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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EntertainmentApple TV+ Sets Silo Season 3 and New Prestige Dramas for Late 2026
Apple TV+ confirms Silo will return for its third season in late 2026, joining a new slate of prestige dramas currently in production for the platform.
EntertainmentSiân Heder’s Being Heumann to Open 51st Toronto Film Festival
Director Siân Heder will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival on September 10 with the world premiere of her new film, Being Heumann.
EntertainmentDolly Parton’s Life Story to Premiere at Broadway’s St. James Theatre
Dolly Parton brings her life story to Broadway this winter. The musical, Dolly: A True Original, opens at the St. James Theatre for a year-long run.
EntertainmentMadonna Releases Confessions II, Sequel to 2005 Dance Album
Madonna officially released Confessions II, the sequel to her 2005 dance album. The pop icon explores Chicago house and Detroit techno roots in this record.
SportsArgentina Faces Egypt in Atlanta Round-of-16 Soccer Match
Argentina plays Egypt in an Atlanta round-of-16 soccer match today as Kylian Mbappé publicly condemns Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla over racism.
SportsUSMNT World Cup exit highlights local economic losses after 4-1 defeat
The USMNT suffered a 4-1 defeat against Belgium, causing significant economic losses for local businesses that expected a windfall from the global event.
SportsCristiano Ronaldo Confirms World Cup Retirement After Spain Defeat
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed his retirement from the World Cup after Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 6, 2026, ending his sixth run.
SportsFIFA Lifts Folarin Balogun Suspension Before US vs Belgium Match
FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension after a call from Donald Trump, allowing the American striker to play against Belgium today.
SportsJordan Henderson injured during post-match celebration at Estadio Azte
Jordan Henderson suffered an injury at Estadio Azteca while vaulting a barrier during a post-match celebration following England's 3-2 victory in Mexico.
EntertainmentLauren Bennett, Voice of LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, Dies at 37
Lauren Bennett, the British singer known for her soaring vocals on LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, has died at age 37. Her former bandmates confirmed the news.
EntertainmentParticle6 Productions casts AI actor Tilly Norwood in new film
Particle6 Productions will cast the AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood in its new comedy-drama film Misaligned, marking a move into hybrid film production.
EntertainmentTomáš Hodan to Film Rolling Stones’ Historic 1990 Prague Concert
Filmmaker Tomáš Hodan is producing a period comedy about the Rolling Stones' historic 1990 concert at Strahov Stadium in Prague to mark a new national era.