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It’s not a stretch to say that Atlanta is a music mecca slightly below the pedigree of Detroit’s Motown era. That’s just how hot Atlanta’s music scene is.
The reason for the heat is because of all the Atlanta artists that have charted not just in recent years, but over the past two decades!
Here are the Atlanta artists with new music
Now, there is a whole crop of new Atlanta artists with new music for the times. You can hear it on the streets, in the cars and in the clubs.
Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” is proving to be one of the greatest songs of all time. Not only is it the only song to ever go platinum while still #1, but the Atlanta artist continues to pump out remixes. Could Dolly Parton actually jump on the track?
Young Thug
Post Malone and Young Thug’s “Goodbyes” is a major mover on the Billboard charts.
Young Thug (again)
J. Cole, Young Thug and Travis Scott have a banger on their hands with “The London.” Could it have the makings of a summer anthem?
Mustard & Migos
If “Pure Water” is what they’re drinking nowadays, there’s no wonder Migos continues to be one of the hottest rap groups in the game.
Cardi B
Living in Atlanta now with her husband and new child, Cardi B is adding to Atlanta’s musical powers with “Press,” her latest single.
Summer Walker
Summer Walker and Drake’s “Girls Need Love” is still in heavy rotation for summer 2019!!’
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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One of the most intriguing and enduring plotlines in all of reality TV is the trials and tribulations of Kirk and Rasheeda Frost of “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta.”
In the span of a couple years, the couple have had to deal with fame, celebrity, infidelity and even a new baby outside of the marriage.
Kirk & Rasheeda: A Love & Hip Hop Atlanta timeline
Kirk and Rasheeda were pretty much like any other couple on “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta” when they first appeared on the show.
Then one episode, things got interesting when Kirk started hanging out with Benzino. The next thing you know he was in a hot tub with a few women, one in particular who seemed to relish the attention.
This plotline played out for a whole season and even carried on into the next one, until there were more inklings of cheating from Kirk.
After hanging out with Yung Joc at a bar / club, a young woman claimed to be pregnant with his child. And that became the #1 plotline on #LHHATL.
“What happened at the lake? What do I need to know about?” Rasheeda asked him. “I was drunk,” Kirk responded.
“So you really think this was worth it?” Rasheeda said, herself wholly pregnant.
“Be gone!” she said. And things got to their worst point.
Here is how it all played out on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta:
In the midst of all this, baby Carter is born. Rasheeda’s newborn puts her in a mood to reconcile for the sake of her family.
But then Kirk goes and does a DNA test behind Rasheeda’s back.
“How dare you question my loyalty. I’m over Kirk,” she said. For Kirk’s part, he acknowledges that things have been a little cold at home.
After a while, Kirk knows that he has put his wife through a lot with all the Ashley Nicole drama. But he aims to make it up to her with a new store in Lenox Square mall.
But Kirk starts trippin’ again. This time, baby drama comes up when another girl says she’s pregnant with his baby.
Jasmine lets the cat out of the bag and the confrontation goes down with Yung Joc and Karlie Redd. Karlie then takes it upon herself to meet up with her.
“He moved her into ya’ll’s old building. She’s met Carter and she’s hung out with y’all’s family,” Karlie told Rasheeda.
Of course, Kirk denies it all.
The drama is thick! But then Rasheeda and Jazmine get to talk in the club. Jasmine told her: “I didn’t know what I was destroying … I’ll be the first to say that I wish I would have never did that.”
After the hurt feelings, subsided Kirk and Rasheeda decided to keep rocking. And the show got better.
For the new season, Rasheeda came clean with a shocker: She had cheated on Kirk.
The other castmates seem surprised by this, but Rasheeda lets them know that it was a one-time thing and that she and Kirk were good.
Watch: Rasheeda says she cheated on Kirk
Atlanta reality TV shows showcase the best and worst of the city, but they have a following unlike anything we’ve seen in modern times.
TV executive Mona Scott has created an urban juggernaut that is single-handedly keeping VH1 afloat.
On Bravo, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” franchise continues to be a perennial winner among millennials. The bottom line is that people want to see Atlanta on TV.
Catch the latest Atlanta reality TV news here
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The Atlanta Wine & Spirits Fest is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 from 6 to 10 p.m. The location is the the Promenade at Piedmont Park.
Come to the Atlanta Wine & Spirits Fest and travel through several different regions spanning the globe.
Atlanta Wine & Spirits Fest: Everything you need to know
Attendees at the festival will be able to drink wine, beer and spirits specific to certain regions. Restaurants will also have food available for purchase.
Get tickets to the ATL Wine & Spirits Fest
Take a break from your travels and enjoy the soothing sounds of live music. The World Tour will be held on the lovely Promenade at Piedmont Park. Proceeds will go to benefit the Piedmont Conservancy.
ATL Wine + Spirits Fest is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be given.
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Local casting directors are in need of a “voluptuous” African-American woman to be a photo double in a production in Atlanta.
If you’ve got the goods and fit the bill, you’ll be needed in late July and early August.
Now casting in Atlanta: ‘Voluptuous’ Woman for work as photo double
Here are the details of this Atlanta casting call:
VOLUPTUOUS DARK-SKIN TONED
AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE PHOTO DOUBLE
-5 DAY CASTING-Casting a 5’8″-5’10, Dark Skin toned African American, full framed, voluptuous woman, who is comfortable with various forms of nudity and simulated sex.
Dates: July 31, Aug 1, 7, 9 & 14
Rate: Double Scale SAG Contract (approx 1800) PER DAY!!
