Georgia Entertainment Scene

After 10 years of Amplify Decatur, musicians still singing event’s praises

Remembrance: Larry Larson made a strong mark on Atlanta’s arts scene 

Alpharetta, Ga: "Weird Al" Yankovic playing "Canadian Idiot" at Ameris Bank Ampitheatre. Yankovic played a stunningly wide array of his humorous songs Sunday night along with matching costume changes and video montages. Photo taken Sunday May 31, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 060126 weird al (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

In Atlanta, parody king ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic remains proudly ‘White and Nerdy’

College takes over operation of author Flannery O’Connor’s farm

Flannery O’Connor book probes how mother grew author’s legacy on family farm

Atlanta singer Peabo Bryson under medical care following stroke

‘Celebrity Weakest Link’ latest game show to shoot in metro Atlanta

Learn about two metro Atlantans on Peacock’s ‘Love Island’ Season 8

Newest immersive experience: be on a pretend game show!

Newest immersive experience in Atlanta: Be on a pretend game show

You can pretend you’re in an actual game show at four immersive options in metro Atlanta, all of which have opened in the past 18 months.

Davido, CeeLo Green among headliners for Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest

Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest will include many acts with Atlanta ties such as Davido, CeeLo Green, Kat Graham, Nappy Roots and Hero the Band.

GPB’s ‘Marked!’ explores Georgia’s role in Revolutionary War via markers

Georgia Public Broadcasting uses historical markers as a springboard for episodes of the new show “Marked!” which explores the state’s role during the Revolutionary War.

HEAT CHECK

Inside a Detroit firm’s plan to bring live entertainment to Clayton County

Checking out the Arena at Southlake, metro Atlanta’s newest entertainment venue. The Morrow facility also will host academic programs, sports and community events.

Gloria Estefan transports inspirational music tale from Paraguay to Atlanta

Collaborating with daughter Emily Estefan, the singer scores the new musical “Basura,” which begins a world premiere run Saturday at the Alliance Theatre.

Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne, Charlie Cote happy as life co-stars

Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne and Charlie Cote are happy being life co-stars, collaborating on projects and scripting how to lend support to other stage artists.

BOOKSHELF

Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts rock star-fan friendship

Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts the friendship between a rock star and her fan. Spanning four decades, the novel also examines bonds between mothers and daughters.

How Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash remains an Atlanta staple, 30 years later

Why Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash remains an Atlanta staple, 30 years later

Previewing Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash as it marks 30 years as an Atlanta hip-hop institution, blending legacy artists, hometown pride and radio-driven root.

3 Atlanta-shot comedies to see in theaters over the next three weekends

Three comedies are hitting theaters consecutive weekends that were all shot in metro Atlanta: "I Love Boosters," "The Breadwinner" and "Scary Movie."

His dad is a rap icon. But he’ll breathe the blues at Atlanta Jazz Festival.

Buddy Red, the son of Atlanta rapper T.I., is paving his own path as a rock and jazz musician and making his Atlanta Jazz Fest debut this weekend.

Despite sale, Court TV still has a presence in Atlanta

Alpharetta resident Vinnie Politan has retooled his "Vinnie Politan Investigates" show as a digital-first podcast that will also air on Court TV.

AJC INTERVIEW

Before Atlanta show, Black Crowes say Rock Hall rejection ‘doesn’t affect us’

Rich Robinson, who formed the Black Crowes in metro Atlanta in the late 1980s with his brother Chris, talks about the band's reconciliation and new music.

‘Survivor’ winner Savannah Louie returns to Atlanta’s WANF with a new job

"Survivor" Season 49 winner Savannah Louie returns to Atlanta to co-host WANF’s “ATL Live,” starting June 1.