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Atlanta Hosts 2015 Triumph Awards: Tichina Arnold, Tyrese, Jazmine Sullivan, T.I. & More… [PHOTOS]

Sep, 13 2015 | Written by ATLien

Actress Tichina Arnold hosted the 2015 Triumph Awards, which took place in Atlanta last Saturday night (September 12, 2015).

The event, presented by Reverend Al Sharpton, National Action Network (NAN) and TV One, was filmed in at 200 Peachtree. Now in its 6th year, the event aimed to recognize the impact its honorees have made on our society.

This year’s honorees included Tyrese Gibson, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Wanda Sykes & Rosalind Hudnell.

Presenters included Afemo Omilami, Danielle Nicolet, Darrin Henson, Donnie Simpson, Nicole Beharie, Soledad O’Brien, Syleena Johnson, Richard Lawson, Patrik-Ian Polk and Terri J. Vaughn.

Musical performances included Tyrese, Tasha Cobbs, Estelle, Jazmine Sullivan, Ledisi, Chante Moore, Stokley Williams and the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta. Award winning hip-hop artist, T.I. delivered an original spoken word piece titled “United We Stand”, urging youth to not lose focus on the meaning behind the Black Lives Matter movement.

Musical Director and house band for the night was The Robert Glasper Experiment.

More details + photos from the 2015 Triumph Awards below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Al Sharpton, Chante Moore, Clifford "T.I." Harris, Estelle, Jazmine Sullivan, Ledisi, Solidad OBrian, Terri J. Vaughn, Tichina Arnold, Tyrese

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RECAP: Preachers of LA Episode #5 – Bishop Jones Catches Flack For His 16 Year Relationship With Loretta… [WATCH FULL VIDEO]

Nov, 7 2013 | Written by ATLien

Preachers of L.A.‘s 5th episode aired last night (November 6, 2013) and Noel Jones, who was noticeably absent from episode 4, is one of the featured cast members.

[READ: RECAP: Preachers of LA Episode #4 (WATCH VIDEO)]

This week Bishop Jones and his girlfriend, Loretta Jones, are the main topic of conversation amongst the preachers and everyone on the show seems eager to see them get married… everyone except Jones himself.

While the two have been ‘friends’ for 16 years, Jones hasn’t made any moves toward the altar and everyone around him is giving him the side-eye.

Jones blames his travel schedule on his decision not to tie the knot, plus he has a lot of unresolved personal issues (i.e. his daughter by x-factor’s Stacey Francis)

[FLASHBACK: Stacy Francis Spotted Fighting in Atlanta Club District]

More + watch full video below: Continue Reading…

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FOR DISCUSSION: Did Kerry Washington’s SNL Skit Diffuse or Deflect Kenan Thompson’s Controversial ‘No Diversity’ Statement? [VIDEO]

Nov, 4 2013 | Written by ATLien

Actress Kerry Washington of Scandal revealed her baby bump on the recent episode of Saturday Night Live and she also helped the show address SNL vet Kenan Thompson‘s controversial comments regarding the show’s lack of diversity.

In case you haven’t heard, Thompson (who happens to be an Atlanta native) recently caught a ton of flack after he made a statement that that Black women who audition for roles on the show simply haven’t been “ready” for prime time.

“It’s just a tough part of the business,” he told TV Guide. “Like in auditions, they just never find ones that are ready.”

While Thompson’s comments may have rang true, the show took advantage of Washington’s appearance on the show to reveal it’s response to the drama.

In one single skit, Washington portrays Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. When she’s asked to exit the Oval Office a third time to return as Beyonce, a voice over and text reveals SNL’s apologetic response.

Watch Kerry’s skit below… Continue Reading…

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Tyler Perry Offers $100K Reward in Florida Missing Persons Case… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Jan, 11 2013 | Written by ATLien

The question of what happened to Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos nearly a decade ago has never been answered but filmmaker/media mogul Tyler Perry has opened is pockets and is offering up to $100,000 for some answers!

Perry is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the discovery of the present whereabouts of Terrance Williams or Felipe Santos, for a total of $50,000.

Additionally, he is offering a $25,000 reward for information which, following an arrest, leads to a final conviction, adjudication or plea of guilty or no contest to a felony crime of causing, contributing to, or facilitating the death of Williams or Santos, for a total of $50,000. (source)

For years, there have been whispers in Naples, Fla., about the men and the last person they were seen with, a police officer who said he dropped off the two men at separate convenience stores and Perry made the announcement during a press conference at the South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, Fla. Continue Reading…

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