Georgia Entertainment Scene

Tom Houck — raconteur, civil rights activist and former driver for MLK — dies at 79

For 9th time, Atlanta’s Star 94 tries to excise the ghost of Steve & Vikki

CONCERT REVIEW

Teddy Swims doubles down on his Atlanta pride during first arena tour

Dagmar Midcap is officially gone from CBS Atlanta

Former Brave Ron Gant leaving ‘Good Day Atlanta’ as anchor after 14 years

It’s the largest cemetery in the South. So why do few people know it?

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

CONCERT REVIEW

Journey gives fans a farewell soiree in Atlanta before going separate ways

The lights go out next month for good in Journey's hometown of San Francisco after 100 North American Final Frontier tour dates, including a stop in Atlanta.

Lil Jon, Atlanta’s crunk king, trades beats for book on career, son’s death

Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon reflects on his son's death and other important moments in his life in his new book "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me."

What’s filming in Georgia? ‘Idol,’ shows with Kevin Hart, Julia Garner

Georgia TV and film production remains steady, with a few big-budget TV series and films including Apple TV+'s "Guilty Creatures" with Julia Garner and "American Idol."

Haunted houses at Smyrna home have been a scream, but 14th is the finale

Step inside the Cabrera Family Haunted House for one last time. The final edition, “House of the Unhappy Pumpkins 14: The Final Chapter,” opens Oct. 23.

CONCERT REVIEW

In Atlanta, Katseye tries to conquer global pop without a worldly vision

A review of Katseye's wildly received Wildwood Tour performance at State Farm Arena on Thursday night in Atlanta.

K. Michelle, Atlanta reality TV vet and R&B diva, goes country — finally

K. Michelle talks to the AJC about her debut country album.

Could Tom Cruise’s ‘Days of Thunder 2′ be coming to metro Atlanta?

A film dubbed "Charlotte" is shooting at Trilith Studios next year. Could that be "Days of Thunder 2"?

7 music acts on farewell tours include L7, Journey

Seven acts that are in the midst of farewell tours, just finished them or announced them including two coming to Atlanta in mid October: Journey and L7.

Belly Gang Kushington to headline Hawks’ halftime show amid breakout year

The game will be Oct. 24 at State Farm Arena, hours after the Atlanta Dream play in the WNBA Finals there.

HEAT CHECK

Outkast sued a rapper for having a ‘nearly identical’ name. Was it necessary?

When Atlanta rap legends Outkast sued a rising California rapper-producer over his stage name last month, fellow West Coast emcee Vince Staples had a three-word response....

How a member of a beloved Atlanta rap duo found a new home in R&B music

Johnny Venus, one half of the Atlanta rap duo Earthgang, has released his first solo album, "The 11th Hour," with a soulful vibe and production by The-Dream.

Whiplash, newest comedy club in Atlanta, aims for ‘elevated’ experience

Whiplash Comedy Club is open at Ponce City Market, an effort to bring an upscale club feel to a scene known for cheap chairs and cramped spaces.

BOOKSHELF

5 new bloodcurdling reads to keep you up at night

New books to read for spooky season include "Stay Buried" by Jennifer McMahon and "The Sisters of Crimson House" by Melissa Anderson Sweazy.