Georgia Entertainment Scene

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‘Mirth & Mischief’ immerses itself at real castle in Helen

There will be a blend of interactive games, shows and other spectacles, including fairies, puppets, aerialists, vendors, a tarot card reader and a body painter.

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Tony Barnhart, ‘Mr. College Football,’ retiring after 50 years in sports media

Tony Barnhart, known as "Mr. College Football," is retiring from sports media after 50 years in the business — including roles at the AJC, ESPN, CBS and the SEC Network.

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These are the 2025 Tony nominees with Georgia ties

Tony nominees with Georgia ties include Emory professor Kimberly Belflower and Atlanta native and Spelman College graduate LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

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Avengers disassemble: Marvel ends Georgia filming streak with ‘Thunderbolts’

"Thunderbolts" will be the last Marvel movie to be shot in Georgia for the time being. Marvel currently has no upcoming films committed to shoot in Georgia, preferring London.

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Gene Simmons keeps busy beyond Kiss by touring solo

Gene Simmons is a busy man even after retiring from touring with Kiss. He has his own stripped-down band, plus many businesses, from film production to vodka.

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Tony Award-winning team creates world premiere of musical ‘Millions’

Alliance Theatre has the world premiere of the musical "Millions," with a Tony Award-winning team, based on a movie by Danny Boyle.

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WABE names replacement show for Lois Reitzes, retiring after 46 years

WABE will launch "The City Lights Collective" weekday show this summer with hosts Kim Drobes and Jon Goode, replacing "City Lights with Lois Reitzes," who is retiring in June.

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Atlanta native Ed Helms of ‘Office’ fame delves into big historical snafus in new book

Ed Helms, formerly of "The Office" and "The Daily Show" has written a new book called "SNAFU," about America's biggest historical screwups.

Which Georgians are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

Outkast will join 22 other Hall of Famers with Georgia ties, ranging from Chet Atkins to Tupac Shakur.

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92.9/The Game morning show gets a familiar face in Ali Mac

Longtime Atlanta radio personality Ali Mac is joining the morning team at 92.9/The Game.

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KidChella creates kid-friendly, music festival vibe for families

Children’s Museum of Atlanta will host its inaugural KidChella event on Saturday night.

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Gothic short stories and a comic crime thriller for spring reading

Check out two new books, a collection of eerie short stories and a novel about gentrification in Atlanta, plus a celebration of books for young readers.

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How does Atlanta rapper Young Thug’s new single stack up?

“Money on Money,” the rapper's first single since his release from jail, is expected to appear on his upcoming "UY Scuti" album.

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Usher concert film set in Paris to debut on BET+ in May

Usher’s first concert film, “Usher: Rendezvous in Paris," will stream exclusively on BET+ beginning May 8.

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Atlanta actor Ahmed Lucan finds home on Hulu’s comedy ‘Deli Boys’

Atlanta resident and Pakistani-American Ahmed Lucan is thrilled to have a recurring role on the Hulu comedy "Deli Boys," shot in Chicago but set in Philadelphia.

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Atlanta’s Last Waltz Ensemble pays tribute to the legendary 1976 concert

The Last Waltz Ensemble will headline a free outdoor concert at the soon-to-be-demolished Decatur Bandstand as part of this year’s Amplify Decatur Music Festival.

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Get to know South Atlanta artists and creative spaces at ‘South of Center’ event

To bring attention to South Atlanta’s flourishing visual arts scene, a group of artists has organized a weekend of open studios, exhibits, demos, artist talks and more.

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Cadillac Jack, longtime Atlanta country radio host, has died

William "Cadillac Jack" Choate, a long-time country radio deejay in Atlanta, died at age 51 of a heart attack April 17, 2025.

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Slater Nalley is sole Atlantan in ‘American Idol’ top 14

"American Idol" cut its top 20 to 14 on Sunday, April 21, 2025. Slater Nalley, a Lovett School senior, got through, but Baylee Littrell of Alpharetta didn't make it.

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Family friendly arts events can be found throughout metro Atlanta

Events for youngsters and oldsters will get the whole family moving this spring