Casting Call:  Kids castings, Tulsa King season 4, Netflix project in Atlanta

This week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" includes paid opportunities for kids across multiple decades of looks, background roles for Tulsa King season four, a Netflix project seeking HBCU students and alumni, and a high-level government affairs job in Georgia’s entertainment industry.

Legendary Heart musician Nancy Wilson talks "sweet" return to touring

“I think this particular time in Heart’s legacy is a really sweet, especially sweet time," says legendary musician Nancy Wilson ahead of the latest leg of the band's Royal Flush Tour.

Budweiser Super Bowl LX commercial features clydesdale, bald eagle, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Free Bird' - Watch

Budweiser will once again be a part of the Super Bowl with a memorable ad themed “American Icons," featuring a Budweiser Clydesdale, a bald eagle, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's iconic song 'Free Bird.'

Quinton Aaron, actor known for 'The Blind Side,' hospitalized in Atlanta

An actor widely recognized from his role as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" is currently on life support at an Atlanta hospital, fighting a severe blood infection, according to a fundraiser raising money to support his medical expenses.

SCAD TVfest brings TV's biggest names to Atlanta

SCAD TVfest 2026 returns to Atlanta Feb. 4–6. Quinta Brunson and stars from "Bridgerton" headline the three-day television festival in Midtown.

Claire Foy headlines soaring new drama 'H is for Hawk'

The bestselling memoir “H is for Hawk" soars from the page to the screen in a new film version starring Emmy-winning actress Claire Foy.

The Eagles Greatest Hits album now the No. 1 best selling album of all time

An album released nearly 50 years ago is now the No. 1 selling album of all time according to new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) which tracks U.S. sales and streaming equivalents.

‘The Masked Singer’: Who are Handyman, Scarab?

“Clueless" Night brought a double elimination to “The Masked Singer." Here’s who was under the masks.

Daniel Naroditsky, chess grandmaster, cause of death revealed

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.

New York Times has a new game - and it's 2-player

The New York Times has launched Crossplay, a Scrabble-like game that marks its first in-house designed multiplayer offering and expands its popular Games lineup.

Casting Call: Hairspray auditions, sports films, and paid Atlanta productions

From a major stage production of Hairspray to film projects seeking real athletes and experienced bartenders, this week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features long-term theater work, paid on-camera roles, and a part-time job with Live Nation. There’s also a workshop for creatives looking to monetize their social media presence.

Timothy Busfield can be released pending trial, judge rules

A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.

Valentino Garavani, legendary fashion designer, dies

Valentino Garavani — the legendary fashion designer and founder of the Valentino brand — has died. Here's what we know.

Super Bowl latest: Green Day confirmed as opener

The NFL announced this weekend that Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 in a special, new, opening ceremony. Here are the details.

Today is Dolly Parton Day as legendary performer turns 80

It's official: Today is Dolly Parton Day as the legendary performer turns 80. Her milestone birthday comes after a year marked by her husband's death and health setbacks.

Blue Man Group brings 'Rockstar' power to Atlanta

Blue Man Group will perform at the Fox as part of the Regions Broadway in Atlanta series.

'The Lion King' co-director Roger Allers dead at 76

Roger Allers, the acclaimed filmmaker and animator best known for co-directing Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, has died at age 76.