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Music Midtown Festival on Hiatus for 2024
Right at the start of festival season, Atlanta gets devastating news: Music Midtown, a major event in the city's and nation's festival scene, announced its hiatus for 2024. The official Music Midtown Festival made the statement via Instagram, sharing gratitude for the decades long support. Despite the popular festival bringing in music fans from around the world, the organizers shared plans for a hiatus this year, encouraging fans to continue supporting live music in Atlanta.
While music fans might be grieving the loss of a major music event in the city we've got a list of all the hottest shows coming to Atlanta this year. Check it out now.
The Office Spinoff Set in a Midwestern Newspaper
Hit mockumentary show "The Office," set for a new spinoff promises to bring the beloved format to a Midwestern newspaper setting. The series will star Domhall Gleeson, known for his role in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," as a loveable Weasley Brother and Sabrina Impacciatore from "The White Lotus." While set in the same universe as "The Office," there's no confirmation of original characters making an appearance; however it's been confirmed that The Office creators, Greg Daniels and Michael Koman have joined forces to begin working on this new story in The Office universe. Production is set to begin in July, no title or release date announced as of yet.
Taylor Swift's European Tour Draws Swifties from Across the Globe
The wildly viral US leg of Taylor Swift's "Era's Tour," has made it's way across the pond, but crafty fans are jetting off to Europe for the chance to see the pop icon live. Despite long running drama with ticketing companies jacking up the prices fans are eager to experience Swift's performances. Swifties have done that math and here's what they've learned: travel expenses including airfare, lodging and concert tickets are actually comparable to the price of one ticket to the Eras Tour here in the United States.
Miss Teen USA Resigns, Citing Misalignment of Values
The pageant world has been under fire recently starting with the drama surrounding Miss Connecticut, then Miss USA and now Miss Teen USA.
Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava has relinquish her crown, and in an interesting statement on Instagram states there's a misalignment of personal values in comparison to the pageant world. This announcement follows just days after Miss USA stepped down.
Martin Lawrence Announces Stand-up Comedy Tour
Comedy fans get your wallets read as Martin Lawrence announces his first stand-up comedy tour in nearly a decade. The tour is titled "Y'all Know What It Is," and it kicks off with a stop at State Farm Arena on March 7th of next year. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17th. Other comedians include Atlanta resident Ms. Pat, Desi Banks and more.
Gisele Bündchen Appeals for Aid After Brazilian Flooding
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is asking fans for aid for her home state in Brazil, which has been devastated by flooding. She's using her voice and her platform to raise awareness for the cause. Calling on her followers to join together, she's asking for donations to the Lou's Alliance fund, aiming to assist the thousands affected by the natural disaster.
Famed sitcom Actor Jaleel White, best known for his role at Steve Urkel Ties the Knot
The '90s hit sitcom "Family Matters" actor Jaleel White, famously known for his role as Steve Urkel, ties the knot with his longtime partner, Nicoletta Ruhl. The couple shared exclusive photos with People Magazine.
The pictures of the couple's exchanged vows can be described as a dreamy floral fairy tale at a country club in Los Angeles. Congratulations to the newlyweds! Aside from tying the knot, the Family Matters actor is expected to drop a book entitled 'Growing Up Urkel'. Historically, White did not take a liking to how closely the Family Matter's character followed in his shadow as he tried to step out into other acting ventures.