In February this year, rumours and reports of Warner Bros working on the much-anticipated big-screen adaptation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child started surfacing online.

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child: Emma Watson 'sceptical' to return as Hermione because of JK Rowling?

Comedian Hasan Minhaj has taken over as the guest host of The Daily Show for a week. On Monday, as Minhaj took up hosting duties his monologue targetted Dilbert creator Scott Adams who recently had gone on a racist tirade that led to the strip's cancellation by hundreds of newspapers.

The Daily Show host Hasan Minhaj slams Dilbert creator Scott Adams over his racist remarks

Author JK Rowling has opened up about her toxic first marriage in the first episode of her new podcast Witch Trials of JK Rowling. The first episode of the podcast dropped on Tuesday where the controversial author recalled being in a "bad situation" with Jorge Arantes, including a "hugely traumatic" miscarriage that left her "not in a balanced state of mind.

JK Rowling claims ex-husband held Harry Potter manuscript 'hostage', talks of abusive first marriage

JK Rowling got an apology from BBC for the second time in a row in less than a month. This, after they accused the popular author of having transphobic views on a live current affairs show.

JK Rowling gets second apology from BBC over transphobic views

Two years after she faced severe criticism for her comments on the transgender community, author JK Rowling addressed the issue and tried to clear things up. In the last two years, Rowling's comments have been widely perceived as denigrating especially towards trans women.

JK Rowling speaks out against anti-trans comments backlash: Never set out to upset anyone

There is a new addition to the 'Harry Potter' universe. On Friday, the 'Hogwarts Legacy' video game was launched. The game comes at a time when the franchise is still embroiled in controversy over author JK Rowling's remark on the trans community.

New Harry Potter video game gets bumper sales despite LGBTQ backlash

Scottish acting legend and 'Succession' star Brian Cox has lent his support to author JK Rowling in the 'transphobia' controversy. The scribe of the 'Harry Potter' fantasy series has been mired in transphobia allegations after she made statements on her blog and Twitter handle that many deemed offensive to members of the trans community.

'Succession' actor Brian Cox supports JK Rowling amid 'transphobia' controversy: She’s entitled to her opinion

It's been nearly three years since JK Rowling first sparked controversy over her homophobic comments on Twitter but Rowling continues to get flack from readers of 'Harry Potter' series which she famously wrote.

JK Rowling's name is being removed from 'Harry Potter' books for this reason

JK Rowling has come under fire in the last few years over her allegedly transphobic views. She has been criticised by many people from the trans community, activists, and allies in different fields.

Dudley actor Harry Melling on JK Rowling 'transphobia' controversy: 'Every single person...'

'Harry Potter' author J. K. Rowling on Monday launched an organisation for women who have been victims of sexual violence. Beira's Place is billed as a free support and advocacy service run by women for women in Edinburgh and the surrounding area who have experienced abuse.

JK Rowling launches a service to help victims of sexual violence

Actor Ralph Fiennes has spoken in defence of author JK Rowling who has been subjected to severe trolling online over her comments on the trans community. Fiennes famous played Voldemort in the 'Harry Potter' franchise which was based on Rowling's books by the same name.

Ralph Fiennes says trolling JK Rowling over trans controversy is 'disgusting' 

Irish actor and talk show host Graham Norton deactivated his Twitter account after British author JK Rowling criticised him for his recent comments about the transgender community and cancel culture.

Graham Norton quits Twitter after JK Rowling criticised his comments on trans rights

Veteran Scottish actor and comedian Robbie Coltrane passed away at the age of 72 on Friday (October 14). He had been suffering from ill health for close to two years.

Robbie Coltrane dies: JK Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, others remember the 'big friendly giant'

Actor Tom Felton, who famously played Draco Malfoy in the 'Harry Potter' film series has spoken in support of author JK Rowling on whose books the films were based.

Tom Felton speaks in support of JK Rowling amid online backlash 

JK Rowling's new book is courting controversy even before its release. Rowling's new book 'The Ink Black Heart' has been termed transphobic with one of the main characters bearing eerie similarities to Rowling.

JK Rowling new book termed transphobic, author denies character based on her life experience

Autobiographical or simply a coincidence? JK Rowling's new book 'The Ink Black Heart' has a story that may seem too familiar to her ardent fans and readers. According to reports, fans who have had a chance to go through the book seem to have drawn comparisons of the book with Rowling's personal life.

JK Rowling's new book's plot may seem too familiar to readers. Here's why

English author JK Rowling, best known for the mega-selling fantasy book series 'Harry Potter', has clashed with fellow author Joanne Harris, known for 'Chocolat' over gender identity issues.

JK Rowling and Joanne Harris spar over trans rights, free speech

Warner Bros Discovery, on Sunday, issued a statement to condemn the threats made against 'Harry Potter' creator JK Rowling. The British author started receiving online threats on a micro-blogging site after she wrote a tweet for Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie.

Warner Bros Discovery comes out in support of JK Rowling, condemns death threat

British author JK Rowling received a death threat after she posted a message on Twitter denouncing the attack on Salman Rushdie. Rowling said: "Horrifying news. Feeling very sick right now.

'Don’t worry you are next': JK Rowling receives death threat after attack on Salman Rushdie

Russian pranksters Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stoliarov, also known as 'Vovan and Lexus' tricked British writer JK Rowling by posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russian pranksters trick JK Rowling by posing as Ukrainian President Zelensky

The new year began with the cast and crew of 'Harry Potter' film series reuniting for a special to mark the 20th anniversary of the first film in the series 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'.

JK Rowling does feature in 'Harry Potter' reunion special but there's a twist

It is finally out! The trailer of the highly anticipated Harry Potter Reunion special is out. On Monday evening, HBO Max released a much-anticipated preview of 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' that takes fans down the memory lane along with the cast of the popular movie franchise.

'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' trailer out! Takes fans down memory lane

Author JK Rowling slammed three transgender rights activists on Twitter on Monday as they posted her home address on social media. Rowling alleged that she was flooded with death threats after her address was leaked online.

JK Rowling slams a group of transgender activists as they leak her address on Twitter

It's been 20 years since Harry Potter and his wizarding world hit the big screen. To mark the 20th anniversary of the first film of the hit franchise 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', HBO max announced that the cast of the film would be coming together for a reunion.

JK Rowling will not be part of Harry Potter reunion special. Here's why

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