, attended by the likes of Tony Blair, Sir Keir Starmer and author JK Rowling.Sky News - Published |
JK Rowling references removed from museum after blog post condemns 'hateful' viewsAll references to JK Rowling have been removed from a museum in Seattle after one employee referred to her views on gender identity as "hateful".Sky News - Published | Oxfam denies woman wearing 'TERF' badge in Pride promo video is JK Rowling Oxfam has denied a woman who was featured in its cartoon promoting Pride Month was JK Rowling after a backlash.Sky News - Published |
The Pope, JK Rowling and Ant and Dec among hundreds of thousands losing their blue ticks as Twitter's cull begins Twitter has finally started removing "legacy" blue ticks from verified accounts, with some of the world's best-known figures losing the verification sign.Sky News - Published | JK Rowling says she knew views on transgender issues would make Harry Potter fans 'deeply unhappy' JK Rowling has said she "absolutely knew" her comments and views on transgender issues would make some Harry Potter fans "deeply unhappy".Sky News - Published |
'I never set out to upset anyone': JK Rowling responds to backlash over 'anti-trans comments' JK Rowling has responded to the backlash she received after sharing her views on gender identity, saying she "never set out to upset anyone".Sky News - Published | J.K. Rowling Not Worried About Her Legacy Over Transgender RemarksJ.K. Rowling isn't going to her grave anxiously thinking about how the world will remember her after being labeled transphobic -- on the contrary, she says she doesn't give a hoot. The famed 'Harry..TMZ.com - Published |
'An unmet need': JK Rowling launches sexual violence support service for women Author JK Rowling has founded a new support service to help women who have experienced sexual violence "recover from their trauma".Sky News - Published | Sturgeon calls herself 'real feminist' after JK Rowling attack Nicola Sturgeon has denied she is a "destroyer of women's rights" after JK Rowling wore a T-shirt bearing the jibe.Sky News - Published |
Rowling calls Sturgeon 'destroyer of women's rights' - as author backs new trans law protests JK Rowling has tweeted a picture of herself in a T-shirt that calls Scotland's first minister a "destroyer of women's rights".Sky News - Published | Investigation into death threat made to JK Rowling dropped by police An investigation into a death threat made to JK Rowling over her support of author Salman Rushdie has been dropped by police.Sky News - Published |
Elton, JK Rowling and Paddington among celebrities paying tribute to Queen Celebrities including Elton John, Daniel Craig and JK Rowling are among those who have shared tributes following the Queen's death.Sky News - Published | JK Rowling accuses Chocolat author of failing to support her after death threatJK Rowling has accused Chocolat author Joanne Harris of failing to defend writers who disagree with her views on trans rights.Sky News - Published |
Bette Midler sparks backlash over 'anti-trans' tweet - as JK Rowling backs Macy Gray's 'bigoted' comments Bette Midler has sparked a backlash after saying cisgender women are being deprived of their basic rights, while JK Rowling has appeared to back "transphobic" comments by singer Macy Gray.Sky News - Published | Warner Bros admits it was ‘wholly wrong’ to block Sky News questions in JK Rowling censorship rowWarner Bros. has defended JK Rowling, contradicting a decision to ban Sky News from asking questions about the Harry Potter author at an event at Warner Studios Tour last week.Sky News - Published |
The PR attempt to separate JK Rowling from Harry Potter and why it's important Cast your mind back 25 years. Hanson's MMMbop was number one, Titanic topped the box office, and Tony Blair had just been elected PM.Sky News - Published | Which other children's literature character did Harry Potter's reviewer compare the boy wizard to? The first reviewers of JK Rowling's first Harry Potter book likened the boy wizard to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Charlie Bucket.Sky News - Published |
J.K. Rowling Attends 'Fantastic Beasts' Premiere, Missed 'Harry Potter' ReunionJ.K. Rowling is back in the thick of the wizarding world ... hitting up the premiere for a new 'Fantastic Beasts' movie after being noticeably absent from the recent 'Harry Potter' reunion. The author..TMZ.com - Published | JK Rowling hits back at Vladimir Putin after he drags her into row over 'cancelling Russian culture'JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after the Russian president cited the Harry Potter author during a rant about cancel culture.Sky News - Published |
Vladimir Putin cites JK Rowling as he accuses the West of 'trying to cancel' RussiaVladimir Putin has cited JK Rowling as he accused the West of "trying to cancel" Russia during a televised meeting with cultural figures.Sky News - Published | JK Rowling accuses Starmer of 'misrepresenting equalities law' on trans women JK Rowling has accused Sir Keir Starmer of misrepresenting equalities law after the Labour leader said that according to statute, "trans women are women".Sky News - Published |
JK Rowling to match funding for emergency Ukrainian children appeal up to £1m JK Rowling will personally match donations up to £1m in support of children in Ukraine after her Lumos Foundation launched an emergency appeal.Sky News - Published | |
