J.k. Rowling

Overcoming adversity: Demi Lovato and other alphas

Kat Hobza — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0800

Into everyone’s life a little rain must fall. But into some people’s lives monsoon rains fall, and celebrities are not exempt. Here are a few alpha female celebrities who rose above adversity to get where they are now…

Magical pet names inspired by Harry Potter

Heather Barnett — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:31:00 -0700

If you refer to V*******t as "He Who Must Not Be Named" in casual conversation, you'll love these Harry Potter-inspired pet names. Whether you have a mammal, reptile or fish, J.K. Rowling has already created the perfect name for your new addition.

Ewww: J.K. Rowling writes on sex

Sono Motoyama — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Tomorrow , J.K. Rowling's hotly anticipated “adult novel” goes on sale. Titled The Casual Vacancy, it deals with prostitution, teenage lust, heroin addiction, and the welfare state. It left one advance reader largely unimpressed.

Is J.K. Rowling's new book The Casual Vacancy worth the wait?

Ashley Lee — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:16:00 -0700

Will you be saving a spot on your Kindle in September for J.K. Rowling's new book, The Casual Vacancy? Sorry, Hogwarts -- it's all about the town of Pagford now.

J.K. Rowling's new book explores adult territory

Sara McGinnis — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800

J.K. Rowling has a new book in the works! Word of the Harry Potter author's return comes with some surprising news: This book isn't for kids.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 star Rupert Grint gets nostalgic

Joel D. Amos — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:25:00 -0700

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Rupert Grint finally gets the girl. That girl is Hermione and for fans of the iconic literary series, that moment could not come soon enough. The only problem is that the ultimate moment for Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger comes in what will serve as the last audiences will ever see of the world of Harry Potter.

Emma Watson: 'It's all coming to an end'

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:53:00 -0700

Harry Potter is taking his swan song with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and thus, Emma Watson is waxing poetic about the series coming to a close. We caught up with the star who plays Hermione at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City to discover her future plans and how she has handled being one of the most recognizable faces in the world.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows premieres in London

Krystal Clark — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:42:00 -0700

The moment is finally here. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is having its world premiere in London. Fans lined up a day ahead of time to watch Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint say goodbye to their wizard alter egos.

Get on the Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 2 red carpet!

Deanna Barnert — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:30:00 -0700

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is finally landing and you can get on the red carpet -- online that is! Livestream is giving fans access to the world and U.S. premiere red carpets, with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, plus J.K. Rowling and the rest of the team behind the eighth and final Potter installment.

Harry Potter franchise to receive BAFTA

Jenna Busch — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:19:00 -0800

The Harry Potter franchise is about to get a BAFTA award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. Really? It doesn't have one yet? Insane! We'll give you the details.