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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

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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)


  • Monica Hosts Private ‘Code Red’ Listening Session… [PHOTOS + ALBUM REVIEW]

    Aug, 28 2015 | Written by ATLien

    Monica Brown - Code Red

    Real music is back!! ?Monica aka Monica Brown played host to a private listening session for her upcoming?CODE RED?project and I had the pleasure of attending last night (August 27, 2015).

    Michelle ATLien Brown Monica Brown - Code Red 2CODE RED, Mo’s eighth studio album, is scheduled for release September 18, 2015 but the songstress gave a few of?Atlanta?s top tastemakers, media, and DJ’s a sneak peek of her project during ?the preview, held at Atlanta’s Patchwerk Recording Studio.

    Monica says she named the album ‘CODE RED’ because R&B music today?needs to be revitalized or ‘brought back to life. She explains her album title as follows:

    When my first record dropped, I was only 13 years old. So now at 34, I look back at it and I can see how important it was for our generation.

    So trying to reconnect to an entirely different generation of people, but with the same love and the same music.?I look at it as a ‘re-introduction’.

    Attendees included Mo’s husband, Shannon Brown, Polow Da Don, Young Jeezy, Kap-G and many more.

    Check out photos from Monica’s ‘Code Red’ listening session below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Monica, Polow Da Don, young jeezy
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    ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Atlanta VIP Screening: Ice Cube, Usher, 2Chainz & More… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Jul, 25 2015 | Written by ATLien

    STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON VIP Screening With Director/ Producer F. Gary Gray, Producer Ice Cube, Executive Producer Will Packer, And Cast Members

    Usher Raymond poses with Ice Cube during the Atlanta VIP screening of Universal Pictures’ ‘Straight Outta Compton’ last night (July 23, 2015).

    [WATCH: Straight Outta Compton Official Trailer ft. Intro from Dr. Dre & Ice Cube (VIDEO)]

    The event, held at Regal Atlantic Station, also included a Q&A session with cast members stars O?Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell (who star as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E), as well as Ice Cube (producer), F. Gary Gray (Director) and Will Packer (Executive Producer)

    The screening was well attended by many of Atlanta’s who’s who including music’s top celebrities and influencers including: Mayor Kasim Reed, Usher Raymond, Ludacris, B.o.B., 2Chainz, David Banner, DaBrat, Lil Scrappy, Polow Da Don & More.

    A special Q&A session was moderated by Packer after the film and the ‘Straight Outta Compton’ cast members shared tales of working on the amazing NWA biopic.

    NWA

    Check out photos + video from the Atlanta screening of ‘Straight Outta Compton’ below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News 2Chainz, B.o.B., Christoper "Ludacris" Bridges, DaBrat, David Banner, F. Gary Gray, Ice Cube, Lil Scrappy, Polow Da Don, Straight Outta Compton, Usher Raymond, Will Packer
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    Is ‘Skanky’ the New ‘Sexy’?? Watch Veronica Vega’s ‘PAY ME’ (Prod. Polow Da Don)… [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

    Jun, 3 2015 | Written by ATLien

    Veronica Vega Pay Me - StraightFromTheA

    NEWSFLASH! Zone 4’s Veronica Vega is on quest to bring ‘skanky’ back!veronica vega

    For the record, I don’t know much about Vega besides the fact that she’s one of Polow Da Don‘s new artists and she’s been spotted around the clubs of Atlanta for a while now.

    [FLASHBACK: Amber Rose, Veronica Vega & More Party at Compound… (PHOTOS)]

    And after watching Vega’s new ‘Pay Me’ video, which is filled with groping and close up shots of her ‘kutty kat,’ I feel like I know her a little bit TOO well.

    Vega released the official video for her new single earlier today and the latina sensation seems to be aiming for a specific market. Maybe she hopes to reclaim the ratchetry left vacant by aging Miami rapstresses like Trina, Jackie O and Khia.. i.e. she’s bringing ‘skanky’ back!

    Trina 2
    Watch the ‘Pay Me’ video below (NSFW) and feel free to share your thoughts… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News For Discussion, New Music, Polow Da Don, Veronica Vega, Viral Video, WTF
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    Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don, Angie Stone & More Attend ATL Live On The Park (May 2015 Edition)… [PHOTOS] #ATLLive

    May, 14 2015 | Written by ATLien

    ATL Live May 2015 - SFTA-52

    The May edition of ‘ATL Live on the Park‘ music showcase was held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Atlanta’s Park Tavern.

    [FLASHBACK: Tameka Raymond, Keshia Knight Pulliam & More Attend ‘ATL Live on The Park’ (PHOTOS)]

    This month, event founders Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols partnered with the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs to partake in the Atlanta Jazz Festival’s ’31 Days of Jazz’.ATL Live May 2015 - SFTA-14

    Sultry singer Angel Grant kicked off the night with a few of her originals after she thanked Shanti and Marlon for creating a platform for emerging artists like herself.? Next, Polow da Don’s newest band, Vintage Nation, performed timeless covers including ‘Uptown Funk,’ ‘Free Fallin’ and ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ by Journey. The electrifying group ended their performance by introducing one of their original songs to the pumped crowd.

    Immediately following, Calvin Richardson performed several covers including the crowd favorite ‘That’s the Way I Feel About You’ by Bobby Womack. He concluded his amazing performance with surprise guest Angie Stone. They performed their hit single ‘More than a Woman.’

    Special guests in attendance included Polow Da Don, Dina Marto, Keri Hilson, Jazze Pha, Greg Williams of SESAC , Angel McCoughtry of the WNBA- Atlanta Dream, and former NFL linebacker Stevie Baggs.

    More details + photos from the May 2015 edition of ‘ATL Live on the Park’ below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Angie Stone, ATL Live, Calvin Richardson, Jazze Pha, Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don, Vintage Nation
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    Keri Hilson, Tank, Young Thug & More Celebrate DJ Holiday’s Birthday… (PHOTOS)

    Nov, 26 2014 | Written by ATLien

    DJ Holiday

    Atlanta’s own DJ Holiday celebrated his birthday alongside his pregnant ladylove and a few of his celebrity friends last Friday night (November 21, 2014)

    Keri Hilson, Tank, Young Thug, Rock, Polow, Jackie Long (ATL), Mama Dee (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta) & More joined Holiday at Priv? nightclub to party for his born day.

    Rumor has it that Holiday will be featured on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s 4th season, which seems plausible being that at least one LHHATL couple has been given the boot.

    [FLASHBACK: Stevie J. Claims Benzino Was Fired After Death Threats + Benzino Responds… ]

    Photos from DJ Holiday’s celebrity filled b-day bash below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News DJ Holiday, Jackie Long, Keri Hilson, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, Mama Dee, Momma Dee, Polow Da Don, Rocko Da Don, Tank, Young Thug
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    Club Pics: Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don & More Party & Prive’… [PHOTOS]

    Jul, 14 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Keri Hilson & friends partied the night away at Atlanta’s Prive’ nightclub last Friday night (July 11, 2014).

    Hilson, joined by gal pals Julissa Burmudez & Nikki Chu celebrated alongside the evening’s host, radio personality Big Tigger, as well as rapper Big Kuntry King and The King of White Girls aka Polow Da Don.

    Big Tigger Polow Keri Hilson

    Big Tigger, Polow Da Don & Keri Hilson

    More photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Big Kuntry King, Big Tigger, Fashion, Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don
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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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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! 
The landlord has officially clapped back in court — filing their answer to Kenya’s counterclaim, and whew, they brought receipts on receipts! 

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