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Amanda Wright

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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SPAM JAM Closes Kalakaua Avenue Today for Annual Culinary Block PartyEntertainment

SPAM JAM Closes Kalakaua Avenue Today for Annual Culinary Block Party

Kalakaua Avenue closes today at 1 p.m. for the annual SPAM JAM block party. This festival celebrates Hawaii’s love for the luncheon meat with local food.

Jaafar Jackson Transforms Into Michael Jackson in New BiopicEntertainment

Jaafar Jackson Transforms Into Michael Jackson in New Biopic

Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson in the new biopic Michael, featuring Colman Domingo and Nia Long, filmed on location in Los Angeles this year.

Nick Saban Criticizes Cowboys Draft Strategy on Live ABC MicSports

Nick Saban Criticizes Cowboys Draft Strategy on Live ABC Mic

Nick Saban criticized the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 NFL Draft strategy on a live ABC hot mic just before the team selected Malachi Lawrence at pick number 23.

Cleveland State Law Symposium Examines NIL Legal Trends in SportsSports

Cleveland State Law Symposium Examines NIL Legal Trends in Sports

Robert A. Boland addressed the Cleveland State University College of Law 2026 Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium on April 3 regarding NIL legal trends.

Pistons Rally With Eight-Minute Surge to Snap DeadlockSports

Pistons Rally With Eight-Minute Surge to Snap Deadlock

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 98-83 on Wednesday after coach J.B. Bickerstaff sparked a decisive eight-minute rally to break the tie.

Jez Butterworth Signs Multi-Project Deal With Universal EntertainmentEntertainment

Jez Butterworth Signs Multi-Project Deal With Universal Entertainment

Jez Butterworth signed a five-year overall deal with Universal Entertainment to develop and produce new film and television projects for the studio today.

Wojnarowski Trades ESPN Millions for St. Bonaventure GM RoleSports

Wojnarowski Trades ESPN Millions for St. Bonaventure GM Role

Adrian Wojnarowski left his $7 million ESPN salary to become the general manager of St. Bonaventure, but faces internal political friction in Olean now.

NBCUniversal’s Pearlena Igbokwe Revives Traditional Pilot SeasonEntertainment

NBCUniversal’s Pearlena Igbokwe Revives Traditional Pilot Season

Pearlena Igbokwe of NBCUniversal announces a return to the traditional pilot season process for TV development at the Beverly Hills marketing summit today.

Al Gore Rallies Hollywood at Inaugural Sustainability HonorsEntertainment

Al Gore Rallies Hollywood at Inaugural Sustainability Honors

Al Gore addressed Hollywood leaders at the Hotel Bel-Air last Thursday during the inaugural Sustainability in Entertainment Honors to urge climate action.

Wisconsin Sues Betting Apps Over Illegal March Madness WagersSports

Wisconsin Sues Betting Apps Over Illegal March Madness Wagers

Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against betting apps for accepting illegal wagers on the NCAA March Madness tournament, labeling the platforms unregulated casinos.

Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves to Game 3 win over SunsSports

Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves to Game 3 win over Suns

Anthony Edwards scored a crucial three-pointer to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a Game 3 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Dr Pepper Park Expands Summer Concert Lineup in RoanokeEntertainment

Dr Pepper Park Expands Summer Concert Lineup in Roanoke

Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges in Roanoke adds three major festivals to its summer concert lineup to boost local entertainment for the upcoming season.