the-dream is the hottest artist out right now. love/hate was an absolute monster and now he’s back to do it again. i love all the songs on love vs. money and i know you will too. he just has that feel and his ideas are absolutely crazy. go get it!
I had a great time at that show. Solange rocked it! Her energy was captivating and fun. She’s not trying to be Beyonce, she’s just being Solange. My favorite performance was “Cosmic Journey” although I was silently praying that Bilal would join her lol.
Estelle was good too. Her voice is crazy! However, her attitude rubbed me the wrong way. When it was time for her to sing “American Boy” she told us she was getting tired of singing that song. Hmmm…considering that was THE song that expanded her fan base and allowed her to even be on tour in the first place, you would think she would be more humble and respectful of her fans…IMO
Overall, the show was fantastic and I would soooooooo see Solange perform again
Estelle was pretty good. I saw her last year in London and that was a better show but she has a great range of material. Solange on the other hand was really bad. I’m not a big fan anyway, but she was even worse than I thought. Flat voice, bad dancing and as the blogger said completely overshadowed by her guitarist who at least kept it a little interesting. She should stick to the Raven Simone type audiences.
Mark, if this music offends your mindset or therefore lack of intellect why comment? In the future, please keep your racist thoughts to yourself. If you’re unable to do so however, I hope the letters F.O. have some meaning to you. Have a nice weekend.
I thoroughly enjoyed the show. I thought Suai was good as an opener. I really couldn’t get into Hal Linton. I loved solange show, she had great energy and really seemed to be “herself” on stage. I love that she jumped down in the crowd and just danced with people.
Estelle also did a great job, both artist had a lot of banter with the crowd which is the point of a smaller more intimate venue.
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. I have been an Adele fan since she hit myspace. I was right up front for the whole show, It was so intimate, she’s so humble and quite a bit funny. Loved it. Also, liked the Kameron Corvet, I think he will be going places. I’m going to check him out on his myspace page. All in all a very memorable evening.
I’m so happy Zac and his group are making it. I knew him when my daughter was in school with him. He was great then and loved to see him at the coffee house in Dahlonega, Ga. and He’s great,even greater now.Everybody loves him in Bozeman,MT. Keep it up guys!!!
Mark, you actually amuse me, as far as bigots go. You bring the same tired racial dribble to the forum time and time again. Why? Are you that unhappy, sad, or do you crave attention that much? Your complete lack of moral character makes you a sad pathetic creature. You’re a moron. It’s your legacy. Deal with it. Have a wonderful week.
Butch Walker should be the biggest freaking rockstar in the country, but for some reason he isn’t. I don’t know, maybe he doesn’t want to be. He is, by far, one of the most talented people in the music business today and I’m proud to say he is from Atlanta. If you have never seen him live, DO IT! His shows are incredible.
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Typical of what? Please elaborate on your thoughts. While not a fan of the well travelled Mr. Harris, he is going to pay his well deserved debt to society. But from all implications, I think you’re trying to stereotype an entire culture or industry. Sir, you are wrong.
We all have to be willing to face up to what we’ve done and that’s exactly what T.I is doing. He has admitted to his wrong and his taking his punishment. This should be a lesson to all of us. What you do in the dark comes to light. We’ll human and we all make mistakes and passing judgment is not our jobs. As I was once told “sweep around your own front door before trying to sweep around someone elses”.
GOD Bless T.I. and his family especially his children.
I can’t speak for Rich… but think he’s trying to convey the following message. TI is a thug. He’s a criminal. He is going to jail for a reason. Maybe because he is a low life felon, that was buying semi-automatic weapons from a federal government official. TI was not buying these weapons to hunt deer or rabbit. These were dangerous weapons that take human life. That’s there sole reason to exist. TI embodies everything typical about the hip-hop and rap generation. Embracing violence, degrading women, acting with little or nor respect for anyone or our civil laws. Furthermore, before you cry racist, it crosses over into the younger white generation that cozies up to the whole aura of being irresponsible thug. Maybe that was the point Rich was trying to make. Typical.
God has given him a chance to change his life for the better….we all have done things in our lives we regret…no one is perfect….TI made a bad decision but he has been doing good works for our community for years..giving school supplies, feeding the homeless, christmas gifts to needy families, etc… the list goes on….God bless him and I hope he continue to be a positive role model to our youth….until you’ve walked in his shoes DON’T JUDGE!!!!!
The whole “don’t snitch” mentality may as well be shorthand for saying “don’t actually act like a responsible member of society with an IQ over 40.” I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’, ya know.
WELL T.I HAS GOTTEN WHAT HE DESERVES,BUT AT THE SAME TIME HE’S HUMAN AND WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES,SNITCHING IS KNOWN LIKE HE SAID SO YALL HATERS FALL BACK….
“on hand capital”…we all need to re-read those three words and get “our own weight up”..hip hop doesn’t commit violence…individuals do…let us all stand before the mirror, and cultivate/motivate.
im am omly 16 years old and i know that nobody is not perfect and everybody thats making negitive comment about Ti needs to worry about themselves and their own lives people that spend their life. Yeah he made a mistake but so what who doesnt..I LOVE TI and he may not be the perfect role model but living in this day in time in pretty sure there is no perfect role models but hes a pretty good i hope that he makes it through this situation and dont worry about this haters because is he the KNIG OF THE SOUTH
I’m also from Oakland grew up on Durant Avenue, attended Castlemont High School, attended San Jose State. I’m now living in Atlanta, but I’m your mom’s age Do you have a video for the grown and sexy? keep up the great work……
Keyshia, I apologize, I spelt your name incorrect. I’m also from Oakland grew up on Durant Avenue, attended Castlemont High School, attended San Jose State. I’m now living in Atlanta, but I’m your mom’s age Do you have a video for the grown and sexy? keep up the great work……
At least TI kept it real in saying that money saved his azz. Truth is with money, you can easily bypass the legal system. A convicted felon caught with silencers, HA. A normal Joe would been locked up for 10 years.
Keyshia Cole will go far in the music world because she sings about decent things, nothing trashy….. Praise God! A lot of these artist sing about nothing but trash and I’m so happy she is truly a lady that don’t sing trash! I wish her all the best!
As usual, all the good seats will be owned by corporations sponsoring the tour and handed out to their executives and their kids. The rest of the nose bleeds will be bought up by TicketMaster and the like resulting in $1200 seats near the stage and $450 tickets up near the roof of the dome. I like U2 but no thanks.
So the corporate executives get all the boxes and good tickets. I like it when those guys come in with their pressed khakis and golf shirts to “get crazy” at a rock show. Their kids running around without any manners keep them in check though. Go ahead and drink your bottle of wine. You should be slapped up side your head.
U2 is in a league of their own. That’s why they will sell out the Dome! The only other act I’ve ever seen in my life that can do this is The Rolling Stones! Can’t wait for U2!!!
They have played the Dome before. I doubt they will sell the venue out, the Dome is HUGE. But it’s cool they are playing it. The only thing that sucks is how expensive the ticket prices are. The only band I’ll try and catch every tour is Pearl Jam and they do a good thing with their fan club so I’m guaranteed good seats no matter what. I actually would rather U2 play Philips because it’s going to be hard to see anything in the Georgia Dome because it’s monstrous. I wonder if they are going to set up the state in the middle of the field and try and sell out the whole venue front and back?
Domes stink for concerts, but the in-the-round stage for this U2 tour sounds pretty cool. A lot more seats are going to have decent views. I read that it will take 120 trucks just to move the stage from city to city.
Carl and Tom Davis-
The good seats go to the fan club members who get the advanced sale. I got my tickets this morning.Spent a ton, but totally worth it!
I love U2. I have seen them in Dublin opening for Van Morrison in 86. And many times here in the USA since. However I won’t go to the dome to see any band. I have been there and done that(Rolling Stones). The sound is awful. There is nothing that is going to change that. It was not built for concerts. Neither was the Ted. Any one knows this, including U2. Shame on you for the greed. read in Rolling Stone that it takes 120 tractor trailer to carry this stage around. This is silly. They think they are gods! Bono how about save our highways and the air. A nice show in the round at Phillips would have been fine. Do you require a stage so massive? Just show up the four of you and play some music. Leave the gimicks to someone who has less talent. This again is greed!
I was hoping they were going to play outside this time (Bobby Dodd or Turner) $55 for floor is a great deal (Even Bruce is $90) Saw them twice at The Dome (1992 and 1996) and the 1st one was great, the second was a mess.
With ticketmaster, even when you buy them at the pre-sale, I am really note sure you get the best seats. I have bought concert tickets several time with pre-sale and some when I do not buy pre-sale and the pre-sale seats are not always better. Sometimes, you are better off waiting. Never can tell and pay an extra $50 for the code, now that is crazy.
I saw them at Philips the last two times they were in town and they rocked! I got two floor tickets for $55 a piece through the fan pre-sale. Not bad at all. If you want cheap tickets they’ll be out there. You just have to look for them. They won’t fall in your lap though.
Muse is the opener??!!??!! Holy cow! This is going to be the best show EVER! I saw Muse live at Wembly stadium. They’ve won best international live act 3 times in a row. U2 and Muse are HUGE in Europe.
Ticket prices are not bad (given U2 is the world’s greatest rock band) – I bought $55 floor seats. Coldplay (who thinks they are the next U2 – HA!) charge a minimum of $79 for a Lakewood show whereas U2’s lowet priced tix are $30 (+ TicketMaster junk fees).
Looking at the stage on 360u2.com, looks incredible with the best video and sound of any tour since ‘Pop’. AJC was late to this story though, this news broke yesterday.
I read that thedy are only doing large venues because of the economy – FOR the people! So they can lower prices so more people cam come at a lower price – not greed. I saw them last time at Phillips and it was excellent but the tickets were $102 a piece, these start at $30. This decision was not based on greed.
No Line on the Horizon is amazing.
But last time they played the dome, it was terrible as the sound bounced off the roof. I sure hope the acoustics are better by now.
I was dissappointed when Third Day played at the RNC convention but it did not prevent me from listening to their music and going to their concerts. It’s a rock concert! A rock concert! C’mon ya’ll.
Any reports if the legs of the claw move? What would really be cool is if the legs picked up members of the audience like “The Claw” in Toy Story.
Glad I joined the fan club, bought 2 $95 lower level seats today and should have a great view with the 360-degree stage!
I also appreciate these low prices in this economy, I was ready to blame BHO if I couldn’t afford them, would have to ask for bailout money for the $250 seats.
Hey Sonia – I bought “No Line” the minute it was available on iTunes. While I agree it does not live up to the albums of U2 past there are some significant cuts on there, especially the appropriately titled “Magnificent”, the best song on the album.
My question is given that pretty much all other US performances have sold out in a matter of minutes do you feel the boys from Ireland will add a second show and if so what date are we looking at?
“Let me in the sound! Sound! Let me in the sound!” – I can’t wait – last time I payed $550 a ticket to some fleaBayer but this time I plan on being in line at Publix at 8 AM Monday!
Thank you U2 for coming back to Atlanta, and I don’t blame you for playing “Pride” and “City of Blinding Lights” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, once in a lifetime chance!
I just want to say I appreciate the fact that U2 are Christians and aren’t afraid to wear their faith on their sleeves or announce it to some of the largest concert crowds in the world. I have just finished reading “Walk On – The Spiritual Journey of U2″ and am presently reading “Get Up Off Your Knees” which both detail how the songs and artistry of U2 provide theological reflection an prophetic action. The songs have meaning for all ages and are a blessed ministry to millions.
You broke the bonds
You loosed the chains
Carried the cross
And my shame,
And my shame,
You know I believe it!
T.I. WONT EVEN DO THE WHOLE YEAR MAY 6-9 MONTHS….THE REASON HE WAS BOUT TO BUY THEM GUNS WAS TO KNOCK SHAWTY LO OFF…BUT THE COOL NOW…T.I. HOLD YOUR HEAD UP IN THERE..SEE YA WHEN U GET HOME
Saw them the 1st time in the Omni in 86 I believe. Lost count on performances, but I have never been disappointed. Best show around. Drunk idiots please stay away, you ruin the experience. You can go to Metallica were you belong.
Thanks for mentioning my movie “The Muse” instead of the group Muse which has won many other music awards throughout their career, including five MTV Europe Music Awards, five Q Awards, six NME Awards, two BRIT awards and four Kerrang! Awards.
I’m more excited to see Muse. They are frickin amazing. Sorry, I like U2, grew up listening to them, but it’s Muse that gets my heart racing!! U2 is icing on the Supermassive cake.
I’m already there!!! Just an FYI, the presale codes are highly unique. Creativity and guessing I don’t think will help. As for show, it’s going to be off the hook!
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I’m in! Yessir just bought presale General Admission for the Georgia Dome show since the other shows sold out in a matter of minutes. Seen every tour since ‘Joshua Tree’ and with the surreal stage & sound on this tour I must see it in person! Looking forward to October 6, now I can kick back during Spring Break and not have to worry about fighting Ticketmaster queues and long lines for tickets that will sell out in the blink of an eye!
“16@war,” please get a role model who advocates punctuation. That’s a start.
I like how people say “Everyone makes mistakes.” Yes, everyone does make mistakes. While my mistake may be rolling through a stop sign in a sparsely-driven neighborhood, that mistake doesn’t compare to buying assault weapons from a federal agent. And I don’t roll through that stop sign with the intent to murder someone, which is about the only intent one can have for buying assault weapons. But hey, everyone makes mistakes, so this makes what TI’s done okay!!
I also like how people say TI has owned up to his mistakes, and is willing to “face up to what he’s done.” Wrong again! TI “faced up to what he’s done” only after he got caught. That’s a big difference.
Ok .. you have enough money to get the lightest sentence I’ve ever heard of for felons possessing weapons. I am fine with that. Greed runs most institutions in America and the judicial system is not different. For me … Just stay out of my kids schools trying to tell them anything. Dude hasn’t learned after 32 arrests?? Kids have enough examples of what not to do. I don’t need this clown in the school being the polar opposite of what he writes in music. Hypocrazy if you asked me.
How are you people buying floor seats already? I tried Woogidy’s URL/code and naadah? From what I read online the floor seats will be the best outside of the Red Zone, and those are minimum of $250.
eBay has floor seats for $350 each but I don’t see on TicketMongrel.
“These City Lights, They shine as silver and gold”
For all you people here looking to scale your sin, PLEASE STOP!!! I’ve never heard a pastor or anyone else refer to VIP sections in Heaven or Hell, so get it out of your heads that there is a better place for you than for T.I. or anyone else who is convicted of a crime. By no means do I advocate the action for which he will serve time. It was stupid and his previous indiscretions should have taught him better. But he has served more than the punishment recommended by a judge and seems as if he will continue to reach out to young people.
Moreover, do not blame T.I. for 16-year old white boys embracing thug life. They have far more to latch on to than him. Get control of your kids and stop blaming the TVs that you buy and place prominently in your homes for your failures as parents…
Trash like Frankie does not need her own show. Frankie had 7 or 8 kids. She has not raised any of them. She does not respect the couple who raised & groomed Keisha to the woman she is today. I am tired of bad behavior being rewarded. Frankie and her nasty, over glossed up lips daughter Neffie need to go back to Oakland and stay….. with no carmeras around.
