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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SportsEsports World Cup faces $75M payout hurdles amid global tensions
The Esports World Cup kicked off in Paris this week after organizers relocated the event from Riyadh, moving a $75 million prize pool due to safety fears.
SportsArthur Fery becomes first wildcard to reach Wimbledon semifinals
British wildcard Arthur Fery reached the Wimbledon semifinals by beating Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6, 6-0, becoming the first such player to do so since 2001.
EntertainmentDisney Greenlights The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen Reboot
Disney officially greenlit The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen, a new musical movie. The production begins filming in South Africa this month with fresh talent.
SportsJustin Bieber to Perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
Justin Bieber will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium to support a global education initiative.
EntertainmentLiza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller Announce 2026 Emmy Nominations
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller announced the 2026 Emmy nominations on Wednesday, highlighting record-breaking milestones ahead of the September 14 awards.
EntertainmentTelevision Academy Unveils 78th Primetime Emmy Award Nominees
The Television Academy announced the 78th Primetime Emmy Award nominees on July 8. They released the full list in a single livestream reveal this morning.
EntertainmentMubi Acquires Eleanor Coppola Film on 2006 Marie Antoinette Shoot
Mubi acquired global rights to Making Marie Antoinette, a documentary featuring 80 hours of unseen footage from Eleanor Coppola on the 2006 film set.
SportsArgentina Rallies From 2-0 Deficit to Stun Egypt in Atlanta
Argentina overcame a 2-0 deficit against Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday, scoring three goals in 13 minutes to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory at the tournament.
SportsNovak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon semifinal at age 39
Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-hour Wimbledon marathon on July 7, 2026, to secure his spot in the tournament's final four stage.
SportsArgentina Beats Egypt 3-2 to Avoid World Cup Elimination
Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in an intense Atlanta match on Tuesday, keeping the defending champions in the 2026 World Cup and avoiding elimination.
SportsArgentina Faces World Cup Exit After Tense Draw in Atlanta
Argentina faces an early World Cup exit after a tense draw against Egypt in Atlanta. The reigning champions failed to secure a win in the round of 16.
EntertainmentJennifer Beals Joins NCIS Cast as CBS Expands Franchise
CBS officially added Jennifer Beals to the cast of NCIS: New York. She joins leads LL Cool J and Scott Caan in the upcoming series set in the Big Apple.