MARK KENNEDY / The Associated PressMay 2, 2018
Tony Awards voters give a nod to everything from the goofy to the grotesque, handing out nominations in double digits to a variety of shows. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJan 14, 2016
Admired for his portrayal of the darkly inscrutable Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" films, Rickman believed artists had a responsibility to educate as well as entertain. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 21, 2012
Two men involved in the NATO summit protests in Chicago are being held on separate terrorism charges. One is accused of making a false threat about blowing up a highway overpass. The other is charged with discussing the making of a pipe bomb. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigAug 31, 2011
Copyright originated in early 1700s England as a contract between authors and society, “To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times [28 years] to Authors … the exclusive right to their respective Writings.” (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 18, 2009
Although the pope and other prominent Christians have registered their disapproval of the Harry Potter franchise in the past, the newest film in the series, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," is getting glowing reviews from fellow members of their fold. It's not quite on the level of WWHPD? but some are noting the teenage wand-wielder's similarities to a certain other powerful young man from a very popular book. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 27, 2007
No, our headline isn't giving the title of J.K. Rowling's surprise follow-up to her final installment of the Harry Potter series -- it's a quote from Bill O'Reilly on "The O'Reilly Factor." As the eagle-eyed folks at Media Matters note, Fox's cuddliest pundit seems to be having a hard time with the idea of a gay Dumbledore. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 21, 2007
J.K. Rowling, author and creator of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter franchise, revealed to a packed Carnegie Hall on Friday that Albus Dumbledore, the revered Hogwarts headmaster in her book series, is gay. When her announcement sparked a round of applause, Rowling said, "I would have told you earlier if I knew it would make you so happy." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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