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Bad celebrity breakup etiquette
Did Russell Brand and Katy Perry break-up by TEXT? This wasn't the only bad etiquette a celebrity has made when they decided to end things - take a look!
Katy Perry & Russell Brand: The pop star recently revealed how she learned of her impending divorce from the British comedian—by text.
Taylor Swift & Joe Jonas: Splitting up over the telephone isn't really the way to go, either. Especially when the entire call lasts less than 30 seconds.
aniel Day Lewis & Isabelle Adjani: Many reports claim the Hollywood couple's relationship ended after the Lincoln star broke up with Adjani via fax.
Sylvester Stallone & Jennifer Flavin: When Sly decided to call it quits with the woman who ultimately became his third wife, he grabbed a pen and paper and wrote a 6-page letter, & Fedex'd it.
Richie Sambora & Heather Locklear: The Bon Jovi guitarist got an unpleasant surprise in 2006, when he found out from the press that his actress wife had filed for divorce.
Porsha & Kordell Stewart: The Real Housewives of Atlanta star found out in a TWEET!
Minnie Driver & Matt Damon: Minnie found out about the break-up at the same time as all of America: From Oprah's TV show.
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Singer Katy Perry arrives with her husband comedian Russell Brand for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

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Salsa dancers perform during Placita Latina's Salsa on the Square on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. The event honors Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the history, culture, food and contributions of Hispanic Americans. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Salsa in the Square

Salsa in the Square in Decatur Square honors Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the history, culture, food and contribution of Hispanic-Americans.

Atlanta, Ga. — Headliners Blink-182 closed out 2025’s Shaky Knees on Sunday, Sept. 21, with a two-hour onslaught of hits for a packed Piedmont Park. (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)
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Credit: Ryan Fleisher

Photos: Blink-182, Devo, Wet Leg perform: 8 highlights from Shaky Knees Day 3

The third and final day of the festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta brought more high temperatures and eclectic lineups, just like the two days before.

R&B singer Chaka Khan performs during "The Queens" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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Photos: Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Stephanie Mills rule the stage in Atlanta

On Saturday night, Sept.

Public Enemy's Flava Flav (left) and Chuck D perform Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
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Credit: Ryan Fleisher

Photos: My Chemical Romance, Public Enemy perform: 10 highlights from Shaky Knees Day 2

The second day of Shaky Knees Music Festival 2025 at Piedmont Park saw a little rain and unseasonable heat.

Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Temple, improves to 4-0

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the Temple Owls Saturday, 45-24, improving their record to 4-0 on the season.

Joey Valence & Brae kicked off the early evening with a high energy set on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
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Credit: Ryan Fleisher

Photos: Lenny Kravitz, Deftones perform: 7 highlights from Shaky Knees Day 1

The first day of Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival kicked off Friday at Piedmont Park in Midtown with Inhaler and Lambrini Girls.

Marietta players wear special edition jerseys celebrating Lemon Street High School's championship legacy and the district’s motto, “Be Somebody,” during their home game against Etowah Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 at Northcutt Stadium in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Marietta vs. Etowah high school football

Marietta defeated Etowah 43-9 in a football game at Northcutt Stadium in Marietta on Friday.

Benedictine slotback Stewart Dunn (15) gets taken down against Westminster at Fritz Orr Field in Atlanta, GA on Friday, Sept. 19th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Westminster hosts Benedictine

Benedictine defeated Westminster football on Sept. 19, 2025.