It is good to know Ms. Frankie is alive and well. I heard of the rumor by a blast text message to my Sprint cell. I think the rumor is evil and rude. But to have her own show is more evil. As an African American woman, I think this family has no class or style. It is very embrassing to see such beautiful women act in such manner for TV or NOT! Who wants to watch more trash on TV, bring back the Hustable.
I never really paid much attention to him until all this happened and it also helped to hype his latest cd, but after seeing him on a lot of talk shows, he seems to be a real person & a nice guy. He made a mistake. I don’t condone what he did, but if I had the money & someone had killed my best friend & business partner & was gunning for me literally, there’s no telling what I would do either for fear of not only his own life, but that of his family (mother, fiancee, and kids).
I hope he’s learned his lesson, gets his life right & starts to put his trust in the Lord and not in anything man made because he’s right when he talked about planning. God laughs at our plans, so he needs to live one day at a time & make it the best (and smartest) he can for his family.
Bravedawg: A lot of fools STILL don’t face up to what they do and make excuses for what they did after they got caught, so I think he’s done the right thing. He’s showing remorse. Afterall, who has remorse BEFORE they mess up? That’s the point! A year away from your family & career is no small thing. He’s not just a thug who wanted “protection” because that’s the way he lives, he wanted it because his best friend was killed & they’re after him due to jealousy.
It’s not right, but I understand. I hope he learns to trust in God who is the only and best protection he could have PERIOD.
He also did waaaay more time with comunity service than was required of him talking to kids about staying away from gangs and violence because his sentence was already set so it wouldn’t have changed anything if he had did just what was required. We will always have the poor and we will always have haters, people who have a reason to not like you & people who have no reason other than they can’t achieve what you have by hard work. What God has for him is for him. What good would it do to take a man’s life out of jealousy? It won’t make the one doing it be on top & have T.I.’s success, so what’s the point?
Everything happens for a reason & I hope T.I. realizes GOD is speaking to him & has given him favor (he could have done 10 years) & he needs to change his life. Time will tell all.
I love to here Keisha Cole sing, I think she has great talent, and she’s such a pretty young lady. On the other hand her mother Frankie needs to grow up and start acting like a mother. I understand she had the problem with drugs, and I am so happy to see she is a recovering addict. But now she needs to stop the cussing and act mature and be the real mother now that she has a new chance in life. Everyone is not that fortunate!
I too am sick and tired of being sick and tired about the images of Blacks on these reality shows. It is an embarrasement to not only Black people but to all intelligent thinking people. It is sad that in 2009 so many of these shows have brought back the Amos & Andy sterotypical images and passing this trash off as entertainment. Let’s all complain to the sponsors and not purchase their products and quit watching this garbage…just turn it off!!!
Nana and Weazel, none of us are saying that we are perfect or that Frankie is a rotten person to her core. Many of us are, however, that Frankie has made bad decision after bad decision over the course of her lifetime, and what consquences does she face? She gets rewarded with lots of airtime on a nationally televised reality show, where she consumes the spoils of her daughter, without having actually put any work into helping her daughter earn those riches. She birthed far too many children to count, and she raised none of them, because she was incapable of doing so, and then she lashes out in anger at the people who made sure her daughter was healthy and happy. Watching this show has made my respect for Keyshia Cole grow immensely, but as for Frankie, I have none.
@ Stephen…well said. I don’t watch BET period because of crap like this as well as the other garbage they show. There’s nothing entertaining or enlightening about a (former) crackhead, her baby-factory daughter, and the very untalented Keyshia Cole making fools of themselves on national television. It’s bad enough there aren’t any positive scripted shows with African-American casts, do we really have to plummet further with idiots on reality shows?
Floor seats are $55 and are general admission, that is what they are ticketmaster now and still available. I bought my tickets yesterday and dediced to go with $95 ones, they are not the best seats but I think will still be pretty good.
Have you all forgotten that it was Kecia that decided to air her dirty family laundry. She knew by adding Frankie and Neffe the public will tune in and the ratings will shoot through the roof. The last season was more of a test run to see if Frankie and Neffie will have the fan base to have their own show. That’s why Kecia was not on their as much. Frankie is who she is and there is no reason why anyone should judge. They are only going to show the dirt on T.V. We have not seen the personal struggles and pain Frankie deals with because she was on drugs and was not there for any of her children. Being a recovered drug addict is hard. She has come a long way, but has an even longer way to go. Stop judging and start praying.
Peggy let the church say “Amen”! Well done but I must admit that I have never watched that show to know so much about Keyshia’s family! So I pose a question to you Peggy does it make you trash to sit up and watch something as meaningless as that reality show. Food for thought just playing devils advocate!
I love the Keisha Cole show- whether or not people like Frankie she is who she is! No one is perfect and I think that instead of trashing on her and the family show Love. So what she had 7-8 kids and did not raise them! We all have issue
s but she still is their Mother and RESPECT should be there! In today’s society we have kids raised by their Biological parents and act 10x’s worse than what we see on TV! Stop Hating! Holla
I think everyone has firm truths about their opinions. Be it expressed in a flowery way or a somewhat hard way. But either way, it’s the truth about Frankie and the show across the board. And I agree, bad behavior should not be rewarded. Frankie having a show will cause the network to have good ratings. Not because the show is so great but people love to see people like her make an a$$ of themselves and she is great at doing that. I am sure that she may be a good person but she needs to stay off the camera unless she is on the Dr. Phil show reconciling with all of her children and beginning the healing process for her and her issues and all of the dysfunctional relationships she has created. I don’t say this in judgement, it’s just time for us as a people to take pride in ourselves across the board. Internally, not with what we have been so consumed with for years..the external. If we concentrated on healing within, we wouldn’t spend money on clothes and shoes and other items that we cannot afford. We would be able to teach our children where true value is..within.
Frankie will be Frankie. I do not think she needs her own show. I will say she needs to respect the couple that raised Keyshia. She was not there for Keyshia during those years so respect and be thankful for the couple that was there for your daughter.
Amazingly…every family has a Frankie!
Frankie does not need, nor has she earned a show! I believe in order to achieve success, and continuous growth throughout life we must accept our Frankie’s without allowing them to attack our spirits emotionally or physically. Keisha, has apparently learned to love Frankie for who she is, not for what she lacks as a person, a mother, or a friend. I applaud, Keisha for exposing her family, despite their lack of culture for a better way of life, I believe this exposure allows her to concentrate of her career rather than agonizing over media exposure from TMZ , featuring Frankie’s… surprise interview!!!
I agree, Frankie does NOT need her own reality show. All she is doing is trying to live through her daughter Keisha. Well, that’s a little late…she didn’t raise her and don’t respect the family that did…what a shame!
I think the show is great, raw, real and unfiltered and just what the black community needs to take there heads out of the sand. This problem does exist where there are difficult relationships and devestation within our community due to drugs and so many other things. I think my people have been in denial for so long. And remember at the end of the day its about family loving each other and trying to get through all of the hard times. I grew up in a Huxtable type home, but my parents exposed all of there kids to all types of people, I am all the better for it. Stop being so judgemental people and pray for people and try to make a difference.
SAR,
Where ever you are from, did anyone teach you that a question mark (?) is a punctuation mark reserved for an actual question? The nerve of you to mention the “projects”, but you can’t properly punctuate a complete sentence!
Who are you to say anything…I agree with your statement, ” She has come a long way, but has an even longer way to go. Stop judging and start praying.” Not judging, from what I have seen on Keisha’s show…Frankie’s life has been that of a selfish person, she has caused years of pain, resulting in emotional abuse to her children. Frankie is a victim of the options she choose for her life, now that her youth is diminishing she is starting to reconcile the options she selected which results to ..”accountability” This phase causes anger, feeling unjustly victimized, searching for excuses for lapse time, etc…Not Judging, still praying…..
I use the posts to show my children what happens if you don’t get an education and have no social graces…Ms Murray is kind enough to write about the underbelly and armpits of society..I guess I should thank her for the learning tool…it is a great example for showing my kids how NOT to act.
SAR, I assume your statement, “I don’t live in the projetcs I don’t understand any of this?” is relating an environment to a persons mind set. Please understand, having a so called “ghetto” state of mind is not determined by ones address, nor zip code. There are numerous individuals that have risen above their circumstances to achieve greatness. Statistics reveal, for those that became well-known writers indulged in reading a genre of books,which greatly enhanced their writing skills…
@SAR…what does living in the projects have to do with anything? What are you trying to say? That only people that live in the projects act this way? I t doesn’t matter where you come from, it s how you choose to handel and carry yourself as a person…Think about…Soriety Girl~AKA~
How do you buy $55 floor seats? I put in code, try $55 General Admission and it always says “Sorry, no exact matches were found, but other tickets may still be available.”
I despise that U2 sings so many songs about love, faith and honor. I prefer seeing Michael Bolton at The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre with my fellow Hivesters. We have more room to spread out our blankets and buckets of KFC, reminds me of the Tech home games.
The concert I am MOST looking forward to seeing is Anita Baker at Chastain, she is kind-of a female version of Micheal Bolton with a smaller nose and lesser golf game.
U2 is SO greedy trying to charge people $30 for tickets to a concert! Ugggggghhh!
Very simple. Join U2’s fan club (bargain priced at $50/person) and you will get access for a unique code which can be used to purchase Floor (and other) Seats. That falcon code is probably illegal and doesn’t even work to get floor seats regardless.
Next option is to get in line Monday but keep in mind Chicago, New York & Boston sold out in no time flat. Be prepared for a LONG wait if you go this route.
I would like for all of you…ALL of you to try a dictionary and/or spellcheck. I’d like to have a camera follow some of you around. Crazy how most of you “never” watch the show or “BET” yet you know so much about Frankie. You all are what’s wrong with society. Silly me, you’re all perfect.
You have to understand that under the influence of the drugs, Frankie was not able to control her not being a mother to her kids. Therefore, should she be held accountable for her mistakes her entire life? All she can do is apologize and continue to be clean, Keisha on the other hand has obviously forgiven her mother by making her a part of her show and continuing to keep her in her life. As far as her mother acting like a teenager, I mean wouldn’t you do the same?? If you spent two decades smoking crack. I mean she is finally in a position where she is able to enjoy her life, so I say let her have fun. She is ghetto by nature you cannot change who she is, and because people are so interested in drama and ignorance, we will continue to see it being exploited on television.
I have watched Bet (vh1, lifetime, and mtv) and I not impressed. Most of the crap that is on tv is worthless and caters to the masses who just don’t want or care to think anymore. And no matter what each of you thinks – as a collective we are all part of the problems in this country with our children, families, schools, churches, cities, states – everything. Quick to walk away, paying attention to ones own life when your neighbor is in trouble, not giving back to the communities we live in, but we are quick to comment on someone elses life and disfunction. I apologize if this is grammatically incorrect and I don’t have enough space to say what I am really thinking. I’ll leave my thoughts for my next paper.
T.I. keep your head up homey!!! The King will be back hotter than ever after this sentence. He’s the most realest rapper since Tupac so much swag, style, and substance. He’s a great business man several businesses in the A besides as a recording artist. Give it up for the man and quit hating. Everybody loves Lil Wayne this guy is straight garbage. T.I. is the best thing that hit the Atlanta rap scene since Outkast.
NO MORE…PLEASE!! I refuse to watch that stupid show with stupid Frankie and stupid Neffe. To “truth hurts”, I DO NOT have a family member like Frankie. I have a relative who can be unruly, but I don’t socialize with them – my choice. Frankie is the worst example of a woman and a mother. Shame on the producers of that show for putting a camera on them!!
Louie, I really appreciate what you had to say – I feel the same personally.
“See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colors came out”
Come on now the whole importance of it is #1 Keyshia Cole made the decision to have a show about her people. Now we all don’t know it all to be true…. Shoot people know what sells. and, look it got it’s moneys worth. For all of these people to be here passing so much judgement, why don’t you tell us what’s perfect in all your lives. As said once Frankies journey has just begun and beleive it’s going to be a long one. She’ll get it together one day but for now just pray for her and post words of encouragement instead of words of pure jealousy; because it makes you no better than her to hate as you feel she does to the ones who raised Keyshia. Most of you are probably just as rude and obnigtious. Family just as wild and wish that it was your idea and not theirs. Look at alot of the other reality shows down to some of the reuion shows…it’ all an act.
I was there when they crucified my Lord
I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword.
I threw the dice when they pierced his side
But I’ve seen love conquer the great divide.
I love you man I am from Hollywood Rd & Johnson Rd Westside for life T.I.get it over with and come home because you the King.Hay man god will be with you and he will take care of you and Tameka and the kids and your grandmother.Be good and we see you soon.
Alphonso
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HAY Just love Frankie she is very nice looking lady she cool,people always got somting bad to say about other people but Frankie Keep up the good work hope to meet you one day.You are one of my favorites you and kisha love you Frankie. Email me professionalpaints@hotmail.com.
Alphonso
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mpt-wap-0j0m Al
Absolutely, you have to make sure company is well oiled machine while you serve your debt to society in the federal penitentiary. Poor Yung Dro. His mentor is going to be shipped off for trying to buy semi automatic weapons from federal agents. What’s a young aspiring African American rapper to do?
Bow Wow’s new CD is the reason they’re closing Guantanamo Bay. Amnesty International had already gone on record saying this CD would constitute torture and violate basic human rights if prisoners were forced to listen.
Frankie is delayed in her maturity b/c she didnt have a normal life.So right now she has the mentality of a 20 year old female.If she gives her life to Christ,he will fix it for her.Stop judging her so harshly.We all have issues too!
I was honored to attend a Brooks & Dunn concert in Charlotte, NC in 2006 with Sugarland as the opening performance. I absolutely fell in love with them! My favorite song is “Stay” which hits the heart and soul.
I wrote a song “Gone” about a lady who lost her love. It too is a heart and soul song. Jennifer would be the one to sing it.
She has a natural voice and her talent is amazing! Kristian places a smile on the duo! He is also one of the most talented fellows I’ve heard and seen!
I watched the KC show a few times and for some reason Frankie and Nefe makes the show I do not condone their behavior but hey, they are people and it shows that folks from all walks of life is not perfect.
I bought Keyshia Cole’s CD and was blown away, similar to when I bought her other CD’s. I’m a huge Keyshia Cole and a new Keri Hilson fan. Both of these ladies are amazing especially in Keri Hilson’s single “Get Your Money Up” which features Keyshia Cole and Trina. I will definitely look forward to this tour. As for Bobby V. He’s ok, but I’m not his biggest fan.
I heard this album, “New Jack City II” could be Bow Wow’s last. It is obvious he saved his best for last. The first rap album in a long time that I can listen the first 5 tracks without out forwarding. The first 5 songs are legitimate hits and could all spawn videos. Bow Wow brush off the haters and is standing up with the most fun release in years. Talent Expert out!!!!
I heard this album, “New Jack City II” could be Bow Wow’s last. It is obvious he saved his best for last. The first rap album in a long time that I can listen to the first 5 tracks without out forwarding. The first 5 songs are legitimate hits and could all spawn videos. Bow Wow brush off the haters and is standing up with the most fun release in years. Talent Expert out!!!!
