Jon Stewart rubbishes Harry Potter comments furore Former US talk show host Jon Stewart has said comments he made about the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone were meant to be "light-hearted" and he was not accusing author JK Rowling of antisemitism. Movies • 05 Jan 22
Jon Stewart rubbishes Harry Potter comments furore Former US talk show host Jon Stewart has said comments he made about the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone were meant to be "light-hearted" and he was not accusing author JK Rowling of antisemitism. Movies • 05 Jan 22
Rowling to feature in Potter special in archive footage JK Rowling is to feature in the Harry Potter 20th reunion special, but only in archive video clips. Movies • 30 Dec 21
Rowling to feature in Potter special in archive footage JK Rowling is to feature in the Harry Potter 20th reunion special, but only in archive video clips. Movies • 30 Dec 21
Netflix urged to pull Chappelle's latest comedy special Netflix has been urged to pull Dave Chappelle's latest stand-up special over jokes that are allegedly discriminatory against transgender people. Television • 07 Oct 21
Netflix urged to pull Chappelle's latest comedy special Netflix has been urged to pull Dave Chappelle's latest stand-up special over jokes that are allegedly discriminatory against transgender people. Television • 07 Oct 21
Eddie Izzard defends Rowling's stance on trans issues Comedian Eddie Izzard, who identifies as gender fluid, has defended author JK Rowling's stance on trans issues. Eddie Izzard • 02 Jan 21
Eddie Izzard defends Rowling's stance on trans issues Comedian Eddie Izzard, who identifies as gender fluid, has defended author JK Rowling's stance on trans issues. Eddie Izzard • 02 Jan 21
Mads Mikkelsen shocked at taking over Depp role Mads Mikkelsen has said it was a "shocker" to be cast as Johnny Depp's replacement in Fantastic Beasts 3. Movies • 03 Dec 20
Mads Mikkelsen shocked at taking over Depp role Mads Mikkelsen has said it was a "shocker" to be cast as Johnny Depp's replacement in Fantastic Beasts 3. Movies • 03 Dec 20
JK Rowling's young Mayo artist melts hearts on Tubridy One of the loveliest radio interviews of the year took place on Wednesday morning when nine-year-old Lottie Billington and her mother Sarah joined Ryan Tubridy to tell the story of how Lottie's artwork came to be featured in JK Rowling's The Ickabog. Ryan Tubridy Show • 11 Nov 20
JK Rowling's young Mayo artist melts hearts on Tubridy One of the loveliest radio interviews of the year took place on Wednesday morning when nine-year-old Lottie Billington and her mother Sarah joined Ryan Tubridy to tell the story of how Lottie's artwork came to be featured in JK Rowling's The Ickabog. Ryan Tubridy Show • 11 Nov 20
Rare Harry Potter first edition could sell for €50k A rare Harry Potter first edition is expected to sell for €50,000 or more when it goes under the hammer next week. Harry Potter • 08 Oct 20
Rare Harry Potter first edition could sell for €50k A rare Harry Potter first edition is expected to sell for €50,000 or more when it goes under the hammer next week. Harry Potter • 08 Oct 20
Jedward send message to JK Rowling amid transphobia row Jedward have sent a message to JK Rowling, telling the Harry Potter author that "It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be". Jedward • 15 Sep 20
Jedward send message to JK Rowling amid transphobia row Jedward have sent a message to JK Rowling, telling the Harry Potter author that "It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be". Jedward • 15 Sep 20
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Sunday August 30 JK Rowling's Strike is back, as is Britain's Got Talent, there's Harry Hill and Van Morrison, while it's the end of the line for Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments . . . Television • 30 Aug 20
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Sunday August 30 JK Rowling's Strike is back, as is Britain's Got Talent, there's Harry Hill and Van Morrison, while it's the end of the line for Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments . . . Television • 30 Aug 20
Harry Potter fans are urged to celebrate Sept 1 at home Harry Potter fans are being asked to celebrate Back To Hogwarts day on September 1 online. Harry Potter • 19 Aug 20
Harry Potter fans are urged to celebrate Sept 1 at home Harry Potter fans are being asked to celebrate Back To Hogwarts day on September 1 online. Harry Potter • 19 Aug 20
Heard felt she was 'above the law', ex-aide claims Amber Heard felt she was "above the law", her former personal assistant has alleged. Johnny Depp • 15 Jul 20
Heard felt she was 'above the law', ex-aide claims Amber Heard felt she was "above the law", her former personal assistant has alleged. Johnny Depp • 15 Jul 20
Emma Watson pledges support to transgender people Harry Potter's Emma Watson has become the latest star to pledge her support to transgender people in the wake of the controversy about comments made on social media by Potter author JK Rowling. Movies • 11 Jun 20
Emma Watson pledges support to transgender people Harry Potter's Emma Watson has become the latest star to pledge her support to transgender people in the wake of the controversy about comments made on social media by Potter author JK Rowling. Movies • 11 Jun 20
Daniel Radcliffe responds to JK Rowling's tweets Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has said he hopes that fans "don't entirely lose what was valuable" in the wizardly series after author JK Rowling was accused of transphobia. Movies • 09 Jun 20
Daniel Radcliffe responds to JK Rowling's tweets Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has said he hopes that fans "don't entirely lose what was valuable" in the wizardly series after author JK Rowling was accused of transphobia. Movies • 09 Jun 20
