J. K. Rowling

British author and philanthropist (born 1965)

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Joanne Rowling ; born 31 July 1965), better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author and philanthropist. She wrote Harry Potter, a seven-volume fantasy series published from 1997 to 2007. The series has sold over 600 million copies, been translated into 84 languages, and spawned a global media franchise including films and video games. The Casual Vacancy (2012) was her first novel for adults. She writes Cormoran Strike, an ongoing crime fiction series, under the alias Robert Galbraith.

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Police take no action against JK Rowling over hate crime comments Police Scotland says no action will be taken against JK Rowling, after the author criticised Scotland’s new hate crime law. The Harry Potter author lashed out at new measures which came into force on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:54Published 3 weeks ago

Keegan backs JK Rowling over hate crime law Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has backed JK Rowling saying “biological sex matters” after Rowling described several transgender women as men in a series of tweets online. Report by Ajagbef... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak defends JK Rowling amid Scotland hate crime row Rishi Sunak defends Harry Potter author JK Rowling saying “people should not be criminalised for stating simple facts on biology.” His statement follows outrage over tweets made by Rowling where.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:29Published 3 weeks ago

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Online comments made by JK Rowling not recorded as non-crime hate incident, police confirm Online comments made by Harry Potter author JK Rowling have not been recorded as a non-crime hate incident, Police Scotland has confirmed. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
JK Rowling to face no further action after police receive complaints about social media post JK Rowling's comments about new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, as they confirmed no further action would be taken. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

What are Scotland's new hate crime laws and what does JK Rowling have to do with it? New hate crime laws have come into force in Scotland. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
PM backs JK Rowling as row over Scotland's new hate crime laws escalates Rishi Sunak has said people should not be criminalised "for stating simple facts on biology" as he backed author JK Rowling in her criticism of new Scottish hate crime laws. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
J K Rowling dares police to arrest her as new hate crime laws come into force in Scotland J K Rowling has dared police to arrest her as the Harry Potter author lashed out against new hate crime laws that have come into force in Scotland Sky News - Published on April 1, 2024

'Transphobe' Rowling's comments labelled 'grotesque' by transgender newsreader JK Rowling has been labelled a "transphobe" for her "grotesque" views on trans rights after she deliberately misgendered Britain's first transgender newsreader, India Willoughby. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2024
Tony Blair, Sir Keir Starmer and JK Rowling among mourners at Alistair Darling memorial Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling has been remembered at a public memorial service in Edinburgh, attended by the likes of Tony Blair, Sir Keir Starmer and author JK Rowling. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023
JK Rowling references removed from museum after blog post condemns 'hateful' views All references to JK Rowling have been removed from a museum in Seattle after one employee referred to her views on gender identity as "hateful". Sky News - Published on August 7, 2023
Oxfam denies woman wearing 'TERF' badge in Pride promo video is JK Rowling Oxfam has denied a woman who was featured in its cartoon promoting Pride Month was JK Rowling after a backlash. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2023

