Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 15-17, 2025
Metro Atlanta is buzzing this weekend with everything from art festivals and block parties to live music, comedy, and food events.
Metro Atlanta is buzzing this weekend with everything from art festivals and block parties to live music, comedy, and food events.
ABFF bringing festival to 4 major cities, including Atlanta
The American Black Film Festival is launching a new Pop-Up Tour this fall, bringing films, celebrity talks, and panels to New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles between October and December 2025.
The American Black Film Festival is launching a new Pop-Up Tour this fall, bringing films, celebrity talks, and panels to New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles between October and December 2025.
Taylor Swift unveils ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album release date and track list
The album is set to drop on Oct. 3.
The album is set to drop on Oct. 3.
Reba McEntire breaks silence after stepson Brandon Blackstock's death
“There is no one else like him, and I’m thankful for the time we had together. His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family," the country superstar wrote in a social media post.
“There is no one else like him, and I’m thankful for the time we had together. His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family," the country superstar wrote in a social media post.
Atlanta’s Metro Boomin to face September trial over 2016 rape claim
Metro Boomin, whose real name is Leland Wayne, will face trial Sept. 23 on a rape allegation dating back to 2016.
Metro Boomin, whose real name is Leland Wayne, will face trial Sept. 23 on a rape allegation dating back to 2016.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mom posts tribute on social media
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother, Pamela Warner, called her late son her “teacher, coach, confidant, and best friend” in a social media tribute.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother, Pamela Warner, called her late son her “teacher, coach, confidant, and best friend” in a social media tribute.
Chance the Rapper's 'And We Back' tour coming to Atlanta
Chance the Rapper will be in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 29 at the Coca-Cola Roxy.
Chance the Rapper will be in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 29 at the Coca-Cola Roxy.
YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
T-Hood death investigated as possible self-defense shooting
Gwinnett County police are investigating the shooting that killed Atlanta rapper T-Hood as a possible case of self-defense.
Gwinnett County police are investigating the shooting that killed Atlanta rapper T-Hood as a possible case of self-defense.
Danielle Spencer, child star of ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60
Danielle Spencer, star of "What’s Happening!!," has died at 60 after a long battle with cancer.
Danielle Spencer, star of "What’s Happening!!," has died at 60 after a long battle with cancer.
'Dive Bar Beauty Queen' Ashland Craft heading to Atlanta
Country singer-songwriter Ashland Craft is bringing a mix of grit, honesty and honky-tonk fun to her latest album, Dive Bar Beauty Queen and she is bringing that sound to Atlanta.
Country singer-songwriter Ashland Craft is bringing a mix of grit, honesty and honky-tonk fun to her latest album, Dive Bar Beauty Queen and she is bringing that sound to Atlanta.
FOX and ESPN teaming up to bundle new streaming services this fall
The two networks are launching the direct-to-consumer services as a bundle offering a variety of streaming options, and here's how it works.
The two networks are launching the direct-to-consumer services as a bundle offering a variety of streaming options, and here's how it works.
Taylor Swift announces new album 'The Life of a Showgirl.' What we know
The Grammy-winning singer's new album follows her last original album, 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department."
The Grammy-winning singer's new album follows her last original album, 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department."
Taylor Swift sparks new album rumors ahead of ‘New Heights’ podcast debut
Taylor Swift will appear on Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast Aug. 13, and a wave of orange-themed clues has fans convinced album No. 12 is coming.
Taylor Swift will appear on Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast Aug. 13, and a wave of orange-themed clues has fans convinced album No. 12 is coming.
UFC-Paramount deal: No more pay-per-view, all fights on Paramount+, what to know
UFC’s U.S. fans will no longer have to pay $80 per fight under a new $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+, but they’ll need a subscription to the streaming service.
UFC’s U.S. fans will no longer have to pay $80 per fight under a new $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+, but they’ll need a subscription to the streaming service.
Atlanta rapper known as T-Hood shot to death last Friday, sources say
Gwinnett County police are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in unincorporated Snellville that left an Atlanta rapper dead last Friday evening.
Gwinnett County police are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in unincorporated Snellville that left an Atlanta rapper dead last Friday evening.
Director and stars talk challenging new drama 'The Knife'
The film — which is receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences — centers on a young Black family being questioned by police after an intruder breaks into their home.
The film — which is receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences — centers on a young Black family being questioned by police after an intruder breaks into their home.
Tourist visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert fatally shot
A 25-year-old New York tourist, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot early Sunday in San Juan’s La Perla while visiting for a Bad Bunny concert.
A 25-year-old New York tourist, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot early Sunday in San Juan’s La Perla while visiting for a Bad Bunny concert.
Reba McEntire considered late stepson Brandon Blackstock her 'blood' family before his death
Reba McEntire maintained a close bond with her stepson despite her 2015 divorce from his father, Narvel Blackstock.
Reba McEntire maintained a close bond with her stepson despite her 2015 divorce from his father, Narvel Blackstock.
Who was Brandon Blackstock: A look back on the life of Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband
Brandon Blackstock was Kelly Clarkson’s manager from 2017 until they split in 2020.
Brandon Blackstock was Kelly Clarkson’s manager from 2017 until they split in 2020.