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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

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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)


  • Tyler Perry Studio’s Star Studded Grand Opening Gala… (RED CARPET PHOTOS)

    Oct, 7 2019 | Written by ATLien

    The grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios was held this past weekend in Atlanta, Georgia and the media mogul marks history as the first African-American male to own his own studio lot.

    Tyler Perry Studios welcomed guests to celebrate on the 330-acre lot, where sound stage dedications were made in honor of Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Whoopi Goldberg, Sir Sidney Poitier, Halle Berry, Will Smith, Harry Belafonte, Cicely Tyson, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, and the late John Singleton, Diahann Carroll, and Della Reese.

    Celebrities came out in droves to honor Perry’s accomplishment as nearly 800 people walked the red carpet prior to the event.

    Guests included Beyonce and Jay-Z, President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton,  Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Diddy, Ava DuVernay, Samuel L. Jackson, Viola Davis, John Lewis, Bernice King, Stacey Abrams, Maxine Waters, Tiffany Haddish, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, Jeezy, Ludacris, Usher, Tyrese, 2 Chainz, TI, Terrance Howard, Gladys Knight, Gayle King, Jenifer Lewis, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Patti LaBelle, Tina Knowles, Tamron Hall, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Storm Reid, and BeBe Winans, among several hundred others.

    Red carpet photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News 2 Chainz, Ava DuVernay, Bernice King, Beyonce, Diddy, Gayle King, Gladys Knight, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jeannie Mai, Jeezy, Jenifer Lewis, John Lewis, Kelly Rowland, Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Loni Love, Ludacris, Maxine Waters, Michelle Williams, Oprah, Oprah Winfrey, Patti Labelle, Samuel L. Jackson, Stacey Abrams, Storm Reid, T.I., Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tamron Hall, Terrence Howard, Tiffany Haddish, Tina Knowles, Tyler Perry, Tyrese, Usher, Viola Davis, Will Smith
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    Who Knew?! Patti Labelle Confirms Luther Vandross Was Gay + Shares Why He Never Came Out Publicly… (VIDEO)

    Dec, 7 2017 | Written by ATLien

    Hold up… wait…. did Patti Labelle just outed a dead man??!!

    The legendary songstress recently appeared on ‘Watch What Happens LIVE!’ where she pretty much confirmed what we already knew about Luther Vandross.

    Video below… Continue Reading…

    In Featured,News Andy Cohen, Gay Issues, Luther Vandross, Patti Labelle, WWHL
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    FOR DISCUSSION: What’s The Big Deal About Patti Labelle’s Sweet Potatoe Pie? #PattiPie Review Goes Viral… [VIDEO]

    Nov, 17 2015 | Written by ATLien

    Patti Pie Review 1 StraightFromTheA

    Apparently I must have been sleeping overtime when news leaked that Patti Labelle‘s sweet potato pie was the best thing since sliced bread.

    Patti’s desert almost shut down the internet this weekend when a review of her creation went viral and now they are flying off the shelves.

    [Sidebar: Hell… I don’t even like sweet potato anything and y’all have got me wanting to try that dayum pie, which has affectionately been dubbed, ‘the Patti Pie.’]

    James Wright of LA is now the internet?s latest overnight sensation and his video review has Ms. Patti?s, ‘Patti Pies’ flying off the shelves!

    Patti Labelle

    Details below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Food, Patti Labelle, Viral, Viral Video
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    Atlanta Celebs Attend ‘Vote to End HIV’ Benefit Concert ft. Common & Patti Labelle… [PHOTOS] #V2EHIV #BlackVotesMatter

    Aug, 11 2015 | Written by ATLien

    Keisha Knight-Pulliam, Patti Labelle

    Actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam poses with iconic songstress Patti Labelle backstage at the Fox Theatre last Thursday evening (August 6, 2015).

    The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world?s largest AIDS organization, and the AHF Black AIDS Crisis Taskforce (ABACT) played host to a free concert/voter registration rally on August 6th at the historic FOX Theatre in Atlanta, GA to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and draw attention to health disparities that continue to affect communities of color.

    Reverend Al SharptonThe event featured live music performances by Grammy- and Oscar-winning rapper/actor Common, legendary singer/actress Patti LaBelle, a keynote address by National Action Network Founder and President Rev. Al Sharpton and appearances by other special guests including the Prancing Elites of Oxygen Media?s The Prancing Elites Project.

