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Stop discussing J.K. Rowling and maybe she'll leave

Columnist Mary McNamara looks at the debate between J.K. Rowling and her detractors over her stance on trans people through the lens of a news podcast.
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Commentary: Here's an idea: Maybe if we all stop talking about J.K. Rowling, she'll just go away Click to view images

J.K. Rowling continues to insist she's not transphobic while making transphobic statements. Will the new podcast "The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling" clear things up? Consider the title.

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'Avatar: The Way of Water' surpasses that other James Cameron film's box-office record Click to view images

James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" has surpassed "Titanic" as the third highest-grossing movie of all time at the worldwide box office. Both films have grossed more than $2 billion.

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New Mexico downgrades manslaughter penalty against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting Click to view images

New Mexico prosecutors have downgraded the involuntary manslaughter penalty against actor and producer Alec Baldwin for the "Rust" shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Barbara Bosson, Emmy-nominated actor known for 'Hill Street Blues' role, dies at 83 Click to view images

Actor Barbara Bosson, known best for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Fay Furillo on 1980s police procedural "Hill Street Blues," has died at age 83.

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Don Lemon will return to 'CNN This Morning' on Wednesday Click to view images

The CNN anchor, who will return to the air Wednesday after making offensive comments about women, will enter a sensitivity training program.

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Column: If people are really leaving L.A. in droves, why is the traffic still so terrible? Click to view images

L.A. County has lost more than 270,000 residents in two years. So why are costs still so high? Maybe it's the fact that the city isn't changing fast enough.

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If you like piña coladas, you might enjoy Rupert Holmes' new cozy mystery Click to view images

Rupert Holmes has written hit songs, a Broadway smash, a TV show and mystery novels including "Murder Your Employer." His work is still about 'escape.'

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