Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat this month | February 2024

Here's the latest roundup of restaurant news from around metro Atlanta, including information on special offers for Valentine's Day.

Beyoncé becomes 1st Black woman to reach No. 1 on country music chart

“Texas Hold Em" claimed the top spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart shortly after the track debuted on country radio last week.

Casting Call for Feb. 21, 2024: Extras and acting roles in metro Atlanta

Atlanta movie and TV productions are looking for extras and background actors in the next few weeks, and entertainment insider Tess Hammock has the scoop.

Ewen MacIntosh, Ricky Gervais’ ‘The Office’ actor, dies at 50

Ricky Gervais’ “The Office” star Ewen MacIntosh has died. Gervais paid tribute to the late actor, calling him “very funny and very lovely” and “an absolute original.”

Gunna announces 2024 Bittersweet Tour feat. Flo Milli with Atlanta stop

Atlanta rapper Gunna has released the dates for his 2024 Bittersweet Tour featuring special guest Flo Milli and, of course, his hometown made the short list.

Piglet rescued after being 'tossed like a football' at Mardi Gras party in New Orleans

A piglet named Piglet was rescued from mistreatment at a Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans after being thrown around "like a football" by three men, as reported by the Humane Society of Louisiana on February 19.

Bridgit Mendler’s space company: From Disney Channel star to CEO

Bridgit Mendler, a former Disney Channel star, has announced she’s starting up her own space company after studying at MIT and Harvard.

Madonna awkwardly falls off a chair during Seattle concert

During a performance of "Open Your Heart," the pop icon, 65, awkwardly fell off a chair onstage. After beginning to sing the song, one of Madonna's back-up dancers began to drag the chair.

Ex-Rep. Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo video broadcast, alleges fraud

Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."