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Kenny Leon, the Atlanta director who has dedicated his career to work that tears down the barriers that divide people, has been nominated for a Tony Award for “Fences.” Leon’s best director nomination was one of 10 received by the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s drama, including nods for stars Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.
Atlanta has enough federal money to hire up to 4,000 teens for the summer. For more info on how you can get yourself or your teen a job continue reading.<!--more-->
In honor of National Foster Care Month, Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo and The Compound Foundation will host the 3rd Annual Celebration of Mothers on Sunday, May 9, 2010 (Mother’s Day), themed “Sunday Brunch at the Opera,” to honor Georgia’s fosters mothers.
Plea deals have been offered to the suspect from a deadly Easter crash that killed 5 people on Camp Creek Parkway. For more information on this story continue reading.
It’s officially National Teacher Appreciation Week 2010, beginning today May 3 and lasting until Friday, May 7. National Appreciation Day will take place tomorrow, May 4, 2010, though activities will take place all week. The National Education Association describes the festivities as “honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.” The […]
A flash flood warning is in effect for most Atlanta area counties through Monday evening. This means the ground and weather conditions are favorable for flooding. Click here for details.
Chris Brown sang the National Anthem at the Shane Mosley/Floyd Mayweather fight in Las Vegas. We're not against a man making a living but we're not sure this was a smart move on Mr. Brown's part.
R&B star Toni Braxton stopped by Majic 107.5 / 97.5 earlier and spoke about her new album, "Pulse," as well as her separation from Mint Condition singer Keri Lewis and whether her onstage lip lock with Trey Songz had anything to do with the split.
Representative Hank Johnson is holding a CAREER EXPO/JOBS FAIR today until 4 pm at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, located 182 Hunter Street in Norcross, GA. Click here for details!
Timbaland held a little bash at Drai’s Hollywood and tons of celebs came out…even Paris Hilton. Ciara and Paris must have been having a really good time from the looks of these pictures.
We told you yesterday about girl group Blaque’s singer Natina Reed getting busted for cocaine and prostitution in Gwinnett County. Well we just found out that is not the case. Click here for details.
Lionsgate has announced that Atlanta-based director-producer Tyler Perry will reprise his signature role as the straight-shooting Madea in ‘Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family.’ The film is adapted from his new stage play, ‘Madea’s Happy Family,’ which is currently on tour in the United States.
