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[FLASHBACK: Come Get Your Granny! Doris Payne Arrested at Atlanta Area Walmart]
The suspect, who was reportedly wearing a slew of extravagant designer goods, pulled off her heist in the middle of the day at North DeKalb Mall.
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Word on the curb is that Nene Leakes has abruptly QUIT The Real Housewives of Atlanta after being disgruntled with the way she has been portrayed this season.
Talk show host Wendy Williams announced the news this morning during her hot topics segment, however my sources have revealed that the news is untrue.
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Everybody does it… but not everyone is caught on a microphone doing it!
Talk show host Wendy Williams is under fire for letting one rip while LIVE on television.
Fans are convinced they heard the popular talk show host pass gass during “Hot Topics” last week and a video clip has now gone viral.
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Rapper Rick Ross owns what was once billed as the most expensive property in the state of Georgia.
The popular entertainer purchased the home, which once belonged to boxing legend Evander Holyfield, back in 2014 at auction for an undisclosed price and for the first time, he’s offering a peek inside.
The mansion, which is in Fayetteville County, Ga., was built back in 1994 and boasts 109 rooms, including 12 bedrooms, and a dining room that seats 100 people.
Check out a video tour of Ross’ palatial estate below… Continue Reading…
The civil rights legend, is honored each year on the third Monday in January with a day of service for his contributions to the civil rights movement in America.
[FLASHBACK: Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech + How ‘FATE’ & Claudette Colvin Helped Shape History… ]
While we all take a day to honor the late great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s efforts, it’s important to remember that his ‘dream’ has yet to become a reality. ?It’s also important to remember that each one of us has a voice to speak out about things we feel are unjust.
That being said… take another moment to reflect on Dr. King’s journey through the photos and significant quotes below… Continue Reading…
Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmunds and Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid were the guests of honor last night as YouTube Music celebrated the 30 year legacy of LaFace Records last night (January 15, 2020).
It was a magical evening in Atlanta as all of the LEADERS and LEGENDS that have made the city into a musical powerhouse all converged for a black tie gala, which took place at the Atlanta History Center.
The event was held to reflect on the city’s longstanding contributions to popular music, largely established by the night’s guests of honor. The evening was introduced by Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music at YouTube, and Tuma Basa, Director of Urban Music at YouTube who further reiterated the significance of Atlanta as not only a vehicle for popular music, but also a global purveyor of culture.
Joining them onstage for special presentations were comedian Lil Duval, recording artist Monica, and music video director Bryan Barber. The evening was capped off by special award presentations made to Edmonds and Reid for the storied careers and performances by Atlanta’s legendary acts including Big Boi, Pastor Troy, KP the Great, Goodie Mob, CeeLo, Killer Mike and TI.
Other notable attendees and guest appearances included Ludacris, 2Chainz, Jermaine Dupri, Future, Rick Ross, Da Brat, YoungBloodZ, Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade, Dallas Austin, and more.
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