I heard this album, “New Jack City II” could be Bow Wow’s last. It is obvious he saved his best for last. The first rap album in a long time that I can listen to the first 5 tracks without out forwarding. The first 5 songs are legitimate hits and could all spawn videos. Bow Wow brush off the haters and is standing up with the most fun release in years. Talent Expert out!!!
I definitely think ZBB was robbed of Top New Artist. Go to youtube and watch Julianna Hough sing…anything…she is a “studio” singer….no real voice, they make her sound great with the equipment. But…with 20 million fans on DWTS, there’s no way she could lose. Take her out of the equation and ZBB wins. She really is a terrible singer.
I loooove Keri Hilson and would definitely hit up this tour. I don’t think I am as excited about Keyshia or Bobby. I saw Keyshia on the I AM Music tour and she wa awesome!!!!
my prayer for keyshia is that some real people that truly care about her and her well being would surround her with the real support that she needs. it is my prayer for all those that have become famous. it is shameful that all that many want is to rub shoulders with and get whatever perks can come with knowing them. praise God for those that can see through this kind of smoke screen and do well in their lives and careers.
I remember back in the day he would come and rock the tables and mic with me “DJ Rahiem ” at “The Vixen” back in the day!!!! Those were goodtimes, Lil Jon gets busy (2nite also)!! 4sho!!!
I remember Lil Jn on the 1s and 2s back in the day at the Warehouse. The good ole days back in Atlanta before it was The A and you could were you sneakers too the club and drinks were not 10 bucks a pop. Inflation is a b@tch!!! lol
I knew little john when he threw parties in the bottom of his mothers home off cascade. Yea…now that’s going back. How bout the ole E fried chicken parties with the 5 dollar cover. Yea I thought so…Man are we old now huh:) I do miss it. I still consider him a friend along with the crew. Cerci, Rob, Michelle holla.
Kudos for Bow Wow for putting out an album, being said that I remember when rap was new and fresh and dare I say…actually good. As for the nay sayers, hip hop is a sub-culture, spawning music (rap), clothes (roc-a-wear), movies (breakin) and so forth. What I do not understand is why people keep bashing rap music and the hip hop sub culture. It gets old when people say “Rap music is not music at all and it perpetuates violence”, but who is to say Country, Rock and Pop don’t do that either….I’m just sayin. Once aging congrats to Bow Wow and have a nice day!
The thing that hurts BOW WOW and show his lack of being grown his when someone like Sandrarose at http://www.Sandrarose.com make a comment and post that this CD is WHACK and didn’t sell well in the 1st week BOW WOW goes off and disrespect a female by saying she needs his penis in her mouth, WTF is that coming from a guy ?? this shows what happens when a boy is raised by a single Mother that allow him to do and say whatever he wants at a young age starting at 12 years old.
He needed a STRONG male to check is spoil BRAT behind, he have to learned with low CD sells artist are getting drop from their record companies left and right he needs to chill.
I think he could be a cool dude if he would start acting his age BUT what can you expect when he been hanging around another “little person” like JD lol lol
I wish him well after all he live near me in Sugarloaf I even thought about getting his used G-500 over on Boggs Rd, BUT he dogged it out so bad it wasn’t worth the money the dealer wanted.
All and good luck BOW WOW work on your acting that classes maybe that’s a options being so short will be hard getting and leading male roles not hating just keepin it real.
Dont judge people without first having walked in their shoes. Most people who have responded about Frankie have no clue what it is like to be a mother on drugs, and even if you do know, we all sin and fall short of perfection!! So those of you putting her down take a step back and take a look at yourselves and I’m sure that some of your short comings dont make you the perfect example either. You live and you learn and everyone deserves another chance even after several passed mistakes. Learn from Frankie and her showy display and most of all forgive others as you would want God to forgive you. HE is the FINAL Judge! Please HIM and no one else’s opinion matters!!!!!!!
Brotha Man that’s how you spell your name it’s brother and yes there is 2 ways to spell the past tense of spell its spelled and spelt so you get your dictionary.
I’m impressed with Soulja Boy’s abilituy to consistently come up with catchy HIT songs ! He has a positive energetic, refreshing personality. I’m 43 years old & love his music. With his personality, I’m sure (and hope) that we will see him in movies soon. Do your thing Soulja Boy !
I guess all music has it’s place… I’m just fed up with the Soulja Boys of this world… The music says nothing… I’m waiting on that good good music to come back.> PLEASE COME BACK!
TO RC: wow… you ignoramouses are for real huh? Black had great music since Africa… that’s the only real music you haters know…
I’m no Soulja Boy musical fan.. but I applaud the young man’s business sense… additionally, there are plenty HORRIBLE white musican’s out there… go attack them…
His music is horrible and I can’t believe anyone listens to it. He’ll be working at fast food before you know it. It’s sad that good music doesn’t get much play, but this crap plays 100 times a day
i too am not a big fan of soulja boy but i also admire his drive in business as a teen. I just don’t like the fact that Gucci man is his idol. His tunes are silly but hey!! he is doing what young people like – it is a money maker for him – so go for it!!
I’m going to have to agree with RC. There was a time when our music told our story and was a source of pride, dignity and something the entire family could vibe to. I can appreciate Soulja Boy’s business acumen but does the money always justify the means. How many of you would honestly feel ok playing his music around your grandmother as a shining example of what our forefathers produced. There is a stark difference between bad White artists and a poisonous culture that now exists and is promoted by Hip Hop and this is coming from someone who is from the Hip Hop era.
We have got to get off of this fixation of money, cars and ho’s. It’s not art. Art, in its purest form, is something that’s truly expressed regardless of the financial benefit. Would these guys really call their women b!tches if they weren’t paid to do it. I sincerly hope not. It’s modern day step-n-fetch it. I can’t fault all rappers though, because what we get in music is a by-product of the failure of our educational system. As Carter G. Woodson wrote, when you study and have a true appreciation of the arts, then your depth, range and experiences are reflected in your music. All we get now is silly bubble-gum hook lines and recycled beats.
sarah – the kids’ like it – and they are eating up so the only time i think he will be associated with fast food is if he owns the restaurant. just because you don’t like it, please don’t put the young man down. he is doing his thing and it is his time to shine. i agree with you his music isn’t the best – but he isn’t the worst either.
Ole School: as an adult i don’t think i or any other adult will be playing his music around “grandmother”. i don’t think any rap music would be appealing to a grandmother. His songs are not that serious they are silly and just the typical teen lingo being used today. As i stated, i am not a fan of it, but i wish him nothing but the best.
What I mean is that he is the typical artist..here today gone tomorrow. The music today doesn’t last nor do the artist. It’s a fad that I hope will hurry up and pass.
you didn’t get the parallel that I was attempting to draw. At the family reunion 25 years ago, was a lot different than the one I attended in 2008. You say that they are just teen songs but if you honestly talked to a teenager, they are embarrassed by the lyrics of these songs if they are played in front of adults.
You are right. Most grandmothers , even though they get younger and younger nowadays, don’t like rap, but we shouldn’t be ashamed to play the music in front of them.
I understand all of the music can’t be deep and address the societal ills that we face. However, there is virtually no balance at all in hip hop now. Do you find it odd that the few rappers that speak about anything socially relevant, are the most educated ones? There is nothing in our culture now that hasn’t been commercialized. Have you heard of the Obama Fried Chicken Restaurant?
I agree with OleSchool. I love hip hop, but this stuff the kids listen to today is not what I consider hip hop or music. When I was a teenager, my mother cringed at what I listened to also. Music will continue to evolve and not stay the same. Hip Hop is a genre and what most people do not understand is that it should not be put into the same category. There is contemporary, modern, classical..etc hip hop just like other types of music.
I don’t know that my Grandmother would have enjoyed Public Enemy at the family reunion. But based on the reunions and weddings I attended in 2008 I saw plenty of people (old and young) doing the “soulja boy” and dropping it to Low by Flo Rida.
I don’t blame the kids for liking artist like Soulja Boy. He makes music that they can party to. The music I grew up dancing to was Kilo, Luke, and 69 boyz.
I agree that there is not a balance right now, but the music industry is different and so an artist has to have a dance/club hit for their records to even get played on the can get people out to by the albums.
Sounds like something out of the 60s——my generation, thus I liked it. Beats the drums, bass, lack of melody and repetitious nonsense of todays “rap” music!
they better start pissing themselves on stage again or else people are going to actually start listening to their music… and its all down hill from there
That’s the Black Lips for you! You take them , or you leave them! I like ‘em, & teh video. Find them on myspace & they have the video that got them kicked out of India! Black Lips ROCK!
While I agree with the comments regarding the quality of music as well as its affects on the minds of the easily influenced. I also applaud Souja Boi for his business savy. While the music can tend to have major side effects on children and individuals with limited direction my hope is that Souja Boi’s music will grow and change as he does. Outkast is my FAVORITE GROUP EVER and I thank GOD for the messages taken from there music I have applied to my life. Artist can grow and bring substance to the table. If I am correct Souja Boi excelled academically?
I always appreciate your well written blogs and they are very informative. The issue I have is that I don’t always remember to check your blog, I do try as much as possible. Is there a way to subscribe to your blog so that I may get updates?
@Mark. Just because you don’t like the genre of music, it’s not crap. Expression comes in many forms. I don’t understand why you always post comments that are negative. Must you find happiness in demeaning other people? Get some therapy.
SHE DID EARN THE OSCAR. ARE YOU JEALOUS AJC? ARE YOU JUST USE TO SEEING COMMONE PEOPLE OR COMMON THINGS HAPPENING BUT WHEN THE REAL THING SHOWS UP YOU HAVE DOUBTS.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO MANY MOVIES TO EARN AN OSCAR SOME PEOPLE ARE BORN WITH GENUINE AND TRUE TALENT AND JENNIFER HUDSON IS JUST BORN WITH IT.
I AM SO GLAD THAT I AM NOT AN EDITOR OR NEWSPAPER WRITER BECAUSE ALL THEY DO IS STIR UP STRIFE, CONFUSION, NEGATIVITY, AND MOST OF ALL GOSSIP.
ONLY ETHICAL PUBLISHING COMPANIES WITH GOOD MOTIVES WILL PROSPER.
I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE BEEN AT THE CONCERT LAST NIGHT AND JENNIFER HUDSON WAS PHENOMINAL. SHE PERFORMED LIKE A TRUE VETERAN AND A TRUE DIVA. HER STAGE PRESENCE WAS AWESONE AND SHE LOOKED FANTASTIC
SHE SANG MOST OF MY FAVORITE SONGS FROM THE CD WHICH I KEEP ONE IN MY CAR AND ONE IN MY HOUSE. JENNIFER IS A TRUE STAR AND HUMBLE IN SPITE ALL OF HER BLESSINGS.I WISH ONLY THE BEST FOR HER.
She was brilliant! Absoultely amazing. A very rare talent. She’s proving that she deserves every accolade bestowed on her. The Theater was more like 85% full. The crowd loved her… and she connected as evidenced by the minutes long, wild standing ovation that prompted her to don an encore. Robin Thicke was cool. I want to go back Thursday night too to see Jennifer Hudson perform again. She’s going to be around for a very, very long time.
SONIA,
I LOVE READING YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.YOU ARE MY GIRL.THANKS FOR ALWAYS KEEPING IT REAL. THANKS FOR BEING A TREUEFRIEND TO MY GIRL. A HUGE FAN. LOL BARBARA
I saw it. I was given a ticket and it was a complete bore. I knew it would be. She sings one good song and it’s not even her own. Robin Thicke is also terrible. I’m so glad I didn’t have to pay, I would have asked for a refund.
JC.. I think you misunderstood.. Sonia said “if skeptics were thinking that the movie and music industries had made 27-year-old Hudson a star before she really earned it, all they had to see was one show”: Last night’s concert at the Fox Theatre. MEANING… they were wrong… This is clearly saying she deserved her awards… I’ll be the FIRST to admit I dont’ agree with a lot of the AJC blogs.. But this..i correct. JHud is doin it to the fullest, and AJC appears to be in full support.. Now Robin T on the other hand.. he got the bad side of this review…
First of all, Robin Thicke was not an opener… It was a co-headline, so wtf? Robin’s performance was great and I appreciated that the majority of what he sang was actually HIS OWN MATERIAL which is something that could not be said for Jennifer. Her performance was great also but if I wanted to hear renditions of other people’s songs and Dreamgirls, I could have stayed at home and popped in some old CDs as well as the Dreamgirls DVD… 70% of what she performed was either a cover or something from Dreamgirls… Hello? You have a grammy winning album; why the HELL aren’t u performing songs from it?!!!
awhh I see the robin thicke fan are mad, that j hud is getting great reviews evert EVERY SHOW and everyone is loving her .I can’t wait to see her tomorrow.. Could care less about Robin. I had to sit through him at beyonce’s show as well.. Almost fell asleep.. But Yes Jennifer deserves everything she gets so proud of her..
No one is mad that Jhud is getting great reviews… She did well performing other people’s songs. I haven’t heard one Thicke fan say she was horrible… so once again, wtf?
I agree, this is a rather negative slant of both artists and the talents they displayed last night at the Fox. Re: Jennifer, there have been many more “artists” who received greater attention with FAR less talent (Britney, Lindsey, dare I say….Beyonce?!?!). Jennifer has paid her dues (long before Idol) and is reaping the rewards of her work and talent. This may be her “first tour” (it isn’t…just her first headliner) but she’s been on enough stages (cruise ships, churches, Idol, Oscars, Grammys, need I go on?) that I wouldn’t expect her to get onstage and NOT know how to work an audience. Give the woman some respect! She is a phenomenal talent…I’ve admired her since she was on Idol, but last night she gained a whole new level of respect from me with her vocal ability (there’s nothing like hearing it LIVE).
As for Robin Thicke, are you crazy? I didn’t even come with very high expectations for his show and I thought his performance was AWESOME! I like his music, but I’m not a huge fan….I expected to be bored beyond hearing “Lost without You”, RT impressed me QUICK. He’s a good showman. He only put the jacket on ONE TIME then removed it. He’s a guy…can’t he be allowed ONE “wardrobe change”? But back to his performance, Robin Thicke put on a terrific show…I’m not a girl who swoons much at concerts (well, except for New Edition) but I repeatedly found myself thinking how Paula Patton sure is a LUCKY & HAPPY woman at home!
I was at the show last night. I enjoyed it. It was my second time seeing Robin. I thought he gave a solid performance. While I am strong J Hud supporter and I believe that she is an awesome talent, I was not left in awe of her performance.
I am delighted that I had the opportunity to see her in concert. I look forward to her continued development as a live concert artist and will see her again.
Very sexy video. But, done with class, precision, and art. She did her thing. If I have to compare, I would say CiCi killed that one and it is the best I have seen of her female peers in her age range. Go girl. I am ready for her to represent for the A again.
Darn??? This is such a mix of responses that I am anxious and almost slightly sad about tomorrow’s performance. I am taking my sister as a B’Day gift to her. Personally, I have all 3 of RT’s CDs and expect him to be a cool, laid-back performer. I am not expecting him to belt out notes for days because that is not his style. I expect him to perform very much like Kem. For JHud, yikes….I really like her album and am hoping that she will sing several songs from it. If she doesn’t, I will admit that I will be disappointed. She has too much talent to base a show off of other songs!!! Will report back on Friday!!!
