Amanda Wright
Amanda Wright writes about culture from Austin — film, music, the occasional sports moment that becomes a culture moment. She left a magazine job for OwlyTimes because she wanted to file faster than monthly. Drafts read like a friend's text; the reporting is the slow part.
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EntertainmentPurple Rain Musical to Open at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre in 2027
The Prince musical Purple Rain will debut at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre in 2027. Previews for the stage production begin in New York on March 12, 2027.
EntertainmentGlobal streaming platforms see surge in demand for Korean content
Prime Video India signed a multi-year deal with CJ ENM to bring over 100 Korean titles to its subscribers, expanding global access to popular local dramas.
EntertainmentMarvel Studios Sets New Slate of Projects for December 2028 Release
Marvel Studios confirms Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a new film directed by Shawn Levy, arriving in theaters on December 15, 2028, in San Diego.
SportsInfantino slams FIFA critics in 15-slide Instagram manifesto
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hit back at his critics in a 15-slide Instagram post, telling detractors to stop spreading false rumors about his tenure.
SportsLeeds Rhinos Beat Bradford Bulls 42-12 as Maika Sivo Suffers Injury
Leeds Rhinos defeated Bradford Bulls 42-12 to lead the Betfred Super League, but star Maika Sivo suffered a serious injury during Sunday’s home match.
EntertainmentLove Island UK finale faces scrutiny over algorithmic staging
Love Island UK faces intense scrutiny ahead of the July 27 finale as viewers question if algorithmic staging influences contestant behavior in the villa.
SportsTadej Pogačar Wins 2026 Tour de France in Paris
Tadej Pogačar wins his fifth Tour de France title in Paris on July 26, 2026, riding through extreme heat and wildfire smoke to claim the yellow jersey.
SportsAnthony Joshua suffers shock knockdown in Jeddah ring defeat
Anthony Joshua hit the canvas twice against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah before securing a second-round stoppage victory in his latest boxing performance.
EntertainmentUniversal Pictures Struggles to Stop Piracy of New Christopher Nolan F
Universal Pictures is working to remove high-quality leaks of Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey after the video surfaced on the social platform X.
EntertainmentDiscovery’s 38th Shark Week Premieres July 26 With K-Pop Special
Discovery’s 38th Shark Week begins July 26, 2026, on Discovery. The event features a K-pop special starring Ken Jeong and Rei Ami at 8 p.m. PT/ET tonight.
SportsGymnast Gabriel Langton Hospitalized After Fall at Glasgow Games
English gymnast Gabriel Langton was hospitalized for a concussion after falling during the 2026 Commonwealth Games men's team final held in Glasgow.
SportsEngland women rout France 38-4 in Toulouse with double from Derbyshire
England women defeated France 38-4 at Stade Ernest-Wallon in Toulouse. Ellise Derbyshire scored two tries in a dominant performance for the visiting side.