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The Casual Vacancy – Can Jk Rowling’S Adult Novel Outsell Harry Potter?
JK Rowling’s new book for adults, The Casual Vacancy went on sale yesterday (September 27, 2012). Rowling and her publishers may not have managed to whip up the same degree of hysteria that was achieved...
By Hayley Avron on 28 September 2012
Jk Rowling's New Novel Full Of Sex, Drugs And Self-harm, According To Critic
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's debut adult novel certainly won't be retaining many child Potter fans; the book is packed with foul language and graphic descriptions of sex, drug-taking and self-harm. Though the British writer...
By Contributor on 27 September 2012
Drugs Live: Channel 4'S Ecstasy Trial Gets 2 Million Curious Viewers
Channel 4’s Drugs Live: the Ecstasy Trial garnered nearly 2 million viewers, reports The Guardian. The innovative show tests ecstasy for medicinal purposes. 1.9m intrigued viewers tuned in between 10pm and 11.05pm on Wednesday, with...
By Michael West on 27 September 2012
J.k Rowling's Departure From Harry Potter: A Successful One?
The infinitely successful author J.K Rowling found her niche with the wizardry yarns of Harry Potter, but has her latest offing caused a similar stir in literary circles? We take a look at The Casual...
By Jack de Aguilar on 27 September 2012
Harry’S Back? Jk Rowling Hints At Eighth Harry Potter Novel
JK Rowling’s new book may be targeted at an adult audience, though the novelist caused a stir in the wizardry world on Wednesday (September 26, 2012) by refusing to rule out a fifth Harry Potter...
By Michael West on 26 September 2012
Return To Hogwarts? Jk Rowling Leaves 'Door Ajar’ For More Harry Potter Books
Will JK Rowling write more Harry Potter books? In an interview with the BBC’s Will Gompertz, broadcast this morning (September 26, 2012), the author explained that it was “murder” leaving behind the characters that she...
By Hayley Avron on 26 September 2012
Harry Potter Directors Cut On The Cards?
J.K Rowling has plunged millions of Harry Potter fanatics into frenzy mode this morning, when she hinted that a director's cut of the wizardry story could happen.Speaking to BBC News, Rowling bemoaned the speed of...
By Jack de Aguilar on 26 September 2012
Will Jk Rowling’S The Casual Vacancy Storm 2012’S Bestseller Charts?
JK Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy looks set to continue her literary success with one million pre-orders already having been made. Following the massive success she had with her Harry Potter franchise which continues to reach out...
By Michael West on 25 September 2012
J.k. Rowling Seeks Fortune Beyond Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling's new book The Casual Vacancy draws near, and the Harry Potter author will be hoping to build on her magical success with a more adult brand of literature.Speaking to USA today, in her...
By Jack de Aguilar on 25 September 2012
First Review Of J.k Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' Appears Online
JK Rowling steps back into the literary world for the first time since the global success of her seven books about an unassuming young wizard named Harry Potter who ends up saving the world. Or...
By Contributor on 24 September 2012
Harry Potter Stars Start To Spread Their Wings
The Harry Potter franchise well and truly launched the career's of author JK Rowling and actor Emma Watson, with both women gaining universal acclaim for their role in the seven-book and eight-film epic, but how...
By Jack de Aguilar on 24 September 2012
Jk Rowling Opposes Scottish Independence
Edinburgh-based JK Rowling has admitted that come 2014, she will be voting against the country's proposed moved for independence from the United Kingdom and Great Britain. The 2014 referendum will determine whether or not Scotland...
By Joe Wilde on 23 September 2012
Jk Rowling’S New Book Storms Pre-order Charts
Harry Potter author, JK Rowling, has shot to the top of the pre-order charts with her upcoming book, The Casual Vacancy, reports The Telegraph. Bookshops are expected to open early for the launch of...
By Michael West on 22 September 2012
Harry Potter Author Jk Rowling Selling Former Home For £2 Million
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is selling her home in Edinburgh’s Merchiston area after moving to a new home in the city. The home in Merchiston is where the much-lauded children’s author created the Harry...
By Joe Wilde on 21 September 2012
Ryan Gosling Is First Choice For Raunchy 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Role
Could Ryan Gosling be the new star of Fifty Shades of Grey? In an interview with Now Magazine, the husband of the book's author has let slip that the Drive star is first choice for...
