Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers member and influential R&B musician, dies at 73

Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers and a celebrated solo artist, passed away at 73 following a cancer diagnosis, his family announced.

Atlanta's Shaky Knees Festival headliners announced, tickets on sale Feb. 27

My Chemical Romance, Blink-182, and Deftones will headline the 12th annual Shaky Knees Music Festival, scheduled for Sept. 19-21 at its new location, Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta.

Fyre Festival 2 gets a date and location: What to know

A second iteration of the notorious Fyre Festival is apparently coming soon, according to the founder of the original event.

Atlanta rapper Ludacris shares info about new 'Fast & Furious' roller coaster

Universal Studios is set to debut its first high-speed outdoor roller coaster, "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift," and Atlanta rapper Ludacris is sharing the excitement.

'Shucked' coming to Fox Theatre, tickets on sale March 7

Broadway fans in Atlanta will soon have the chance to see "Shucked," the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, during its limited engagement at the Fox Theatre from May 20–25.

Singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was best known for the hit songs “Killing Me Softly With His Song" and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

RHOA star Porsha Williams' estranged husband being held by ICE, reports say

“Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams’ estranged husband, Nigerian citizen Simon Guobadia, is now in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

Wayans family, Kamala Harris honored at NAACP Image Awards

In her first major public appearance since leaving office, Kamala Harris urged people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith.

Lynne Marie Stewart, 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' and 'It's Always Sunny' actress, dies

Lynne Marie Stewart, “the most beautiful woman in Puppetland,” has died. The “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star was 78.

Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male

Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.

Diddy's lawyer quits, says ‘under no circumstances can I continue’

"Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs," Ricco wrote in the Manhattan federal court filing.

Notorious BIG's mother, Voletta Wallace, dead at 78

The mother of famed 90s rapper Notorious BIG died Friday while on hospice care in Pennsylvania.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library funding cut from Indiana governor’s proposed budget

The Dollywood Foundation president has responded to the Indiana governor’s proposed budget cuts funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children free books.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Feb. 21-23, 2025

From Mardi Gras celebrations and live music performances to film festivals, art markets, and family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy in our things to do list.

Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black' filming in Midtown Atlanta

Parts of Midtown Atlanta are now back open after being temporarily shut down overnight for the filming of Tyler Perry’s Netflix series, Beauty in Black.