It wasn't until a publisher at Bloomsbury read the book to his then-8-year-old daughter that Rowling got a shot at success. J.K. Rowling's net worth in 2024 is estimated at a cool $1.1 billion, per ...

Failure spares no one. Some struggles bruise the ego; others break the soul. We cope in different ways—through faith, therapy, or travel—but too many turn to vices that only deepen the pain. None of ...

If Keira Knightley could cast a spell, it would likely be one for a little more kindness. Rowling, whose best-selling young adult series and accompanying movie franchise sparked a pop culture ...

There are hundreds of Halloween-themed books and stories, but the Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, should top ...

Disney recently acquired film rights to a new fantasy saga in a seven-figure deal, investing in what may hold potential as ...

Prominent figures in the British arts including novelist Ian McEwan and playwright Sir Tom Stoppard have signed a letter ...

“Saturday Night Live” went after J.K. Rowling. Yang’s Dobby joined Michael Che and Colin Jost at the table and nervously explained that his “Master” told him to go on television “and define once and ...

Ahead of a Harry Potter-themed event set to take place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, the organizers have publicly distanced themselves from the franchise’s controversial author. J.K. Rowling shared the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. J.K. Rowling went after Emma Watson on social media, calling the actor “ignorant” for supporting transgender ...

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had harsh words for former Hermione actress Emma Watson over remarks made by Watson on a recent podcast. Rowling has drawn criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and former ...