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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)


  • Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker, Raven Goodwin & More Attend Atlanta #DOPEMovie Screening… [REVIEW + OFFICIAL TRAILER]

    May, 7 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her hubby, Todd Tucker, attended a special sneak peek screening of ‘DOPE’ last night (May 6, 2015).

    The ‘DOPE’ screening, held at Atlanta’s Atlantic Station movie theatre, was attended by several members of the cast, including Shameik Moore, and Kap-G.

    [FLASHBACK: T.I. and Kap G Discuss Racial Profiling on CNN… (VIDEO)]

    Dope’s Director Rick Famuyiwa (writer/director for such films as ‘The Wood,’ ‘Talk To Me,’ and ‘Brown Sugar’) also attended the screening for the film, which is Produced by Forest Whitaker, Executive Produced by Pharrell Williams and Co-Executive Produced by Sean Combs.

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    Rick Famuyiwa, Shameik Moore, Kap-G

    More photos from the ‘DOPE’ Atlanta screening + my review & the official movie trailer for the film below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Being Mary Jane, Kandi Burruss, Kap G, Kawan Prather, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Raven Goodwin, Shameik Moore, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Todd Tucker
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    EXCLUSIVE! Rapper Shawty Lo Addresses ‘Baby Mama’ Reality Show Comparisons… [VIDEO]

    Apr, 1 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    Atlanta-based rapper Shawty Lo is in the news this week after several sites have drawn comparisons between his ‘All My Baby Mamas’ reality show and OWN-TV’s recent announcement about another Atlanta man with similar issues getting a green light for his show.

    [READ: Jay Williams (Father of 34) Gets OWN TV Series… ]

    ATLien Shawty Lo - 2015I thought it would be interesting to speak one on one with Lo about the comparisons, especially in light of all of the protests and petitions HIS show received when it was picked up (and dropped) by Oxygen last year.

    [FLASHBACK: Good News and Bad News for Shawty Lo (And All His Baby mamas)… ]

    On his show being stereotypical and/or ‘glorifying’ baby mama…

    Basically, I can get what they mean by ‘glorifying’ because the name of my show was ‘All My Baby Mamas’… I had nothing to do with that. Period.? That was something the network came up with and I was telling them, I? didn’t like that name.

    I have 11 kids and 10 baby mamas.? 11+10 is 21 and I wanted by show to be called, ‘Shawty Lo: Being 21.’

    But they did what they wanted to do and I think that’s one reason we got backlash…

    More details + watch the full interview below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News All My Babies Mamas, ATLien, Exclusive, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Reality Show Alert, Shawty Lo
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    Future Hosts Atlanta Listening Session For ‘HONEST’… [PHOTOS]

    Apr, 3 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Atlanta-based rapper Future played host to a slew of Atlanta area DJ’s, industry execs and tastemakers for a private listening session of ‘Honest’ last night at Atlanta’s Halo Nightclub (April 2, 2014).Future Listening Session 040214-15

    [READ: Future’s ‘You Deserve It’ Featured in Unreleased ATT Ad… (VIDEO)]

    DJ Drama, DJ Sense, DJ Don Cannon, DJ Trauma were all in the house to listen to Future’s upcoming sophomore release.

    But addition to the DJ’s there were quite a few ‘reality show’ stars in the house, including Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris and her BFF Shekinah (Family Hustle), as well as Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta) and Demetria Mckinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne).

    [Sidebar: Future’s ‘future’ baby mama Ciara is somewhere about to pop so she wasn’t in attendance last night.]

    Photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Amir Boyd, DJ Drama, don cannon, Funky Dineva, Future, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Shekinah, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle
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    Rick Ross Hosts ‘Mastermind’ Listening Session… [PHOTOS + Audio Snippets]

    Feb, 21 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Rick Ross held a private listening session for his upcoming ‘Mastermind‘ release at Atlanta’s Treesound Studios last night (February 20, 2014).

    rick-ross-mastermind-deluxe-1You may have heard by now that the popular musician purchased Evander Holyfield’s southside mansion which the boxer lost to foreclosure back in 2012, well Ross has spared no expense with the project and is rumored to be creating a musical compound for he and his Maybach music group artists.

