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The latest news and features on author and screenwriter JK Rowling, most famous for creating the best-selling Harry Potter series.

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JK Rowling just got the cheekiest birthday present from her son

Showbiz December 11, 2019 By Ann Lee

A ten-year-old speed reading prodigy has landed the dream job of being the first to review the new Harry Potter book - and even shares a name with a major character. See SWNS story SWPOTTER; Toby L'Estrange - just like death eater Bellatrix - has been practising the skill for three years after being taught by his speed-reading champion grandmother. The self-confessed superfan read all the Harry Potter books by the age of eight and is able to recite all the spells used in the stories.

This boy is the first to read the new Harry Potter story and it took him just 59 minutes

UK December 11, 2019 By Simon Robb

JK Rowling reveals whether there will be any more Harry Potter books after Cursed Child

Entertainment December 11, 2019 By Ann Lee

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child book has finally arrived and fans couldn't be more excited

Entertainment December 11, 2019 By Ann Lee

Author J.K. Rowling poses for photographers at a gala performance of the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child parts One and Two, in London, Britain July 30, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall

Here's the moment JK Rowling first met the cast of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Entertainment December 11, 2019 By Caroline Westbrook

JK Rowling arriving for the opening gala performance of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, at the Palace Theatre in London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday July 30, 2016. See PA story SHOWBIZ Potter. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

JK Rowling hails 'extraordinary fandom' for not spoiling Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Showbiz December 11, 2019 By Rebecca Lewis

This is why Harry Potter wouldn't have an invisible cloak if it weren't for Peter Pan

Real-life Harry Potter invisibility cloak could soon be a reality

Entertainment December 11, 2019 By Margarita Mitchel Pollock

Undated handout photo issued by Premier of the cast in the new stage play Harry Potter And The Cursed Child. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday July 26, 2016. A follow-up to author JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, the play follows the boy wizard's life 19 years after the events of the final book in the sequence, The Deathly Hallows. See PA story SHOWBIZ Potter. Photo credit should read: Manuel Harlan/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Here's how you can STILL get your hands on Harry Potter And The Cursed Child tickets

Entertainment December 11, 2019 By Margarita Mitchel Pollock

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JK Rowling has 'written' the sequel to Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

Film December 11, 2019 By Rebecca Lewis

JK Rowling confirms names of American Hogwarts' four houses in new Pottermore story

Film December 11, 2019 By Ann Lee

Upset at Vote Leave lies? Suck it up, whiners!

UK December 11, 2019 By Jen Mills

Here's what celebrities had to say about the EU Referendum result

Showbiz December 11, 2019 By Amy Duncan

JK Rowling has made a grim prediction after Out campaign wins

UK December 11, 2019 By Jen Mills

First look at some magical creatures in Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

Film December 11, 2019 By Katie Baillie

JK Rowling confirms what we probably all guessed about Vernon Dursley

Entertainment December 11, 2019 By Hanna Flint

J K Rowling explains what she thinks about the EU referendum in epic blog

UK December 11, 2019 By Toby Meyjes

British author Joanne "Jo" Rowling poses for photographers during a photo call to unveil her new book, entitled: 'The Casual Vacancy', at the Southbank Centre in London, England. British author J.K. Rowling confirmed Sunday, July 14, 2013 in a statement released by her publicist that "The Cuckoo's Calling", a detective novel which won critical acclaim, was penned under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith. FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2012 file photo, (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

JK Rowling wrote the most touching message for Orlando victim's funeral

Showbiz December 11, 2019 By Ann Lee

British author Joanne "Jo" Rowling poses for photographers during a photo call to unveil her new book, entitled: 'The Casual Vacancy', at the Southbank Centre in London, England. British author J.K. Rowling confirmed Sunday, July 14, 2013 in a statement released by her publicist that "The Cuckoo's Calling", a detective novel which won critical acclaim, was penned under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith. FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2012 file photo, (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

JK Rowling's still very attached to the world of Harry Potter...

Showbiz December 11, 2019 By Caroline Westbrook

JK Rowling 'crying' over Orlando victim who worked on Universal Studio's Harry Potter ride

Showbiz December 11, 2019 By Hanna Flint

Reddit users reveal what celebrities were REALLY like at school

Showbiz December 11, 2019 By Ann Lee