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JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump

JK Rowling has compared Nicola Sturgeon to US President Donald Trump and the Twilight character Bella Swan in a scathing review of the former first minister's memoir.
JK Rowling • 15 Aug

New Harry Potter series finds its three young stars

The new HBO Harry Potter series has revealed that Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will be Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley.
Television • 27 May

Harry Potter actors sign trans solidarity letter

Actors who have starred in JK Rowling adaptations have signed an open letter standing "in solidarity" with members of the LGBT+ community "impacted" by the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on gender.
Movies • 30 Apr

Rare first edition Harry Potter sells for £18,000

A first edition of JK Rowling's debut Harry Potter novel has sold for £18,000 after going under the hammer.
Harry Potter • 10 Feb

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Monday

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger are back for a new run of Strike, Gino & Fred: Emission Impossible sees Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix on a foodie tour, and there's classic episode of Steptoe and Son . . .
Television • 16 Dec 24

Rowling regrets not speaking out sooner on trans rights

JK Rowling said she spoke up about transgender issues because she believes she is witnessing "the greatest assault of my lifetime" on women's rights and would have "felt ashamed for the rest of my days if I hadn't".
Movies • 29 May 24

McCartney joins Taylor Swift in music billionaire club

Paul McCartney has joined Taylor Swift in the music billionaire club and becomes the first ten-digit tunesmith from the UK.
Music • 17 May 24

Harry Potter watercolour for auction at record estimate

An original watercolour for Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone has been put up for auction with an estimate of more than £400,000 (€468,000).
Movies • 02 May 24

JK Rowling responds to Potter stars over trans debate

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticised celebrities who "used their platforms to cheer on" the transitioning of children.
Entertainment • 11 Apr 24

Strike returning to BBC for new series

Actors Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger will return for the next instalment of JK Rowling's gritty crime drama Strike on the BBC.
Television • 14 Feb 24

Actor Michael Gambon has died aged 82

Irish-born actor Michael Gambon has died peacefully in hospital aged 82, his family has announced.
Entertainment • 28 Sep 23

Wild Youth want to move on after a "stressful" week

Irish Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth have said they want to concentrate on playing music after a "stressful" week in which they parted company with their creative director Ian Banham.
the late late show • 28 Apr 23

Harry Potter books to be made into new TV series

Harry Potter fans can look forward to seeing the much-loved series of books being turned into a decade-long TV show with a new cast of faces in famlilar roles.
Television • 13 Apr 23

Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke expecting first child

Daniel Radcliffe is expecting his first child with his long-term partner Erin Darke.
Movies • 26 Mar 23

JK Rowling knew views on trans issues would upset fans

JK Rowling says she "absolutely knew" that her comments and views on transgender issues would make Harry Potter fans "deeply unhappy".
Entertainment • 15 Mar 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

Hugh Laurie's adaptation of Agatha Christie: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? lands on RTÉ One, Sophie Rundle stars in The Diplomat, there's a documentary exploring young believers in The Mormons Are Coming and the contrasting Storyville: Sex on Screen . . .
Television • 28 Feb 23

JK Rowling criticises 'black-and-white thinking'

JK Rowling has warned against "black-and-white thinking," urging people to "think again, look more deeply" in a podcast which is set to address the backlash over her comments about the transgender community.
JK Rowling • 21 Feb 23

JK Rowling says she 'never set out to upset anyone'

JK Rowling has said she "never set out to upset anyone" over her past comments on transgender issues.
Entertainment • 15 Feb 23

Kerr Logan: 'It's not like Kin - they are very naive'

North Sea Connection is a new RTÉ One drama about a run-of-the-mill rural Irish family that get caught up in the dangerous world of drug-smuggling. John Byrne talks to one of its stars, Kerr Logan.
Television • 02 Sep 22

JK Rowling discusses social media with Graham Norton

JK Rowling has described social media as "a gift for people who want to behave in a malign way", after facing threats online.
Trending • 27 Aug 22

Man charged after comedian Dave Chappelle attacked

A 23-year-old man has been charged after Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage while performing during an event at the Hollywood Bowl.
Dave Chappelle • 04 May 22

JK Rowling responds to Putin's "cancel culture" comment

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after he reportedly referenced her during a speech condemning "cancel culture" in the West.
JK Rowling • 25 Mar 22

JK Rowling to match funding for Ukrainian orphanages

JK Rowling will match funding up to £1 million after launching an emergency appeal to aid children trapped in orphanages in Ukraine.
Movies • 07 Mar 22

Police take no action over tweet about Rowling's home

A tweet posted by trans activists targeting JK Rowling will not be treated as criminal, Police Scotland have said.
Movies • 17 Jan 22

Evanna Lynch rubbishes JK Rowling and Potter cast rift

Evanna Lynch says she "strongly disagrees" with the notion of a rift between JK Rowling and the Harry Potter cast, adding that the franchise's actors have "great respect" for the author.
Harry Potter • 12 Jan 22
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