We love a juicy celeb story — whether laden with romance or mischief or both, but we're total suckers for stars who use their power for good — especially when they're youngsters themselves with millions of fans who already look up to them, and their name is Daniel Radcliffe.
It was announced today that the "Harry Potter" actor has put his support, as well as a considerable financial donation behind non-profit organization The Trevor Project, a nationwide 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Major props to Daniel for this bold, respectable effort. It's one thing to get behind a familiar cause like "Go green" or "Save the Whales," but quite another to speak out to bring awareness to a polarizing, sensitive subject that faces many teens today. Read more...
Bring out your wands and jugs of Butterbeer because it’s Daniel Radcliffe’s birthday and we’re ready to get the party started! "Harry Potter" superstar and leading man has finally left his teenaged years behind as he enters into a new era of life: the land of the 20-year-olds.
Daniel’s birthday comes with perfect timing too, might we add! With the extremely successful release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (lest we forget: the sixth film in the franchise scored $100 million worldwide in its first 24 hours of release),this is sure to be one of the best birthdays Daniel has ever had ... even if he still has one year left before he can drink legally in our fine country. So let's all cheers to Daniel Radcliffe and his bright future by pressing play on the video below in which the birthday boy talks about the next (and final!) movies in the "Potter" series, "Deathly Hallows."
Yesterday we posted a hilarious photo "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon Tweeted of himself styled as "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson. We hinted that the photo may have been from a sketch Jimmy was working on for his show. Well, the funnyman did not disappoint. Last night, undoubtedly stoking the feud fires between "Twilight" and "Harry Potter" fans nationwide, the host ran a series of YouTube clips showing former "HP" costars RPattz and Daniel Radcliffe hurling verbal barbs at one another. Check out the awesome clip above.
I'll admit, with a hint of apprehension, that I never hopped on the "Harry Potter" bandwagon. My allegiance is firmly planted in the "Twilight" soil, but even I give the advantage here to the boy wizard. Comebacks like, "Your skin sparkles in the sunlight. It looks like something Elton John would wear for an encore" just can't be topped by the brooding Brit.
What do you think of Jimmy Fallon's faux duel? And who do you think won: Robert Pattinson or Daniel Radcliffe?
FROM MTV.COM:It's kind of amazing to look back over J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" book series.
The first book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," arrived in the United States at the end of 1998. Three years later, director Chris Columbus' movie adaptation hit theaters. Perhaps more than anything else, fans delighted in seeing their favorite characters from the book series — then on its fourth entry, "Goblet of Fire" — brought to life by a group of perfectly cast actors, led by Daniel Radcliffe's Harry. Read more...
Paul Revere would have rolled over in his grave if he knew just how excited we Americans became last night at the sight of the British invading our shores. The NYC "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" premiere last night brought out stars running in all levels of celebrity. Everyone from Diane Sawyer to Lance Bass made sure they were there to catch some of the first glimpses of the long-awaited “Half-Blood Prince," and, of course, its gorgeous cast.
Click on the pic below to see snapshots from the red carpet and keep reading after the jump for more on the fashions at the “Half-Blood Prince” NYC premiere.
FROM MTV.COM: Harry Potter's entire life leading up to "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" has been plagued by dark magic and loss. His sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry marks a turning point as he begins to fall in love with Ginny Weasley. Numerous obstacles, including his own destiny, stand in the way: Lord Voldemort ignites the Second Wizarding War, and Harry's status as the "Chosen One" becomes more evident.
The title character in J.K. Rowling's epic series famously earned his reputation at just over a year old, when Voldemort murdered his parents but failed to finish Harry off with a Killing Curse. Though Harry's heroic mother and father were kept secret from him until he received his invitation to attend Hogwarts at age 11, his peers' high expectations and the deadly threats from Voldemort have remained consistent reminders that a great responsibility rests on his shoulders. Read more...
FROM MOVIES BLOG: Okay okay okay… I know I hinted yesterday that we would be premiering an exclusive clip from from “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” I wasn’t lying at the time either. I genuinely believed that the clip was coming. Unfortunately, the owl bearing the tape was lost in flight and the clip along with it. That’s what we Muggles get for putting our faith in the power of magic. Thank goodness for FedEx!
I’m pleased to report that the clip has now arrived and it is here for your viewing pleasure just below this Block ‘O Text. You’ve got Harry, Ron and Hermione hanging in a bar — apparently wizards enjoy a lower drinking age than we do — and chatting with their new Potions professor, Horace Slughorn. Watch and enjoy.
It is fitting that this week’s cover ofEntertainment Weekly features the dynamic threesome who has been seen everywhere recently: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.The issue contains interviews with the stars of “Harry Potter” about the gradual ending of the series, spending their last time in Hogwarts robes and their plans for the future.
With big text booming “Welcome back, Potter” (Note the Snape quote!), it seems EW is just as happy as the rest of us to welcome back the series after its extended hiatus. The taglines for the article on the cover say the article will cover feature exclusive news about “Half-Blood Prince” (which hits theaters next Wednesday!) what’s next, as well as why the film was delayed. Read more...
A fog was settled over London last night for the world premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," weather very much akin to the Dementor-riddled London "Half Blood-Prince" takes place in. Half-soaked and cheerful, fans and the film’s stars turned out for the long-awaited premiere.
Unlike the London Photocall earlier yesterday, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint showed up with clearly coordinated outfits to the premiere — the somber greys and blacks perfectly suiting the weather.
Click on the pic below to see snapshots from the event and keep reading for more on the "Half-Blood Prince" world premiere in London after the jump.
By Kara Warner 
It is fitting that this week’s cover of 