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Ellen steps down on 'Idol'
Ellen DeGeneres says she let producers know that judging 'didn't feel like the right fit for me.'
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Live music picks
This week's concert highlights: The ONE Musicfest with Common; Boyz II Men & En Vogue; and Sugarland.
Jason Thrasher
Buckhead Theatre reopens
The former Roxy returns to its orginal name & glory on Saturday, with help from Athens group Dead Confederate.
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Dave Matthews Band
The Grammy winners, along with Warren Haynes and Gov't Mule, rocked sold-out Aaron's Amphitheatre.
Can you see the change?
What's altered in the two photos? See how you score when you play the Find 5 Challenge!
Name that monster!
Vote: Help choose a name for this bookish beast for the AJC Decatur Book Festival and win prizes.
Say yes to Atlanta
TLC's 'Say Yes to the Dress' has infused Southern charm by adding a version taped in Sandy Springs.
Condi and Aretha perform
The former secretary of state and the Queen of Soul joined on stage for an uplifting concert.
Dog days of summer
Many pet-friendly events are scheduled throughout metro Atlanta this summer, so bring Rover right over.
A good brain freeze
Going crazy from the heat? You can recapture your sanity with frozen treats from these spots.
LOL: Speeding cameras
Jim Kirkland battled the cops when they came up with new speeding technology. It didn't work out well.
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'American Idol' blog »
- Ellen DeGeneres leaves ‘Idol’ after one season; Jennifer Lopez looks to be her replacement
- Diana DeGarmo gets another theater gig: the national tour of ‘9 to 5: The Musical, coming to Atlanta Sept. 28-Oct. 3
- ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ coming to Gwinnett Sept. 27, no go from Elton John and Justin Timberlake
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- Radio & TV Talk: Former Atlantan Eric Roberts Tweets from ‘Celebrity Rehab’
- 'Idol' blog: Ellen DeGeneres leaves ‘Idol’ after one season; Jennifer Lopez looks to be her replacement
Video »
LOL: Vick's choices
Comedian Chris Cap Hayes asks the question, what if Michael Vick had chosen a different animal, would he still be hated? (Laughing Skull)
LOL: Bad moves when overweight
Comedian Conner Taylor came up with a few ways to identify he's overwright. (Laughing Skull)
LOL: Highway speeding cameras
Comedian Jim Kirkland battled the police department when they came up with the new speeding technology. Needless to say, it didn't work out to well for him. (Laughing Skull)
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