The Sunday Times newspaper is set to reveal their 18th annual Rich List, and this year includes Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, and actor Dan Radcliffe. In a press release about this list, the paper says : “The magic of Harry Potter propels Joanne Rowling to the top of the list of millionaires in film …read more!

In what was described as “major cash donation”, author J.K. Rowling has offered her support to help fund a new Multiple Sclerosis research center in Edinburgh. Jo, who is a patron of MS Society Scotland, has long been interested and involved in the fight against this disease which claimed the life of her mother. Jo …read more!

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is included in a new poll being conducted by Time Magazine asking who are the most influential people for 2006. Each week they have been asking readers to vote on different categories; this week the category is “Artists & Entertainers.” Along with Jo, some others listed in this category include …read more!

Hey folks; we’re having our second call-in show for PotterCast this Saturday, April 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST. That means 6p.m. in the uck (U.K. for those not familiar with Noeisms). If you’ve got a Potter question or comment you’re dying to discuss, pet theory, singing telegram, or if you just want …read more!

Thanks to everyone who let us know that today actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) is celebrating his 56th birthday. Cheers Robbie!

CBBC Newsround has an update from OotP filming today, with lots of great new information. First, filming of “THE KISS” between Harry and Cho has been delayed, due to Dan Radclifffe being ill on the day that scene was supposed to be shot. “‘Katie escaped, but I will get her,’ joked Dan. Katie [Leung] said …read more!

JKR has placed a link to a piece about caged beds and her experiences since discovering them, on JKRowling.com. The piece offers links and information that might be useful to interested parties.

The James Dublin International Film Festival is underway, and several HP cast members have films being shown there. Yesterday was the first screening of the Rupert Grint/Julie Walters film, Driving Lessons. Ms. Walters attended the screening, and the folks at Mugglenet have photos and a fan report from an interview she gave there. Brendan Gleeson’s …read more!

The first of the photos and information about J.K. Rowling and her trip to Romania are now appearing online. Reuters has this photo of Jo, taken at an opening press confernce in Bucharest. Canadian press has this additional photo, including a brief story on the trip. Jo is scheduled to attend a gala fundraising dinner …read more!

Previously, we told you that author J.K. Rowling would be visiting Romania to take part in a charity dinner as part of an effort to help raise funds and awareness of the plight of orphans in Eastern Europe. This visit is to take place this week, on January 25th and the 26th. HarryPotter.as.ro reports that …read more!