A+…I have loved CiCi since Goodies. I love watching her grow into a beautiful adult and dance. She is also a great cross over artist to Pop…with JT on this track, she will get much more attention.
I think you two should go back and re-read what was written:
“Well, if skeptics were thinking that the movie and music industries had made 27-year-old Hudson a star before she really earned it, all they had to see was one show: Last night’s concert at the Fox Theatre.”
The writer of the article is clearly being complimentary to J-Hud, basically saying that if there were any skeptics out there, all they had to do was watch last night’s show to realize that she’s the real deal.
@Why??? don’t be sad, if you like both artists, you will genuinely enjoy the concert. RT gave a good mix, laidback at the piano at times, upbeat and hip at times, crooning to the ladies at times. As for JHud, I think she gave a decent mix…I expected her to perform the hits from Dreamgirls…that’s what put her “on the map”, duh. But she also did 4 songs from her album, granted they’re all the songs you’ve heard on the radio/TV with one exception, Pocketbook (which I love and secretly hoped there would be a “surprise” ATL appearance by Ludacris…but no). Granted, she added a few covers, but she doesn’t have DEPTH in her own material to play an hour-long set of JUST her music. Heck, Robin is on his 3rd album and he still did a couple of covers…as I’ve seen MANY artists do in concert, including PRINCE and we know he doesn’t lack original material.
Just go and enjoy yourself….don’t let the haters spoil it!
i DONT AGREE CUS IT DNT MATT3R WAT SHE USED 2 DO IN DA STREETS CUS SHE HERE NOW SO YALL NEED 2 STOP HATIN CUS SHE TRYiN 2 BE DERE MOST MOTHERS WOULDNT CARE N SHE TRYiN REAL HARD SO LIL PEGGY NEED 2 SIT DOWN
[...] -My colleague Sonia Murray wrote about Jennifer Hudson last night at the Fox. She returns on Thursday as well with Robin Thicke. She has a command of not only her own rather ordinary R&B material, but such greats as Aretha Franklin’s (“Something He Can Feel”), Chaka Khan’s (“Sweet Thing”) and Whitney Houston’s (“You Give Good Love”). And most spectacularly, every song she sang seemed to emanate from this much older, wiser core layered with gospel heft and Broadway delivery. [...]
To ‘Why”??? – Don’t be sad. I sat in Row D. You will have a fantastic time. Harmony 372 said it best. You will never please everybody… I think you have the right expectations. You’ll soon find that hearing Jennifer Hudson recorded doesn’t due her voice or her talent any justice. It’s a great concert. Expect to have a good time… You certainly will!!!
Saw the show last night and really enjoyed both performances. The article above does no justice for R.Thicke’s performance as he was AMAZING. He was full of energy and he sounds great live, surprisingly. And yes he only took took his jacket off and on once, so the article above is exagerated! JHUD, you already know that she can sing, so you have nothing to lose there either. Check it out if you can!
but honestly people who really cares what anyone thinks about jennifer hudson or robin thicke their opinions really don’t matter lol.. Either you go to the show and will love what they do or you wont.. Not everyone is going to love either artist.. And I’m sure they know that.. You can’t please EVERYBODY…
Sonia Murray… Obviously you weren’t at the same show I was at last night… Robin Thicke did a wonderful job, he worked the stage with ease… Jennifer Hudson as beautiful voice as she has, does not know how to work stage (almost kept falling over her feet) or the sound guys, cause when she talked you could hardly if at all hear anything she said… The only real dissapointment I had was the acustics are terrible in the Fox Theatre..Over all the concert was good.
Jennifer was simply fab! I enjoyed the show and radiated all day. I think that Robin performed nicely as well. It is great to see Jennifer, truly she is a strong spirit. I do believe that she will have many years in this industry.
[...] -My colleague Sonia Murray wrote about Jennifer Hudson last night at the Fox. She returns on Thursday as well with Robin Thicke. She has a command of not only her own rather ordinary R&B material, but such greats as Aretha Franklin’s (“Something He Can Feel”), Chaka Khan’s (“Sweet Thing”) and Whitney Houston’s (“You Give Good Love”). And most spectacularly, every song she sang seemed to emanate from this much older, wiser core layered with gospel heft and Broadway delivery. [...]
[...] Jennifer Hudson/Robin Thicke In AtlantaAtlanta Journal Constitution, USAIn the four years since she was first introduced to us as a finalist on “American Idol,” Jennifer Hudson’s ascent has been so meteoric that her accolades almost seem to have preceded her actual accomplishments. She does one movie (“Dreamgirls”) — and … [...]
[...] highlighted by the return of former-contestant-turned-Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson. … Jennifer Hudson/Robin Thicke In Atlanta Atlanta Journal Constitution In the four years since she was first introduced to us as a finalist [...]
Did no attend the concert but I do have an opinion. Ms. Hudson is to be commceded fro her recent success, this goes without saying. However, I don’t believe the Oscar was deserving. Her role in Dream Girls was not that captivating. In fact, her performance did not out shine Beyonce’s role. Granted, Beyonce did not have an Oscar winning performance either. Let us get back to the days when real talent won out.
Nevermind the artists who pull at the heart strings of the American public. Besides, I guess Halle deserved an award for Monster’s Ball? What about Denzel for Training Day? Surely these two artists had produced better pieces of work than these two movies. Finally, anything opinion-driven will always have detractors. I love music and I love movies. Enough with the subjectivity. Even Wierd Al won a grammy or two!
I am going to the show tonight and I am looking forward to hearing from both artist. I love Jennifer Hudson and I know she will put on a fabulous show at the Fox
[...] weeks ago, and Hudson herself is currently on tour. Judging by a review from a writer with the Atlanta Journal Constitution posted on Wednesday, the tour is going well. “Hudson is a wonder,” the reviewer wrote. [...]
Ciara looks absolutely amazing. However, I am surprised that this is her song, it sounds like a track from Timberlake’s “Future Sex Sounds” Album. But it’s very well done, practically ripping the envelope for me, I’d tone down the “sexual overtness. (Looks like everybody is ripping a page from Beyonce.)
I like Ciara doing the Feminist anthem “like a boy”. No, go on Ciara, do your thing girl. this video definitely shows you as a woman, no longer a girl.
Interesting mix…Love Keyshia!!! I have all 3 of her CDs. She is working it out this year!!! I would like to see her tour with Mario or Justin Timberlake!!! Not too familiar with Keri and Bobby’s music. DJ Nab was pushing their concert at the RT/JHud concert. I will pick up the CDs and see.
I attended the Jennifer Hudson concert on 14April and you were jamming! I am an independent artist located at http://www.myspace.com/angelquotakadeborah, check me out. Also Jennifer Hudson was an inspiration, and I would sing back-up for her anyday! Keep up the tremendous job!
Just returned from the Thursday night show and I had a fantastic time. I’m not a Robin Thicke fan (I only knew Lost Without You), but his portion of the concert was very entertaining. As for Jennifer Hudson’s portion of the concert it was phenomenal. She commanded the stage. Her voice was amazing. And in addition to the joy of hearing Jennifer sing, she was joined by Fantasia on Pocketbook and by Jennifer Holiday on And I am Telling You. I left very happy and satisfied that I got my money’s worth and more.
Jennifer was AMAZING!! Robin was okay, but he definetly did not command the crowd like JHud! Jennifer Holliday being there made my night and Fantasia being there made my WEEK!!! Bravo to Jennifer. My only wish is that she was on tour, co-headlining with Fantasia!!!! Ahhh…A guy can dream.
Okay…I made a comment last night after the show and AJC didn’t post it. So, here we go again…I just returned home from the concert and can’t go to sleep. Can I just say, where is the offering plate?? The concert was EXCELLENT!!! Our section was ready to give an offering. LOL First, DJ Nab entertained us for about 20 minutes with a variety of music to warm us up. Then, RT came on and turned it up a notch! I thoroughly enjoyed his performance. As I stated earlier, I didn’t expect him to belt out notes for days but he has some great songs and you can tell that he has a passion for what he is doing. He did perform other songs from artists and they were a great compliment to his show. Finally, JHud came out and blew the roof off the Fox. Her voice is so powerful and clear that it is crazy!!! I do agree that her CDs do her no justice. The young lady was incredible. Then, Fantasia joined her on their duet of “I’m His Only Woman” (not Pocketbook) and the crowd went wild!!! Fantasia wore a very cute white short outfit and looked amazing. Then to close the show, Jennfier Holiday joined her on “And I Am Telling You”. The two did a little battle on the encore and it was wonderful!!!!!!!!!! My only negative comment was that it was hard to hear the performers when they were talking. The acoustics were great when they were singing but garbeled when they were talking. Overall, an amazing show.
AI3 ~ I completely agree with wanting to see Jennifer and Fantasia in concert. I would love to see them do a Soul Sister Tour with them and some old school girls like Patti, Chaka, or Whitney. Or a Soul Sister Idol Tour of Jennifer, Fantasia, LaToya, and Lil! Women who can really sing!!!! LOL
I was there last night and the show was EXCELLENT! I feel bad for the Tuesday fans because they didn’t get a chance to see Fantasia and Jennifer Holliday. I don’t even like the duet with Fantasia on Jennifer’s CD, but I loved their duet last night. Jennifer Holliday took the cake though. That performance was a perfect ending to a wonderful night. I think I screamed, jumped and clapped my hands throughout the entire song – I know I’m hoarse this morning.
I would give Jennifer’s performance an A – she has a beautiful voice, a wonderful spirit and I had a great time.
Thursday’s night show was awesome…Robin was so smooth…he can really sing and has great stage presence; he was a great lead-in to JHUD. WOW…the two surprise singers, Fantasia and Jennifer Holliday. JHUD was even gracious enough to allow their greatest to shine.!!!!! If you missed Thursday’s show, you better ask someone. LOL
I was at the Concert on Tuesday night…ROBIN THICKE was GREAT!!!!! He is a really laid back performer and his band is GREAT…I love the drummer(LB)…Robin really made the night. Jennifer was a disappointment…her vocals were strong but her stage presence and performance was HORRIBLE….she didn’t even have a nice SET for stage. She needs a new wardrobe stylist..it is no way that she should have had on an outfit that was the same or very similar to the one that she wore on Oprah when she performed her hit If This Is Love…also the next night she appeared on American Idol with the same outfit on….NO WAY a grammy/oscar award winning diva should wear the same outfit 3 times…just horrible!!! She needs to step her game up before she hits the road on another tour!!
The show was an “A” plus. I am so glad that I did not attend Tuesday’s show. Robin Thicke, so very talented and handsome (I see why Paula Patton is always smiling). He did an AWESOME job. JENNIFER, this child is truly blessed. Talented, beautiful, wonderful spirit. She was great. To come from a situation not even 6 months ago and deliver a performance the way she did, you can tell GOD is all over her. When I say this young lady gave me “Chills” with that voice!! This show was very well worth every penny I spent.
I was at the show last night and Jenifer Hudson is the real deal. She has a strong stage presence and she works the audience like a seasoned professional. What I really liked was the fact that it was Jennifer, a couple backup singers and the band. Not a bunch of dancers costume changes and a lot of fluff like you’d see at other concerts where the act needs all that stuff cause they really don’t sing all that well. Jennifer is a pure a singer as I’ve seen in a long time. I heard a lot of people leave the show saying ‘Beyonce who’?
I was in the Fox last night. I have been to many concerts at the Fox and other places. That was one of the greatest shows I have attended!!!
Everybody from RT to JH, JH, and FB……….. wow!! What a show from beginning to end. Anytime Jennifer or Robin are in a 100 mile radius, I will be in the house!! Wonderful sweet spirits with all of the performers.
I was in the house last night and this was an excellent show. Jennifer Hudson tore it up. She is a performer. I absolutely love Fantasia. I was so glad that they did that duet. Jennifer Holliday was the truth. Her and Jennifer Hudson together is too much. They gave me goose bumps. Both of them. It was a great show. Robin Thicke was good too.
I was there on Tuesday. They BOTH put it down. Somebody put it best earlier with Jennifer. To see her on that stage only months after the personal tragedy she went through is just amazing. WELL DONE!
I WAS STANDING IN THE CHAIR LAST NIGHT!!!! JHUD IS THE TRUUUUUUTH… Fantasia and J Holiday did their thing too, I mean the duets where GREAT!!! Fanny Mae was in rare form last night and she was fly…I wante dto run up and down the aisle the whole time J Hud was on stage!!!! When she brought out J Holiday I didn’t want the show to stop!!!! Well worth my money!!!!! J HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUD!!!!! Next stop the Phillips Arena!!!(J Hud, Tasia, Jamie Foxx,& Ne-Yo) Oh yeah Robin Thicke was Good too, white boy can sing!!!!! Whitney Who??????????????
Smokey, I would definately go see that show. Blame it on the ALAlAlcohol. That would be a good show if it were to ever come for real. P.S. I give J Hudson an A+++
I so enjoyed myself last night!!! Both Robin and Jennifer were wonderful…I have attended numerous concerts and I must say, the true beauty of their voices was a sight to behold! It was simple yet mesmering, amazing in its effortlessness. It was also such a great surprise and blessing to not only have Fantasia join Jennifer, but to have the phenomenal Jennifer Holiday sing the duet with Jennifer! Thanks so much Robin and Jennifer for giving all of us a true night to remember…
Not only that, I thought that Robin Thick was very gracious when he was saying get ready for Jennifer Hudson she has a great show planned for Atlanta. He never lied. I think they both did a great job and I would definately go see Jennifer Hudson anytime she comes to Atlanta.
I was at the show last night and let me say AWESOME!!!! Fantasia, JHud, Robin all did an excellent job. I especially loved the duet w/Fantasia and Jennifer, wished they had did another song together. For those who missed it you really missed a good show.
I was able to get tickets to Thursday’s performance at the last minute. I am so glad I didn’t miss it. It was definitely a good show. Robin, Jennifer, Fantasia, and Jennifer all did their thing. Did anybody else almost miss the last song?…..”Thank you” to the usher who told me there was one more song. Without her, I would have missed it ’cause I thought it was over.
I was in the building last night, and I must say this the concert of the year!! Robin Thicke was incredible, and Jennifer Hudson sang her behind off! When Fantasia came out, I thought that was something, but when Jennifer Holiday came out…I was shocked! I had to call my mom so she could here them sing!! Absolutely excellent!!
She’s still sexy, nice song and the striped cat outfit is her all day. She just needs to stick to the basics and add more dancing like her past videos. She just needs to do her and everything else will fall in place. I must say the older she gets the better looking she gets. Dance Ciara Dance!
JRF ~ The comment about her wardrobe is too true. I told my sister about this outfit she had been wearing and I was like…if she was this tonight, I am going to wonder if she is wearing this outfit for a reason????
