Entertainment
January 2, 2024
In the end, the $1.2 million loan isn't just an investment in a restaurant—it's an investment in the heart and soul of a city.
A public dispute has erupted between the Atlanta founders of The Gathering Spot (TGS), a professional networking club, and Greenwood, the fintech company that acquired it last year
As a corporate expert and partner at Lewis Brisbois, Adi Allushi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
In the end, the $1.2 million loan isn't just an investment in a restaurant—it's an investment in the heart and soul of a city.
Read MoreA public dispute has erupted between the Atlanta founders of The Gathering Spot (TGS), a professional networking club, and Greenwood, the fintech company that acquired it last year
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As a corporate expert and partner at Lewis Brisbois, Adi Allushi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Read MoreATL Plus Magazine had the incredible opportunity to provide media coverage for the Total Freedom Challenge In-Person Event hosted by Dr. Heavenly Kimes, a globally renowned dentist, Bravo TV Icon, and founder of Dr. Heavenly University.
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On Monday, February 6th, the National Urban League and Uber are announcing an epic partnership promising turbo-charge entrepreneurship among Uber drivers and couriers.
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One MusicFest will host its 3rd Annual Musicfest Festival on October 8th and 9th at Central Park, located at 395 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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The 12th Annual RICE Awards took place on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Atlanta’s City Hall. The RICE (The Rising in Community Excellence Awards) honors those who have who relentlessly endeavored to improve lives throughout greater Atlanta.
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The Women's League of the Atlanta Black Chambers presented cocktails on the golf course Saturday, September 29, 2022, at Eagles Landing Country Club.
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CheMinistry is a relationship platform created to bridge the gap between purpose-driven men and women who desire to progressively move their love life to the next level.
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Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck partnered with Hot 107.9 and Majic 107.5/97.5 to award a total of $30,000 to the top three winners of the 2nd annual Great Atlanta Band Challenge.
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The NFT and Art Exhibit was held on Sept 1, 2022 at The Ambient Studios in Atlanta Ga. This event was a fantastic networking opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about NFTs and Web 3.0.
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If you're looking for the best urban culture event in town, look no further than Taste Urban Atlanta! We had the opportunity to attend this amazing event.
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Georgia’s new Senators, Sen. Ossoff and Sen. Warnock are trying to pass legislation.
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The Atlanta showdown continues to narrow down to the wire as two mayoral candidates are pulling away from the others. The two leading candidates include Felicia Moore and former Mayor Kasim Reed. With less than two months before official voting is underway, Moore is starting to show promise as the head runner in this election.
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Morehouse College and Spelmen College just received news that Mastercard is going to donate $5 million for the Center of Black Entrepreneurship.
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The unexpected nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased crime right in Atlanta’s Lenox Square mall. Violent crimes committed by minors have been on the rise during the past two years which have led to a number of instances that have injured community members and security guards. In June of this year, two 15-year-old kids shot a security officer before fleeing the premises.
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The salon is known for its upscale and luxury vibe in the heart of Atlanta and will boast two new locations in Marietta and Sandy Springs. Encore Suites Salon specializes in hair, nail, spa, and other beauty products.
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Atlanta’s small businesses are receiving some much needed relief following the detrimental impact COVID-19 had on the local economy. Congresswoman Nikema Williams was an important figure in helping pass the American Rescue Plan to save small businesses, restaurants, and arts venues.
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Corey “Mr Hanky” Dennard, is the producer behind several club-cracking singles for Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Yo Gotti and Young Dolph. His music became radio mainstays with two breezy, laidback singles--“California” performed by Colonel Loud featuring Young Dolph, Rico Barrino and T.I. and the RIAA Gold Certified Smash “On the Way” featuring DJ Luke Nasty, “Smile Bitch/Living My Best Life” by Lil Duval ft. Snoop Dogg and Ball Greezy. Which was also RIAA Gold Certified and #1 Billboard on Urban Radio For 6 Weeks, RnB Charts for 12 weeks and #4 Rhythmic radio. And his most recent hit, he collaborated with 2 Chainz featuring Lil Wayne and The Human Jukebox, Southern University’s Marching Band, on the latest track “Money Maker.” Corey has created unique gems in a field saturated with unoriginality and repetitively.
