Georgia Entertainment Scene

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Huzzah! Georgia Renaissance Festival marks its 40th anniversary

Previewing the Georgia Renaissance Festival, opening its whimsical 16th century village in Fairburn on Saturday, April 12, for eight weekends.

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‘Sweet and Deadly’ chronicles how Coke spread disinformation for profit

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A cow in the house is a blessing for Hindu housewarmings and struggling animal rescue

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Can Lovett’s Slater Nalley win ‘American Idol?’ He’s on his way

Slater Nalley, a Lovett School senior, is in the top 62 on "American Idol" and has a solid shot at the top 24.

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GPB’s nature show ‘View Finders’ lands national audience for third season

"View Finders," a GPB nature show focused on two photographers hitting beautiful parks and lands, has landed a national audience for its third season.

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Atlanta playwright Kimberly Belflower shows her Southern roots on Broadway

Interview with Atlanta playwright Kimberly Belflower whose play “John Proctor Is the Villain” is now in previews at Broadway's Booth Theatre.

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Kevin Bacon chainsaws genres in fun Georgia-shot Amazon series ‘The Bondsman’

Have fun watching Kevin Bacon chainsaw genres in the new Amazon series "The Bondsman" shot mostly in Grantville, Georgia.

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Dalton native Deborah Norville steps down from ‘Inside Edition’ after 30 years

Deborah Norville, who grew up in Dalton and worked in the Atlanta news business more than 40 years ago, is leaving "Inside Edition" after 30 years.

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‘Stranger Things’ star Finn Wolfhard wears many hats with new slasher film

Finn Wolfhard, who has played Mike Wheeler for a solid decade on 'Stranger Things," acts, co-writes and co-directs a new slasher comedy "Hell of a Summer."

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ABC’s Atlanta-shot ‘Will Trent’ gets a fourth season

Atlanta-shot "Will Trent" is a virtual lock to get renewed for a fourth season on ABC.

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Centennial Olympic Park’s Fountain of Rings brings in new songs and technology

The Fountain of Rings in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park was closed for several months while under a $3.5 million renovation. It's back with new tech and new songs.

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Recovering Korean identity central to new show at High Museum

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Danielle Deadwyler explores death, depression, grief in ‘The Woman in the Yard’

Danielle Deadwyler followed "The Piano Lesson" with another claustrophobic, internalized, trauma-filled performance in "The Woman in the Yard."

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A kazoo ensemble tried to set a world record in Georgia. It was an earful.

Macon, Georgia tried Friday to break the world record for the largest kazoo ensemble, a mark set in 2011 in England with 5,190 participants at Royal Albert Hall.

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Alpharetta father/son duo finds ‘Shark Tank’ love with Kiid Coffee for kids

Alpharetta's Kiid Coffee, a coffee powder added to milk targeted for kids with no caffeine or sugar but plenty of nutrients, got a lot of love on a recent "Shark Tank" episode

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Bookshelf: Carmen Maria Machado headlines Writers’ Festival at Agnes Scott

Two high-profile author events are coming to Decatur ― a festival of women writers and a conversation between two brilliant thinkers on the topic of Christianity.

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Georgia Tech grad makes Jeff Probst cry for first time ever on ‘Survivor’

Georgia Tech grad Eva Erickson reveals her autism to the entire "Survivor" cast, causing host Jeff Probst to get teary eyed on camera for the 1st time ever on camera.

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Daniel Baldwin sues financiers of 2023 film shot in Atlanta

Daniel Baldwin has sued financiers of "A Walking Miracle," a film shot in Atlanta, over ownership of the movie.

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Upcoming 2025 Atlanta Film Festival has more local creative content than ever

The Atlanta Film Festival from April 24 to May 4 will feature 150 films including many produced and created by Georgians, including rapper 2 Chainz.

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11Alive launches daily online news show ‘The Take’ with Chesley McNeil

Chesley McNeil is hosting a new daily newscast that is featured on 11Alive's app called "The Take."