It was just another day in metro Atlanta, but then it wasn’t. A Georgia couple had planned to get married in South Carolina but the coronavirus pandemic changed their plans.
They had to make do in Lawrenceville’s Rhodes Park when a celebrity happened upon them. R&B singer Tony Terry saw the couple and asked to sing for them, which they eagerly accepted.
“I asked if I could sing for their first dance and they danced while I sang to them. We were walking in Rhodes Jordan park today socially distancing ourselves of course and we see a couple getting married It was just the two of them and the officiant I asked if I could sing for their first dance and they danced while I sang to them,” he posted alongside the video.
Atlanta rapper Future is stepping up big-time to help fight the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped much of the world.
The “Mask Off” artist announced that his foundation, Free Wishes, is making and donating respiratory masks to health care workers to combat the shortage.
“We recognize how alarming and critical the need is for medical equipment, so we have stepped in to help, by ensuring that masks are provided to healthcare professionals and patients, currently hospitalized,” the organization, which is run by Future’s sister and mother, said in a news release.
The organization is partnering with local sewing company Atlanta Sewing Style to manufacture the masks.
“Healthcare professionals, on the frontlines of this pandemic, are possibly risking their lives,” the organization added. “Last week many healthcare professionals and providers pleaded out to the nation for help, as they were experiencing an extreme shortage in medical supplies. In many instances, healthcare providers were asked to re-use masks or even wear bandanas as a replacement. Medical professionals voiced that this was risky and it could potentially expose them to the coronavirus.”
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
Music artist, actor and former Stone Mountain resident Donald Glover dropped a new album overnight on Sunday, March 15, just what we need to enjoy our “social distancing.”
Glover, who stars in the FX series Atlanta, is a huge music star with hits like This is America, Feels Like Summer, Redbone.
The new Childish Gambino album is streaming on DonaldGloverPresents.com, a new website that was spread on social media byGlover’s manager Fam Rothstein.
Donald Glover Presents https://t.co/dg9nzzVK9N
— #1. (@FASHIONSPITTA) March 15, 2020
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R&B singer Usher Raymond was back to form recently at a performance at Crickets in Atlanta. The OMG singer gave a small group of fans a sneak peek of a verse from Confessions 3, a new song he’s worked with Jermaine Dupri on.
Usher’s Confessions album sold over 10.3 million copies in the US and over 15 million copies across the world.
The new Confessions 3 verse caused widespread speculation online, with people tweeting whether Usher was talking about a new flame, giving a woman an STD or something else.
But Dupri, who largely wrote the original Confessions song based on his own love life, went to Twitter to set the matter straight.
“I see y’all trippin,” JD posted. “CONFESSIONS PART 3 is from a females perspective The song is about a girl cheatin’ on him and gettin’ pregnant by another man. She is then being stuck with the decision to keep or abort it. Now that he knows, Should he stay or Leave ???
In 2020, it’s hard to believe just how huge the Confessions album was in 2004.
Listen to Usher sing (WARNING: Language) a controversial verse of Confessions 3:
Usher debuts a brand new record live with his first performance of Confessions part lll. pic.twitter.com/lA2pWSfs8B
— TheRnBHub (@TheRnBHub) February 25, 2020
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It’s no secret that Offset is from the Atlanta area, but now that he and wife Cardi B are settled in the area, they’ve just bought a new Atlanta home, er, Atlanta mansion! Move over, Tyler Perry!
What makes it so special (It was a Christmas gift) is that the Atlanta mansion comes complete with a gun range. But that’s not all…
Here’s what we know about the Atlanta mansion:
Cardi B shared video of the home on her Instagram account. She posted: “I been house hunting for the past 2 years with our realtor @b_luxurious .It has been a roller roller coaster!”
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She continued: “Houses that @offsetyrn liked there was always a room I didn’t like that we couldn’t agreed on 😩and a couple houses that I liked @offsetyrn said NO because the areas they where in are not to good.We even though about building a house but with a family that’s a bit complicated .With the help of @b_luxurious and God WE GOT OUR HOUSE!”
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The property was listed by Realtors Molly Beery and Cia Cummings of Dorsey Alston Realtors in Atlanta. The home was built in 2006, but you can’t tell!
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”5″ display=”basic_imagebrowser”]The home is located in an exclusive subdivision and has the amenities to back it up. Here are some of the things that the mansion has:
Here is how the Offset and Cardi B mansion is described in the listing:
“Magnificent estate situated on 5.8 private acres! No expense spared or detail overlooked when building this entertainers’ dream home.”
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“Chef’s kitchen opens to fireside fam room & outdoor terrace w/ kitchen & fireplace perfect for al fresco dining. Formal LR w/ 30’ ceilings & solarium. Formal DR. Office.
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“Master on Main w/ fireside sitting room, huge h/h closets & spa-like bath. 4 large upstairs bdr/baths plus great playroom. Terrace level w bar, 1800 bottle wine cellar, fireside family room & much more. Panoramic views of infinity pool & flat, deep backyard. 4 car garage.”
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Buckhead is the most expensive area of Atlanta, but it’s not the only one. If you’re looking for a home, you should know where to look.
Atlanta has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.
