Jermaine Dupri reflects on So So Def 25th anniversary ahead of Atlanta concert

Almost 20 years ago, Jermaine Dupri hosted a marquee-name birthday party at the newly minted Philips Arena. On Sunday, he’ll return to the same...

October 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

Concert review and photos: Josh Groban soars in tour kickoff in Duluth

When Josh Groban spoke to us last week about preparing for his tour opener, he noted the challenge of finding ways to fill an arena space with energy...

October 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

Robert DeNiro visits Atlanta for Nobu groundbreaking at Phipps Plaza

After several minutes of comprehensive details and thanks from local city officials and Simon mall executives, Robert DeNiro trotted to the podium in...

October 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

Free ticket giveaway: Hanson with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

The terminally underrated Hanson “MmmBop”-ped around the world last year to celebrate their 25th anniversary, and this summer launched an...

October 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

Theater preview: The kids wanna rock at the Fox Theatre

When you think of Andrew Lloyd Webber, the obvious links are “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and, for better...

October 16, 2018 | 0 Comments

Josh Groban talks tour kickoff in Atlanta, new album and working with Tony Danza

It’s a week before tour kickoff and Josh Groban is feeling good. He and his band have been rehearsing in Los Angeles, solidifying the setlist and...

October 16, 2018 | 0 Comments

Record renaissance: Vinyl albums fuel record store resurgence

Over four decades, Decatur’s Wuxtry Records, a crowded repository of all things auditory a mile east of Emory University, has ridden the peak years...

October 14, 2018 | 0 Comments

Future will perform at the Atlanta Hawks’ home opener

The Atlanta Hawks will get an assist from a hometown musical favorite at their inaugural home game in the newly transformed State Farm Arena. Hip-hop...

October 10, 2018 | 0 Comments

Aretha Franklin honored by Gladys Knight, Ledisi and others

After the publicity debacle that followed Madonna’s “tribute” to Aretha Franklin in the MTV Awards in August, you knew that the American...

October 10, 2018 | 0 Comments

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2019 nominees include Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Janet Jackson

Is this the year Janet Jackson makes it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Will Def Leppard rocket their way onto the final ballot as first-time nominees?...

October 09, 2018 | 0 Comments

Jingle Ball 2018 lineup includes Shawn Mendes, Calvin Harris

Stop sweating and start thinking about the holidays already, would ya? Power 96.1 hopes you will with the announcement of the 2018 Jingle Ball lineup...

October 09, 2018 | 0 Comments

Concert review and photos: Simple Minds remind of their powerful songs at Tabernacle

Five songs into their set, Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr smiled at the audience and said, after taking a deep breath, “We’re exhausted already!&rdquo...

October 09, 2018 | 0 Comments

New Kids on the Block headline tour with Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany and other ‘80s favorites

Is seven months too early to start selecting the perfect ‘80s outfit? “The Mixtape Tour” featuring New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa...

October 08, 2018 | 0 Comments

A3C Festival ends abruptly during Lil Wayne performance

The five-day A3C Festival ended abruptly when an “altercation” occurred during Lil Wayne’s closing performance Sunday night. Festival...

October 08, 2018 | 0 Comments

Iggy Azalea’s fall tour, including Atlanta, has been canceled

Iggy Azalea fans hoping to see her in concert in Atlanta for the first time since 2014 are out of luck – again.  The singer announced over...

October 07, 2018 | 0 Comments