I posted this on another blog adn had to share it again!!! Can I just say, where is the offering plate?? The concert was EXCELLENT!!! Our section was ready to give an offering. LOL First, DJ Nab entertained us for about 20 minutes with a variety of music to warm us up. Then, RT came on and turned it up a notch! I thoroughly enjoyed his performance. As I stated earlier, I didn’t expect him to belt out notes for days but he has some great songs and you can tell that he has a passion for what he is doing. He did perform other songs from artists and they were a great compliment to his show. Finally, JHud came out and blew the roof off the Fox. Her voice is so powerful and clear that it is crazy!!! I do agree that her CDs do her no justice. The young lady was incredible. Then, Fantasia joined her on their duet of “I’m His Only Woman” (not Pocketbook) and the crowd went wild!!! Fantasia wore a very cute white short outfit and looked amazing. Then to close the show, Jennfier Holiday joined her on “And I Am Telling You”. The two did a little battle on the encore and it was wonderful!!!!!!!!!! My only negative comment was that it was hard to hear the performers when they were talking. The acoustics were great when they were singing but garbeled when they were talking. Overall, an amazing show.
[...] -My colleague Sonia Murray reported that Fantasia and Jennifer Holliday guested last night at the Fox Theatre at the Jennifer Hudson concert, night two. I’m distinctly jealous! [...]
WOW!!!OMG!!!!The show was AWESOME!!! I am still hoarse from screaming and hollering. I had said that I was going to calm but when Fantasia came onstage I lost it. It was on and popping. Jennifer looked absolutley GREATTTTTTTTT!!!!And Fantasia, she looked really good also. Then when Jennifer Holliday came ..WOWW!!!!Best concert ever!!Robin Thicke did his thing also. He had a great show and had us up and dancing in our seats, and then Jennfier had us dancing up and down the aisles…..GREAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!
Me personally being there and enjoying the show. I think both Fantasia and Jennifer Holiday were too much.. Other than that Jennifer Hudson was amazing.. I just love her.. Robin Thicke he was better than I expected.. and his drummer is sexy lol..
Ok, little man or should I say shorter lol I wouldn’t want to be that short for anything in the world I am 6′5 around 245lbs I have a really nice house that is paid for inside of Sugarloaf, after I seen Missy holding Caira hands at a award show and your little ass was up in the stands with your boys even my lady said, you look like a SIMP lol lol no dude not hating just telling the truth wouldn’t want to be your short ass.
Of course I AM planning on attending the concert, I went to the Beyonce Experience in 2007 and it was by far one of the BEST concerts I had the pleasure to attending. My only problem with this I AM tour is seating I really wanted to get a closer seat near the stage, but those prices for VIP seating are crazy. So I’ll pray and pay 109.75 for a good seat!
Lol, how much? To see Beyonce? I’m sorry she must think she is a good musician with decades of experience and longevity…. U2 isn’t even charging that much…. get overself, “diva” because you aren’t worth that much. Stop sampling music and do something original, then maybe you can call yourself an artist worthy of ticket prices that steep.
I will be there, singing all the songs from all the albums. The experience concert was the best concert ever!!! I love her but I don’t love her enough to pay $1,000 to meet her.
Got my front row tickets. Saw the last concert and it was the BEST CONCERT I have ever attended. And that includes Madonna, Mariah and tired azz Ciara… No one can come close to This Diva….. Period.
Beyonce has seriously lost her mind… $1,000 for what? shoot if her and i as well as JAY Z arent going for drinks later then…… NO BUT HONESTLY I LOVE BEYONCE SHE IS VERY TALENTED I JUST THINK THE PRICE IS A TAD BIT HIGH!!!!! I plan on going but i will pay the $100 +.. im ocntent with just a great seat to watch the show….
BTW, if you buy a fan club membership (for $20 bucks), you can buy regular seats now. I bought them for my wife and got good floor tickets. $1000 is crazy.
Hey Matt, Sorry to bust your bubble but Beyonce does have longevity. Shes been in the game since she was 15 which is over a decade. Beyonce doesnt name the price of the backstage passes that would be the Atlanta Promotors for this concert that charge that amount. To even go a step further Bey isnt worried about those ticket prices, she took her income from the Etta James movie and donated every penny.The Diva made over 82 million dollars just last year alone. Angelina & Brad didnt even make that combined.. Enough said….
The artist doesn’t set the concert ticket prices. That is determined by the concert promoter. Many established artists, such as U2, will only work with promoters that are willing to keep ticket prices reasonable because they want their fans to be able to see them perform live especially in times like these when the economy is down. There are many other major artists that have the clout to demand that a percentage of tickets for venues be kept at a reasonable cost for their fans or will request that a special section (not the nose bleed section) of the concert venue have $20 tickets….obviously Beyonce is not one of those artists. There are $20.75 tickets in Atlanta but you’ll be so far away from the stage that you might as well wait on someone to post the concert on youtube unless you like paying to watch a concert from a big screen monitor.
I saw her with saw Beyonce and her back up singers the supremes( michelle and Kelly) Beyonce was the entire show. I could not take my eyes off of her during say my name. Michelle and Kelly make pretty back up flowers..Then I saw Beyonce experience with out her back up supremes. Beyonce was destiny’s child. The woman can put on a show..and dance her ass off. and sing. I will definately be there. I dont care if i am in the back..thats why they have huge monitors at Phillips. Also sometimes folks dont show up..and during intermission.i move closer and closer. but I wont wait until all the cheap tickets are solded. I aint paying 1000 to see no one unless its Jesus Christ and he can make me 25yrs younger. otherwise. I will pay 20.75 and enjoy the audience and big screens..sorry bey..but I still got bills to pay..and you and Jay z dont need any more money.
I have my tix!! I have seen B every single time she has come to town … I have all her albums as a solo artist and Destiny’s Child. She’s well worth the money. I can’t wait for the show and don’t mind making her rich … she gives back…
lol @ david and lmao @ Beavis… Thank you Stephen for telling them again who sets the prices… People make me throw up when they so fast to blame something on the artist… geesh… Next, lets talk about something more important like the Craigslist Killer.. LOL WOW
I didnt have to pay those high prices, I learned how to get the best seats in the house at makemoneysellingtickets.com, they taught me how to even get the fan club membership for the good seats for free
dont be a hater…if you cant go leave it at that…some can afford and will go….im sure if you had a once of talent you’d charge it…so, stop hating…love you Beyonce…you and jay continue doing you thing. Prince and princess….
And Tori, artists can certainly have a say on what is charged for their shows.. They make more money off of tours, than they do on album sales etc. Pearl Jam fought groups like Ticketmaster etc. to ensure their fans wouldn’t have to pay as much and companies wouldn’t be able to rip them off on the pricing of a show.. Hate to tell you, but the artists do have a say…. I just think that is a little bit much to charge for a concert… and by a little I mean a lot and it’s also a little incensitive of the current economic times..
Also a decade is nice, but I could see an artist who has three plus decades of success charging that much, not an artist with one.. I’m not trying to take away from what she has accomplished, I just don’t think she is worthy of paying that much to see her.
I saw The Beyonce Experience in 2007 and it was one of the best concerts I have attended. That was the most I ever paid for a concert ticket but felt it was worth every penny. Still deciding about this time.
I saw “The Beyonce’ Experience” Tour at the RBC Stadium in North Carolina as her phillips arena tickets were sold out! It was worth every mile, the speeding ticket that we got on our way to the concert and ofcourse all the money spent for a roadtrip (gas, food, hotel, etc). She is a great entertainer and vocalist! My friends and I had a wonderful..wonderful.. time! Can’t wait to see this tour!
For all those who paying $1000 or close to see Beyonce, I could use that amount too. Here’s a suggestion, How about to see Beyonce…just check out the new movie which will probably be just as good as concert.
July 1st will definitely be a day to celebrate! It is my birthday and I will be as far away from Philips Arena as possible celebrating with my friends.
I bought a lower level ticket for 98 and another one for 256. Both tickets said Field/General Admission. Does anyone know if I will have access to the floor? and also I dont know what is the advantage of having a 256 ticket?? I’m looking the seating chart and I dont see a big difference between the 98 ticket and the 256 (both are lower level seats)..I am going to Houston for this concert, but I am assuming you will have the same stage.
Uhh Matt, Beyonce is only 27. She will be around for many decades… Now go to your head bangin , nose bleeding, jumping all over everybody and throwing beer in peoples hair lame concert. Not all the tickets are 500.00 etc dollars. Those tickets have extra perks.. You may not fill she is worth that much to meet and etc but some people do… Have a nice day..
Oh, Im sure Barbara Streisand has some open seats if you want to see someone who has been around for decadessssssss.. lmao.. Had to do it…
I’m glad you crack yourself up Torim Streisand was exactly who I was talking about being worth that much money to see… I appreciate all music not just concerts that allow me to “throw beer in peoples hair lame concert.” Very profound statement on your part, you’ve argued your case so well I will just have to recant all my previous statements…. I understand what Beyonce’s age is, and could see her lasting many more decades in the industry.. However, when you have only been around for one, regardless of age, I don’t think you have the right to charge that much. Is meeting her really worth a $1000? If she truly cared for her fans she would meet the real die-hards, probably most of whom can’t afford to pay that by doing a contest or something similar through her website, etc…. The ONLY reason select tickets are that much are greed. On Beyonce’s part, on Matthew Knowles’ part, her label, etc. Don’t fool yourself by thinking anything other.
keyshia cole is my favorite singer and i love all ofher songs and album so keep up the good work keyshia cause youve all been my fav singer and will always will be
Hey Sonia- Love what you have accomplished, keeps people like me still reaching- Have you ever thought about doing a story on blacks in Atlanta and country music? My name is Audrey Tucker and I was on a show called Starting Over that focused on my plight to become a black female country singer. I wish someone would shine some light on this subject. You can read more on my Facebook Page, there is a note on there about the history of minorities and country music, and Myspace.com/audreytucker67. Check it out- it is a worthy subject matter.
all ya’ll a bunch of haters let frankie, neffie and keyshia do them ya’ll just do you im tired of people dissin them keyshia my fav singer an ya’ll just mad cuz ya’ll anit got her talent ya’ll need to get like keyshia and stay of her and frankie case cuzz it’s get on my nerves and makein me mad they can’t help they fly so leave my fav singer alone and you try to get like her cuz ya’ll just some wanna be’s and ya’ll anit got nothin better to do so ya’ll go around leaven bad comment about pep well you just left one on the wrong web site and about the wrong person cuz dats my fav singer an i know she the best and i don’t car what none of ya’ll say cuz you and i both know she the queen of r & b not mary j blige but keyshia m cole. HOLLA wat up frankie, neffie, manny ,yvvone , and keyshia
Black mama! who’s hair is like wool
who’s lips are so full,who’s skin is brown
and your **** is round.
where is your crown, did he put you down?
you are a queen on the other side of town..
Black mama! black mama! you don’t need
more drama..tell your black man to get a plan
and stop dressing like the Dalai Lama.
It’s ok to dream,just look at obama, but when
they look at him do they really see osama.
Black mama my queen, you are truly a jewel to treasure,
In your eyes i see truth,and you understand my pleasure.
you understand my pain,and you understand my struggle
you understand the secrets that we share with one another.
the days that we laugh,and the times he made you cry,i long to
wipe the tears that is streaming from your eye..black mama,
black mama this is surely your days of grace,and while we dwell in this
ol place,and if you stumble upon a lonely place, just close your eyes and
picture my face..
I am a Keyshia Cole and Bobby Valentino Fan but, I thought J Holiday was gonna be touring with her again- As for Keri Hilson, I like her songs so she is becoming a new fav female singer for me as well! I just wish them all much sucess and hopefully a very good tour! They’re coming to Milwaukee, so I’m getting my tickets now! Peace and Love!
I guess you can say the same thing about that kid that Bristol Palin had out of wedlock. I sure that kid will grow up to be a murdering, snuff dipping, thug up in Alaska.
Now that my comment sounds as dumb as the two comments above me, I am glad that these two wonderful talents have brought another wonderful child into this world.
Shoule I Ask, if you spent 2 minutes goggling these two you would have found out that they announced their engagement June 20,2008 during one of Jill’s concerts.
I am a Keyshia Cole and Bobby V Fan, but I thought J Holiday was touring with her again? Y’all tore up 2007/08 and I am like a huge fan of his I just knew he would be along again. Oh well, I guess it’s y’all time to get some of this paper! Besides, J could headline his own show and help some up and coming talent as well. Not hating or anything cuz I am a fan of them all, but I thought I’d add my thoughts too. I like the songs Keri Hilson has out so far so I’m sure she is headed in the right direction especially going out on tour with Keyshia Cole! Much love and sucess to you all! And I know y’all headed to Milwaukee so I am getting my tickets asap! Peace and Love!
Congratulations! Yes, I have been watching the No. 1 Ladies Detective and I have to say that it is the BEST show on television in a very long time. Jill Scott is superb! It has made me take another look at Africa and I’ve totally fallen in love with Botswanna. I plan to take a trip there very soon. The people are warm and friendly. A friend of mine at work talk about how this show really portrays the country in a positive light, very much unlike most of the media coverage we see day-to-day. I have watched each episode over and over again and can’t wait for a new show each Sunday evening. Me and my friend at work great each other with the friendly greeting from the show and discuss each episode in detail. Thank you Ms. Scott for your wonderful performance. I have also have fallen in love with Ms. Rose and the hairdresser.
Should I Ask,
Are you judging and why is that a concern for you? Are you going to supply the care for the child; pay for child care; pay for college; etc. Society is so quick to throw stones at others when stones should be thrown at the individual throwing the stone. I’m sure you have skeletons in your closet.
Grow up and get a life.
Congratulations Jill Scott! I’m sure the baby is as beautiful as you!
The comments started going down hill when “Should I Ask” made his/her cloddish remark. And Mel, just because you come from a family that has no values and planked by generational curses, don’t wish bad on her newborn son. He was just born and you are already declaring doomsday.
Oh, so black women are the only women having babies outside of marriage? Please see Bristol Palin and a host of other females who aren’t black but have given birth without the benefit of a husband and then we’ll talk. Also, please leave that innocent baby alone!
This message is for Mel and Anonymous and who else has a crazy “ASS” comment about black women having babies out of wedlock what rock did you just crawl from under a least she is grown black women, rich black women who can hold her owe and won’t need her mama to take care of her baby like Bristol and all the other white girls who have babies out ot wedlock and need there mama’s or welfare to take of them. There are more white thugs than black they just put are black men in the news more than white. congrats to Jill and Lil John.
LOL @ whomever said “black women should stop having babies outside the confines of marriage”. Last I looked, white women, latinas and God forbid, even some Asian women are doing the same! So let’s stop this pitiful generalizing by race (that’s sooo old, but hey, this is the south) and just say use the term ‘women’ without the race adjective as a precursor.
I watch Jill’s show with such intensity and pleasure that I wish it was a daily show (as the soaps). The show is off the scale. Best wishes & God Bless your son.
First, Let me say Congrats to the new parents. It’s a true blessing.
Now, this is for Mel, Should I ask & Itsme.
Mel..We all realize that you’re trailer trash and don’t have any training but, you need to know what you’re speaking about before you make such a stupid statement. Jill Scott is very successful in her career as well as her partner. Now, whether they choose to get married is solely up to them. Worry about your out of control children. (Meth user, child molester etc..) Now, that’s putting one race in a catagory…
Should I ask…What difference does it make if their married or not..Can you say Brad & Angelina, Goldie & Kurt, and not to mention a number of others. STOP being so damn judgmental. You don’t have the right. As long as they are taking care of their business who are you to judge….
