Georgia Entertainment Scene

Toto co-founder bemused by yacht rock revival, enduring power of ‘Africa’

Toto co-founder Steve Lukather talks Atlanta tour stop, yacht rock and why “Africa” still connects with fans across generations.

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Uptown Comedy Corner closing, citing competition from Helium, City Winery

Uptown Comedy Corner, which caters largely to African American audiences, has had several metro Atlanta homes during its 30-plus year existence.

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Anycia made Atlanta history on new Gangsta Grillz tape by staying true to herself

With "Grady Baby," Anycia’s 12-track project, she conceived of and released a four-part short film, each scene depicting “relatable things that go on in Atlanta."

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Shaq’s likability fuels his longevity as ubiquitous TV pitchman

Basketball Hall of Famer and longtime "Inside the NBA" co-host Shaquille O'Neal has been doing commercials for more than 30 years and 300-plus ads.

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

From ATL Comic Convention to a "Jukebox Giants" musical review and Pajama Jam at the Children's Museum, here are 15 family-friendly happenings in metro Atlanta this weekend.

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Could DC Studios’ appetite for filming in Georgia boost the industry?

“Superman” is the last-of-its-kind superhero film shot in Georgia to be released at the box office within the next year, two or three.

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In concert, The Offspring is still pretty fly for a punk rock band

At Alpharetta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, The Offspring delivered a high-energy show with inflated skulls, beach balls and a moving tribute to lost loved ones.

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What’s filming in Georgia in July 2025?

The Georgia film office has just 22 active shows or movies listed on its website, down from 25 a month ago. It's been nearly a year since the total exceeded 30.

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Family and nature point the way home in stories rooted in the South

For the characters in Atlanta native Carrie R. Moore’s debut collection of stories “Make Your Way Home, it is a complicated combination of geography and genealogy.

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Rising country star Ty Myers can cry in his beer — he just can’t drink it

Meet Ty Myers, the rising Texas country star with a hot debut album, “The Select,” and tour that brings him to Atlanta for a sold-out Tabernacle show on July 18.

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Celebs take center stage at ATL Comic Con, from ’24′ to ‘The Office’

Unlike some other cons, ATL Comic Con is laser-focused on giving fans a chance to meet stars from a wide variety of genres.

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Cinema clubs build community around a love of niche films

Atlanta’s microcinema scene is booming post-pandemic, with film clubs screening cult classics, deep cuts and radical films in community spaces across the city.

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Inspired by nostalgia, Atlanta artist Lowkey Lyss creates their own future

A profile of Decatur artist Lowkey Lyss, who crafts nostalgic, humor-infused works that evoke fond childhood memories.

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Stars come out to play at MLB Celebrity Softball Game at Truist Park

Hall of Famer CC Sabathia was named MVP in leading the American League over the National League in a game that also featured Druski, Terrell Owens, Jordan Chiles and many more

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How Steve Harvey changed ‘Family Feud’: ‘I turned it into a comedy show’

Steve Harvey, now filming at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, explains how he made "Family Feud" his own.

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James Gunn adds a little edge to newest ‘Superman’ — but not too much

Newest Man of Steel faces challenges previous incarnations of the character didn't have to.

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Atlanta’s BunnaB made a hit about summer. Now, she’s ready to rule the year.

BunnaB joins several Atlanta female rappers who’ve recently gained popularity for a vibrant style of rap that hearkens back to the dance-centric nostalgia of the early 2000s.

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

From MLB All-Star Game festivities and a WWE Saturday Night Main Event to Run Santa Run and Goat Yoga, here are 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend.

Ludacris, Zac Brown Band to headline MLB All-Star Game performances

Jermaine Dupri and Kane Brown will also entertain the crowd at the 2025 Midsummer Classic.

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Georgia has multiple contestants on ‘Big Brother’ for fourth year in a row

Nobody with strong Georgia ties has won "Big Brother" over its first 26 seasons, but for the fourth season in a row, multiple locals are starring on the program.