J.K. Rowling
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BirthDate BirthPlace |
07/30/1965
Yate, Gloucestershire, England |
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J.K. Rowling's New Book: Harry Potter All Grown Up?
February 23, 2012 7:49am ESTThe beloved author tries on adult fiction for size, but will it be magical?
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Fascinating Fact
February 03, 2012 4:00am ESTFunnyman David Walliams has been tipped for a top literacy award in his native U.K. - his book Mr Stink is in the running for the title of best children's novel of the last decade. The Little Britain star will go up against authors including J.K. Rowling, whose book Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix was also named on the shortlist. The winner will be announced next month (Mar11).
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Rowling's Potter secret helped Rickman create Snape
January 11, 2012 9:00am ESTHarry Potter creator J.K. Rowling let Alan Rickman into the greatest literary secret of the 21st century when she gave him a clue about how the book series would end after he demanded more information before signing on to play Severus Snape.
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Columbus follows Rowling inspiration and writes teen book series
January 06, 2012 9:15am ESTMoviemaker Chris Columbus appears to have been heavily inspired by J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books - he has penned his own children's novel.
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Review of the Year
January 01, 2012 4:00am ESTIt's been an incredible year in the world of showbiz, with the usual headline-grabbing antics, scandal, sleaze, celebrity births, star weddings, and bitter break-ups. Here, WENN takes a look back at the final six months of 2011...
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Under the Radar: The Cast of War Horse
December 27, 2011 9:00am ESTGet to know a few of Spielberg's uber-talented ensemble.
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Morgan to appear at press ethics inquiry
December 15, 2011 9:15am ESTNewsman-turned-TV personality Piers Morgan is to be quizzed at an upcoming hearing into press standards in Britain, set up in the wake of the News of the World phone hacking scandal.
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Hogwarts goes to Hollywood
December 07, 2011 6:15am ESTMovie bosses have confirmed plans to open a Harry Potter amusement park in Hollywood.
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Kardashians, Pippa Middleton & Katy Perry Top Barbara Walters' 'Most Fascinating People of 2011'
November 30, 2011 9:37am ESTApparently the whole family only counts as two "fascinating" people.
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Rowling fled home over 'sitting duck' fears
November 24, 2011 6:15am ESTHarry Potter author J.K. Rowling had to flee her home after press reports made her a "sitting duck" for stalkers.
