Pack the Vibranium and head out. To celebrate the Black Panther film phenomenon, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta is now (jokingly) offering flights to Wakanda, the fictional African nation featured in the Marvel film. "The bags are packed #WakandaForever," the official airport account recently tweeted along with a photo for the Wakanda gate. The nod to the Black Panther film went over well, with thousands or users re-tweeting the post and liking it. The Ryan Coogler film debuted to a record-shattering $242 million at the Presidents Day box office. Starring Chadwick Boseman as the title character, the superhero film surpassed last year's Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($241.6 million) to earn more in its first four days than any movie in history at the North American box office other than 2016's Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($288.1 million). Black Panther also marks the biggest opening in history for an … [Read more...] about Atlanta Airport Offering Flights to ‘Black Panther’s’ Fictional Wakanda
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‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’s’ Kim Zolciak Slows It Down With New Country Ballad (Audio)
The chain-smoking, cursing, changing her clothes in a gas station parking lot Kim Zolciak of The Real Housewives of Atlanta has given way to a mom, NFL wife, and star of her own upcoming Bravo spinoff, Don’t Be Tardy for the Wedding. And it shows in her next single, “Love Me First.” VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of the 'Real Housewives' Cover Shoot In the country ballad, Kim is totally channeling “Ray of Light-era” Madonna with messages of loving herself before anyone else – which the reality star says was inspired by her own experiences. "My new song is so emotional," she writes on Twitter. "The lyrics we wrote r abt my life & so true!!!" Her third single after two dance songs, 2009’s “Tardy For The Party” and 2010’s “Google Me,” will be available on iTunes later this month. While Grammy-winning cast mate Kandi Burrus produced "Tardy," which reached more than 100,000 downloads, Kim worked with … [Read more...] about ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’s’ Kim Zolciak Slows It Down With New Country Ballad (Audio)
‘American Idol’: Final Season Kicks Off in Denver and Atlanta; Kanye West Auditions
American Idol returned for its 15th and final season tonight, starting with auditions in Atlanta and Denver. Season 14’s Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. all returned as judges for the farewell season. The premiere immediately began with nostalgia as a montage revisited past Idol auditions and moments and also teased this season’s batch of contestants. Past Idol winners, including Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, returned to screen some of the Idol hopefuls before the judges. The first audition came from 15-year-old Michelle Marie Lecza, who said she has wanted to be on American Idol since she was 4 years old. She sang “Blue” by Leann Rimes. “Some people just sing so naturally,” Lopez said, and all three judges unanimously sent her to Hollywood. Next up was Josiah Siska, an 18-year-old from Dacula, Georgia, who sang Johnny Cash’s “Ghost Riders.” He had a throwback sound with his ultra-deep country voice. … [Read more...] about ‘American Idol’: Final Season Kicks Off in Denver and Atlanta; Kanye West Auditions
‘Deadpool 2’ Casts ‘Atlanta’ Breakout Zazie Beetz as Domino
Atlanta breakout Zazie Beetz will play Domino in the upcoming Deadpool sequel. Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds, made the announcement Thursday via Twitter, with the caption "Domino Effect." In Marvel's comic book mythology, Domino is a mercenary who mostly works on the side of the good guys. Debuting in the same issue as Deadpool himself (1991's New Mutants No. 98), she is another survivor of a government program to create the ultimate soldier. Instead of adamantium claws or hyperactive healing powers, she can affect probability itself, creating "good luck" for herself and those around her — something she's put to use serving alongside Cable, another fan-favorite X-character who will be showing up in the new movie, but has yet to be cast. Producers were looking to specifically cast a black or Latina actress in the role of Domino, testing a variety of actresses, but appear to have landed on Beetz. Deadpool 2 will be directed by John Wick filmmaker … [Read more...] about ‘Deadpool 2’ Casts ‘Atlanta’ Breakout Zazie Beetz as Domino
Donald Glover Drew ‘Atlanta’ Season 2 Inspiration From ‘Tiny Toons’
The cast and creators of FX's Atlanta are dropping hints about the highly anticipated second season. For starters, season 2 has been given the title "Robbin' Season." So when the mastermind of the Emmy-winning series, Donald Glover, and some of the show's actors and producers were on hand to field questions about the upcoming episodes at the Television Critics Association press tour on Friday in Pasadena, queries about the new name naturally arose. Stephen Glover, Donald's brother and a writer on the show, shed some light on the new title. It turns out it's a time in Atlanta that takes place right before Christmas and New Year's Day, when there's an uptick in crime in the city. "People have to get Christmas gifts, so it’s a time where robbery will go up. You might get your package stolen from the front porch," he explained, adding that his neighbor got her car stolen out of the driveway when they were shooting the second season. "It’s just a very tense and … [Read more...] about Donald Glover Drew ‘Atlanta’ Season 2 Inspiration From ‘Tiny Toons’