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Gunna – the Grammy-nominated and renowned rapper – is making a different kind of splash in the community.
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Atlanta’s Mayor position is going to be a cut-throat race to the finish line. The position is filled with feasible candidates from ex-mayor Kasim Reed to various Council members and the City Council President Felicia Moore.
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Elite Pour la Vie has become a renowned industry of bridal, evening, and prom gowns. Rawan Asad has helped to create a thriving business in Atlanta, branching into Phipps Plaza Mall where reality stars like Tommie Lee and Shekinah Anderson have made an appearance.
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Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the school year as president of Spelman College. Campbell is the 10th president at the renowned college and has positively driven the institution towards further accolades.
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You might remember CultureShock, launched by Collab, LLC back in 2019. The event celebrated the Black community in the tech ecosystem and more specifically – Atlanta’s key role in spearheading the progression of minority groups in tech.
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Today Tere Tatiana had her grand opening and launched a posh boutique, Labeled Blu. This beautiful serial entrepreneur, featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise, and Rolling Out, has successfully done it again today. This boutique has so many chic hidden gems.
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Atlanta raised rapper, 21 Savage, continued his yearly endeavor to help distribute school supplies to Atlanta locals near his house where he grew up
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Lifestyle & Celebrity Entrepreneurship/ Out and About Nouveau Bar and Grill's Second Location in Jonesboroannounces July 25th as the Official Grand Opening Date of 'Nouveau @ BroadStreet.'
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Hapeville, Georgia is about to receive a new housing development that is expected to be completed in the early months of 2023. South City Partners have selected McShane Construction Company to begin construction on new apartment complexes designed for families.
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Doss skincare just launched their organic skin care product line at an all-white luxe party hosted by Deshaun Watson and “Ms. Basketball” Christina Granville.
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Drumma Boy attended a launch event hosted by Jessica Dime to promote his new app. In front of the house party, Drumma spent time paying tribute to Ensayne Wayne, giving a quick speech on the life and legacy of his brother before drawing the audience together in a memorable, yet somber moment.
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Star-studded and seriously stunning—the grand opening of Gocha Hawkins’ Fayetteville Breakfast Bar on January 12 celebrated the second of her “tastes great; feels good” restaurants to grace the Atlanta greater metro area since the first opened in 2018.
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When you think of the Atlanta fashion and entertainment industry, two words should come to mind, Paula Whittle. Allow us to introduce our Backstage Spotlight, Paula Whittle. She has independently coordinated operations and logistics for one of Atlanta's most significant fashion and entertainment conglomerates.
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Je Ne Sais Quoi, is an online clothing boutique. The Je Ne SaisQuoi collection was created to help women create positive self-esteem by eliminating self-doubt and counteracting body image insecurities.
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Kevin insists that a photographer's concept, time, editing, and equipment have a price. He continues by emphasizing the cost of the shooting location, the electric bill, and that everything has a price. "thaphotographers don't understand is; your images have a price. Copyright use of your images is where the real money is. It's so much money in copyright images. it's insane. For example, you can rent your image out for 6 months; 1 image for 6 months for 500$. Imagine doing a custom photo shoot where you have hair, makeup, wardrobe, studio time, and you shoot 200 images but they want to use 15. Imagine 500$ times 15 images. And that is only the copyright use. The price is not including hair, makeup, wardrobe, studio, camera equipment, your skill, your time, and your editing skills. Everything during the photo shoot has a cost. That's how your turn a 500-dollar photoshoot turns into a 15-thousand-dollar photoshoot."
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With great honor and pleasure, we announce the reopening of Seirra Gates Salon, “The Glam Shop.” This beauty mogul/reality star took the plunge and founded a multi-faceted beauty empire in the very trendy Castleberry Hill district.
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Drumma Boy, known for his music production in the rap and R&B industry, is bringing his A-game to the fashion business. Never one to shy away from the competition or diving headfirst into his passions – Drumma Boy opened up his new store on Howell Mid Road in Atlanta.
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