    [FLASHBACK: Rick Ross Parties w/Justin Bieber, Diddy & More in Atlanta… (PHOTOS)]

    In the meantime, Ross has been working on ‘Mastermind’, his sixth studio album, which is set for release March 4, 2014. Mastermind’s official single, “The Devil Is a Lie” ft Jay-Z has already hit the airwaves, but the highly anticipated project has quite a few bangers to look forward to.

    Executive produced by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, ‘Mastermind’ features guest appearances from Jay-Z, Jeezy, The Weeknd, Kanye West, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, French Montana, Diddy, Scarface, Sizzla, Mavado, and Z-Ro.

    Music Exec Lyor Cohen, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, DJ Drama, Big Tigger, RL of Next, Shanell and many more came out in support of Ross’ latest project.

    Check out photos from Rozay’s Atlanta listening session + audio snippets from ‘Mastermind’ below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip Big Tigger, DJ Drama, Lil Wayne, Mali Hunter, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Rick Ross, Sarah Vivan, T-Pain, Terri J. Vaughn
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    Quick Pics: ATL Live On The Park Launches Season 4 Opener… [PHOTOS]

    Mar, 21 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Nightlife and entertainment executives Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols launched the season 4 opener of ATL Live on the Park earlier this week (March 19, 2013).

    ATL Live 031913 SFTA-8The popular event, which is known to be a night full of live funk, R&B and soul performances, did not disappoint as newcomers Chrystian of NZ Beersa/Sony Red and RaVaughn of Ne-Yo’s Compound University/Columbia Records hit the stage to showcase their unique vocal talents.

    [FLASHBACK: ATL Live On The Park 2012: Tameka Raymond, Keri Hilson, Tank & More (PHOTOS)]

    The evenings event was hosted by Lifestyle Specialist/radio personality Kenny Burns and there was a surprise performance by Ray Lavender.

    Attendees included, Damian Hall (Guy), Ron DeVoe (New Edition/BBD), Brandi Williams (Blaque), Celebrity Hairstylist Derek J (Bravo’s RHOA & Fashion Queens), Fashion designer Mychael Knight (Project Runway) and more.

    Photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News ATL Live, Blaque, Damian Hall, Derek J, Kenny Burns, Marlon Nichols, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Mychael Knight, RaVaughn, Ronnie Devoe, Shanti Das
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    In Case You Missed It: Kandi Koated Nights: ‘Sex Limits: How Far Will You Go?’ [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Mar, 11 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    I was a guest on Kandi Burruss‘ late night online talk show,?’Kandi Koated Nights,‘ last week, along with my boo Funky Dineva. (March 6, 2013).

    Kandi Koated Nights 030613-9My appearance was totally unplanned and it was my original goal to cheer my friend on from the audience, however?Kandi’s normal c0-host, Nikki Nicole was off for the evening and her right hand man, DJ A-One was late because he had some “famous sh*t” to do… so I got mic’d up to play sidekick.

    In addition to having a great time goofing off on camera, I got a chance to get a lil inside scoop on the upcoming ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ reunion, which tapes in just a few days. Kandi also confirmed the news today via Twitter:

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    We chatted about a ton of gossip and even touched on ex-RHOA Sheree Whitfield‘s failed TPO publicity stunts & her Iyanlya Vanzant? ‘Fix My Life’ episode with Bob Whitfield.

    The evening’s topic? ‘Sex Limits: How Far Will You Go?’

    Watch the FULL hour-long KKN episode PLUS more photos from the taping below… (WARNING! Strong language & commentary): Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Funky Dineva, Kandi Burruss, Kandi Koated Nights, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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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. 👽🛸

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. 

And Killer Mike — I’ll never forget how you encouraged me to keep pushing nearly 20 years ago when blogging was still that “weird internet thing.”

Today, I celebrate the legends who defined Atlanta’s sound, spirit, and swagger. True innovators. True visionaries. Forever ATL. 👽🛸

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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.

This whole thing is turning into a Bravo-level courtroom saga… minus the peach! 🍑

The full 99-page amended complaint (with all the juicy details) is available now on Patreon + Members Only! http://patreon.com/atlien or hit the link in bio for the exclusive legal tea.

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        Porsha Williams SOLD her Duluth mansion! She said Porsha Williams SOLD her Duluth mansion!

She said “one closing down, more to come” — so is this a boss move or a sign she’s liquidating assets after that prenup drama? 

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