John Lithgow Defends Dumbledore Role Amid Rowling Backlash
John Lithgow defends his Dumbledore role in HBO's Harry Potter reboot, saying he focused on legacy, not J.K. Rowling's trans‑rights controversy.
When talking about J.K. Rowling, the British writer famed for the Harry Potter books. Also known as Joanne Rowling, she has shaped modern fantasy and sparked a worldwide phenomenon. Her creations sit at the heart of Harry Potter, a seven‑book series that blends wizardry, coming‑of‑age themes and British humor, which in turn fuels the broader British fantasy literature, a tradition that includes myths, epic quests and contemporary adaptations. The success of Rowling’s work also transformed book publishing, showing how a single author can drive global sales, multimedia spin‑offs and fan communities. These three entities form a clear loop: the author writes a series, the series defines a genre, and the genre reshapes the publishing landscape.
Even though the tag is named after Rowling, the articles collected here cover a wide mix of interests. You’ll find a deep dive into golf equipment (like why pros favor Titleist balls), a look at cricket scores, and a memoir about a Hollywood star’s personal battles. The common thread is the idea of storytelling—whether it’s a novelist crafting a magical world, a journalist recounting a sports victory, or a celebrity sharing a life chapter. This blend shows how the craft of narrative reaches every corner of culture, from the fairway to the screen.
Below, the posts are grouped by theme, so you can jump from a quick guide on golf ball brands to a lively discussion about memoirs, all while keeping the spirit of storytelling that Rowling champions. Dive in to see how different voices use narrative to inform, entertain, and inspire.