Donna Summer dies at 63
TMZ is reporting that disco queen Donna Summer has died. Summer performs in Norway in 2009. Photo credit: AP Photo/John McConnico The singer, 63, had been quietly battling cancer. She passed away in Florida. Reports say the sassy, big-voiced singer behind such radio classics as “Last Dance,” “She Works Hard for the Money” and “Hot Stuff” was putting the final touches on a new album. She was named — for the fourth time — as a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, but not chosen for induction. However, her accolades include five
Live music picks: May 18-24
One of music’s perennial road warriors, , the Dave Matthews Band, celebrated its 20th anniversary last year by taking its first-ever break from summer touring. But the boys are back on May 22 at Aaron’s Amphitheatre. FRIDAY Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. The legendary banjo player, 85, brings his “Stanley Style” of picking and old-time bluegrass to an intimate spot. 9 p.m. Friday. $23 (advance), $25 (day of show). The Loft at Center Stage, Atlanta. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan. Jason Aldean, the country boy from Macon, had an unqualified smash with
Tami Roman Quits Twitter + Funky Dineva Speaks on Bullying & More… [VIDEO]
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Tami Roman of VH1′s Basketball Wives can’t take the heat and decided to delete her Twitter account. Fed up with the non-stop dragging she’d been receiving following her atrocious behavior on the last episode of Basketball Wives, Tami Roman deleted her Twitter account after angry fans began attacking her daughters. Tami has 30 days to reactivate her account and not lose any followers. ( Source ) I haven’t watched Basketball Wives this season (couldn’t take it) so I have nothing… at all. But Funky Dineva , our resident “Yes Gawd” Action news reporter took on the task
Is Facebook Just a Passing Fad? 50% of Americans Say “Yes”…
Those of you who think each and every one of your friends can be found via Facebook , think again. A new study conducted suggests that nearly half of all Americans believe that the popular social-networking site is merely a passing fad. Don’t believe me? Check the stats… FULL STORY:Is Facebook Just a Passing Fad? 50% of Americans Say “Yes”… StraightFromTheA [SFTA] – Atlanta Entertainment Industry Gossip & News Related Articles Facebook Fail! Best Buy Employee “Outs” Heterosexual Male As Gay Online… FBI Seeks Twitter Pimp! Meet Marquist Bradford aka ‘King Kutta’… [PHOTOS] Facebook Fail! Woman Jailed
Weekend Best Bets: May 18-20
Atlanta’s Historic Oakland Cemetery is the site of Tunes from the Tombs, an event Saturday and Sunday in which musicians, including the band AM Gold (above) perform among Oakland’s extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens. Photo: Batterman Photography FRIDAY Festival: You’ll find a little corner of Greece in Marietta this weekend with Greek food, dances and folk crafts at The Marietta Greek Festival through Sunday at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Film, festival, food: Enjoy Atlanta’s favorite food trucks and live music before the film screening Friday at the Cans Film Festival . On Saturday, the event
“Right By My Side” ~ Nicki Minaj ft. Chris Brown & Nas [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
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Nicki Minaj released the official video for her next single, “Right By My Side” ft. Chris Brown yesterday (May 15, 2012). The Benny Boom produced visual features Nassir Jones aka Nas as Minaj’s love interest with Brown crooning nearby. It’s all pretty rosy as the lovesick couple share deep conversation and an inside joke as Nas hands his honey a silver dollar, which she flips into a wishing well. The clip has all the makings of a Nicholas Sparks romance flick: There’s PDA, hand-holding, shopping trips and outdoor lunches. In one
‘American Idol’ top 3 performance show recap: who won the night?
AMERICAN IDOL: Joshua Ledet performs in front of the judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Wednesday, May 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. Recap forthcoming. Join my Facebook fan page and Twitter . Tweet By Rodney Ho, Radio & TV Talk >>
Tia Mowry leaving ‘The Game’
Tia Mowry is leaving “The Game.” CREDIT: AP Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. Tia Mowry Tweeted today that she is leaving BET’s “The Game” after five seasons, two with BET. “Just wanted to let all my fans know that I will not be returning to The Game for season 6. It was an incredible run and I had lots of fun along the way. I am looking forward to my upcoming projects…the release of my book #OhBaby [today!], season 2 of @TiaTameraShow on
Peachtree TV is back on Dish Network after three months
Martin Prado and the Braves can now again be seen on Peachtree TV for Dish customers. Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com Atlanta Braves fans who happen to get Dish Network have missed a few games this year because of a dispute with Peachtree TV that goes back to early February. But the dispute over “restransmission” fees is over. Dish and Peachtree TV, after three months, have resolved their differences and the network is back on Dish. Peachtree TV is owned by Turner but run by Meredith Broadcasting, which owns CBS Atlanta. That’s why over the months you’ve seen crawls
ATL Live On The Park: Keri Hilson, Tank, Tameka Raymond, Case & More [PHOTOS]
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The one time I wear flats, I stand next to tall “A”zz Keri Hilson ! *sigh* It doesn’t matters though because it was fun times in the “A” as ATL Live on the Park continued it’s monthly music event last night (May 15, 2012). Season 3 of Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols’ live musical extravaganza jumped off with an explosive set of performances, which included headliner R&B sensation Tank , who serenaded the audience with past hits and his latest single from his fifth studio album, “This is How I Feel.” Guests also enjoyed a performance by
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