http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz en-us rtaylor@ajc.com 2008-05-14T22:02:48-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/14/chambliss_portr.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz Pulling back the curtain Tuesday evening on his official portrait in Washington, Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Moultrie confessed that as a student he had “never set foot in the library” at the University of Georgia. Now his likeness is destined... 3874803@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-14T22:02:48-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/13/fondas_in_the_h.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz The evening was billed as “315 Films,” “66 Awards” and “Five Fondas.” Right: Peter, Jane and Bridget Fonda and Troy Garity appeared at the Alliance Theatre Monday night. (Jessica McGowan / AJC) And for film fans and charitable supporters... 3822003@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-13T08:25:35-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/12/uga_grad_gets_t.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz After 16 cycles, CBS’ aging reality show “Survivor” Sunday finally crowned a winner with Atlanta ties: Parvati Shallow. Known on the show as “Parv,” the 25-year-old won with a mix of smart, strategic play and social skills honed at Sprayberry... 3816003@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-12T23:23:43-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/11/ceelo_shawn_mul.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz ABOVE: Josh Rifkind pours his heart into “Pour Some Sugar On Me” during his Songs for Kids charity fundraiser at Smith’s Olde bar featuring 500 acts singing 500 songs over 10 days. ALL PHOTO CREDITS: Rodney Ho/Staff Josh Rifkind... 3783303@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-11T13:06:00-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/09/ushers_latest_d.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz Usher is such a multi-hyphenate at this moment, it’s almost easy to forget we first got to know him as a singer. At last count the Atlanta superstar was a husband, a father, an actor, a restaurateur, a fragrance... 3764103@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-09T23:45:35-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/08/at_104_shes_gri.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz As soon as we received word of Bill Hargrove’s passing Thursday at Buzz Central, we immediately picked up the phone and rang Rachel Rosen Lehmann, our favorite 104-year-old reader. As you’ll no doubt recall, Lehmann first called us back in... 3735003@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-08T20:26:07-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/08/girlfriends_sit.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz Atlantans Mara Davis and Amy Leavell Bransford literally have front-row seats for today’s “Oprah Winfrey Show,” recently taped at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and featuring Tina Turner and Cher. And since Dave FM midday diva Davis has the BuzzBerry... 3709503@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-08T00:36:12-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/07/atlanta_baker_s.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz At last weekend’s Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Breadwinner co-founders Geoff Melkonian and Katie Melkonian discovered that your unconventional kitchen techniques can live forever on Food Network. BreadwinnerAtlanta Breadwinner bakers Katie and Geoff Melkonian know... 3680103@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-07T03:29:13-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/06/atlanta_magazin.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz The staffers at Atlanta magazine had a prestigious parcel to liberate from its bubble wrap Monday: The 47-year-old city mag’s first Ellie Award. Last week, Atlanta editor in chief Rebecca Burns and deputy editor Paige Williams were stunned when Williams’... 3643803@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-06T00:21:28-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/04/funny_how_seinf.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz Not many standup comics can get away with charging up to $77 for tickets. But Jerry Seinfeld can. The king of observational humor sold out two gut-busting shows at the Fox Theatre on Friday night. How funny was he... 3612103@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-04T23:17:15-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/02/actor_gets_moto.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz Ian Ziering, best known as smooth-talking Steve Sanders on “Beverly Hills 90210” during the 1990s, has joined the ranks of fellow actors Frankie Muniz and Patrick Dempsey and taken on auto racing as a hobby. You’ll be able to hang... 3589603@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-02T23:51:34-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/05/02/chef_immel_says.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz Chef-owner Anne Quatrano of Bacchanalia, Quinones at Bacchanalia, Star Provisions and Floataway Cafe confirmed this week that chef Todd Immel (below right) has left his post as executive chef at tony Table 1280 at the High Museum to work in... 3567303@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-05-02T10:18:01-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/04/30/paula_abdul_sor.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz During a call to Q100 Wednesday morning, “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul attempted to explain her loopy behavior on the hit Fox Television show’s live broadcast Tuesday night. LISTEN TO EXCERPT. Whether she succeeded or not depended on how much... 3509603@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-04-30T11:45:11-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/04/30/fergie_helps_ja.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz While stateside success has thus far eluded Japanese pop star Kumi Koda, the rubberneckers were still out in force Tuesday during the performer’s video shoot for her new single, “That Ain’t Cool,” at Atlantic Station. Of course, the strained neck... 3500503@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-04-30T02:23:20-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2008/04/29/two_tributes_ge.html?cxntfid=blogs_peach_buzz Finally, we’re all going to have a chance to get an up close look-see at those incomparable “Godfather of Soul” capes. Two exhibitions, featuring artifacts from the late James Brown’s life and career, are in the works. On Monday, Augusta... 3468203@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ 2008-04-29T00:31:19-05:00