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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)


  • Toni Braxton & Martin Luther King, III Honored at CRG?s 2010 Winter Ball [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Dec, 8 2010 | Written by ATLien

    The Collective Renaissance Guild (CRG) in partnership with Ford Motor Company and Perennial Entertainment and Sports celebrated the 2010 Winter Ball: Phoenix Rising in honor of Grammy award-winning artist Toni Braxton and global humanitarian Martin Luther King III on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Delta Heritage Museum.

    CRG presented their Phoenix Award to Toni Braxton for her hard work and community service with Autism Speaks and the American Heart Association. Martin Luther King III was honored for his global humanitarian efforts and work as President of the King Center. Both honorees were also recognized for their resilience and ability to thrive in challenging times.

    Guests enjoyed artistic performances by Buenos Aires Tango Academy of Atlanta, complimentary cocktails and hors d?oeuvres sponsored by Belvedere Intense, music by super producer Bryan-Michael Cox and DJ E-Class and a keynote address from Chaka Zulu, CEO of DTP Records.

    Others spotted at the swanky danky annual event included “housewives” of Atlanta, Sheree’ Whitfield and Cynthia Bailey (joined by her hubby Peter Thomas), Mayor Kasim Reed, Ryan Glover, producer DrummaBoy, Andrea Kelly (Celebrity Choreographer & ex-wife of R-uh), Dionne Farris (Singer / Songwriter) and more.

    Photos from CRG’s Winter Ball extravaganza + video? of Toni Braxton’s acceptance speech below: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Cynthia Bailey, Kasim Reed, Martin Luther King III, Sheree Whitfield, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Toni Braxton
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    Food For Thought: Conversations With T.I. [VIDEO]

    Dec, 1 2010 | Written by ATLien

    Clifford “T.I.” Harris is featured on the latest edition of BET?s Food For Thought, where he was grilled by Stephen A. Smith, Angie Martinez, Harry Allen and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

    The interviews were conducted prior to Tip’s recent battles with the law, but he still manages to give you a bit of insight during the interview as to why he feels the prison system just isn’t for him.

    ?To be candid with you, I learned, man, prison ain?t for gangsters, prison is for losers,? he told Smith. ?Gangsters find ways to avoid prison. Gangsters find ways to exit the game and legitimize their businesses and learn how to turn their strengths into enterprises.?

    ?If you look around in a prison, at least myself, I saw thieves, I saw burglars, I saw crackheads, I saw, you know, the same people that I would walk around on the street, and you would never associate with these people out of respect for yourself,? he added. ?Ok, so if you?re on the street and you?re looking at these people and you are above their standards, how do you and them end up in the same place, one bed next to each other? I got to be better than that.?

    In case you missed it, check out BET’s Food For Thought: Conversations with T.I. below: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Clifford "T.I." Harris, Kasim Reed
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    Mayor Kasim Reed, Janelle Monae & More Kick Off ?Fashion?s Night Out? in Atlanta

    Aug, 31 2010 | Written by ATLien

    Yesterday the halls of Atlanta’s City Hall was ablaze with fashionable celebs as Mayor Kasim Reed kicked off ?Fashion?s Night Out? in Atlanta with a press conference.

    Politics and fashion collided as DTP/CEO Chaka Zulu, Singer/Songwriter Jonelle Monae, designer Mychael Knight, Saks Fifth Ave PR manager Michele New and many more joined Mayor Reed for the special announcement.

    More photos + video of the press conference: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta Events, Janelle Monae, Kasim Reed
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    Pic of the Day: Our Mayor is Cooler Than Yours…

    Jul, 19 2010 | Written by ATLien

    Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was spotted backstage at Chastain Park Friday evening along with Atlanta’s director of cultural affairs Camille Love, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, and Chris Tucker.

    The park was host to the Frankie Beverly & Maze concert, an annual event of sorts that draws thousands. Babyface performed many of his romantic hits including, “Every Time I Close My Eyes,””When Can I See You” and “Whip Appeal… and his brother Kevon Edmond’s group After 7 also hit the stage.



    Photos via AJC

    In "A" Town Favorites Babyface, Crhis Tucker, Kasim Reed, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds
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    Quick Flix ~ A Toast To Atlanta’s 59th Mayor: Kasim Reed

    Jan, 12 2010 | Written by ATLien

    Photos: FreddyO

    A group of Kasim Reed friends and supporters joined forces to host a celebration in honor of our new mayor. Reed, elected 59th Mayor of Atlanta after a crucial run-off, was joined by the “who’s who” of Atlanta including, spotted in the crowd were Ludacris, Attorney Phaedra Parks, Grand Hustle’s Jason Geter, DJ Toomp, and even Reed’s? former opponent Lisa Borders.

    Kasim Reed & Lisa Borders

    Reed w/ Ludacris. I’m sure there was a bottle on Conjure somewhere nearby.

    More photos below: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta Events, Kasim Reed, Politics
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    Quote of the Day: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed *Video*

    Jan, 4 2010 | Written by ATLien

    Atlanta’s 59th Mayor, Kasim Reed, has been officially inaugurated into office but he began his day early this morning at an Interfaith Inaugural Prayer Service at Ben Hill United Methodist Church.

    Reed grew up in the church along with his mother and three brothers and his voice broke as he spoke about growing up in his southside church home. The first time he spoke in public, he said, was in Ben Hill United Methodist Church. Four minutes away from the home where he was raised.

    In his speech, Reed spoke of his desire to create a better Atlanta and how community involvement is key:

    ?If our children cannot rise to the highest levels of this city, what have we become? We?ve got to look in the mirror Atlanta. I am going to work today and focus on making sure that mothers and fathers have a job to make sure they can look their children in the eyes.?

    Video of Reed’s Speech below: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta Mayor, Atlanta News, Kasim Reed, Politics
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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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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! 

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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! 
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