2015 April Archive - Straight From The A [SFTA] – Atlanta Entertainment Industry Gossip & News

The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Guobadia Issues Press Release Regarding ‘Questionable’ Immigration Issue

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Guobadia Issues Press Release Regarding ‘Questionable’ Immigration Issue

En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)

En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)

NEWSFLASH! Nene Leakes Will Be Highest Paid Housewife For Season 8…

Apr, 8 2015 | Written by ATLien

Nene Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta recently shared the photo above as she and her hubby Gregg vacationed on the beach.

Nene looks happy and healthy and it clearly?pays to be RHOA’s ‘Queen Bee’!

Leakes has stated on more than one occasion that she was disappointed in the drama of season 7 after what she has described as a ‘miserable season’ on popular reality show. ?And while many have often speculated year after year that each season would be her last, it seems that she’s not going anywhere anytime soon (as evidenced by a recent tweet)…

You may have heard by now about Nene & Kim’s spin-off show (click HERE if you missed that), but did you know that the show was merely a consolation prize to keep her on RHOA??

Details below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News NeNe Leakes, The Real Housewives of Atlanta

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Mo’Nique & ‘Blackbird’ Cast Attend Atlanta Screening: Review of Her ‘Comeback’ Performance… (PHOTOS)

Apr, 8 2015 | Written by ATLien

Academy Award winning actress/comedienne Mo’Nique attended a screening of her upcoming film ‘Blackbird’ in Atlanta last night (April 7, 2015).

The event, held at the Midtown Art Cinema ?was hosted by?RLJ Entertainment and Urban Movie Channel and several of Atlanta’s VIP, press & influencers were invited to preview the highly anticipated feature film, which was followed by a Q&A session with?executive producers Mo?Nique and Sidney Hicks, as well as cast members D. Woods, Torrey Laamar and Nikki Jane.

[READ: Mo’Nique Preps for Onscreen Return with ‘Blackbird’ – WATCH TRAILER]

Ramona Debreaux (V103 radio personality) moderated the discussion about the film, which was?directed by Patrik-Ian Polk and stars Isaiah Washington, Julian Walker and Mo’Nique, in her first role?since winning the coveted Oscar.

Attendees included comedian Rodney Perry (Bounce TV), WNBA Atlanta Dream forward Angel McCoughtry, Dr. Heavenly Kimes (Bravo?s ?Married to Medicine?), Gary Hayes (DISH Nation/?Rickey Smiley Morning Show?), Meelah Williams (singer, TV One?s ?R&B Divas Atlanta?), Bobby V. and more.

I attended the event as well and since I promised that I would tell the truth about what I thought about the flick, I’m going to say this as politically correct as possible… *sigh*?if this is supposed to be Mo’Nique’s comeback film, she’s lost already.

Photos from the Atlanta ‘Blackbird’ screening + my mini review below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Blackbird, Bobby V, D. Woods, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Isaiah Washington, Meelah Williams, Mo'nique, Rodney Perry

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FOR DISCUSSION: Could Rosa Parks Be the Face of the $20 Dollar Bill? ‘Women on 20s’ Campaign Seeks To Make It Happen…

Apr, 8 2015 | Written by ATLien

A feminist group called ‘Women on 20s’ seeks to remove the image of Andrew Jackson from the $20 bill and replace it with a picture of one of the many illustrious women from American history.

Rosa Parks is one of the finalists in their campaign, which initially consisted of?15 inspiring American women. ?Over 256,000 voters cast ballots over the last 5 weeks to narrow the selection down to 4.

Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks are the people?s choice and will advance to the final ballot for your consideration. In addition, Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller has been added to the final ballot by popular demand in order to include a choice of a Native American to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.

The $20 bill was selected because 2020 will be the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote.

So it seems fitting to commemorate that milestone by voting to elevate women to a place that is today reserved exclusively for the men who shaped American history. That place is on our paper money. And that new portrait can become a symbol of greater changes to come.

More details + video about the ‘Women on 20s’ movement below… Continue Reading…

In News Money, Women's Issues

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Instagram Flexin: #RHOA Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Celebrate 1 Year Anniversary w/’European Excursion’… (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

Apr, 6 2015 | Written by ATLien

Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her hubby Todd Tucker recently hit their 1 year anniversary.

The cute couple jumped the broom April 4, 2014 in an elaborate ceremony that was taped for Kandi’s wedding special.

[FLASHBACK: Just Married! Kandi & Todd Tie the Knot… (Exclusive Details & Photos)]

You may have heard by now that Kandi and Todd also have a spin-off in the works called ‘Meet The Tuckers’ (click HERE if you missed that), so they have lots to celebrate.

[WATCH: Kandi’s Wedding (The Finale) – Full Video… ]

In addition to their upcoming spin-off show, the pair finally hit one year of wedded bliss (minus the onscreen emotional trauma provided by Mama Joyce).

Despite the drama, the pair are celebrating their good fortune with a romantic get-away and recently shared some?of their vacation photos online.

Details + check out photos from Kandi & Todd’s romantic ‘European Excursion’ below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Instagram, Instagram Flexin, Kandi Burruss, Marriage, Meet The Tuckers, RHOA, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Todd Tucker, Vacation

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NEWSFLASH! You Can Now Serve Divorce Papers Via Facebook…

Apr, 6 2015 | Written by ATLien

It’s no secret that Facebook has become notorious as the launchpad for failed marriages and public breakups.

[READ: For Discussion: Is Facebook Ruining Your ‘Relationship Status’??]

Many a relationship has exploded during the age of social media and seeking out former flames on Facebook has been said to be one of the top causes of failed marriages and relationships.

[READ: Should There Be a ‘Rulebook’ on Facebook Relationship Etiquette??]

While most ‘real’ relationships should be able to survive social media, there are many unions that falter and fail with or without the pressures of online scrutiny. That being said, it’s now easier to ‘launch’ your divorces proceedings through the popular social networking site.

Apparently if your spouse can’t be found in person, Facebook may be an alternate solution to serving divorce papers.

Details below… Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Divorce, Facebook, Love and Relationships, Marriage

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Club Shots: ‘Ludaversal’ Album Release Party Hosted By Ludacris & Kelly Rowland…

Apr, 6 2015 | Written by ATLien

Ludacris celebrated the release of his ?Ludaversal” album with a party co-hosted by Kelly Rowland last Saturday night (April 4, 2015).

The event, held at Atlanta’s Compound nightclub was sponsored by Alex Gidewon of AG Entertainment and drew the likes of Tab Nkhereanye (VP A/R Def Jam), Chaka Zulu (CEO DTP), Dice Dixon, Gocha and more.

Kelly Rowland,?Tab Nkhereanye & Ludacris

More photos from the ‘Ludaversal’ album release party below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Chaka Zulu, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, Dice Dixon, Gocha, Kelly Rowland, Tab Nkhereanye

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