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J. K. Rowling

Meet the New Child Stars of HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series

THE NEW CLASS

HBO found their Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.

Clare Donaldson | Published May 27, 2025

‘Bridgerton’ Star Trolls J.K. Rowling After UK Trans Ruling

‘STOMACH-CHURNING’

In a post to Instagram, Nicola Coughlan said, “Keep your new Harry Potter lads. Wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole.”

Catherine Bouris | Published Apr 19, 2025

HBO’s ‘Girls’ Finally Gets the Victory Lap It Deserves

ALL ADVENTUROUS WOMEN DO

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon | Published Apr 19, 2025

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John Oliver Triggers J.K. Rowling: ‘Read the F***ing Room’

‘LOSES ELECTIONS’

The Harry Potter author thinks Oliver’s defense of trans athletes is so “2020.”

Eboni Boykin-Patterson | Published Apr 07, 2025

John Oliver Recalls Getting Heckled by J.K. Rowling

LISTEN UP

The late-night host joined Joanna Coles and Samantha Bee on The Daily Beast Podcast.

The Daily Beast Podcast, Amethyst Martinez | Published Oct 18, 2024

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ Is Mind-Numbing

EXPECTO DOG WHISTLES!

In its first two episodes, the podcast likens fundamentalist Christians’ efforts to ban “Harry Potter” from schools to the controversy surrounding Rowling’s anti-trans comments.

Laura Bradley | Published Feb 21, 2023

Quidditch Renamed to Distance Sport From J.K. Rowling

NEW BROOM

The niche sport from the books has taken issue with what it considers transphobic statements from the “Harry Potter” author.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Jul 20, 2022
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J.K. Rowling and Other Rich Fools Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’

WE THE THIN-SKINNED PEOPLE

Forget the pandemic, movement for Black lives, soon-to-come spike in homelessness, and the looming recession. These entitled famous people want you to stop being so mean to them!

Laura Bradley | Published Jul 07, 2020

The Great Cultural Reckoning: What Are Fans Owed?

THE DAILY BEAST’S OBSESSED

J.K. Rowling is transphobic! “Vanderpump Rules” is racist! “Cops” is dangerous! What it’s like to find out something you loved might actually be bad—and how to be sad about it. 

Kevin Fallon | Published Jun 12, 2020

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Clip Has New Footage

MAGIC

From Harry Potter prequel.

James Joiner | Published Jan 31, 2016

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