Weekend Best Bets: May 18-20

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]

“Right By My Side” ~ Nicki Minaj ft. Chris Brown & Nas [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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’ 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 >>

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Tia Mowry leaving ‘The Game’

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

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]

ATL Live On The Park: Keri Hilson, Tank, Tameka Raymond, Case & More [PHOTOS]

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

‘American Idol’ live blogging top 3 performance show

E! says Jennifer Lopez is leaving “Idol.” That wouldn’t surprise me one iota. Here’s the home for tonight’s live blogging. The top 3 will each sing three songs. Spoilers of the songs. Take a guess who will sing each: “Imagine” by John Lennon “My All” by Mariah Carey “No More Drama” by Mary J. Blige “We’ve Got Tonight” by Bob Seger “I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith “Beggin” by Madcon “I’ll Be There – By the Jackson 5 “Disease” by Matchbox 20 “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James ‘American Idol’ live blogging

Mike Vick and Kijafa Frink Plan Summer Wedding…

Mike Vick and Kijafa Frink Plan Summer Wedding…

NFL Baller Michael Vick   and his fiance Kijafa Frink are prepping to finally jump the broom this summer! Details… FULL STORY:Mike Vick and Kijafa Frink Plan Summer Wedding… StraightFromTheA [SFTA] – Atlanta Entertainment Industry Gossip & News Related Articles Boo’d Up ~ Michael Vick & His Fiance’ Kijafa Michael Vick Wants Chris Brown to Know… [VIDEO] Oprah Only Got Vick Interview Because She Dropped the Bet… Oprah Winfrey Wins Bet That She Could Land Mike Vick Interview First… Who Knew Kobe Bryant Was a Mike Vick Fan?

Boo’d Up – Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas & Floyd “Money” Mayweather Spotted Out The “A”… [PHOTOS]

Boo’d Up – Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas & Floyd “Money” Mayweather Spotted Out The “A”… [PHOTOS]

Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas of TLC was spotted at Atlanta industry event ATL Live on the Park with her boxer boo Floyd “Money” Mayweather last night (May 15, 2012) And if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t believe it either… Peep photos of the cute creeping couple below… FULL STORY:Boo’d Up – Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas & Floyd “Money” Mayweather Spotted Out The “A”… [PHOTOS] StraightFromTheA [SFTA] – Atlanta Entertainment Industry Gossip & News Related Articles Quick Flix ~ Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas: Happy, Healthy & Boo’d Up Cake Daddy or Cute Couple? Floyd Mayweather Drops

Atlanta shines in “What To Expect When You’re Expecting”

Atlanta shines in “What To Expect When You’re Expecting”

“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” is stuffed like a Christmas goose with top talent. So stuffed, in fact, that it looks like the studio’s graphic design department had to get creative to cram 10 names — Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Elizabeth Banks, Brooklyn Decker, Chace Crawford, Chris Rock and Rodrigo Santoro – above the title in the official movie poster. The stars of the film also include Smith’s Olde Bar, the Georgia Aquarium, the Woodruff Arts Center complex, Fulton County Airport at Charlie Brown Field and Virginia-Highland, which were among

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