Georgia Entertainment Scene

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Jessica Chastain returns to Atlanta for Netflix thriller ‘Heartland’

Oscar winning actress was last here in 2011. Start date for new project is Sept. 29 at Shadowbox Studios.

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Review: ‘Fiddler’ at the Alliance Theatre rises intensely to the moment

Co-producers Alliance Theatre and the Atlanta Opera add fight and intensity to "Fiddler on the Roof," making the Broadway classic musical resonate with our times.

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

From Atlanta History Center's Fall Fest with 4-H to an Hispanic Heritage Month event in Acworth, here are 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Sept. 19-21.

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Jake Paul ditches Atlanta for Miami for his Netflix fight against Tank Davis

Jake Paul, who recently bought a $39 million estate in South Georgia, is moving his upcoming boxing match from Atlanta to Miami Nov. 14. No reason was provided for the shift.

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WABE nixes arts culture show ‘City Lights’: ‘We can’t afford to sustain it’

WABE made the decision to end "City Lights Collective" in the face of the station losing $1.9 million in annual federal funding this fall.

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Ousted Atlanta ‘Big Brother’ cast member didn’t mind ‘Micktator’ nickname

“If you’re not a villain, you’re not relevant," says event curator Mickey Lee, an Atlanta contestant eliminated from "Big Brother" earlier this month.

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Sergio Suárez’s epic prints ponder life’s big philosophical questions

Born in Mexico City, Suárez moved to Atlanta at 17. A printmaking class at Georgia State ignited his passion for art.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother provides more details of his death

Nearly two months after Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s drowning death in Costa Rica, his mother, Pamela, sat with Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America” Tuesday to talk about him.

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Greg Street stays hip in the world of hip-hop after 30 years on air

Greg Street, a radio host on V-103, recently celebrated 30 years at the station, a hardworking, caring individual who still loves the music and the culture.

With danceable new songs, Black Keys should have legs shaking at Shaky Knees

The Black Keys play the Shaky Knees Music Festival on Sept. 20 behind their new album “No Rain, No Flowers,” inspired by dance parties where rare 45s were spun.

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‘Kevin & Taylor’ launches on Star 94: ‘First day of school jitters’

The first day of the new "Kevin & Taylor" morning show on the dance pop radio station Star 94 Monday featured the pairing’s signature “feel good” vibe and technical glitches.

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What’s filming in Georgia in September 2025? Millie Bobby Brown is back

"Stranger Things" actor working on Netflix rom-com; in metro Atlanta, while "Scary Movie 6" begins filming with many of the original stars.

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Beyond the headliners, here are 11 acts not to miss at Shaky Knees

Moving to Piedmont Park, annual indie rock festival Shaky Knees will resonate across four stages this weekend.

Author changes approach to John Prine book after musician’s death

Plus two more new books this month on music: ‘Meridian Rising’ about Jimmie Rodgers and ‘The Perfect Tuba.’

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What an Alaskan summer added to two Atlanta Ballet dancers’ steps

As Atlanta Ballet's Carraig New and Georgie Grace Butler ready for this weekend's season-opening performances, they draw peacefulness from summers spent in Juneau, Alaska.

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

From the King Center’s international expo and Gwinnett County Fair to Pup-A-Palooza in Johns Creek, here are 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Sept. 12-14.

What movies made in Georgia have made the most money since 2008?

The list is topped by a lot of superhero movies and sequels. So far, three films since the pandemic ended made the list: "Jungle Cruise," "Black Widow" and "The Suicide Squad.

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‘Bert Show’ host Bert Weiss gets engaged

Bert Weiss, the veteran syndicated talk show host out of Atlanta, announced his engagement to Amanda Coker earlier this week on air and on social media.

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Hambidge Hive levels up for the 2025 Hambidge Auction

Hambidge Center, a North Georgia's art sanctuary, transforms its Buckhead high-rise satellite with eye-catching art installations. It hosts a fundraising art auction Saturday.

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In a local first, CBS Atlanta has a new virtual and augmented reality newsroom

CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) is launching its first newscasts at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, using what it’s dubbing a fully augmented and virtual reality newsroom.