By WENN on 07 September 2012
The Hunger Games Ousts Harry Potter As Amazon's Best Seller
The Hunger Games franchise has smashed the record set by the Harry Potter series to become Amazon.com's best-selling series in the online retailer's history, the company announced on Friday (August 18, 2012). Sara Nelson, the...
By Lew Irwin on 20 August 2012
50 Shades Of Grey Outsells Harry Potter By Two To One On Amazon
The growing appeal of 50 Shades of Grey appears to know no end. The books have been selling like hotcakes, they've been credited (or blamed - depending on your viewpoint on the over-population of Planet...
By Lew Irwin on 01 August 2012
Jk Rowling Launches Online Harry Potter Book Club
Jk Rowling launched an online book club for young readers today and will speak with her fans about the supernatural world of Harry Potter during a live web-chat on October 11th.US publishers Scholastic, the publishers...
By Lew Irwin on 31 July 2012
Lily Collins And Jamie Campbell Bower Date After He Splits From Bonnie Wright
Jamie Campbell Bower is reportedly dating Lily Collins after splitting from his fiancee Bonnie Wright.The 23 -year-old actor is thought to have called off his engagement with Harry Potter actress Bonnie, who played Ginny Weasley...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 July 2012
Jk Rowling Unveils Vintage Style Cover For 'The Casual Vacancy'
Jk Rowling has unveiled the cover for her forthcoming novel 'A Casual Vacancy', her first book aimed at adults. The novel will hit shelves in September and features a vintage style cover designer by Mario...
By WENN on 03 July 2012
Kristen Stewart Not Ruling Out 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Role
Kristen Stewart hasn't ruled out taking on the lead role in the movie adaptation of the best-selling Fifty Shades of Grey novel. The role of Anastasia Steele, the main female character is still up for...
By WENN on 21 June 2012
Adele Got Drunk Before Concerts
Adele used to get so intoxicated before playing concerts that she once fell off a stool on stage.The 'Rolling In The Deep' singer also forgot the words to one of her songs according to a...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 June 2012
Erotic Novel 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Outsells Harry Potter
'Fifty Shades of Grey', the raunchy novel written by EL James (real name Erika Mitchell) has become the fastest selling paperback of all time, overtaking even the hugely popular Harry Potter books by Jk Rowling....
By Lew Irwin on 18 June 2012
Jk Rowling Working On Harry Potter Encyclopaedia
Anticipation is already running high for Jk Rowling's debut book for adults but now, the Harry Potter author has also revealed that a Harry Potter encyclopaedia is underway, as she had previously promised it would...
By Lew Irwin on 17 April 2012
Jk Rowling: Harry Potter Encyclopaedia On The Way
Anticipation is already running high for Jk Rowling 's debut book for adults but now, the Harry Potter author has also revealed that a Harry Potter encyclopaedia is underway, as she had previously promised it...
By WENN on 16 April 2012
Emma Watson Looking Fierce On Set Of 'The Bling Ring'
Emma Watson has shaken off her butter-wouldn't-melt image for her forthcoming movie The Bling Ring. People magazine have pictured the former Harry Potter star looking pretty fierce on the set of the movie, sporting a...
By WENN on 13 April 2012
Jk Rowling Unveils Black Comedy 'The Casual Vacancy'
Jk Rowling has revealed her first post-Harry Potter novel, titled 'The Casual Vacancy'. Aimed at adults, the book is described as a black comedy about a "town at war" - it will go on sale...
By WENN on 12 April 2012
Jk Rowling Reveals Title Of First Post-harry Potter Novel
Jk Rowling is set to take the plunge, much like the actors who played her beloved Harry Potter characters in the film adaptations, by moving on to her first high profile project since the eventual...
By WENN on 12 April 2012
Harry Potter Film Studios Opens Its Doors To Dans
The Harry Potter film studios will open to the public this Saturday (March 31, 2012), BBC News reports today. Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire will open its doors, meaning that fans of the globally-successful film franchise...
By Lew Irwin on 30 March 2012
Harry Potter Has Its 'Beatles Moment' As Ebooks Go Online
Jk Rowling 's huge selling Harry Potter novels went on-sale for the first time in Ebook edition on Tuesday (March 27, 2012), marking what industry figures are describing as digital publishing's "Beatles moment" - referring...
By Lew Irwin on 27 March 2012
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