Itsme… I don’t know how old you are but, you can give your child any name you want.
After stating my opinons to you all.. How about you not cast stones when you live in a glass house yourself. If you can say you’ve never done anything that you can be judged for (god bless) but, if you can’t take a look in the mirror and focus on yourself.
Here-Here-I say!!! I’m very happy for Lil John and Jill because they make a beautiful BLACK couple and there is plenty of promise in their family. Now, for you racist morons who think children out of wedlock is limited to Black people, at least we don’t date our relatives and produce mentally challenged offspring. There, I said it.
No.. what it really boils down to is that Anonymous is mad because her man got a BLACK WOMAN pregnant and is now taking funds from her little pit of a home. TO everyone else don’s allow the stupidity of others to take your joy.Normally I wouldn’t even have responded to such stupidness but when you attack inocent women(who are not here to defend themselves) and children then I have a problem.
And I suppose the Craig’s List Killer had a great upbringing too, so tell me MEL, since you seem to have a crystal ball on such insight on black people, explain how one of your “own” fly under the radar?!
Pick up the s*%t in your own yard before you go looking into someone elses-DUMBA$$!!
…and by the way, much love and a big CONGRATULATIONS to the new family! Despite the haters out here, there are some of us, who believe that black love is beautiful-no matter what society says!
I guess all of those babies of unwedded, white hollywood celeberties will be a mudering thug as well? For Example, Brad and Angelina’s babies, Nicole Richie’s baby, the list could go on and on and on! To make a judgement about a child because of who their parents are is absurd! Mel, you sound so ignorant! I bet that you’ve probably bopped your head to some of Lil John’s music and didn’t even know it! So since you know nothing about him and Jill and made that stupid assumption,we are making this assumption about you: never expect a genius comment from a stupid person! I would call you crazy, but there is a difference betweeen a crazy person and a stupid person. Crazy people can take a pill to bring them back to reality; however, unfortunately, there are no pills for stupid people to take!
Ok, having a baby out of wedlock is more of the norm then not. It comes down to being responsible and taking measures for it not to happen. Not all children born out of wedlock will be thugs, drug dealers, or anything else negative. Every child has the chance to be wonderful things in life, its all about the parents and how they are raised.
On another note, there are many children of divorce out there, basically the same thing as having a child out of wedlock really. Child support and custody is the same whether they are married or not. Is that fact predicting they will be evil low down criminals? No.
I don’t have children and that’s on purpose, but if I did you best believe that they would be raised to be self respecting, goal oriented adults.
So, those of you that made those ignorant comments, you need to call your parents and tell them they failed that you are just as stupid as trying to hold a lit candle in the rain.
WOW!!! To think that people still have these ignorant “racist” thoughts is baffling to me. I think that perhaps you need to get your house in order before condeming and saying bad things about people.
Did any of you looked back and researched your family tree? You’ll be surprised of what you may find!!! Then see if you still consider yourself superior!!!
People need to stop with the immediate race baiting. Two people in love had a baby, nothing wrong with that.
V103 morning two weeks ago had a whole segment with babies out of wedlock. Breakdown goes like this – 23% white – 48% Latino and 73% black. 73%!!!!! Thats not exaggerated, thats a fact. So you can bring up Bristol, Angelina, etc. but in the white community that is not the common rule. Me personally, who cares? But i am curious as to why that is???
Oh. I thought it was Lil John, the rapper. then I saw his pic and said “Wow, that’s what Lil jon looks like without dreads and grills?” YeeaaaaaaaaHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! OKAY!!!! but then i saw “Lil john roberts”.
Grow up u ignorant b- my parents had me out of wedlock but i am not a thug, drug dealer, or a killa my brother… And i hve a well paying job and im black
Why must we entertain the ignorance?? This is a birth annoucement about Mr. and Mrs. Lil John Roberts not about ignorant Mel. He or she obviously needs some attention. There is a saying which says “If you ignore ignorance eventually it’ll go away”….
Getting back to the orginal question, the show is really good and Jill displays considerable acting talent. I love her accent, she has it down pat!
As for the couple issue, I just hope she learned her lesson from her first marriage and has chosen a man more suitable to her needs. At any rate, congrats to the two of them and much love goes out to Jett who is no doubt a future Q dog:-)!
do not entertain or be lured by the people that are race baiting on this blog…they do it to get the reactions you give.
We all know that it is ignorance and stupidity that drives them
Just the fax – it is a true statement – i wonder why myself – yet, i also look at it as a cycle in some families that can’t be broken – and teenage pregnancies probably are a big factor.
However, i think they brought it up to prove a point – that it is happening in every culture despite the numbers.
Now…Mr. Thrasher that is funny!! Lil’ John Roberts is an extremely talented drummer and very friendly person (i had the pleasure of meeting him). He played for Janet Jackson through a few of her tours and for christina ag. just to name a few and he is also the talented drummer of his future wife the equally talented Ms Jill Scott.
Actually, the mother does not have to give her baby her last name, she does not even have to give the baby the father’s last name. She can make a name up if she wishes to do so. But most mother’s want their children to know their heritage and married or not will give the children the father’s last name. It is my opinion that regardless of the situation between the parents, the children should bear the father’s last name, even if the woman hates the man when she gives birth.
For those of you getting this confused..this is not Lil’ John the Rapper….this is lil’ John the drummer…He’s is one of those behind the scene guys in the music business that gets paid boocooh of money but you wouldn’t know it unless you’ve been in the industry yourself.. He’s an endorsed drummer with several of the major Drum manufacturers(i.e Zildjian,Remo)…he’s played for the likes of Janet Jackson, his soon to be wife Jill Scott, En Vogue,Jessica Simpson,Mary J. Bliege…etc etc…so he’s not just a band member you see on stage when you go to the live concerts. He’s also a music producer…He’s just not one of those guys in the lime light like Lil’ John the rapper is….
In response to -Just the fax- and your stats: 23% white – 48% Latino and 73% black. The reason why the percentage is so low in the white category is that they are killing them through abortions, with their weekly allowances( I won’t say…thinning the herd) my friend, but that would be stooping to your level!!!! Have a great day with your facts!
Jill Scott is a talented artist. I really enjoy the #1 Ladies Detective Agency!! It has to become a regular serious. I am not sure if the show is meant to be funny, but I always end up laughing while she solving the crimes. This show has to become a regular series.
Jill Scott could easily have a successful career as an actress.
It’s not the Jonathan Mortimer Smith also known as “Lil John” that everyone knows…MR GET CRUNK!!!! It’s percussionist Lil John Roberts who happens to be in JILL SCOTT’S band.
He has a degree from Julliard and is not a thug but a very gifted musican. Congrats to Jill Scott and Lil John!!!
I truly truly love Jill Scott’s show on HBO. I watch each episode at least three (3) times. She is so natural as an actress, and I just enjoy watching the series. Thank you to HBO … it’s been hard since THE WIRE left!!!!
I am amazed at how a wonderful announcement could bring about hateful comments. Anyway, Congrats to Jill and Jon on their beautiful baby boy. Especially since Jill was told at one point that she would never be able to have children. If this baby was meant to be than he was meant to be.
Wow Sonia, I’m surprised you’re not keeping it real…Lil John’s MySpace page says proud parent b/c this is his fourth child. Not because he and Jill just had a baby.
It is so sad that people continue to label all Black people. I do not understand how people with a history of torture, forcing people to work free (slavery), incest, molestation, serial killers, thieves, bank robbers, meth heads and the most disgusting sexual appetites in the whole world are always judging other people. This is a racist country and it is time for people of color to stand together and fight against always having to defend ourselves. This world has more people of color; we need to start acting like it. Further, whether a person is black, white, yellow, or green, God’s commandments still stand; sex before marriage is a SIN. That is not judgment; it’s scriptural. By the way my parents never married and I am a business owner not a thug.
We were there, I’m a 36 year old no wine and cheese guy but really enjoyed seeing these guys for the 3rd time. They still have it, Sara Smile and She’s Gone stood out to me as a “wow” moment. Good Show…
Congrats to Jill and Little Jon. I love her new show HBO’s “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency,” so much so that I am thinking of buying the books the series is based upon. I hope HBO brings it back as a regular series because Botswanna is such a pretty place with lots of interesting stories to tell. I can’t wait to visit their sometime in the near future.
I KNOW this is going to make people mad..I am a black woman, a nurse, and and a grandmother, but that 73% rate ,of out of wedlock births, is
a true fact, in our community, as long as it is glorified, and celebrated it will continue, sadly…we no longer call them “unwed mothers” it is now “single mom”..that is why we have that lunatic , in California with 14 !!!!!!, no job, no husband, no brains!
The child not “being a ward of the state” does not negate the fact that the parents had it out of wedlock….also, “engaged” doesn’t count, either. You are either married when your child is born or you are not.
Thanks MW..for keeping it real..since when did the word ‘FIANCE’ translate into “Babydaddy” or “Babymama”, or the person I am living with,alas, we are in the minority..because we think all parents should be married, NO MATTER how rich, or famous ! Sure divorce occurs, but, so do car crashes, and we STILL DRIVE !
A child does not have to take the name of the unmarried mother as long as the father signs the birth certificate. What bearing does that have on the situation. They are both successful working adults taking care of their baby themselves. Congrats on the baby
OK, SO THEY HAD A BABY! WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE BEING SO NEGATIVE??? BABIES ARE A BLESSING! I AM A SELF RESPECTING ADULT AND I CAN RESPECT OTHERS. MEANING, THE PEOPLE WHO MADE NEGATIVE REMARKS HAVE NO SELF RESPECT!
ANYWAY, CONGRATS TO JILL SCOTT AND LIL JOHN ROBERTS ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR NEW BABY!
congratulations to Jill and Lil John. I too am unmarried to my children’s father but we have been together for a decade and are alot happier than those who are married. And no, my I am not raising thugs, my kids go to church and know how to wear ties and say yes ma’am and yes, sir. I have never been on welfare, work everyday. Now “should I ask” needs to stop worrying about what will happen to the child of a grammy award winning singer and actress and instead worry about octomom’s brood. Now that is train wreck waiting to happen.
Angelina and Brad are not married, and Shiloh has her dad’s last name. Should I ask – your comments leave little to answer of the questions that I would ask of you. The racism is soooooooooooooooooo tired!!!!!
That show is the bomb!!!. I would never have guess Jill Scott would have been THAT good. She is a delightful and complete and welcomes surprise. Jill, I wish you every happiness, with your family and the great show. Peace
If people want to have kids out of wedlock, I can’t stop them,but at least be able and willing to take care of them,take the time to raise them well and be prepared to make the sacrifices needed to accomplish those things. I truly do not think that Jill Scott and Lil Jon will not have a problem with the resources needed to provide for their child.
Money doesn’t raise a child-lack of money doesn’t raise a child. Quality time,attention and a genuine interest in them most definitely trumps all of that.
Ideally, having a two parent home is whats best,but the may already have that,not just the marriage license to make everyone else happy….So everyone can kiss Jills a$$.
Remember,she got f%ck you money!!!!!!!!!
congrats again
MEL, EDUCATE YOURSELF, LIVE AND LET LIVE. YOUR TRAILER PARK IS PROBABLY FULL OF TRASH LIKE YOURSELF, DON’T HATE, THAT WAS A FIRST CLASS SEAT IN THOSE PHOTOS DUDE, YOU PROBABLY NEVER TRAVELLED FIRST CLASS BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO CLASS, MAYBE THEY CALL HIM LIL JON, BECAUSE THERE IS A BIG JON SOMEWHERE, DID YOU THINK ABOUT THAT, NO BECAUSE YOUR THOUGHTS AND MIND ARE LIMITED, LIKE YOUR EDUCATION WHICH EXPLAINS IT ALL. GO GET SOME EDUCATION MY PEOPLE, A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE.
Congrats Jill Scott!! I am so happy for you. Everything has a season. For you true Jill fans, remember Jill was previously married and did not have a child during her marriage. She even thought that she couldn’t have children. God is so good! He allowed Jill and Lil John’s paths to cross and created a beautiful new life (and he’s BLACK too! and they’re RICH B*!@CH). Sorry…but I couldn’t resist. Be blessed Jill and Lil John! Love your talents!
Congrats, God Bless! Thanks for the tour last year I loved it and my dvr is always ready for the 1 Detective Agency me and my 8yr old enjoy it we are hooked!!!
Too all the poeple that thinks that a single black mother can have a child and the child become a thug. Well my son is not one he graduated from South Carolina State with a degree in Military Science and is a 2Lt. in the United States Army. Plus have a daughter whom was just accepted into Emory Medical School. Oh yeah and we are black!!!! Be careful what you wish on people and their children it could happen to you.
Regardless of the parents being married or not, EVERY child is a gift from God and I can only imagine Jill’s joy of having her own since she was married 5 years before & told she couldn’t conceive. Having God Bless you like that is wonderful. From a Black woman’s point of view on the marriage aspect, there are many woman of all races that aren’t married & having children, BUT Black women hope they complete the commitment. On the UP side, it is refreshing to see a woman who has all her own (she’s beautiful, rich, famous, and can sing her a** off) & doesn’t need her intended to help her take care of their child should they decide not to get married or stay together, although I hope they do get married. I was saddened when she & Lyzell got divorced since he was her everything, but couldn’t take her fame (they were together before she got famous & she wrote all those wonderful songs about how he made her feel), and she says he’s still a good man (nice to hear instead of trashing him). I think they make a great couple & Congrats to them and their little one!
Also, to answer “itsme” question about carrying the father’s last name: A baby can carry the father’s last name as long as the father admits paternity by signing the birth certificate.
I think it should be noted that Lil John is not the Lil John of Atlanta Crunk fame. A lot of people have been telling others that Lil John of Crunk and Jill Scott have a baby
On June 20, 2008, at a concert in New York’s Carnegie Hall, Scott shared a long on-stage kiss with her drummer, Lil’ John Roberts; the couple then told the audience that they were engaged.
bless you my sista on your new little one, may he bring you a life time of joy. congratulations and i will keep him in prayer as a little brother growing up as a man.
Ummm, I do not like to get baited either but I cannot stand to see “facts” so grossly misstated.
“Some People Are Funny” at 4:55pm yesterday, why do you have to make such an ugly statement especially on a topic that is sensitive to any woman with feelings regardless of race..and that is abortion. Further, please educate yourself on a topic before you make yourself sound the way you did. The NAACP’s statement on Wall Street Journal about abortions and races if you really must know includes this excerpt:
“What Dr. King is alluding to is that abortion disproportionately affects African-Americans. A fact sheet from the Guttmacher Institute puts it this way: “Black women are 4.8 times as likely as non-Hispanic white women to have an abortion.” The Centers for Disease Control further report what this means: While about one out of every five white pregnancies ends in abortion, it’s nearly one out of every two for African-Americans.”
Again, why even bring stuff like this up…but since you did I assumed you would appreciate some education on it so as not to make that mistake again.
