Grammy-nominated Teddy Swims talks origins of song "Lose Control"
Teddy Swims, the voice behind the gut-wrenching, breakout single "Lose Control," has been on the rise and is cementing his place in music history. The Billboard record-breaking song stems from heartbreak and toxicity from Swims' life and earned him a Best New Artist nomination at this year’s Grammy Awards. The Conyers, Georgia native speaks with AJC reporter DeAsia Paige about stepping into a new era of his life — one filled with love, healing, and the excitement of becoming a father. Additional Video and Photos Courtesy: AP News, TikTok/Teddy Swims, TikTok/Cover Nation
Why 'Showtime at the Apollo' host Kiki Shepard was a staple of Black pop culture
Best known for her iconic role on “Showtime at the Apollo,” Kiki Shepard died on March 16. Credits: AJC/"Showtime at the Apollo"|FOX/@OutkastOfficial_/YT|Getty
We tasted Atlanta's best lemon pepper wings. Here's how they stack up.
Atlanta didn’t invent chicken wings, but we absolutely put lemon pepper on the map.
As war wages on Iran, an Atlanta chef celebrates Nowruz at Rumi’s Kitchen
In Atlanta, chef Ali Mesghali — the owner and founder of Rumi’s Kitchen — celebrates Nowruz, the Persian New Year, as war wages on his homeland of Iran.
From Morehouse to the boxing ring, a rising star takes shape.
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