Georgia Entertainment Scene

HAPPENING TODAY

Decatur WatchFest, celebrating World Cup, starts today. Here’s what to know.

HAPPENING TODAY

FIFA Fan Fest kicks off today at Centennial Park, runs through July 15

‘Scooby-Doo’ live action series set to shoot in metro Atlanta

‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ series shooting in metro Atlanta, adds cast members

New Gregg Allman doc, centering on a ‘story of redemption,’ hits theaters soon

With 150 voices singing his hits, guess Elton John needn’t call it the blues

CONCERT REVIEW

Megan Moroney flaunts country charm, sing-along hits at Atlanta concert

Natalie McCann leaves Fox 5, Ryan Maddox out and more Atlanta media briefs

Review: ‘In the Heights’ is a lofty achievement for Aurora Theatre

Review: ‘In the Heights’ is a lofty achievement for Aurora Theatre. Its electric production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s joyful musical conveys great love for Latin culture.

Here’s where Apple TV’s ‘Cape Fear’ was shot around metro Atlanta

Apple TV shot its TV series version of "Cape Fear" in metro Atlanta including Lake Allatoona, Little Five Points, Inman Park and Assembly Studios in Doraville.

BOOKSHELF

Harrowing ‘Gowanus Crossing’ captures vanishing sense of community

Georgia resident and author Vincent Coppola's memoir "Gowanus Crossing" about his childhood in Brooklyn captures a vanishing sense of community.

‘Scary Movie 6′ director unafraid of surprise competition: ‘It’s awesome!’

Fayetteville director Michael Tiddes has worked with Marlon Wayans and the Wayans family for more than a decade. The latest project is the sixth iteration of "Scary Movie."

Atlanta Opera’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ brings ‘Ring’ cycle to blazing finish

Atlanta Opera's magisterial production of “Twilight of the Gods,” the grand finale of the four-year "Ring" cycle, marks the first time the entire opera was staged in Atlanta.

Former Atlanta actress on her Tony nomination: ‘There were a lot of tears’

“Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York" star Christiani Pitts, who grew up in metro Atlanta, discusses her first Tony Award nomination.

REVIEW

Atlanta’s Latto, with new album and baby, can do better than ‘Big Mama’

On her new release "Big Mama," Atlanta rapper Latto celebrates her new life as a mother with songs that don't always reach great heights.

‘Tulsa King’ leaving production in Atlanta for New York for possible Season 5

Atlanta is going to lose yet another TV series: Paramount's "Tulsa King," which would move to New York if the streaming service renews the show for a fifth season.

Catching up with Jeff Foxworthy, whose final special airs on Fox Nation

Georgia comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy films his last TV special near Atlanta, and pulls back the curtain on how stand-up specials are made.

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

After 10 years, Atlanta and national acts still sing the music festival’s praises. Gillian Welch & David Rawlings headline Saturday’s main event.

OBITUARY

Peabo Bryson, Atlanta R&B singer, dies after a stroke

Longtime Atlanta resident Peabo Bryson, dubbed the "Voice of Love" died after having a stroke. Bryson is well known for his Disney duets including "Beauty and the Beast."

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

"Love Island" features two metro Atlantas for Season 8: Kenzie Annis and Aniya Harvey.

What’s filming in Georgia now? Shows with Ms. Pat, Connor Storrie.

The Georgia film office lists only 20 active productions, down from 26 a month ago. Productions include "The Ms. Pat Show" and "Turpentine."