Oh and “Brenda” you are using the race card as badly as anyone without color. You pick the negative things about America’s society to state but yet I assume you are an American and that is the color of our skin in this country…American. Slavery was bad, yes, and it happened but it happened A LONG time ago way before the Holocaust even and at some point people have to move beyond that and start a new day.
If you want to talk about the ugly things that people do, as you did in your statement, flip the coin and look at the other side. Look at the genocide, rape, mutilation, etc. that goes on in countries TODAY with people of color and why don’t you ask them to “scripturaly” stand together before you try to bring back issues from 150 years ago in this country…you aren’t helping to move past.
Congratulations! I have also been watching the No. 1 Ladies Detective and I do have to say that it is a GREAT show…One of the best… Jill Scott is wonderful on the show as well as the other supporting cast.
I’m actually a real life black man and black women and men both need to stop having babies if their not married! Just because everybody else is, doesn’t make it right. Plus I used to run around and wild out and I had enough sense to not have a baby and I’m a fool!
I didn’t think that a birth certificate meant squat legally. He’s still the puntitive father untill he goes to court and legally says “that’s mine before God and the State.”
Congratulations to Jill and Lil John!! I am very happy for them. I love her new show I hope it gets picked up for more shows as well. She has that African language down to a science. She has become an even greater actress. Jill you did that…..
My sentiments exactley Audrey we all should be very carfull what we
say about people in general epsecially children. One day in this life
time you have to eat your words you spoke.
I think the Houston hip hop scene has been quiet since the passing of Pimp C. I am still a fan of Houston rappers; since at one time they were really hot! I will pass the word around that they will be in concert. I am sure this will be a great event!
Wow – there is soooooo much hatred in the world! Seal is married to the “wonderful” white Heidi – she married the black man while pregnant with another one of her white kids from another man – no one talka about how SCANT that is!!! PEOPLE come on!!!! GET a grip and focus on things that are positive. The same people that are speaking of the black race are the same people that are dating black men or…. your girls are dating black boys…. hmmmmm! Come out the closet and live life to the fullest!!!!! Focus on self and not others – stop juding other people and races and you will be a better person!!!!!! Or just MOVE to another planet!!!
By the way – Jill – congrats to a new baby and we LOVE the HBO show!!!!
Congratulations to Jill Scott, Lil Jon, and their new born son. May they continue to be blessed always.
There really are ignorant people on this site. I was always taught if you had nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. Some of these people on here should take heed.
Oh & By The Way Lets Not Forget Angelina Jolie,Mel Gipson,Steven Tyler Of Areosmith,Anna Nichole Smith,Heath Ledger,Robin Gibb Of The Bee Gees,Nichole Richie & The Babymakin Machine “Octomom…..Ect Ect Ect
Take me with you. 40 something attractive, ok , “hot” by some standards, who cares. Passion for the Boss, rarely miss a concert. My life sucks, divorce, down and out, blah blah blah yackety smackety…..thought I could make it, I am hurtin over here. Just need one ticket, will pay the marketed price. If I don’t see you there, Ya’ll have fun. Sherry my cell: 770-940-9332 that’s kool, right, I am so flippin trusting
people with unnecessary comments need to get a life everyone has different incomes and if beyonce is someone u feel is worth spending that amont on then that’s that, it doesn’t make you crazy it just means its something that interest you and you can afford. If you have a problem with the VIP prices obviously its not for you then or ur just not into beyonce, i wouldnt bad mouth u2 if they had tickets for $1000, those tickets arent for me because I’m not that much into them. Buy the 20 dollar tickets if the price is that big a deal to u. I already have my diva zone VIP tickets cause someone bought the last big vip tickets right in front of my face. Beyonce is worth it, in my personal opinion.
You know what I am not a big concert goer, nor am I a big fannatic of any one particular artist. However the hate being dished on this page is really unbelievable. I think Beyonce is a talented force and is just unforgetalbe. We should all be in awe of her talent and be happy as women that we have such a beautiful, positive role model for young women to look up to. As my favorite lyrics go… “Thats cool people hated on Jesus”……If you don’t have haters then your not doing someting right. Go head “B” do your thing.
Then looks like you better put a ring on it cause no one is hating on this blog except your Elementary Spelling teacher. It’s an opinion and this is a free country! That’s what Jesus would say!
What a great concert! The Jennifers were truly amazing! The song, “And I am Telling You” is a powerful song and the duet was fantastic! I hope they perform together again! I would definitely attend the concert and buy the CD.
The Boys and Girls Club is awesome! They truly are the club that beats the streets. I am so thankful for alums like Usher and Denzel to give back to our youth to keep this life changing organization going.
Congratulations Jill for your baby, I LOVE the # 1 DLA!! I can’t wait to view the next episode. It reminds me of my childwood backhome, it feels like a fresh breeze. Keep on the good work Jill to show a real side of Africa that people unfortunately don’t get to see on tv.
Jennifer, Jennifer oh my GOD , everytime you put these to powerhouse ladies on the same stage it’s ALL POWER Jennifer you are still a DIVA, why oh why won’t a record label pick her back up , Thank God that she and Jennifer Hudson are giving the fans a rare treat, man I wish I had been thier in the room to feel the power, I love If It isn’t Love I have it on my ringtone GREAT job duo you ladies are the DIVA’S of the week Jennifer my love you still have it your fan from Houston Texas where you were born we love you here in Studewood near Booker T. Washington Senoir High Love you
Has this blog been discontinued? There’s been a ton of local music news lately, but you wouldn’t know it from reading this. Maybe it’ll be updated again when Usher does something again.
Hi Sonia,
I truly love to listen to Monica’s songs, she also gives a great show. I feel that she is a phenomenal woman, because she sings, raises her children, and gives her time to the V-103 listeners as well. She tells it like it is, and she is an inspiration to other females who would like follow her path of singing. I am a singer also living here in Lawrenceville, Georgia that is on the journey of fulfilling my dream as a singer. I have a gift from God and as a writer of my own music I want to share it with others. I to like Monica hold the position in life as a 5th grade teacher, a mother of 3 grown sons, and love to sing. Check out my bio and music at myspace.com/angelquotakadeborah and http://www.sonicbids.com.
Hi,
I am looking for someone to sell me a Beyonce meet and greet ticket in the Atlanta, Georgia area before May 29th-June 1st. I really would like to meet her in person. I like to sing!! I used to be a music teacher!!
$500 at least is negotiable.
I just want to say that I enjoy your blog. I am an aspiring new Rapper and I would be very honored and appreciative if you would consider interviewing me and writing a blog about me. I graduated from college in Dec. with a degree in Criminal Justice. since then i have been pursuing my rap career as well as trying to find a job in my major. I have had to settle for a ob as the 411(information)operator. I am not complaing though I realise that now you are blessed to have any job at all. I want is a chance to perform my music. Can you help me? Can anybody help me?
for all the poeple who r saying meanfl things about beyone all i am going to say is god bless u.beyonce has been truely blessed and i op one day i get to see her in person. she ia aways positive.in my heat she is genuwen.alegend i think she is worth to be seen in person. i know she is a true artist. i just want to think god mrs tina and mr mathew knowles for bring her into this world. beyonceeven though i dn’t really know u i still love u
I went to the concert last night and Bey was amazing it was worth every dime and the tribute to MJ was beautiful. Bey shut it down it was unreal she performed her azzz off!!
Dude above me should do his research. Roth has the best mixtape I have ever heard with another atlanta guy DJ Don Cannon and his album was #1 in the country on ITUNES and is incredilble. He is changing the game
Anyone else as sketched out as I am? I registered and printed my ticket, but there isn’t a barcode or anything on it. If anyone has any more info, I’d greatly appreciate it!
Hi there,
Danielle from Samsung here. The printed out ticket is legit – no barcode needed. Just the printed ticket and ID will get you in the door. But, do plan to get there in time – as it will be first come first serve at the door. Those with priority access tickets are guaranteed admission if you are in line within 30 minutes of the doors opening.
I just think that it is sad for older people to put down the younger generation because of music. Music is a set time and the music that he does is in his time. Also gang banging is not all younger folks it started in the 70’s and 80’s. Kids relate to what is around them now, not back then because they weren’t around back then. That’s what wrong the world today, if its not your choice of music don’t listen to it and move on but don’t bash the young man. If you like Al Green, like him but why should i dis him?
There’s nothing sketchy about it. I went to the one last year at the Tabernacle featuring Nelly and the main thing is to get there early because the lines can get long. You just print out your pass and it has your name on it and it’s good for you and a guest. If you’re the one that registered make sure you have you ID because they have everyone’s name on a list to get it. It’s pretty neat and it’s an actual concert not one of those 8 song set things.
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My favorite moment was all of the above mentioned!! However, I was particularly glad to see and hear Lizz Wright in concert. At age 29 she was the youngest of the foursome with a near flawless voice that grows more ethereal with age. I would have to agree with sister Simone when she said, “I know my mama is in here somewhere.” That magnificent foursome did more than perform for Nina, they conjured her up!!
Hi Robb,
I was at the show last night and was amazed by the crowd reaction to Adam. I agree he will be the next superstar from the show, perhaps bigger than any other top ten x-idol. I also agree with your stand-outs. Scott was wonderful..better than I ever remember him performing on the show and I enjoyed Matt and Kris. It was a great concert. I look forward to seeing your gallery!
Ann
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My husband and I had a wonderful time. He surprised me with this event for our weekly date night. The tribute was amazing. It was an amazing evening. I have to admit Dianne Reeves’ rendition of “I Put a Spell on You” and “Four Women” by the quartet were my favorites. What an elegant evening!
I really enjoyed seeing all of the ladies perform. I love Nina Simone and they did an awesome job capturing her spirit. It was great to see her daughter add her own flavor to the music and please don’t forget the incredible band. The music was amazing. Great job NBAF!
I think Simone stole the show. Her rendition of “Work Song” was a shocker, because I don’t think that most people in the house had heard her sing before. She was stunning and I’ve already ordered her album. She is my new “Favorite” artist.
Show was very solid. Nice mix of old and new, given the number of songs to choose from. Thought the crowd guitarist in the encore acquitted himself well.
Too much of he cliche “rock star to crowd” arena type “HEYYYY HOOOO, arms in the air Atlanta” shananigans throughout the night. I did not need to be reminded I was in Georgia or Atlanta 20 times. This banter almost got to the point of annoyance and was distracting. Some songs dragged on with this junk. When they played, they were solid and nice mix of old and new. Crowd members on stage to play songs was nice at first, but got annoying as the night dragged on. I paid to see Greenday play, not some 16 year old from Gwinnett. OK show – Greenday are an arena spectacle now and just try a bit too hard for their own good.
I disagree. I think the talent level was Adam, Allison, Danny, and Anoop. I would even put Kris behind Matt and Scott. I think from the screaming of teens/tweens it’s obvious how Kris won, but he certainly was nowhere near the best.
Green Day performed an awesome show. It was loud, balanced, and best of all, personal. By involving the audience, Green Day gave the crowd a unique performance that seemed like it was meant for them. The spontaneous “Scattered” request was a nice surprise for fans of older, lesser known Green Day.
First, I couldn’t possibly disagree with any love child of Chipper’s, were talking “Jones” right? But I don’t have to, we are agreeing Adam is tops. Kris really didn’t draw that much crowd response I thought. And yes, I forget to mention Allison and Danny which will surely go on to have very successful careers. I’d pay to go see them both as well as Scott and Matt and will never miss Adam. Go Braves!
I agree w/M….GD is a great band that put on a helluva live show.
But – too much emphasis on “show”, & not enough on “concert”.
they need to remember that not all of their fans are in the 14-18 age range.
I’m 37 & have been following GD since 94 (Dookie) when I was in college.
Saw them play a few times back at that time & they didn’t do hardly any of the on-stage antics & BS they did last night (saw them play 2 weeks ago in Boston too – same exact thing).
they simply rocked the place, had a lot of fun, & involved the audience in a few obligatory sing alongs.
Sandy – they used to be an in your face, we don’t give a sh%t what you think, semi-punk band that smoked a ton of weed & put on a great concert.
now they’re performers who wear black eye make-up & cater to 15 yr olds who think they’re “rebels”
Kids these days, I swear, it’s like the world has no history before they got involved. Sandy, do your homework or maybe you should just stick to Britney and Christina, they make it easy to have fun, right?
Anyway, Uncle Rico, you should check out this new band called Oasis……
Great show – little bit too much time spent on “audience involvement” but the setlist was a fantastic mix of old and new . Very multigenerational crowd that really shows the reach of their music. I like how the dropped most of the politics and such and this was all about having a great time. Hard to get a better bang for your buck as they played for almost 2 1/2 hours and there was never a lull. I’d like to see their next tour go to smaller venues with straight out punk / power pop without the theatrics.
The Kaiser Chiefs rocked and to know that Rickey had a broken rib – OMG!!!! Me and my wife were ready to leave after they left the stage. As far as Green Day, I Agree w/ Uncle Rico. I have seen them 4 times and this was just “ok.” I felt like I was getting a rehash of American Idiot. I guess when you no longer have George Bush to kick around you start with religion. OH AND I LOVE OASIS!!!!!!
I’ll check out this “Oasis” that you speak of.
didn’t they used to tour w/the Who? or maybe it was The Stones – can’t remember anymore. getting too old.
Everybody’s entitled to their own opinion, but several of you are off base. This concert was pure energy, excitement and great music. I’m 37 too, and rock n roll should be about 14-18 year olds! Don’t you remember when we thought people are age were “old!” Not sure how you can say they didn’t play enough – 3 hours was 1 1/2 more than the Crue show I saw last February. By the way, I’ve seen Crue 5 times since 1985 and they have gotten to the point of embarrassment. No fan involvement, on and off the stage in exactly 90 minutes. I’ll take Green Day and their water guns, t-shirt cannons, bunny costumes, explosions, sparks, ayyyy-ohhs, sing-alongs, and anything else they want to do. Great musicians who try their best to make sure everyone leaves their show worn out from fun and celebration!
Thanks for the heads up ATL!! I thought about going to the “Gwinnetto” Arena (being from ATL years ago) but opted to see them down here in Tampa at the Times Forum tomorrow night. Can’t wait…love the new album. Opted for club level seats because in am 36 and figured the floor would be for the kiddies!!
Hey everyone…Thanks for participating in this blog. This is a new feature on AJC, plus I’m new to blogging. I welcome any input and what I can do to improve it. Look for 3-5 concert blogs each week. My Green Day/ Kaiser Chiefs photo gallery will be online at AccessAtlanta.com shortly. I only got to shoot the first 2 songs of Green Day, and Kaiser Chiefs let me shoot their entire set. ROCK ON!
The moshing in this concert was awesome. Green Day sounded great. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I wanted them to play “When I Come Around” though. But still…at least they played Brain Stew.
the 8 year old is my neice Alyssa. She has no idea what an incredibly lucky little girl she is. the show was fantastic and Green Day just keep getting better and better. suddenly feeling old when i realised it’s been 15 years since my first Green Day gig…
My seventeen year old was on the edge of her seat! She’s heading to Boston to pursue a degree in Music Performance. The history you shared, the awesome performances, the legacy: a going away gift she will never forget. She has truly been inspired. It couldn’t get any better than this!