The Pope, JK Rowling and Ant and Dec among hundreds of thousands losing their blue ticks as Twitter's cull begins Twitter has finally started removing "legacy" blue ticks from verified accounts, with some of the world's best-known figures losing the verification sign. Sky News - Published on April 20, 2023
JK Rowling says she knew views on transgender issues would make Harry Potter fans 'deeply unhappy' JK Rowling has said she "absolutely knew" her comments and views on transgender issues would make some Harry Potter fans "deeply unhappy". Sky News - Published on March 15, 2023
'I never set out to upset anyone': JK Rowling responds to backlash over 'anti-trans comments' JK Rowling has responded to the backlash she received after sharing her views on gender identity, saying she "never set out to upset anyone". Sky News - Published on February 22, 2023	J.K. Rowling Not Worried About Her Legacy Over Transgender Remarks J.K. Rowling isn't going to her grave anxiously thinking about how the world will remember her after being labeled transphobic -- on the contrary, she says she doesn't give a hoot. The famed 'Harry.. TMZ.com - Published on February 21, 2023
'An unmet need': JK Rowling launches sexual violence support service for women Author JK Rowling has founded a new support service to help women who have experienced sexual violence "recover from their trauma". Sky News - Published on December 12, 2022	Sturgeon calls herself 'real feminist' after JK Rowling attack Nicola Sturgeon has denied she is a "destroyer of women's rights" after JK Rowling wore a T-shirt bearing the jibe. Sky News - Published on October 7, 2022
Rowling calls Sturgeon 'destroyer of women's rights' - as author backs new trans law protests JK Rowling has tweeted a picture of herself in a T-shirt that calls Scotland's first minister a "destroyer of women's rights". Sky News - Published on October 6, 2022	Investigation into death threat made to JK Rowling dropped by police An investigation into a death threat made to JK Rowling over her support of author Salman Rushdie has been dropped by police. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2022
Elton, JK Rowling and Paddington among celebrities paying tribute to Queen Celebrities including Elton John, Daniel Craig and JK Rowling are among those who have shared tributes following the Queen's death. Sky News - Published on September 8, 2022	JK Rowling accuses Chocolat author of failing to support her after death threat JK Rowling has accused Chocolat author Joanne Harris of failing to defend writers who disagree with her views on trans rights. Sky News - Published on August 16, 2022
Bette Midler sparks backlash over 'anti-trans' tweet - as JK Rowling backs Macy Gray's 'bigoted' comments Bette Midler has sparked a backlash after saying cisgender women are being deprived of their basic rights, while JK Rowling has appeared to back "transphobic" comments by singer Macy Gray. Sky News - Published on July 5, 2022	Warner Bros admits it was ‘wholly wrong’ to block Sky News questions in JK Rowling censorship row Warner Bros. has defended JK Rowling, contradicting a decision to ban Sky News from asking questions about the Harry Potter author at an event at Warner Studios Tour last week. Sky News - Published on June 30, 2022
The PR attempt to separate JK Rowling from Harry Potter and why it's important Cast your mind back 25 years. Hanson's MMMbop was number one, Titanic topped the box office, and Tony Blair had just been elected PM. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2022	Which other children's literature character did Harry Potter's reviewer compare the boy wizard to? The first reviewers of JK Rowling's first Harry Potter book likened the boy wizard to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Charlie Bucket. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2022
J.K. Rowling Attends 'Fantastic Beasts' Premiere, Missed 'Harry Potter' Reunion J.K. Rowling is back in the thick of the wizarding world ... hitting up the premiere for a new 'Fantastic Beasts' movie after being noticeably absent from the recent 'Harry Potter' reunion. The author.. TMZ.com - Published on March 29, 2022	JK Rowling hits back at Vladimir Putin after he drags her into row over 'cancelling Russian culture' JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after the Russian president cited the Harry Potter author during a rant about cancel culture. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2022
Vladimir Putin cites JK Rowling as he accuses the West of 'trying to cancel' Russia Vladimir Putin has cited JK Rowling as he accused the West of "trying to cancel" Russia during a televised meeting with cultural figures. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2022	JK Rowling accuses Starmer of 'misrepresenting equalities law' on trans women JK Rowling has accused Sir Keir Starmer of misrepresenting equalities law after the Labour leader said that according to statute, "trans women are women". Sky News - Published on March 12, 2022
JK Rowling to match funding for emergency Ukrainian children appeal up to £1m JK Rowling will personally match donations up to £1m in support of children in Ukraine after her Lumos Foundation launched an emergency appeal. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2022	JK Rowling hits back after receiving death threat JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, has hit back on Twitter after a death threat was levelled against her. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2021

J. K. Rowling

British author and philanthropist (born 1965)

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Investigation into death threat made to JK Rowling dropped by police

Elton, JK Rowling and Paddington among celebrities paying tribute to Queen

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