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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

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)


  • ATL Flashback ~ “Tameka Foster Made Me Cry”

    May, 1 2009 | Written by ATLien

    Usher got his own post so I guess it’s only fair that Tameka gets some shine today too. A friend of mine has a great blog that reveals her secrets to success and longevity in Atlanta’s music scene. She’s seen it all and has shared some of the most outrageous stories of her experiences coupled with what she’s learned from them. One of my favorites is a post she wrote about an experience she had working with Mrs. Usher:

    That?s right?Tameka Foster, Glover, Raymond once made me cry on the set of a video for a short lived group called the ATL.? We were already 3 hours behind and she was not allowing the group to get dressed because?hummm?her creative vision AS A WARDROBE STYLIST?was being compromised!? I believe that was the line she gave me!? I was the second assistant director and my SOLE job for the day was to the get the Artists? and the models to set, and of course they?couldn?t get there??if they didn?t have their clothes on! I begged and pleaded with?Tameka?which seemed to only fuel her fire.

    Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta, Flashback, Gossip, Tameka Foster Glover Raymond, Tameka Raymond, Usher
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    Divorce Season? ~ Usher + Baby – Wedding Band

    May, 1 2009 | Written by ATLien

    (photo source)

    ‘Tis the season. It’s getting hot and several celebs are getting rid of that extra baggage just in time for summer. Usher Raymond #4 and #5 were spotted on the beach in Malibu a few days ago minus Mommy Tameka, who was still here in the “A”…chillin. Am I the only one who noticed that Mr. Raymond hasn’t been rocking his signature custom designed wedding band? Hmmmm? *scratching head* Could there be trouble in paradise? Sources say Usher and Tameka have been living separate lives for quite some time now and it’s possible that he’s been spending daddy time with lil Cinco in preparation for joint custody arrangements. But you ain’t heard that from me…

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta, Celebrity Kids, Gossip, Photos, Usher
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    Ciara’s “Fantasy Ride” Album Release Party

    Apr, 30 2009 | Written by ATLien

    Photos by FreddyO

    Ciara (pictured above with Celebrity Photographer Derek Blanks) celebrated the upcoming release of her “Fantasy Ride” project with a celebrity filled bash at Atlanta’s Luckie Food Lounge last night. From what I’ve heard, the spot was filled to capacity with all of Atlanta’s who’s who. The event was also the location for a taping of the Real Housewives of Atlanta (season two) so you already know it was pandemonium up in that spot.

    Monica, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, Rocko, Jazzy Pha and more were spotted partying in support of CiCi. Check out a few flix below:

    Monica, Ciara and Ciara’s Mom

    Y’all know I loves me some him, but Young Jeezy looked like he left his teeth on the nightstand in this pic.

    “Ciara busted out w/a freestyle & uhhh it was not a good look…LOL.Everyone had that look on their face like WTF” ~ Seen on Twitter

    Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites,Monica Atlanta, Ciara, Derek Blanks, Events, NeNe Leakes, Photos
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    Jeezy Avoids The Swine

    Apr, 30 2009 | Written by ATLien

    Young Jeezy was scheduled to perform today at The University of Deleware, however the concert was canceled by officials yesterday (April 29) after an outbreak of the highly contagious Swine Flu. The concert, which was to feature Young Jeezy and upcoming rapper Drake, was scheduled for 8:00 PM tonight at UD?s Bob Carpenter Center.

    UD President Patrick T. Harker announced that the concert, as well as a speaking engagement with noted journalist Gwen Ifill would be canceled, because 10 students on campus were suspected of having the deadly H5N1 avian influenza.

    ?While the Centers for Disease Control have not yet confirmed any swine flu diagnoses, I have no doubt that these suspected cases are causing a great deal of concern among the entire campus community,? University of Delaware President Patrick T. Harker said. ?The University’s first priority is the health and well-being of our students and employees. Therefore, we are working closely with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) to safeguard student, staff, and faculty health.? (Source)

    Sorry folks. We can’t have my boo in harms way! You can, however check out his recent visit to Indiana University under the cut:

    Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta, Jeezy, Video, young jeezy
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    Flix ~ Usher Unveils “Be Iconic” Billboards

    Apr, 29 2009 | Written by ATLien

    You may have already spotted the billboards all around town that features a young, smiling Usher Raymond. I even saw one myself last night as I was rolling down Peachtree Street and posted a twit-pic:

    “Billboard says “Be Iconic” and has Usher’s baby pic begreatamerica.org/usher Cute! ” April 29th 8:44pm

    Well today the R&B superstar officially unveiled the “Be Iconic” billboards as part of the Boy’s & Girls Club’s “Be Great” campaign:

    Five-time Grammy award winner, philanthropist and Boys & Girls Club alumnus Usher today unveiled a new billboard featuring his childhood photo as part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America?s? BE GREAT? campaign. Usher?s theme ? BE ICONIC ? ties to his profile as an award-winning, multi-platinum musical icon and a positive role model. He attended the Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga as a young boy. Usher joins the likes of Denzel Washington, Shaquille O?Neal, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Muhammad Ali as part of BGCA?s new advocacy campaign, featuring successful Boys & Girls Club kids and encouraging every American to help young people BE GREAT.


    Usher was joined at the ceremony by his mother/manager, Jonnetta Patton, Mark Lazarus (Chairman of the Marketing Committee for BGCA, and President, Media and Marketing for Career Sports & Entertainment), Roxanne Spillett (President and CEO, BGCA) and kids from BGCs and Usher?s New Look Foundation. and nope…there was no sign of Tameka.

    Shouts out to SimoneSmalls PR for the press release & photos.

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta, Photos, Usher
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    Quick Flix ~ Core DJ Finale @ Club Crucial

    Apr, 28 2009 | Written by ATLien

    Photos by FreddyO

    Atlantic Records hosted the finale event for CoreDJ weekend in Atlanta Sunday night at T.I.’s Club Crucial. Surprisingly enough, Bankhead…oops I mean Donald Lee Hollowell was THE PLACE to be for the entertainment crowd as T.I., Bobby Ray (aka B.o.B.) Shawty Lo, Maino, AlfaMega, Young Steff, Trey Songz and more converged on the stage to perform.

    B.o.B. performed with a live band that featured hot drummer Alien

    DJ Drama on the 1s & 2s… (I have no idea what that means. I just like sayin it!) 😆

    Maino & Shawty Lo

    As I said in my Twitters:

    “Maino finished performing Shawty Lo just went on… All Bankhead representation is here and accounted for.” 1:13am April 27th

    Alfamega is on stage in a bulletproof vest and yung LA was just standing beside me tryna ack brand new…12:51am April 27th

    All this dayum weeeeeed smoke!! I’m startin to see spaceships on BANKHEAD!!!! 12:55am April 27, 2009

    More flix and my live twitter coverage below: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta, Events, Exclusive, T.I., Twitter
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        🚨 Quick recap on the Kandi vs Todd divorce dram 🚨 Quick recap on the Kandi vs Todd divorce drama 👀

📌 Kandi filed on Nov 24
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📌 On Dec 1, Kandi amended her petition AND filed a motion to seal the case 😳

Todd says he’s got the kids, Kandi wants the prenup enforced, and she wants to keep it all hush-hush from folks like me… but you know I’m reading it anyway! 🫢 Full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/zifcIgQVA0A?si=lLU6kMnMMJJdqy_5

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        Kandi Burruss filed an amended complaint after Tod Kandi Burruss filed an amended complaint after Todd’s attorney called her out for procedural errors. She’s now asking for primary physical custody of the kids, and basically saying Bravo’s uncut footage should be subpoenaed too 👀

This ain’t reality TV — it’s real life, and it’s getting messy QUICK. And if Todd thought he was gon’ walk off with the kids? Kandi said: “Nah, I want it all.”
🎥 Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/zifcIgQVA0A
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        In case you missed it… I broke down Kandi & Todd In case you missed it… I broke down Kandi & Todd’s divorce docs 12/1/25 👀 Todd says he was pressured to sign the prenup without his lawyer and filmed by Kandi’s team on the wedding day?! 😳 Randy Kessler warned him, but love had him out here wildin’. Sounds like duress to me!

We saw it on TV — but the legal drama is next-level.
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        For YEARS y’all invited us into everything — t For YEARS y’all invited us into everything — the love, the prenup, the babies, the fights, the businesses… all of it on reality TV.
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        Huge shout out to the incredible @elaineswann for Huge shout out to the incredible @elaineswann for inviting me to host the Atlanta stop of her Modern Etiquette book tour! ✨

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. 👽🛸

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