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Friday, April 14, 2006
Atlantans co-wrote Blige chart-topper
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Three Atlantans can take a huge chunk of credit for what is now the longest running No. 1 R&B single on the Billboard chart, since that listing was reintroduced in 1965. Local talents Johnta Austin, Bryan Michael-Cox and his cousin Jason Perry co-wrote the Mary J. Blige ballad “Be Without You” with Blige, and it has been atop the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song list for 15 weeks in a row. Only two songs have had 14-week reigns in the past 41 years: Deborah Cox’s 1998 hit “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” co-written by Atlanta R&B singer-songwriter Montell Jordan; and Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” co-written by Atlantans Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal and Austin.
Oh — and in case you were wondering, there have been four other songs in the entire history of that Billboard chart that have been No. 1 for 16 weeks or more: “The Honeydripper (Parts 1 and 2),” Joe Liggins and His Honeydrippers (18 weeks); “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie,” Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (18); “Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens,” Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (17); and “Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bob,” Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra (16). The record-breaking tunes are being considered for the upcoming “American Idol” theme night: “Songs That Inspired Your Great Grandparents to Yell ‘Turn That [Expletive] Down! ’ ”
If you can do ’70s look, this call’s for you
As part of our ongoing public service to assist Buzz readers with opportunities to stalk, er, stare longingly at “Failure to Launch” actor Matthew McConaughey and “Lost” star Matthew Fox while scoring some decent coin, we recommend popping by the Atlanta Marriott Century Center Friday afternoon.
That’s when casting directors will hold a casting call for the upcoming, locally shot feel-good football flick “We Are … Marshall.” The two Matthews portray coaches in the film.
From 1 to 5 p.m., casting folks are asking Atlantans who wish to be extras in the movie, set to shoot here from April 24 to June 20, to turn up with a recent photo or head shot. The filmmakers are seeking men and women of all ages, 18 to 100 (yikes!) for “all types of scenes.” College-age-looking guys and gals should have 1970s-era longish hair “with no extreme highlights or dyes.”
Experienced football officials, marching band members with their own instruments, cheerleaders, firefighters and paramedics are also needed for the drama.
The extras casting folks tell Buzz: “We need a little of everything. If you feel you do not fall into one of these groups, don’t let that stop you from coming.”
“Also, participants should know that this is not an actual audition, just an opportunity for filmmakers to get a photo and some info from you. You should be in and out ‘in just a few minutes.’”
The casting call will be at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd., at Clairmont Road and I-85. E-mail: marshallextras@gmail.com.
More ‘Captain Planet’
Cartoon Network’s kid brother, Boomerang, has unearthed 13 “lost” episodes of 1990s TBS ‘toon “Captain Planet and the Planeteers.” While the cable netlet won’t confirm that the eps were discovered during a routine purging of Ted Turner’s sock drawer, it has announced an airdate. The never-aired shows will run during two marathons on Earth Day 2006 (for you soulless, gas-guzzling SUV drivers, that would be April 22) from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and then from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Boomerang.
Our fave episode described in the e-mail sent to Buzz Central? “Twelve Angry Animals: While climbing Mount Everest, the Planeteers are caught in a terrible blizzard and face certain death. Fortunately, they are led by a snow leopard to a fantastic ice cavern where they think they will be safe. But the cavern turns out to be a courtroom and the Planeteers are put on trial for humanity’s crimes.” Or as we at Buzz Central like to refer to it: Saturday night in Midtown.
Easter bunny benefit
The goofy stuffed bunnies are once again greeting patrons at Agnes & Muriel’s in Midtown in preparation for the kitschy cafe’s third annual Easter Sunday benefit for the North Georgia House Rabbit Society. The goal of the charity this time of year is to “prevent the impulse purchase of live rabbits for children.” Translation: By the time Mother’s Day rolls around, the novelty will likely have worn off and unless your husband is secretly seeing Glenn Close, you’re stuck with a lettuce-munching machine. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, A&M owner Glenn Powell will preside over the popular home-style Easter buffet benefit. As always, GHRS volunteers will have adoptable bunnies out front for those who understand the responsibilities they’re taking on. For info: Agnes & Muriel’s, 1541 Monroe Drive N.E., Atlanta. 404-885-1000, www.mominthekitchen.com.
Celebrity birthdays
Country singer Loretta Lynn is 71. Actress Julie Christie is 66. Actor Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) is 46. Singer-guitarist John Bell of Widespread Panic is 44. Actor Anthony Michael Hall is 38. Actor Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”) is 33. Rapper Da Brat is 32. Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is 29.
Contributing: Sonia Murray and news services. If you have a tip, 404-526-2749. Or e-mail: buzz@ajc.com.
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