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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.

426 articles published

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Rachel Reid Rewrites Hockey Locker Room Tropes in Romance NovelsEntertainment

Rachel Reid Rewrites Hockey Locker Room Tropes in Romance Novels

Author Rachel Reid will receive the Changemaker Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Canada gala this spring for her hockey romances.

Ottawa Senators Extend Aramark Partnership to Upgrade Arena DiningSports

Ottawa Senators Extend Aramark Partnership to Upgrade Arena Dining

The Ottawa Senators extended their Aramark partnership to upgrade dining at the Canadian Tire Centre and expanded services to the CAA Arena in Belleville.

Eight Clemson Tigers Projected for Selection in 2026 NFL DraftSports

Eight Clemson Tigers Projected for Selection in 2026 NFL Draft

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt projects eight Clemson Tigers to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including T.J. Parker at No. 22 to the LA Chargers.

Steelers Prepare to Select Prospects as 2026 NFL Draft BeginsSports

Steelers Prepare to Select Prospects as 2026 NFL Draft Begins

The Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to add new talent as the 2026 NFL Draft begins, with 257 players expected to join teams during the three-day selection event.

Sony Pictures Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Under New CEO Ravi AhujaEntertainment

Sony Pictures Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Under New CEO Ravi Ahuja

Decode Sony's layoffs! Our analysis reveals how Ahuja's restructure signals a broader Hollywood reckoning. Discover what these cuts mean for entertainment'...

Preds-Scripps Deal: Impact on Nashville Hockey FansSports

Preds-Scripps Deal: Impact on Nashville Hockey Fans

Uncover how the Predators-Scripps deal *revolutionizes* access to Nashville hockey & signals a seismic shift in regional sports broadcasting. Don't miss th...

Fernando Mendoza skips NFL Draft to celebrate in MiamiSports

Fernando Mendoza skips NFL Draft to celebrate in Miami

Unravel the surprising Mendoza draft snub! We analyze how this bold move reveals a power shift in the NFL, reshaping player agency & draft dynamics.

Patriots trade Marte Mapu to Texans for sixth-round pick swapSports

Patriots trade Marte Mapu to Texans for sixth-round pick swap

Uncover the Patriots' savvy move! Our analysis reveals how they avoided a costly NFL "sunk cost" with the Mapu trade, showcasing smart roster management.

Jay Tufele visits Detroit Lions as team pursues defensive depthSports

Jay Tufele visits Detroit Lions as team pursues defensive depth

Uncover the Lions' critical challenge after free agency! Our analysis reveals if Detroit can sustain playoff contention, examining Tufele's visit & DL needs.

Arizona Students Pack McKale Center for Wheelchair Basketball FinalsSports

Arizona Students Pack McKale Center for Wheelchair Basketball Finals

Uncover why Arizona's McKale Center erupted for wheelchair basketball—and what this electrifying support signals for the sport's future. A revealing analysis.

Seattle Concerts: Why Stars Are Bypassing the Emerald City?Entertainment

Seattle Concerts: Why Stars Are Bypassing the Emerald City?

Uncover why major stars are skipping Seattle! Our analysis reveals the surprising economic and logistical factors impacting concert tours—and what it means...

ATG Entertainment Launches Live Division to Expand US Venue EventsEntertainment

ATG Entertainment Launches Live Division to Expand US Venue Events

Uncover how Sabrina Carpenter concerts are driving a major venue revitalization strategy! ATG Entertainment's bold shift reshapes live entertainment – disc...