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Danny Gallagher has been a regular contributor to the Dallas Observer since 2014. He has also written features, essays and stories for MTV, the Chicago Tribune, Maxim, Cracked, Mental_Floss, The Week, CNET and The Onion AV Club.

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Ted Cruz Cracks Another Joke on Twitter About Cancun Because He Really Doesn’t Get it

By Danny GallagherMay 23, 2023

Sen. Ted Cruz still thinks his vacation getaway to Cancun during 2021’s killer winter storm is funny. Show of hands: Who’s laughing?

An Easy Primer on the Definitive Early Works of David Lynch Ahead of a Dallas Retrospective

By Danny GallagherMay 22, 2023

The Texas Theatre is hosting a full retrospective on the life and art of filmmaker David Lynch – whose movies like Eraserhead, Blue Velvet and Dune and shows like Twin Peaks have baffled and beguiled audiences for years.

John Early Is Known for <i>Search Party</i> and Other Roles, But Stand-Up Lets Him Be Himself

John Early Is Known for Search Party and Other Roles, But Stand-Up Lets Him Be Himself

By Danny GallagherMay 20, 2023

You know John Early from his wacky, sometimes evil, TV roles, but you should get to know the real JOhn Early at his stand-up musical show in Dallas.

Actor Esteban Vilchez Grew Up Watching Tarzan. Now He’s Playing the King of the Apes.

By Danny GallagherMay 18, 2023

Actor Esteban Vilchez says he had to practicing singing the songs for Disney’s Tarzan while running on a treadmill.

Dallas Rapper Trapboy Freddy Takes a Plea Deal on Federal Gun Charge

Dallas Rapper Trapboy Freddy Takes a Plea Deal on Federal Gun Charge

By Danny GallagherMay 17, 2023

Rapper Trapboy Freddy has made a deal with prosecutors over a federal gun trafficking charge that he’s been fighting since last August.

The Best Things To Do in Dallas, May 17-23

By Danny GallagherMay 17, 2023

This week’s collection of things to do include a fundraiser for a Dallas comedy icon, a retelling of one of Disney’s classic animated film on the stage and a performance by comedian John Early.

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Denton’s KUZU Says, Yes, They Want a Revolution Record Convention

By Danny GallagherMay 16, 2023

Record Store Day may already have passed on this year’s calendar but Denton’s KUZU 92.9 FM is planning a record swapping convention that will make it look like the $1 CD bin at Wal-Mart.

Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Roger Deakins Will Spend a Weekend With DFW Filmmakers

By Danny GallagherMay 16, 2023

One of the film industry’s most acclaimed and sought after photographers and scene-shooters is coming to town in early June. Sir Roger A. Deakins is coming to Dallas June 8-11.

Dallas Arts District Looks Back at 40 Years of Shows, Plays, Concerts and Performances

By Danny GallagherMay 15, 2023

Art, theatre, music, dance and other forms of expression can be found throughout the city from the murals that grace the buildings in Deep Ellum to theater companies like Kitchen Dog and Theatre Three. One very important part of the city’s artistic preservation and practice efforts has been in business for four decades.

Esports Stadium Arlington Hosted Its First and the Nation’s Largest Collegiate Gaming Competition

By Danny GallagherMay 12, 2023

The bidding war for next year’s Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup (CECC) is bound to get a lot more competitive now that Arlington’s stadium just raised the bar.

Dolly Parton Cracks Up the Room in Frisco When She Asks a Blogger If She’s a Stripper

By Danny GallagherMay 12, 2023

Texas travel blogger Jessica Serna isn’t a stripper, but she was ecstatic when Dolly Parton, at a stop in Frisco, asked her if she were.

Filmmaker Jeremy Coon Unpacks the Dark Side of The Star Wars Holiday Special

By Danny GallagherMay 11, 2023

The Napoleon Dynamite producer made a film about The Star Wars Holiday Special. We hear Oscar buzz.

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Luka Dončić Actually Does Something for Gun Violence Victims, Unlike Texas Pols

By Danny GallagherMay 9, 2023

The face of gun violence seems to be rearing its ugly mug for the last few days all over the globe from the devastating shooting in Allen’s outlet mall to a tragic school shooting in Serbia. At least someone is doing something to help the victims of one of those situations in a way that doesn’t score them any political points.

Can’t Decide Between Ed Sheeran and Dolly Parton’s Pop-Up Experiences? We’re Here to Help

By Danny GallagherMay 5, 2023

Two new pop-up experiences featuring the works of Ed Sheeran and Dolly Parton are opening soon but which one is for you? We’ve come up with a handy dandy guide to help you decide.

Steven Crowder’s Ex-Staffers Add More Fuel to a Flaming Dumpster Pile of Accusations

By Danny GallagherMay 4, 2023

Conservative host Steven Crowder has now been accused by his soon-to-be-ex-wife and ex-employees of verbally abusing them and exposing his genitals in the office and during company trips.

Frisco Pulls Fair’s Permit After Fights and Gunshots Are Fired During the Festivities

By Danny GallagherMay 4, 2023

This year’s Frisco Fair ended a few days early thanks to fights, gun shots and a pulled permit from the city.

Artist Vernon Fisher Died a Few Days Before the Premiere of a Documentary About His Life

By Danny GallagherMay 3, 2023

Vernon Fisher’s death occurred just days before a documentary about his work and life called “Breaking the Code” was scheduled to premiere during the Dallas International Film Festival.

Jerry Springer Had a Crazy Connection to Dallas Thanks to Kidd Kraddick Show’s Big Al Mack

By Danny GallagherMay 2, 2023

Years ago, Kidd Kraddick morning show host Big Al Mack met talk show host Jerry Springer and learned that he could sing Elvis’ songs almost as good as The King. So Al started holding karaoke competitions with Springer as the host at his McKinney Avenue bar and the strange event became an annual tradition.

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10 Interesting Picks at This Year’s Dallas International Film Festival

10 Interesting Picks at This Year’s Dallas International Film Festival

By Danny GallagherApril 28, 2023

DIFF is finally back and running full steam ahead of with a bunch of interesting feature length comedies and dramas and documentaries on everything from art to The Star Wars Holiday Special.

Conservative Host Steven Crowder Caught on Video Berating His Wife

Conservative Host Steven Crowder Caught on Video Berating His Wife

By Danny GallagherApril 28, 2023

“Watch it,” Steven Crowder responds sternly in the video. “Watch it. F-ing watch it.”

6 Weird Things That Happened on Texas Flights This Year

By Danny GallagherApril 27, 2023

We’re not even halfway through the year and already all these bonkers things have happened on Texas planes.

Need Some Quick Cash? Pawn Stars Is Coming to Town

By Danny GallagherApril 27, 2023

Of all the undignified ways in which you could make money in 2023, Pawn Stars is not a bad option, just saying.

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