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

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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)


  • New ‘Doo Alert! Usher Raymond Sheds His ‘Baby Fro’ For Golden Globe Awards… [PHOTOS]

    Jan, 13 2014 | Written by ATLien

    Usher Raymond Before and After haircut 2014
    Usher Raymond hit up the red carpet of the 2014 Golden Globe Awards last night with a hot new look (January 12, 2014).

    Usher Raymond GGThe superstar crooner has faced the wrath of fans begging him to cut his ‘baby fro’ over the past few months, which he grew as part of his portrayal of boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in an upcoming film project.

    [FLASHBACK: First Look! Usher Raymond As Sugar Ray Leonard… (PHOTOS)]

    Usher shed a lot of weight to get ‘boxer buff’ and now it seems he’s also shed his baby fro. The megastar is now rocking a more dapper, clean cut look, complete with ‘man bling’.

    We’ve come to expect a certain amount of red-carpet fancy from Usher “Ershur” Raymond, and his oxblood Calvin Klein tuxedo at last night’s Golden Globes ceremony was right on point. But then he totally outdid himself by adding a diamond brooch.

    This is a real breakthrough in man jewelry: It’s not just a ring, a pair of huge diamond studs, or even a Southwestern bolo tie, but a vintage-looking diamond brooch.

    Before finally shedding his hated ‘baby fro’, Usher and his barber took fans through musical hair history with a few ‘throwback’ styles.

    Check out Usher’s hair transformation below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Black Hair, New Doo Alert, Usher, Usher Raymond
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    Hot or Not? Keri Hilson Reveals New Look For The New Year… [PHOTOS]

    Jan, 6 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Cute couple Keri Hilson and her baller boo Serge Ibaka posed for the ‘selfie’ above as they sent out a special Christmas message a few weeks ago.

    The singer/songwriter had been rocking box braids for many months, and could possibly be blamed for re-trending the ‘Poetic Justice’ inspired look…

    [FLASHBACK: Birthday Pics: Keri Hilson Parties w/T-Pain & Allen Iverson (PHOTOS)]

    But enough with alladat. Now that Hilson’s got her foinne African boyfriend on lock, she’s got a brand new look for the New Year!

    Check it out below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Black Hair, Instagram, Keri Hilson, Love and Relationships, New Doo Alert
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    New Doo Alert! Jennifer Hudson Comes Up Short At ‘Black Girls Rock’… [PHOTOS]

    Oct, 28 2013 | Written by ATLien

    Jennifer Hudson Black Girls Rock 2

    It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn!!

    Jennifer Hudson hit the red carpet of BET’s Black Girls Rock with a brand new look Saturday night (October 26, 2013).

    Hudson has worn her hair in various styles over the years, but she recently shed her latest lace front wig, opting for a short sleek cropped doo.?

    [FLASHBACK: Jennifer Hudson & StraightFromTheA.com on DateLineNBC (VIDEO)]

    She shared the photo above online, stating:

    Jennifer Hudson tweet

    Check out more photos of J-Huds new look below… Continue Reading…

    In News Black Girls Rock, Black Hair, Halloween, Instagram, Jennifer Hudson, New Doo Alert
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    New Doo Alert! Keyshia Cole Goes Back to Black… [PHOTOS]

    Oct, 1 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Singer Keyshia Cole has changed her look (again)…

    [FLASHBACK: Keyshia Cole Goes ‘PINK’ For 2013… (PHOTOS)]

    The superstar songstress, who recently rocked a cotton candy pink updoo, has apparently opted for a more conservative look and switched back to black.

    While I doubt if the change is permanent ?(most normally aren’t), ?I kinda like Keyshia’s new ‘mommy makeover.’

    Check out more photos of KeyCo’s new look under the cut… Continue Reading…

    In News Black Hair, Celebrity Hair, Keyshia Cole
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    Nene Leakes’ Versatile Blonde Doo Covers TWO Hair Magazines… [PHOTOS]

    Sep, 30 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Nene Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta?and her blond lacefront is laughing all the way to to bank this month as she is featured on the cover of not one… but TWO black haircare magazines.Nene Leakes Sophisticates Black Hair 2

    [READ: Nene Sorta Kinda Addresses Facelift Rumors… (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]

    Leakes, who is riding high off of the success of her RHOA spin-off show, ‘I Dream of Nene: The Wedding‘ has finally managed to embrace her inner White woman by rocking a Caucasian colored style for the past few seasons.

    And while YOU may not care for her platinum locs, Leakes is clearly opting to stick with her color choice for a while longer.

    nene leakes

    Check out Nene’s latest cover shots under the cut… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Black Hair, Cover Shots, Hype Hair, I Dream of Nene, NeNe Leakes, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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    WTF?! Sheryl Underwood Labels Black Hair as ‘Nasty,’ Apologizes After Negative Backlash… [VIDEO]

    Sep, 11 2013 | Written by ATLien

    Sheryl Underwood

    If Sherri Shepphard from ABC’s The View, and “NBC’s” Star Jones were to ever have a baby, I believe that child would be CBS’s Sheryl Underwood.

    Think I’m a bit harsh in my opinion of the talk show host/comedian? Well keep reading…

    The Talk, a broke down, medicore, carbon-copy of ABC’s ‘The View” (and let’s ALL be honest about that one) discussed a “hot topic” recently that has me channeling my inner ‘Whoopi Gholdberg’ screaming, ‘what the hail?’.whoopi goldberg

    Get ready to clutch your pearls cause we’re going in… apparently homegirl has much problemo with Black woman who wear natural hair.

    [Flashback: To Weave or Not to Weave? “F*ck This Natural Hair Ish!” (VIDEO)]

    And while I’ve personally always stood by the “live and let live” mantra of life, when this Gremlin chose to use her national soapbox to condemn Black women who wear their own hair — when she could be using that same soapbox to inspire, and or bring awareness to black issues that REALLY MATTER– it totally rubbed me the wrong way.

    Video+ additional details below… Continue Reading…

    In News Black Hair, Sheryl Underwood, WTF
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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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