J.K. Rowling Donates Bag to Charity Auction
Author J.K.Rowling has donated a bag that she carried at the premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to a charity auction. The Scotsman reports that Jo donated a " small black Rodo purse." Other celebs contributing to the "Handbag Heaven" auction also include singersContinued...
JKR, King and Irving are NYC's Hottest Ticket
Tickets for "An Evening With Harry, Carrie and Garp," the charity reading from JK Rowling, Stephen King and John Irving at Radio City Music Hall next week, are in high demand, with some seats selling for well over their face value. The event comprises two evenings of readings by the authors,Continued...
Followup: Warwick Davis Charity Auction Results
Previously we told you actor Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick) would be part of a charity auction that contained some Harry Potter items. The results of the auction are now in, with this very cool unique Quidditch World Cup Program from GoF that was autographed by Dan Radcliffe selling for £2,000Continued...
Rupert Grint Appears on BBC Sport Relief
TLC Reader Katy let us know that actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) appeared tonight as the mystery guest on the BBC "A Question of Sport" TV show which was part of a charity event, and "re-enacted a scene in a pool hall from The Colour Of Money." This program features a sport quiz format,Continued...
Phelps Twins Tee Off
On Sunday, James and Oliver Phelps participated in Warren Clarke's "Open Doors" Celebrity Golf Day. This event raises funds and awareness for Sign, an organization that provides "supported living, advocacy, outreach and training activities for any deaf person in need of emotional support." Thanks toContinued...
New Photos of Dan Radcliffe at Theatre Fundraiser
Update: The pics in our gallery are now hi-res, thakns to the awesome Mary Hamm.
Actor Daniel Radcliffe recently attended the Bush Theatre's Annual Summer Party, and thanks to TLC reader Patt, we now have some great photos from the event here in our galleries. Patt writes that Dan attended thisContinued...
New Photos of David Thewlis
Actor David Thewlis was a guest at the Prince's Trust Summer Ball last night in London, and we now have some new photos of him from this event in our galleries. The Prince's Trust Summer Ball in Berkeley Square is a charity gala where proceeds go to help " young people who have struggled at school, haveContinued...
J.K.Rowling Receives Honorary Degree
Today, author J.K. Rowling received her honorary degree from the University of Aberdeen. Jo received her Doctorate of Laws from the University in honor of her continuing support of research in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Upon receiving the award, JKR noted "I am thrilled... it is very exciting."Continued...
Potter "Prada" Prop Book Up for Auction
A prop relating to Harry Potter that was used in the film "The Devil Wears Prada" is included in a new charity auction on Ebay. In the film version of the hit book by Lauren Weisberger, an aide is sent on an absurd mission to find the yet-to-be-written latest Harry Potter book for her tyrannical boss,Continued...
JKR Writes New Article on Children in Cages; Launches Fundraising Website
Author J.K. Rowling has written an article highlighting new work facing the Children's High Level Group and the plight of children in Eastern European orphanages. Earlier this year, Jo became involved with the CHLG after being moved to action when reading about childrenContinued...
Dan Radcliffe 17th Birthday Fundraisers
Recently, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) wrote to fans asking that in lieu of gifts for his upcoming 17th birthday, donations be made in support of his favorite charity, Demelza House. As such, both DanRadcliffe.co.uk, and DanRadcliffe.com have now both launched their annual birthday charity fundraisers.Continued...
Autographed Gambon, Fry Photos Being Auctioned for Charity
Michael Gambon has donated a signed photograph of himself, in full Dumbledore regalia, to a charity auction on eBay. Among the other signed photos in this auction is one of Stephen Fry, narrator of the British Harry Potter audiobooks, in his "V for Vendetta" costume. Funds raisedContinued...
Special Auction for Tickets to JKR New York Reading
Last week when we told you that Jo was coming to New York City to take part in a charity reading, it was announced that there was going to be an special auction for tickets to this event. The auction for these tickets has now begun, and Bloomberg.com is reporting that the prices are already upContinued...
Press Conference with JKR in New York August 1
As part of the "Evening with Harry, Carrie, and Garp" event, author J.K.Rowling, along with Stephen King and John Irving, will hold a press conference Tuesday, August 1 at 10am at Radio City Music Hall. Later that night, the authors will hold their special charity reading. TLC will provideContinued...
J.K. Rowling Loves Libraries
Authors J.K. Rowling, Salman Rushdie, and Philip Pullman are among those who are lending their support to the "Love Libraries" campaign. Part of an effort in the UK to help "galvanize support for public libraries and combat their growing image problem," the "Love Libraries" campaign hasContinued...