Georgia Entertainment Scene

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Gloria Estefan transports inspirational music tale from Paraguay to Atlanta

Collaborating with daughter Emily Estefan, the singer scores the new musical “Basura,” which begins a world premiere run Saturday at the Alliance Theatre.

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Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne, Charlie Cote happy as life co-stars

Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne and Charlie Cote are happy being life co-stars, collaborating on projects and scripting how to lend support to other stage artists.

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BOOKSHELF

Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts rock star-fan friendship

Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts the friendship between a rock star and her fan. Spanning four decades, the novel also examines bonds between mothers and daughters.

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Why Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash remains an Atlanta staple, 30 years later

Previewing Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash as it marks 30 years as an Atlanta hip-hop institution, blending legacy artists, hometown pride and radio-driven root.

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3 Atlanta-shot comedies to see in theaters over the next three weekends

Three comedies are hitting theaters consecutive weekends that were all shot in metro Atlanta: "I Love Boosters," "The Breadwinner" and "Scary Movie."

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His dad is a rap icon. But he’ll breathe the blues at Atlanta Jazz Festival.

Buddy Red, the son of Atlanta rapper T.I., is paving his own path as a rock and jazz musician and making his Atlanta Jazz Fest debut this weekend.

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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta outings this weekend includes MomoCon, Stone Mountain Park’s Memorial Day weekend festivities, the Spinners and pool parties.

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Despite sale, Court TV still has a presence in Atlanta

Alpharetta resident Vinnie Politan has retooled his "Vinnie Politan Investigates" show as a digital-first podcast that will also air on Court TV.

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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 the Atlanta Jazz Festival and a 40 Years of ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ panel at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

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Before Atlanta show, Black Crowes say Rock Hall rejection ‘doesn’t affect us’

Rich Robinson, who formed the Black Crowes in metro Atlanta in the late 1980s with his brother Chris, talks about the band's reconciliation and new music.

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‘Survivor’ winner Savannah Louie returns to Atlanta’s WANF with a new job

"Survivor" Season 49 winner Savannah Louie returns to Atlanta to co-host WANF’s “ATL Live,” starting June 1.

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WSB-TV adds 3 p.m. newscast, bumps ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to 1:05 a.m.

Kelly Clarkson's show, which is ending in August, has been bumped to 1:05 a.m. on WSB-TV in Atlanta, replaced by a 3 p.m. newscast.

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Hulu doc shows how Atlanta’s ‘Natureboy’ used social media to build a cult

Hulu documentary "The Cult of Natureboy" shows how former Atlantan Eligio Bishop, aka "Natureboy," used social media to build a cult and ended up in prison.

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Atlanta’s Rialto Center plans first major upgrade in 30 years

The changes are an investment in the Rialto’s future, said Executive Director Amy Reid, and an embracing of changing dynamics in live events over the last several years.

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Fan Car Showcase at MomoCon brings iconic film cars, unique wraps to Atlanta

A "Back to the Future"-inspired DeLorean is among the entrants in the event, which also features itashas — vehicles wrapped with art from popular anime, manga and video games.

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ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ moving to Atlanta from Los Angeles

ABC's "Shark Tank" is moving production from Culver City, California, after 17 seasons to Atlanta's Tyler Perry Studios starting in June.

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Ex-DeKalb resident Y’lan Noel stars as master thief in Netflix’s ‘Nemesis’

Actor Y'lan Noel, who started out with roles in "Insecure" and "The First Purge," landed his first lead role in the new Netflix crime show "Nemesis."

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Joanne Feldman calls becoming Fox 5’s chief meteorologist ‘a pinch me moment’

Atlanta native and UGA grad Joanne Feldman takes over for retiring David Chandley as chief meteorologist at Fox 5 Atlanta, and will maintain duties on “Good Day Atlanta.”

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BOOKSHELF

‘The Family Man’ offers a fresh take on Murdaugh murders

James Lasdun's new book "The Family Man" examines the flaws in the Alex Murdaugh case and the conduct that led to his sentence being overturned.

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Sherri Shepherd won’t let talk show cancellation get her down

Sherri Shepherd, who will be at Buckhead Theatre on May 16 for a stand-up comedy show, lamented her talk show cancellation, which was a victim of shifting viewer habits.