The Latest Breaking News from JK Rowling

Director of multiple Harry Potter movies says he tries to ‘separate the artist from the art’

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The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus addresses JK Rowling controversy: ‘It’s very sad’

The director also revealed whether he will be working on the new Harry Potter series

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Matt Smith speaks on the He Who Should Not Be Named rumors: “Good luck to whoever it is”

I want my favorites to stay clear of the show

The Mary Sue · Aug 25, 2025

“I Am Imane Khelif”: Controversial Female Olympian Reveals Transformation While Preparing Comeback

"I’m going through a difficult phase filled with challenges, silence, and waiting."

Bored Panda · Aug 20, 2025

JK Rowling ‘entitled to speak her view’ on trans issues, says Sturgeon

But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

“Deflated”: New Photos Of The Actors And Set Of The ‘Harry Potter’ Series Spark Mixed Reactions

"Gonna be rooting for Voldemort on this one."

Bored Panda · Aug 19, 2025

UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize cancelled after controversy over ‘gender critical’ author John Boyne

This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know.

Euronews · Aug 19, 2025

JK Rowling reviews Nicola Sturgeon's book and compares it to — Twilight?

JK Rowling has reviewed Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly, which is published on her website. Here are some of the best bits

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

JK Rowling 'open' to backing Scottish independence as gender-critical 'rift' appears

JK Rowling has claimed that she is “open” to being persuaded to support Scottish independence in response to allegations she opened a “rift”…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025

JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump and Bella Swan

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has compared Nicola Sturgeon to US President Donald Trump and the Twilight character Bella Swan

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2025