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has become a dad! Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has become a dad for the first time and has welcomed a daughter with his partner Georgia Groome. Harry Potter • 07 May 20
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has become a dad! Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has become a dad for the first time and has welcomed a daughter with his partner Georgia Groome. Harry Potter • 07 May 20
JK Rowling Harry Potter magic hub for kids in lockdown Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has announced plans to bring some magic to millions of people in lockdown. Harry Potter • 01 Apr 20
JK Rowling Harry Potter magic hub for kids in lockdown Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has announced plans to bring some magic to millions of people in lockdown. Harry Potter • 01 Apr 20
Miniature Harry Potter book set for six-figure sale A miniature Harry Potter book handwritten by the author JK Rowling is to be auctioned with a guide price of between £100,000 and £150,000. Harry Potter • 23 Mar 20
Miniature Harry Potter book set for six-figure sale A miniature Harry Potter book handwritten by the author JK Rowling is to be auctioned with a guide price of between £100,000 and £150,000. Harry Potter • 23 Mar 20
Sinéad O'Connor on TIME's Most Influential Women list Sinéad O'Connor is among the artists, activists and politicians on TIME magazine's 100 Women of the Year, celebrating "100 women who defined the last century" and "who were often overshadowed". Music • 05 Mar 20
Sinéad O'Connor on TIME's Most Influential Women list Sinéad O'Connor is among the artists, activists and politicians on TIME magazine's 100 Women of the Year, celebrating "100 women who defined the last century" and "who were often overshadowed". Music • 05 Mar 20
What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday Season three of The Good Fight begins on RTÉ, Food Unwrapped Goes Vegan, and Davina McCall's back with This Time Next Year . . . Television • 23 Apr 19
What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday Season three of The Good Fight begins on RTÉ, Food Unwrapped Goes Vegan, and Davina McCall's back with This Time Next Year . . . Television • 23 Apr 19
JK Rowling 'pleased' with ruling in damages case JK Rowling has said she is pleased with a Scottish court ruling that her former personal assistant Amanda Donaldson must repay over £18,000 that she fraudulently obtained from the Harry Potter author. JK Rowling • 04 Apr 19
JK Rowling 'pleased' with ruling in damages case JK Rowling has said she is pleased with a Scottish court ruling that her former personal assistant Amanda Donaldson must repay over £18,000 that she fraudulently obtained from the Harry Potter author. JK Rowling • 04 Apr 19
JK on how she went against fashion with Harry Potter Writing on her website, best-selling author JK Rowling recalls plucking up the courage to submit her Harry Potter creation to publishers. Entertainment • 08 Jan 19
JK on how she went against fashion with Harry Potter Writing on her website, best-selling author JK Rowling recalls plucking up the courage to submit her Harry Potter creation to publishers. Entertainment • 08 Jan 19
Evanna Lynch comes third in US Dancing with the Stars Irish actress and former Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch has finished third in the US version of Dancing with the Stars. Evanna Lynch • 20 Nov 18
Evanna Lynch comes third in US Dancing with the Stars Irish actress and former Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch has finished third in the US version of Dancing with the Stars. Evanna Lynch • 20 Nov 18
Ezra Miller is JK Rowling's 'happy puppet' Fantastic Beasts star Ezra Miller has described himself as JK Rowling's 'happy puppet' telling RTÉ Entertainment that he is no longer as eager as he was be to get information and secrets about his character Credence as he's happy to be left wondering. Movies • 15 Nov 18
Ezra Miller is JK Rowling's 'happy puppet' Fantastic Beasts star Ezra Miller has described himself as JK Rowling's 'happy puppet' telling RTÉ Entertainment that he is no longer as eager as he was be to get information and secrets about his character Credence as he's happy to be left wondering. Movies • 15 Nov 18
Rare Harry Potter first edition fetches £56k (€ 63K) The schoolgirl who bought a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone could have had no idea that 21 years later he copy would fetch £56,000 at auction. Entertainment • 02 Jul 18
Rare Harry Potter first edition fetches £56k (€ 63K) The schoolgirl who bought a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone could have had no idea that 21 years later he copy would fetch £56,000 at auction. Entertainment • 02 Jul 18
Fantastic Beasts trailer cranks up the intrigue The first teaser trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has been released - and there's dark intrigue galore. Trending • 13 Mar 18
Fantastic Beasts trailer cranks up the intrigue The first teaser trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has been released - and there's dark intrigue galore. Trending • 13 Mar 18
JK Rowling sent Potter gifts to fan whose mother died A Harry Potter fan has told how JK Rowling sent her memorabilia and an invite on to the film set of Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire after her mother died. JK Rowling • 03 Jan 18
JK Rowling sent Potter gifts to fan whose mother died A Harry Potter fan has told how JK Rowling sent her memorabilia and an invite on to the film set of Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire after her mother died. JK Rowling • 03 Jan 18
