National Spotlight Archives | Dallas Observer

Monotone Martha Kelly of Euphoria Is Not a Sociopath, but Her Character Sure Is

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:04:57 -0500

Euphoria Is Not a Sociopath, but Her Character Sure Is" />Long before Martha Kelly played the terrifying drug dealer Laurie on HBO’s Euphoria, she was a staple in Austin’s comedy scene.

Homecoming Star: Lou Diamond Phillips Returns for Dallas Honorary Award

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:13:10 -0500

You can take Lou Diamond Phillips out of Dallas, but you can't take Dallas out of him.

Was That Daft Punk or Just Two Guys in Masks at Boogies Over The Weekend?

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:27:16 -0500

Harder, better, faster, stronger and yes, still broken up.

Every Supermodel’s Favorite Photographer Arthur Elgort Takes Turn in Front of the Lens

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:52 -0500

Warren Elgort lived in the focal point of his famous photographer father Arthurt Elgort's lens. Now, the camera has flipped as Warren explores his dad's unparalleled legacy.

‘Justice Was Not Served’: DOJ Reaches Unexpected Settlement With Live Nation

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:40:51 -0500

Early statements indicated Live Nation would chase the trial to the Supreme Court, but a comparatively small settlement might spare them the trouble.

A Guide to the 2026 Dallas Art Fair

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:10 -0500

Dallas is home to some of the world's most prolific art collectors, and now you can schmooze with them at the annual affair. Here's everything you don't want to miss.

Houston, We Have a Twang: Charley Crockett Wakes Up the Artemis II Crew

Alec Spicer — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:55 -0500

A soulful track from the Dallas country singer became a soundtrack for Artemis II astronauts on the last full day of their historic lunar journey.

A Timeline of the Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane Kidnapping

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:11:38 -0500

Gucci Mane was reportedly kidnapped in Dallas in January. An arrest was made in April, and a diss track was released today. Here's your TL;DR.

Total Smoke Show: Local Pitmaster Joins Bobby Flay’s BBQ Brawl

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:58:10 -0500

Of the 12 competitors, only two are from Texas, which quite honestly makes no sense to us.

Breaking: Gucci Mane Allegedly Kidnapped and Robbed at Dallas Recording Studio

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:12:52 -0500

Gucci Mane was allegedly robbed and kidnapped by rapper Pooh Shiesty and others in a January ambush.