J.K. Rowling criticized once again for anti-trans comments

Jameela Jamil and Jonathan Van Ness are among the celebrities who have taken the author to task. “‘People who menstruate.'” Rowling wrote in reply. J.K. Rowling.Karwai Tang/WireImage “I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. The author elaborated on her point in subsequent tweets. “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction,” she wrote. “If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Todd Rice

J.K. Rowling posts lengthy defense of trans stance, says she's a sexual assault survivor

Writing a3,800-word essay on her personal website, Rowling said that she’s a sexual assault survivor. Although allegations had been previously reported, the author has apparently never confirmed them or spoken about them herself. I also feel protective of my daughter from my first marriage … Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images But, as many women have said before me, ‘woman’ is not a costume." “The allure of escaping womanhood would have been huge....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Erik Gilmore

J.K. Rowling releases first chapters of new children's storyThe Ickabog

J.K. Rowlinghas a new story to share with its own kind of magic. It’s titledThe Ickabog, and to be clear, it has nothing to do withHarry Potter. you could see for yourself by checking out the first two chaptershere. J.K. Rowling has addressed her absence from Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion special.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Tolkien’sThe Hobbit, The Ickabogoriginally served as a bedtime story for Rowling’s children. However, something about the coronavirus lockdown inspired the author to publish it for a general audience....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Paul Ortiz

Jack Antonoff, Sounwave, and Sam Dew on how their hometowns inspired new trio Red Hearse

I met Jack three or four years ago, I met Wave seven years ago, Dew tells EW. We made a bunch of tracks that just resonated and realized we had an album. Me and Kendrick are very intense people in the studio. Credit: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage; Rachel Murray/Getty Images We want everything to be perfect. But with this, it just flowed smooth. In a totally non-cynical way I usually feel the opposite, like the lights getting sucked out of me....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Thomas Stevenson

Jack Matthews apologizes for offensive remarks in theBig Brotherhouse

The bromance is officially dead. The news tore through the house and ripped apart the Six Shooters alliance. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You only got two votes to stay. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Does that surprise you?JACK MATTHEWS:In all honestly, no, it doesnt surprise me. The possibility of being 7-1 wouldnt have surprised me. And we discussed beforehand that Tommy and Christie would possibly vote with the house. I think to live in regret is a waste of energy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Mr. Robert Harris DDS

Jack Nichting discusses his durag comment to Jamal onSurvivor

He never saw it coming. How does he feel about Jamal giving his idol to Noura, who then voted out Jack? Who did he think had turned to help vote him out? Robert Voets/CBS And where did he think Deans idol come from? What was it like to be there during that Tribal Council chat on womens alliances? And what was the actual aftermath of his durag comment directed at Jamal?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Nancy Anderson

Jack Quaid reveals his entertainment Must List, fromThe Simpsonsto his video game goals

The Boys star owes Jaws, AC/DC, and Super Mario for shaping his taste in pop culture. If youre like us, youve been charmed every step of the way. Check out some of the pop culture favorites he shared with EW for ourCelebrity Must List. Credit: Lars Niki/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly The Simpsons I learned most things I know from watchingThe Simpsons. I know most cultural references fromThe Simpsonsfirst. I would see them parody something on the show then figure out what it was after the fact....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Laurie Cohen

Jack White pays tribute to Eddie Van Halen onSNL: 'Rest in peace, sir'

“The guitar was designed by Eddie (with a few customizations I had added). I won’t even insult the mans talent by trying to play one of his songs tonight. thanks again, Eddie for this guitar, and rest in peace, sir.” Denise Truscello/Getty Images; Randy Holmes/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images [Eddie] said, I wanted something that doesnt fight me," White recalled. I was like, Those are the magic bad words that I completely disagree with....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Brittany Smith

Jack White steps in asSaturday Night Livemusical guest after Morgan Wallen dropped

“Calling somebody on a Thursday to be here on a Friday is complicated,” Michaels added. “It has to be people who are ready to go.” He also appeared in multiple sketches. Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images “He’s always good on the show,” Michaels said. NBC has had to implement strict safety protocols to get to return to airing live episodes ofSaturday Night Live. “I respect the show’s decision because I know that I put them in jeopardy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Stephen Peters

Jackie Cox, unsung hero ofRuPaul's Drag Race, deserves the world

Purveyor of short-shorts and tight-fitting pants.Zaddy. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: HelloDaddy Cox, how are you? Im so sorry for thatheadlineyesterday, I had to! JACKIE COX:Oh my God, no! Theres nothing to apologize for! I lived for it. If we cant laugh, why are we doing drag? You made many people laugh for good reason this season. I had made peace with it back in the makeover challenge. Id been in the bottom a few times at that point....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Jonathan Parker

Jackie Stallone, Sylvester Stallone's mother, dies at 98

Jackie Stallone, entertainer andSylvester Stallone’smother, has died at age 98. Stallone was also an astrologist who published books, appeared on television, and had her own psychic hotline. In 2017, Sylvester honored Jackie in avideo messagefor Mother’s Day. Credit: E. Charbonneau/WireImage “You’re an amazing mother. There’s no one like you. You put up with so much strife in your life, so much bulls,” he said. But mostly, I think what I’ve inherited is the heart....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · William Turner

Jaclyn Johnson's relationship ended because she made more money: Read an excerpt fromWorkParty

I want to be making at least six figures, I remember him griping. I nearly choked and was able to get out, Yeah! You definitely should be! Credit: Simon & Schuster Did he notice the inflection in my voice the pause or maybe the choke? A few minutes went by and he asked, Wait . What do you make? I felt the power dynamic shift. I was making more money than him....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Matthew Mills

Jacob Tobia dishes on non-binaryShe-Racharacter Double Trouble — and shares a sneak peek

This will make it a little bit easier to keep my mouth shut until theyve seen it! I got to feel like a kid again, and it was really fabulous. You just send in a recording of your voice, right. Netflix; Amy Sussman/Getty Images So my friend and I ran the lines in my closet. I auditioned for Double Trouble in theliteralcloset, and then eventually came out after I was cast....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Laura Gonzalez