    “Vote 2 End HIV: #BlackVotesMatter!” will issue a grassroots call-to-action for black voters to play an active role in the 2016 elections and call for increased governmental resources directed towards the prevention, care and treatment for HIV/AIDS in black and Latino communities?the ethnic groups statistics show are the most affected by HIV.

    Other attendees included:?Nene Leakes,?Towanda Braxton,?Jasmine Guy,?Kenya Moore,?Keisha Knight Pulliam,?Kelly Price,?(Miss) Lawrence Washington,?Derek J, Algebra Bessett,?Carl Payne,?TC Carson and many more.

    Photos from the V2EHIV Benefit concert below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Common, Derek J, Fashion Queens, Jasmine Guy, Kenya Moore, Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Lawrence Washington, Miss Lawrence, NeNe Leakes, Patti Labelle, TC Carson, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Towanda Braxton
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    Video: The Most Memorable Prince Tribute EVER! ~ BET Awards 2010 [FULL]

    Jun, 28 2010 | Written by ATLien

    I don’t know if Prince knew what he had in store last night’s BET Awards Show, but I’m sure he was quite pleased! Prince, who was honored with a lifetime-achievement award was serenaded by Alicia Keys, who did a rousing rendition of “Adore”.

    Alicia did the dayum thang as she moved from her prim and proper seat at the piano to perform a lil table dance of sorts for your royal purple highness…

    Alicia was just the jump-off [per se], as Patti LaBelle and Janelle Monae also joined Keys to pay homage to the Purple One.? [Sidebar: You know it’s good when Patti kicks off her shoes!] Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites,Featured Alicia Keys, BET Awards, Janelle Monae, Patti Labelle, Prince
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It was an honor to stand beside a woman who’s dedicated her life to helping people show up with confidence, class, and grace. The conversation was rich, the crowd was engaged, and the energy inside Black Coffee Atlanta was everything. Elaine, thank you for trusting me with your platform and your vision. Atlanta showed up and showed OUT for you!  A special thank you to my livestream moderator @princessag_tv  for popping out to support.

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        Straight From the A to the Hall of Fame! This one Straight From the A to the Hall of Fame! This one hits different. 👽🛸

OutKast’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 isn’t just a win for hip-hop — it’s a celebration of Atlanta’s heartbeat. Before there was Real Housewives, Love & Hip Hop, or any Atlanta reality show, there was the Atlanta music scene — real stories, real people, and a creative energy that could only come from the Southside.

I grew up in Southwest Atlanta, and back then, it wasn’t unusual to bump into (or run with) the same circles as OutKast and the Dungeon Family. We were all just young ATL dreamers finding our voices, our style, and our lane. Somewhere along the way, I kinda inserted myself as an unofficial member of that crew, a sister to the culture, always front and center, documenting the movement before “content creator” was even a thing.

When I started blogging in 2007, Straight From The A wasn’t about reality TV or viral gossip. It was about the music, the movement, and the people who put Atlanta on the map. My blog name, my pen name ATLien, my whole digital identity was inspired by @outkast , @goodiemob , @killermike , @ceelogreen @sleepybrown , and the whole Dungeon Family - the original ATLiens who made the world respect the South. 

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        🚨 UPDATE: Kenya Moore’s Hair Spa is still clo 🚨 UPDATE: Kenya Moore’s Hair Spa is still closed as of today *Nov 7, 2025! 

After all that eviction tea, the doors are locked and lights out. Big shoutout to @millichun for sliding by to check out the scene! 

Is Kenya really Gone With the Rent? Or is Friday her off day? 👀

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        The Kenya Moore Hair Spa drama just got even MESSI The Kenya Moore Hair Spa drama just got even MESSIER, chile! 
The landlord has officially clapped back in court — filing their answer to Kenya’s counterclaim, and whew, they brought receipts on receipts! 

According to the filing, Kenya hasn’t paid a dime in rent or utilities since December 2024, which technically makes her a squatter! 😬 And about that $80K tenant improvement allowance she’s been fighting for? The landlord says she’s in default and violated several terms, meaning that deal is void.

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