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 will expand into a… >>

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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 scene, Nas — who sports his trademark half-moon… >>

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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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There will be no Screen on the Green this year because, well, Piedmont Park is busy with other stuff and there’s that pesky sponsorship issue that has plagued the popular film series for a few years after some people were wounded by real-live gunfire , not the kind in movies.   But have no fear, some in Atlanta’s gay community — as in the Evolution Project — is picking up the slack and will screen “The Devil Wears Prada” on Sunday at sunset as part of its new “Queens on the Green” series. And what better “Queens on the Green”… >>

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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 @mystyle premiering in June… >>

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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 about the… >>

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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 R&B legendary soul singer  Case… >>

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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 top 3 performance show Join my Facebook… >>

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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? + Courtside with Ciara, Denzel & More… >>

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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 Cash for Chilli Is… >>

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