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Forbes Rich List 2012: Who Is Worth $69 Billion?
Forbes has revealed its Rich List for 2012, with Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim retaining his position at No.1 with an estimated worth of $69 billion. His nearest rival was Microsoft head honcho Bill Gates, who...
By Lew Irwin on 08 March 2012
Jk Rowling New Book Is "Very Different" From Harry Potter
In bittersweet news for Harry Potter fans, novelist Jk Rowling has announced she is writing her first novel aimed at adults, which she describes as being "very different" from the multi-million selling books she is...
By Lew Irwin on 23 February 2012
Jk Rowling New Book Is "Very Different" From Harry Potter
In bittersweet news for Harry Potter fans, novelist Jk Rowling has announced she is writing her first novel aimed at adults, which she describes as being "very different" from the multi-million selling books she is...
By WENN on 23 February 2012
Jk Rowling New Book: Author Joins 'Twilight' Publishers
Jk Rowling has signed a new publishing deal and this time around it's for writing novels for adults. The famed Harry Potter author has signed a new agreement with Little, Brown - the same publishing...
By WENN on 23 February 2012
Harry Potter Film Studio Launches Oscars Campaign
The Harry Potter film franchise, which is adapted from the popular children's novels by Jk Rowling is the most successful movie series in the history of cinema. However, the films' makers are lobbying to have...
By Lew Irwin on 03 January 2012
Potter Writer And Actress Blast Paparazzi
British actress Sienna Miller and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling have told the Leveson hearing into U.K. media ethics about how they have been hounded by reporters, photographers and television cameramen, who have intruded on...
By Lew Irwin on 24 November 2011
Severus Snape Named Best Loved Harry Potter Character
Severus Snape has topped a poll to find the best loved 'Harry Potter' character. The wizard - played by Alan Rickman - received over 500 more votes than Harry's best pal Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint)...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 July 2011
Harry Potter Lives On In Jk Rowling's 'Pottermore'
Harry Potter novelist Jk Rowling launched her new online venture 'Pottermore' today (23rd June 2011), ending weeks of speculation surrounding the mysterious website and Twitter account. The author says the project is a "thank you"...
By WENN on 23 June 2011
Harry Potter Movies To Receive Bafta
The 'Harry Potter' film franchise will receive the award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema at this year's BAFTAs.JK Rowling - who wrote the books the movies are based on - and producer David Heyman...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 February 2011
Jk Rowling's 10m Charity Donation
JK Rowling has given £10 million to a multiple sclerosis charity. The 'Harry Potter' author donated the staggering sum - which will be used to set up a new research clinic in Edinburgh - in...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 August 2010
Madonna's One Billion Dollar Jackpot?
Madonna could earn $1 billion by signing up for a five year residency in Las Vegas. The 'Celebration' singer is said to be in discussions with promoters to establish a run of shows in the...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 August 2010
Jk Rowling Sued For Plagiarism
JK Rowling is being sued for £500 million for plagiarism.The estate of little-known British author Adrian Jacobs has claimed Rowling's fourth novel 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' was copied from Jacobs' 1987 book...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 June 2009
Harry Potter Producer Reveals Deathly Hallows Plans
The producer of the films based on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has promised fans a "bold" take on the final book of JK Rowling's series.It was revealed last year that Warner Bros studios...
By Contributor on 21 April 2009
Jk Rowling And Naomi Campbell Among Celebs At G20 Dinner
Harry Potter author JK Rowling and supermodel Naomi Campbell will eat alongside President Obama and the First Lady at a G20 dinner on Wednesday.The writer and model are among a dozen women from the worlds...
By Contributor on 01 April 2009
Author Jk Rowling Back In Court Over Paparazzi Picture
JK Rowling has renewed her attempt to ban the publication of a paparazzi photograph taken of her son David.The Sunday Express magazine published a picture taken using a long-range lens of the Harry Potter author...
By Contributor on 11 March 2008
Radcliffe: I'll Be First Gay Bond!
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe quipped that he could put a revolutionary new twist on the character of James Bond.The 18-year-old actor was celebrating with fellow cast members after Harry Potter and the Order of...
By Contributor on 29 September 2007
Jk Rowling: I Was Devastated To End Harry
HARRY POTTER author JK ROWLING has claimed that finishing the series left her devastated and "incredibly low".The tale of the boy wizard, which has captivated adults and children across the world since 1997, ended this...
By Contributor on 26 July 2007
Harry Potter Producer Drops Deathly Hallows Hint
The producer of the Harry Potter movies has indicated he knows plot details for forthcoming book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.Author JK Rowling has already said that two characters will die in the final...
By Contributor on 26 June 2007
Oprah Is Richest Female Entertainer
OPRAH WINFREY has topped the first Forbes magazine Richest Women Entertainers List. The big business publication estimates the media mogul has made a staggering $1.5 billion in her career as a newscaster, talk show host,...
By WENN in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 January 2007
Harry Potter 'Promotes Witchcraft', Hearing Hears
JK ROWLING's HARRY POTTER books should be banned from all public schools in Gwinnett County, Georgia because they promote witchcraft, a hearing heard yesterday (03OCT06). Mother LAURA MALLORY brought the case to the state's Board...
By WENN on 04 October 2006
Lloyd Webber Missed Out On Potter Musical
SIR ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER developed plans to bring JK ROWLING's HARRY POTTER tales to London's West End, until he realised Hollywood film bosses already owned the stage rights. The EVITA and CATS composer had hoped...
By WENN on 31 July 2006
Gilliam Still Upset About Harry Potter Snub
British film-maker TERRY GILLIAM is still bitter about being snubbed as the director of the first two HARRY POTTER movies. The eccentric former MONTY PYTHON star felt sure he had landed the dream job...
By WENN on 30 August 2005
Jk Rowling’S Net Worth Set To Explode With New Harry Potter Book
JK Rowling has been steadily earning a fortune through her Harry Potter series. Well, let's not mince words - JK Rowling has made more money in the last 20 years than most people will make...
By WENN in Books / Authors on 17 July 2005
Rowling's Cousin Insists He's The Real Harry Potter
JK ROWLING's cousin BEN is furious the HARRY POTTER author refuses to admit he was the inspiration for the schoolboy wizard or give him any of the $774 million (GBP430 million) she made from the...
By WENN on 26 September 2004
Coltrane Hates His Potter Beard
Veteran Scottish actor ROBBIE COLTRANE has one complaint about starring in the HARRY POTTER movies - he hates undergoing the hours of make-up it takes to attach his character's beard. Coltrane - who plays...
By WENN on 03 June 2004
Coltrane Wants Kinky Hagrid Death
ROBBIE COLTRANE has decided how he wants to die if his character HAGRID is killed off in the fifth HARRY POTTER book - he wants to die with BRITNEY SPEARS and ATOMIC KITTEN. Author...
By WENN on 11 April 2003
Potter Author In Court Battle
HARRY POTTER author JK ROWLING has launched a legal battle against a Russian writer alleged to have stolen her ideas. Lawyers representing Rowling, her Dutch publisher HARMONIE and the American company TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT...
By WENN on 26 March 2003
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