Georgia Entertainment Scene

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‘Scary Movie 6′ director unafraid of surprise competition: ‘It’s awesome!’

Fayetteville director Michael Tiddes has worked with Marlon Wayans and the Wayans family for more than a decade. The latest project is the sixth iteration of "Scary Movie."

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Ludacris, Killer Mike added as headliners for Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest

Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest will include many acts with Atlanta ties such as Davido, CeeLo Green, Ludacris, Killer Mike, Nappy Roots and Hero the Band.

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Atlanta Opera’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ brings ‘Ring’ cycle to blazing finish

Atlanta Opera's magisterial production of “Twilight of the Gods,” the grand finale of the four-year "Ring" cycle, marks the first time the entire opera was staged in Atlanta.

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Former Atlanta actress on her Tony nomination: ‘There were a lot of tears’

“Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York" star Christiani Pitts, who grew up in metro Atlanta, discusses her first Tony Award nomination.

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Atlanta’s Latto, with new album and baby, can do better than ‘Big Mama’

On her new release "Big Mama," Atlanta rapper Latto celebrates her new life as a mother with songs that don't always reach great heights.

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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta outings this weekend includes a Chattahoochee Nature Center butterfly festival and the return of Georgia Aquarium’s Glow Nights.

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Headed to Decatur WatchFest to celebrate FIFA World Cup? Here’s what to know.

Here’s what to expect if you plan to catch the Decatur WatchFest, which will coincide with FIFA World Cup and feature acts like Big Boi and Indigo Girls.

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‘Tulsa King’ leaving production in Atlanta for New York for possible Season 5

Atlanta is going to lose yet another TV series: Paramount's "Tulsa King," which would move to New York if the streaming service renews the show for a fifth season.

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Catching up with Jeff Foxworthy, whose final special airs on Fox Nation

Georgia comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy films his last TV special near Atlanta, and pulls back the curtain on how stand-up specials are made.

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After 10 years of Amplify Decatur, musicians still singing event’s praises

After 10 years, Atlanta and national acts still sing the music festival’s praises. Gillian Welch & David Rawlings headline Saturday’s main event.

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Peabo Bryson, Atlanta R&B singer, dies after a stroke

Longtime Atlanta resident Peabo Bryson, dubbed the "Voice of Love" died after having a stroke. Bryson is well known for his Disney duets including "Beauty and the Beast."

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Learn about two metro Atlantans on Peacock’s ‘Love Island’ Season 8

"Love Island" features two metro Atlantas for Season 8: Kenzie Annis and Aniya Harvey.

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What’s filming in Georgia now? Shows with Ms. Pat, Connor Storrie.

The Georgia film office lists only 20 active productions, down from 26 a month ago. Productions include "The Ms. Pat Show" and "Turpentine."

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12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our 12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week include Atlanta Shakespeare staging "The Hobbit" and a "busker takeover" accompanying Atlanta Fringe Festival.

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Atlanta Civic Circle, the nonprofit policy newsroom, is shutting down

For more than five years, atlanta Civic Circle has covered housing affordability, labor rights and local government, focused on solutions-oriented reporting in the region.

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Remembrance: Larry Larson made a strong mark on Atlanta’s arts scene 

An appreciation of the late Larry Larson, the playwright, stage and film actor and radio personality who made a strong mark on Atlanta’s arts scene starting in 1970.

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In Atlanta, parody king ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic remains proudly ‘White and Nerdy’

"Weird Al" Yankovic brought his polka and parody tunes to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta on May 31, 2026.

Flannery O’Connor book probes how mother grew author’s legacy on family farm

Flannery O'Connor is a central figure in Southern fiction whose work has been oft dissected. But “Flannery and Regina” focuses on a novel angle: her Andalusia domestic life.

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Atlanta singer Peabo Bryson under medical care following stroke

The 75-year-old R&B balladeer is best known for "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast," two Grammy-winning duets from Disney movies.

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‘Celebrity Weakest Link’ latest game show to shoot in metro Atlanta

The Fox show is moving from Los Angeles to metro Atlanta, the latest in a variety of game shows seeking Georgia’s tax credit breaks.