(Screen Actors Guild)HOW TO SUBMIT:
To apply, please send name, age, height, weight, phone number, clothing sizes & 3 CLOTHED Photos (head, profile and recent selfie) to Extras@RoseLockeCasting.comSubject: RED Double
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally.
If you know the production codes, you can follow Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET that are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2019 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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A new HBO series produced by Jordan Peele has a casting call in Atlanta. The “Get Out” producer is looking to hire local actors for scenes filming on various dates in August.
“Lovecraft Country” is a drama horror series based on the novel by author Matt Ruff. Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is working on the project along with Bad Robot.
Here are details of the Atlanta casting call and audition. Scroll to the bottom to see the dates:
Details: ‘Lovecraft Country’ casting call in Atlanta
HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” Casting Call
LOVACRAFT COUNTRY
HBO Series with executive producers including Jordan Peele, Misha Green, J. J. AbramsLovecraft casting calls in Atlanta: August 2019
LOVECRAFT: WHO GOES THERE!?Seeking African American Males, ages 18+, to portray museum security guards.
**Casting Requirements
Males must be clean shaven and be willing to have a period haircut. (1950s)DATE: Wednesday, August 21st
FITTING: Wednesday, 8/14, Thursday, 8/15, or Friday, 8/16
RATE: $80/8 + $20 Fitting Bump
LOCATION: AtlantaHow to Submit:
To apply, please send name, age, height, weight, phone number & 3 photos extras@roselockecasting.comSubject: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Subject: AA 8/2 or AA 8/2 or AA 8/5 or AA 8/7 or AA 8/12
Based on your availabilityAtlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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If you’re up for some fine dining in North Fulton, two of Roswell’s best restaurants have a summer sale that is hard to beat.
Starting Monday, July 22, Table & Main and Osteria Mattone will add $20 to every gift card purchase of $100. What a great gift card sale!
Summer sale: $20 bonus on $100 gift cards at Table & Main and Osteria Mattone
Guests at either of the Ro Hospitality restaurants can add that bonus to the same gift card, or a separate card for future use.
The gift cards are redeemable at either Table & Main or Osteria Mattone and must be purchased in-store.
The promotion ends at the close of business on Monday, July 29.
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The Real Milk & Honey Cafe opened its doors on Monday, July 15 in College Park. The grand opening for the all-day brunch restaurant is a homecoming of sorts for owners, restaurateur Monique Rose and Chef Sammy Davis Jr.
Davis is known in culinary circles as the winner of the Food Network show “Chopped: Redemption.”
The Real Milk and Honey Cafe opens in College Park
“We have always had a presence on the Atlanta restaurant scene” Rose said in a written statement.
“After the tremendous success we have had in (Maryland and D.C.), Chef Sammy and I wanted to return to Atlanta where we know Milk & Honey already has a strong following, and again offer Georgia diners the authentic taste, the distinct ambiance, and soulful style of the Milk & Honey brand.”
What are the hours for the Real Milk & Honey restaurant?
The Real Milk & Honey Cafe’s operating hours are:
- 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday
- 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Where is the Real Milk & Honey Cafe located?
The Real Milk & Honey Cafe is located at 3719 Main St, College Park, GA 30337. Here is a map to help you find the place.Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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The Catnapz Podcast is celebrating one year on the air and wants to show its appreciation to Atlanta. This show encompasses everything y’all love, trap music, self care, empowerment and boss moves.
This two-day event features a brunch as well as movie night slated for Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, 2019.
Catnipz Podcast celebrates 1-year anniversary in Atlanta
Join us July 20-21st for an unforgettable weekend of fun and fulfillment.
July 20
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Traptastic Brunch at the C Layers 4-8 p.m.
Snacks & hunch punches
Pool party with catered brunch
Record our Live Episode with us!!
July 21
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Henny, Wings & Lion King – 9-11:30 p.m.
We pulling up to watch the Lion King Premier
At Starlight Drive In Movie Theater
Don’t worry we got the best snacks
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Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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This summer, local kids and families are getting slimed in the most fun way possible! That’s because on Saturday, June 15, Nickelodeon’s Slime City hits Atlanta.
Now through September 1 2019, Nickelodeon’s first-ever pop-up experience will be held in Buckhead in a unique 20,000 square-foot space that features lots and lots of green goo for kids of all ages.
Slimefest: Get tickets to Nickelodeon’s Slime City in Atlanta
Tickets are available on www.NickSlimeCity.com, where visitors can also sign up for Slime City updates. Tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate up until June 14.
“Our iconic slime is the ultimate symbol of free-spirited mess and the physical embodiment of the fun and irreverent spirit of Nickelodeon,” said Sharon Cohen, Executive Vice President, The Nick Experience. “We are excited to bring Slime City to Atlanta to offer this brand-new way for kids and families to interact with our signature slime through a dynamic space for a fun-filled summer.”
Here’s a video of what it’s like inside Slime City in Buckhead
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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Doritos is going hip-hop this summer, teaming up with Atlanta rapper Lil Baby and BET for a campaign that caters to aspiring artists and producers.
The “Doritos Spark The Beat” competition allows beatmakers and vocalists to submit their tracks online. From there, an expert panel of judges, including Lil Baby himself, will judge the music.
Atlanta’s Lil Baby to judge in ‘Doritos Spark The Beat’ competition
The panel will select one beat maker and one vocalist to collaborate in-studio with Lil Baby to record the final track.
The “Doritos Spark The Beat runs through September 8 and is available nationwide.
Fans can visit SparkTheBeat.com to download a unique sample track created by Quality Control Music artist Lil Baby, the artist who made the platinum debut album, “Harder Than Ever.”
There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
