Atlanta

The car of a writer for Tyler Perry’s hit show “Meet the Browns” exploded recently, according to TMZ. The wife of writer Brian Ronalds was making a three-point turn in Hollywood Hills when flames erupted from the engine of their SUV. Read the full story here. RELATED: Tyler Perry Thanks Black Women For His Wins […]

It’s been rumored that it was coming, but now it’s official. L.A. Reid has officially resigned from his position as the Chairman of the Island Def Jam Music Group. The announcement comes after Reid was revealed to become a judge on Simon Cowell’s X-Factor talent competition. Reid, who had been in charge at the company […]

Atlanta

Steven Hirsch, head of Vivid Entertainment, one of the leading “adult film” companies, sent a letter to Usher in regards to the alleged sex tape involving Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Foster that is currently being shopped around. In the letter, Hirsch offers to prevent the video from circulating. In the letter obtained by TMZ, […]

Musiq Soulchild is gearing up for the release of his new album MusiqintheMagiq and the R&B singer stopped by Majic 107.5 / 97.5 to talk about the project with Carol Blackmon. The Philadelphia-born singer also talked about why he moved to Atlanta. Most people don’t realize he was already splitting his time between ATL and […]

Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster recently sat down with S2S Magazine and spoke about her life after Usher, her run-ins with his mom and how black women hated her the most. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: On falling in love with Usher: “At that time I would say he was my best friend. I’m a […]

Georgia moved one step closer to Sunday alcohol sales today when the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 10, which would allow local communities to vote whether to allow retail stores to sell alcohol on Sunday, the AJC reports. The bill is thought to have a good shot at passing in the House and Gov. Nathan […]

If not, it could cost you in Jonesboro. The Jonesboro city council unanimously approved a curfew for teenagers,16-years old and younger, that will make parents accountable. The curfew applies after 11 pm to kids out without adult supervision. The city’s municipal court judge has yet to determine the amount of the fine. Jonesboro Mayor, Luther […]

Whitney Houston reportedly wants to send her daughter Bobbi Kristina to rehab, according to Perez Hilton who quoted the National Enquirer. The decision came, of course, after alleged pictures of Bobbi Kristina snorting cocaine surfaced. Whitney reportedly canceled Bobbi Kristina’s trip to Atlantis in the Bahamas for her 18th birthday (which arrived the Friday after […]

Our very own IAmGWoods pranks gospel duo Mary Mary! Mary Mary stopped by our sister station Praise 102.5 to promote their new album “Something Big” when one of their biggest fans surprised them. Check out this prank and share it with your friends! http://media.kyte.tv/js/kyte.jsKyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:615,height:344,p:”1767″,s:1215735,tbid:”77″}); RELATED: Mary Mary Says Be The “Best Of You” RELATED: […]

Soul singer Musiq Soulchild is from Philadelphia, but why did he leave the City of Brotherly Love for Atlanta? Musiq was back in his hometown of Philly where he spoke to our affiliate station, 100.3 The Beat, about why he moved to ATL. Take a look at this video as he explains his move, and […]

Phaedra Parks, of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” fame, is penning her first book and pitching three new reality shows. Phaedra describes the book as “a modern day twist on etiquette.” She told RadarOnline: “It’s about being a southern belle and all the accoutrements that go with it. It’s a modern day twist on etiquette and […]

Photo courtesy of the AJC At a candlelight vigil on Saturday, the family of Asheley Jewell called on the public for help in finding the person who shot the 15-year-old Stephenson High sophomore, the AJC reports. Around 100 people attended a candlelight vigil and call to action Saturday evening to lend support to the family […]