"Empire" screenwriter blasts Donald Trump using Trump's own video clip

Donald Trump has weathered scorn from both sides of the American political aisle as well as condemnation from abroad after his call for a temporary ban on all Muslim travelers to the United States. Now he's facing scorn from a writer of "Empire," one of the hottest shows on television at the moment.

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Eric Haywood, one of the writers on the "Empire" team, shared his sentiments about the presidential hopeful via social media, using a clip Trump himself posted with his co-star, a bald eagle. It's been shared and liked more than 1,000 times each.

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Saddle up for these Beyoncé-themed pop-up bars, brunches and shows in Atlanta

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour is coming to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium for shows Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

From MLB All-Star Game festivities and a WWE Saturday Night Main Event to Run Santa Run and Goat Yoga, here are 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend.

Between Beyoncé shows, Atlanta’s creatives take the stage

Heat Wave, happening July 12, is Atlanta’s new arts event blending music, fashion and networking. See how to join and meet the city’s creative leaders.

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Between Beyoncé shows, Atlanta’s creatives take the stage

Coming to Atlanta for MLB All-Star week? There’s fun outside Truist Park too.

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Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

From boycott to ballgame: Baseball’s political All-Star Game saga returns to Georgia

MLB pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia over the state's voting law, Senate Bill 202. Now it’s back — and Republicans say the return proves they were right all along.

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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour pushes fans outside the norm

Preparations for the show pushed people out of their comfort zones — into new stores, new communities, a new style of dress, and in some cases, to visit new cities.