Keep up with what’s going on in Atlanta’s real estate scene here.
The Millennium Tour 2020 has been set and Omarion and other top artists are set to appear in a city near you. We’re going to give you the Millennium Tour dates so that you don’t miss it.
Special musical guest Ashanti has been added to the bill, making for a more balanced show. Here are the other artists on the Millennium Tour:
Backed by UAA and G-Squared Events, Omarion is heading on the road just one year after the Millennium Tour, which showed him that fans would support an R&B your.
This time, he’s bringing fellow Face Off collaborator Bow Wow to relive their joint project back in late 2007. The lineup is full of nostalgic fan favorites from the 2000s and more.
| DATES | CITY/ STATE | VENUE | PURCHASE TICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 29, 2020 | Louisville, KY | KFC Yum! Center | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Indianapolis, IN | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, March 6, 2020 | New York, NY | Hulu Theater at MSG | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, March 7, 2020 | Philadelphia, PA | The Liacouras Center | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, March 8, 2020 | Fairfax, VA | Eagle Bank Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, March 13, 2020 | Raleigh, NC | PNC Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, March 14, 2020 | Hampton, VA | Hampton Coliseum | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, March 20, 2020 | Pittsburgh, PA | Petersen Events Center | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, March 21, 2020 | Baltimore, MD | Royal Farms Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Newark , NJ | Prudential Center | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, March 27, 2020 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, March 28, 2020 | Nashville, TN | Municipal Auditorium | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, March 29, 2020 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, April 3, 2020 | Dallas, TX | The Theatre at Grand Prairie | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, April 4, 2020 | Houston, TX | Smart Financial Centre | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, April 5, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA | Raising Cane’s River Center | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, April 10, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, April 11, 2020 | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro Coliseum | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Columbia, SC | Colonial Life Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, April 17, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Wintrust Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, April 18, 2020 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, April 19, 2020 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, April 24, 2020 | St. Louis, MO | Chaifetz Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, April 25, 2020 | Cincinnati, OH | Hertitage Bank Center | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, April 26, 2020 | Milwaukee, WI | Panther Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Friday, May 1, 2020 | Tampa , FL | Amalie Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Saturday, May 2, 2020 | Miami, FL | AmericanAirlines Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Sunday, May 3, 2020 | Jacksonville, FL | Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
| Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Fresno, CA | Selland Arena | BUY TICKETS >> |
The Millennium Tour 2020 comes to Atlanta on Friday, April 10, 2020 at State Farm Arena. Buy tickets here.
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The Black Music Honors were recently held in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and it was a ball. The event was hosted by Latoya Luckett and Rickey Smiley.
A who’s who of artists were on hand, including Naughty by Nature, Tevin Campbell, Tony Terry and many more.
In addition to popular music, gospel artists such as Yolanda Adams performed as well. Freddie Jackson and other artists were celebrated by Black Music Honors among others.
The Black Music Honors is an event that acknowledges the legendary artists who have made a significant contribution to African American music.
Since the Olympics, Atlanta has been a celebrity magnet. They stay in our hotels. They eat at our best restaurants. They party with us.
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Musical act Lion Babe is set to perform in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at The Loft.
The New York-based duo (Jillian Hervey and producer Lucas Goodman) has grown in popularity since their 2012 debut “Treat Me Like a Fire.” Their self-titled EP would come two years later.
Lion Babe is touring in support of their new album “Cosmic Wind,” which explores flavors of soul, funk, disco, and R&B.
Few people know it, but Hervey is the daughter of actress-singer Vanessa Williams and Ramon Hervey II.
Goodman, who attended Northeastern University, met Hervey through a mutual friend and after a dormant period, the two would reunite to create beautiful music together.
To get tickets to the Lion Babe Atlanta show, go to CenterStage.com.
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.
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:
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Erykah Badu and Nas are coming to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta on March 15, 2019. The duo continue the R&B-hip-hop combo made popular by Beyonce and husband Jay-Z.
With Nas and Badu, Atlanta is getting two heavyweights in popular music on the same stage at the same time.
Nas, born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, has sold more than 30 million records across the world. The rapper, songwriter has released eight consecutive platinum and multi-platinum albums, including his classic debut “Illmatic.”
While await Erykah Badu, listening to the sounds of Nas… 💙🌱💜#datenite #withme #knowthyself #learnsomethingnew #celebration #live #music #love pic.twitter.com/j34CZZ4e74
— Denell Porché (@DenellPorche) March 16, 2019
Badu, born Erica Abi Wright, began her career by opening a show for D’Angelo in 1994 in Fort Worth. The rest, as they say, is Baduism.
Rapper YG will be performing in Atlanta as part of his “Stay Dangerous Tour” on Feb. 27 at the Tabernacle.
YG came on the scene in 2009 with his debut single, “Toot It and Boot It” featuring Ty Dolla Sign. The song was a moderate hit, peaking at No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.
For his performance at the Tabernacle, it will be an all ages event. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. Rows A & B of Sections 201-206 are sold as reserved seating. The remainder of the balconies are general admission, first come first serve. The main floor is general admission, standing room only.
Sale Dates and Times for the YG concert:
Public Onsale: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Mobile App Presale: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM
