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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SportsWizards draft AJ Dybantsa first as freshmen dominate 2026 class
The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first pick as eight consecutive college freshmen led the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
EntertainmentGrammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead in Nashville at 29
Metro Nashville Police found Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith dead at age 29 in his apartment on Thursday. Authorities report no signs of foul play.
SportsZidane Iqbal leads Iraq against France in bid to end 40-year drought
Zidane Iqbal leads Iraq against France in a crucial Group I match, aiming to end the nation's forty-year absence from the World Cup stage in Philadelphia.
EntertainmentNate Jacobs Dies in Euphoria Season 3 Finale Burial Scene
Nate Jacobs dies in the Euphoria season 3 finale as Sam Levinson buries the character alive in a coffin filled with snakes, ending his toxic storyline.
SportsYouth Sports Costs Soar as Families Pay Billions for Club Leagues
American families spend billions on club sports as private equity firms and retail giants like Dick’s Sporting Goods turn youth leagues into a business.
EntertainmentCarmelo Anthony’s Creative 7 Partners With Utopai Studios on IP
Carmelo Anthony’s production company, Creative 7, partners with Utopai Studios to develop athlete-driven intellectual property using advanced technology.
EntertainmentYanic Truesdale Signs With Mainstay Entertainment for Management
Canadian actor Yanic Truesdale joins the boutique agency Mainstay Entertainment to expand his creative partnerships and develop new film and TV projects.
SportsHow a 15-year-old Akasha Urhobo caught Jermaine Jenkins's eye
Jermaine Jenkins scouted 15-year-old Akasha Urhobo at a 2022 Florence, South Carolina tennis tournament after noticing her aggressive net-rushing technique.
EntertainmentAmazon CEO Jassy Pushes Live Sports and Films to Boost Prime Video
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy plans to boost Prime Video viewership by investing heavily in a combination of high-concept original films and live sports content.
EntertainmentLow-budget drama Dear You becomes China’s surprise box office hit
The low-budget drama Dear You earns massive success at the Chinese box office, proving that a 10 million yuan investment can beat expensive blockbusters.
SportsCalabasas Club Hosts First U.S. Open TYPTI Silent Racquet Tournament
The Calabasas Pickleball Club hosts the first U.S. Open TYPTI Championships this weekend, featuring a new, quiet racquet sport created by Steve Bellamy.
SportsAmer Sports launches video series to anchor brands in Shanghai shops
Amer Sports launched a video series titled Inside Amer Sports to connect its high-performance brands with local customers in Shanghai retail shops today.