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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SportsMarine One Lands at MetLife Stadium for World Cup Final
Marine One touched down at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026, as 80,000 fans gathered in New Jersey for the historic World Cup Final soccer match.
SportsSpain, Argentina 0-0 in World Cup Final
Spain and Argentina draw 0-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, heading to extra time.
EntertainmentPrincess Diaries 3 Faces Creative Reset to Save Legacy Franchise
If you think Hollywood’s obsession with rebooting every intellectual property from the early 2000s is just about easy money, you’re missing the real story:...
EntertainmentMatty Healy Marries Gabbriette Bechtel; Punk Pioneer Jennifer Finch Di
Matty Healy married Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles this week, while the music community mourns the death of punk rock pioneer and icon Jennifer Finch.
SportsBurns, Fox, and Herbert Tie Major Record With 62s at Royal Birkdale
Sam Burns, Ryan Fox, and Lucas Herbert each shot a 62 at Royal Birkdale, tying the men’s major championship scoring record during the 2026 Open event.
EntertainmentFreddy Cannon, 'Boom Boom' Rock Icon, Dies at 85 in California
Rock and roll icon Freddy Cannon died at age 89 in a California hospice facility on July 17. The singer was famous for his hit song, "Tallahassee Lassie.
SportsChelsea spends £117 million on player using data-driven scouting
Chelsea completed a £117 million transfer to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, utilizing data-driven scouting to secure the midfielder for the club.
SportsSandy Brondello fines follow viral criticism of official Toni Patillo
The WNBA suspended Toronto coach Sandy Brondello for one game after she criticized official Toni Patillo and called Angel Reese a protected species.
SportsJosh Kerr Smashes 27-Year-Old Mile World Record in London
British runner Josh Kerr shattered a 27-year-old mile world record at the London Diamond League, finishing the race in three minutes and 42.66 seconds.
SportsArgentina Players Raise Falklands Banner After World Cup Win
Argentina players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands after a 2-1 World Cup win against England in Atlanta, triggering a diplomatic dispute.
EntertainmentColman Domingo in talks to co-write live-action Tiana film for Disney
Colman Domingo is in talks to co-write a live-action Princess Tiana film for Disney. He will partner with director Robert O’Hara for this new project.
SportsRyan Fox Shoots 62 to Tie Major Record at Royal Birkdale
Ryan Fox carded an 8-under 62 at Royal Birkdale on July 18, 2026, tying the record for the lowest single round in men's major championship golf history.