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Grammy nominated singer, Carl Thomas was hospitalized earlier this week to undergo a surgical procedure to remove a tumor in his throat.
The singer shared a photo just moments before going under the knife with the caption:
In God’s hands this morning.
Several of his musical peers sent prayers and well-wishes and the singer recently announced that the procedure was successful and he’ll be back singing onstage in no time!
Details + video below… Continue Reading…
Soulful singer Lyfe Jennings was last seen entering into a prison facility after being sentenced to serve time on charges stemming from an altercation with his baby mama in an Atlanta suburb back in ’08.
[READ: Mugshot Mania: Lyfe Jennings Arrested in Cobb County…]
Jennings has since been released early from jail and he made his first public appearance last week, joining Carl Thomas for an impromptu video.
“It’s going to feel real good to the fans for you to put your next project out,” Carl Thomas said in the short video, calling Jennings “back in action”.
Video of Lyfe & Carl Thomas in the studio + more photos below… Continue Reading…
My favorite real Atlanta “Housewife Attorney Phaedra Parks and her handsome hubby Apollo Nida were spotted taking in the Ronald Isley / El DeBarge Reunion concert last weekend at Atlanta’s Chastain Park.
Brothers El & Chico DeBarge were spotted looking happy and healthy.
As you know, El, who has battled a long history of drug addiction, abruptly canceled a much anticipated come-back tour earlier this year to return to rehab but now he’s back clean & sober.
Hopefully he’ll give fans more of what was promised in his “Second Chance” release.
[WATCH: “Second Chance” ~ EL Debarge ~ OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Other celebs spotted taking in the old school reunion concert were Ludacris (with his boo Eudoxie), Jasmine Guy, Kandi Burruss, Carl Thomas, Andrea Kelly, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and more.
VIDEO: Carl Thomas & Andrea Kelly for SFTA
The event was held in conjunction with Ludacris’ LudaDay Weekend festivities but was obviously catered to the grown & sexy crowd.
Photos below… Continue Reading…
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