OMG!!! Green Day rocked all the talk about age is stupid if you like the music age shouldnt matter its just about rockin out and havin a great time watching an amzing band i loved the lights the booms the crashes the crowd involvment and the toilet paper thing that was pretty cool. last night was my brothers first concert and it was a HELL of a concert!!!
My husband and I saw Green Day “back in the day” and loved it. Our 11 YO son is a huge fan so last night was his first concert. We were on the floor and he had so much fun. A very kind roadie came out and gave my son an autographed drumstick used during the show. It made my son’s experience that much better. The show was awesome and I loved that the hubby and I could hear the old songs and my son could enjoy the newer stuff he loves so much. It was a fantastic evening!
I’m 45 and thoroughly enjoyed the show. Saw then 8-10 (?) years ago at a smallish show in Athens. Back then I was directed to the “parents waiting area” , so I was glad to see the broad range of age groups at the show last night.
Must agree that a little more concert and fewer reminders that we were in ATLANTA!! and GEORGIA!! would have made it even better. Amazing energy, tight execution, and adding a bit of acoustic was nice. Billie Joe had the crowd in the palm of his hand the entire time – wow.
The “fans on stage” thing was fun but grew tiresome after a while. But that’s a detail – the show was great.
When they played, they were awesome. And I did pay to hear Green Day…not the crowd. WAY too much audience involvement. I haven’t been told to get my arms up in the air so much since my college aerobics class!
It was a good concert!! Scott and Matt did great!! But my all time favorite was Danny!!! Adam was okay… don’t care for that type of music. Kris looked like he was worn out!!
Me and my husband are over 40 and we really enjoyed the show. We took our daughter, who is 17, and she also had a great time. Not many bands can appeal to both parents and teenagers. GD sounded great, the selection of songs was balanced, the show was full of energy, and they played for over 2 hours, non-stop. What else can you ask for?
My wife and I have been to hundreds of concerts and this show was one of the best we have ever seen – the electric energy, pure fun and excitement of the crowd mixing it up with the band and the killer riffs/anthems led us from the first song to the last like no other band had – can’t wait for them to return so we can do it all over again!!! Rock on Green Day – they blew us away!
Ya know a band called Tool played this same venue just last Monday night and the AJC staff didn’t even bother to mention it much less cover it. Of course which band is better or more worthy of coverage is completely subjective – all the more reason for the AJC to cover all the news, and not just part of it.
my husband i took kids to first concert and yes it was this one. they loved it. wondering if you have pics of nacho libre(wrestling mask)? it was my husbands mask and we have a few but not from front. thanks.
Green Day rocks! Love it when they played that old Manilow number. But my all time favorite was when the gang broke out that rap number that they worked on with M&M. After the concert there was a small fight out in the parking lot between the Jets and Sharks (the Sharks as always won). Oh what a night!
To those of you complaining about too many mentions of “Atlanta Georgia!” and too much audience participation, have you thought about WHY Billy Joe kept doing that? It’s because only a small part of the audience was really into the show. He was trying make everyone realize they were at a ROCK CONCERT and not at home watching a DVD. By bringing people on stage, it kept it intimate and personal – the band could easily have ’sold out’ to the standard arena show format, but they chose to hold onto the feel of a smaller venue. To the lazy people sitting in my section, why don’t you just listen to the CD in your car next time instead. Then you won’t be in my way when I’m rocking out at the show. And learn how to stage dive. The ‘cannonball’ approach is NEVER a good idea, dude.
I really like Lizz, she did a nice job…but no goosebumps.
Simone was AWESOME…she brought so much energy to the stage…very entertaining, VERY. She’s a new favorite for me.
Joi…I {heart} Joi…the world is SLEEPING on Joi…I’m talking coma-like sleepy! She sung in French…It was wonderful…she has such a great presence, even her walk is regal.
I have listened to Diane Reeves since I was a little girl. I was honored just to be in the same room with her. I never thought I’d ever actually see her in person. Ms. Reeves did not disappoint. Her energy was off the charts. Her voice…her voice…it’s an “instrument” in the purest definition of the word. Beyonce says that she “don’t need no beat, [she] can sing it with piano”. Diane Reeves doesn’t even need a piano.
I loved the concert! soo freakin awesome! I wish I could have go to the floor I knew all thier songs too! But Awesome! I had such a good time. Green Day was way better live than listening to the CD. I’m only 15 but I’ve listen to all thier older songs hahhaha. I’m glad they didn’t sing “When September Ends” it would be too depressing for the show (Srry mum hahaha) But I loved the audience involvement it shows that GD does things different and makes it personal.
Billie Joe he is so hot! Just for singing for 3 hours and still singing great! 5/5
Robb, thanks for uploading your pics, I look forward to your review.
I’m one of the old fans on here and thought last night’s show was great. I’ve been a fan since ‘94 so was happy to hear “Scattered” and loved when Billie sang “Coming Clean” during his acoustic encore. The show was high energy from beginning to end. I think one thing that Green does well is make an arena show feel like you are in a club or a smaller venue.
I’m a Kaiser Chiefs fan also, so it was just a great show all around for me
I’ll be ready to see Green Day again when they hit the Carolinas in 2010!
Pit all the way for me, I don’t do seats! The floor isn’t just for the kids.
Green Day did do some small venues before they went on their major tour, of course those were in LA and NY.
NEW BLOG PICS: I am about to post some Green Day photos from Voodoo Music Festival, October 16, 2004, City Park, New Orleans, LA. WHO WAS AT THIS CONCERT?
this was an absolutely amazing concert by any standard- Billie Joe totally knows how to work the crowd and made it personal be bringing so many people on stage- every song was performed to album quality- they’ve definitely come a long way and honed their craft…. one question though> What was up with the old guy in the red shirt and suspenders in the pit? stuck out like a sore thumb and was dancing like he was in church or something….WEIRD!
I’m 39 years of age and took my son who is 16. We both enjoyed the concert and personally, i think their crowd involvment is awesome. They are a band that appreciates their fans and gives back to them by giving them an opportunity of a life-time. I thought they rocked the arena and gave an unforgettable performance. I’d do it all over again!
I’m 60 years old and have seen hundred’s of concerts from Queen, The Who, Stones, Jethro Tull and Green Day Rocked. It was high energy the audience was part of the show and just not an observer. Couldn’t have asked for more
[...] Aug 3, 2009 1:24 pm #~Review and photos of Green Say in Atlanta. Billie Joe: “I want to see Mom get drunk and throw up on the daughter.”Aug 2, 2009 5:45 pm #~Mike Dirnt is personally donating all his royalties from his line of vegan shoes to Soles4Souls. Aug 2, 2009 12:05 pm #~Some really nice photos from the Atlanta concert from julienphotography. And keep checking all the great photos on GD.com, including Green Day at the White House.Aug 1, 2009 4:38 am #~Larry Livermore’s review of Green Day at Madison Square Garden. A great read, with insider info and insight: “I’ve often written about how, when I first saw Green Day playing for five kids in a candlelit cabin, Billie performed like the Beatles at Shea Stadium.”Jul 31, 2009 8:35 am #~I thought it was cool to read so many positive comments about Green Day: the post is about Stephanie, the girl who played guitar on stage July 27. [...]
I too am form the “older” generation (45) and thought the concert was
fantastic. I took my 15 year old son (2nd concert ever for him) and
he was a general admis ticket holder while I had a seat. To say the
least, he had a night to remember!!!! I thought GD really cared about
the ticket holders and put on a show worth every penny….I did say
to my husband after the show that the AAAAA OOOOO’s were getting to be a bit much…he pointed out how hard the band worked and what a great
set they played and I quickly got over my complaint….love you GD
I’m a 38 year old “old school” GD fan from way back in the day. This was probably the best concert I’ve ever seen in my life, and that’s saying a lot. The band’s energy level was simply amazing. My friend and I drove 5 1/2 hours to take our sons (14 & 15), and it was worth every minute and every penny we spent over the weekend. The boys love GD even more, and are doubly inspired in their own musical pursuits — especially after seeing how cool GD treated their fans. Nice to see some real talent that isn’t totally full of themselves. Can’t wait to see them again.
The Avett Brothers
Paul Thorn Band
TV on the Radio
Band of Horses
Kings of Leon
Death Cab for Cutie
Cold War Kids
Ra Ra Riot
AC/DC
Van Halen
Thea Gilmore
Mark Knopfler
The Hold Steady
Better Than Ezra
Flaming Lips
Over the past 6-months or so, I’ve had the good fortune to see all these bands (and others) play live and none of them were as fun as Green Day was on Saturday night. If you were not having fun at their Atlanta show just give it up.
Lovely, lovely man – was fab @ 20, still fab at 67!What more could you ask for: great looks, great personality, love of animals, environmental, a sunny, happy personality, and of course, the biggest all-around talent ever. The whole package. Love him forever!
Firemen record is as strong as his best from the last 20 years (Flowers In The Dirt, Flaming Pie, Chaos & Creation In The Dark) I’ve seen him three times and all were fantatic shows.
My daughter and I LOVED the concert! She has been a Green Day fan for years and has converted me and her friends (in her high school year book she was voted most likely to become a Green Day groupie). She is the beautiful blonde that Billie Joe pulled onstage to sing Are We the Waiting. Does anyone have pics or video of that? I couldn’t move to get my phone out! PLEASE!!!!
love your music! Big green tractor is my favorite. Im a for sure country girl lives here in the south all my life. Would love to see you in concert. Meet you in person would be better. lol
What an honor to experience the energy of these beautiful women. I love NINA SIMONE. I enjoyed Diane Reeves doing “I Put a Spell on You” , it was truly wonderful.
Ben: I promise that I have the greatest affection for America, and America’s music. I do, however, miss things on occasion, and somehow I didn’t notice that the Reigning Sound was in town. If you like crusty garage rock played with maximum intensity (and hints of classic soul and country folk), you really should see these guys. Their affection for the grittier outposts of the ’60s rock underground is apparent in every note they play. The band got its start in Memphis but is now based in Asheville. The Reigning Sound’s new album, “Love and Curses,” is out next week. They’ll be at the EARL on Saturday, Aug. 8, and the tickets are $10 (go to http://www.badearl.com for more info).
And Five Eight and the Young Antiques on the same bill is definitely worth anyone’s time. No education in local music is complete without seeing these two bands. They both put on a killer show and it’ll be a real treat to see them on the same bill. It’s a great way to kick-start the weekend. Tickets for that are $8. See http://www.starbar.net for more info.
Thanks for mentioning that show, and keep ‘em coming. The more the merrier. If there’s a show you’re looking forward to this week, tell us about it in the comments.
i thought the show was really good… i loved greenday since i was a kid and that was a while ago.. i am so happy they played alot of the older stuff as well. little disapointed they didnt play time of your life but other than that it was so cool … rock on greenday.. hopefully in ten years we will still be going to your concerts. i saw the concert in orlando florida on aug 5th … it was great… and to involve the audience like that was cool, especially the younger kids they will have good memorys….
Thanks Shane. I was just kidding but appreciate the love. I’ll be at the Reigning Sound show but it should also be mentioned that Two Cow Garage and Austin Lucas are playing The Drunken Unicorn Saturday. Had to make a tough choice because that should be fun too. Two Cow Garage plays straight dirty cow punk and Lucas is an up and coming alt-country artist that grew out of that fine line between classic country and punk rock (at least in the songwriting sense)
My ears felt so blessed after the show that I couldn’t even turn on the radio. I invited friends who barely knew Nina’s work, and they are converts. Lizz was amazing as usual, I saw Joi in a whole new way, her daughter was great, too, but Dianne took the night with her “Spell.”
Green Day is the biggest farce and most overrated pile of steamy horse feces yet to be perpetrated on the out of touch, silly, “I wanna be a Jonas sister” CD buying public since The GoGos.
Green Day is the biggest farce and most overrated pile of steamy horse feces yet to be perpetrated on the out of touch, silly, “I wanna be a Jonas sister” CD buying public since The GoGos.
Hey Turd Ferguson – go ‘F’ yourself you loser – we’re all sure you were at home in your sweatpants on Saturday night 8/1 with one your greasy hands down in your pants while the other was in the cheetos bag…all the while watching reruns of American Idol and dreaming of Adam Lambert on top of your fat butt.
Here’s the answer to your quiz:
Jay Jenkins aka Young Jeezy
Marcus Ramone Cooper aka Pleasure P
DeAndre Ramone Way aka Soulja Boy
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr aka Lil Wayne
My sis wants a lil wayne pic, thanks for blogging so quickly after the show
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr = Lil Wayne
Jay Jenkins = Young Jeezy
Marcus Ramone Cooper = Pleasure P
DeAndre Ramone Way = Soulja Boy b.k.a Soulja Boy Tell em
Please do not use the word “ROCK” and “LIL WAYNE & YOUNG JEEZY” in the same sentence. They are the opposite of rock. You could say that they strung a bunch of rhyming words together and hopped around with hype men wearing 40lbs of gold chains while dressed like crack heads and pimps? That would be more accurate.
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[...] recounting The Beatles 1965 show here, but my favorite story in last Sunday’s paper explained what made this show different from all the others on the tour: Beatles manager Brian Epstein later sent a note to the sound engineers declaring the [...]
JoMamma has hit the nail on the head. Simply a bunch of crotch grabbing chimps chanting to a drumbeat. I could fart in a mud puddle and sound better than these talentless fools.
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The ‘old’ Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney, should have been referred to as a musician riveled by no other or at best “classy,legendary,extraordinaire,…etc” .
I am afraid Bo should’ve been assigned to report the Braves game.
Two more references to age with the statement ‘his young band’ and ‘voice was a bluesy as it was in 1965′. The focus of the concert was enjoyment of music, peace, and love delivered through timeless songs and a timeless phenomenal gentlemen.
Get Back, Loretta!
Than you for a nice article. I appreciate that you were writing it at 2:40 this morning. I also found myself up late last night reflecting on what a great show I had just seen. I could not believe how giving Paul was, sharing very personal stories and just leaving it all out on the stage. You might think that someone who is an MBE and a living legend beyond imagination would be different. I am really touched by what he gave us.
Outstanding show!!! Greatest musician, great event, great audience (except the guy who passed out on the lawn in front of us – get real man), great amounts of trash left behind! Come on people – pick up your trash; however, there should have been more trash receptacles available. We carried our trash from the middle of the lawn to the exit before finding a can. Overall an incredible evening and the music was magical!
150-plus minutes of music, 30-plus songs, a 67-year-old playing with the energy of a 23-year-old. I’ve been to maybe 200 concerts. Undoubtably a top three.
Kings of Leon? Are they playing Smiths Olde Bar or something?
Great concert by Mccartney (as expected) and pathetic reporting by the AJC (as expected). I thoroughly agree with Ken Gray’s observation about Emerson last sentence. Mccartney is a avid vegetarian for compassionate and environmental reasons. A concept both unknown and foreign to Emerson. Please go to http://www.meatyourmeet.com if you need more proof.
What’s sad is that as a 25-year old, I feel it necessary to apologize for both the writer and the young woman from Charlotte quoted in this story. This piece does not do McCartney justice – his voice has never struck me as truly bluesy, you could find at least a dozen better ways to describe his band than as “young” (could we comment on the hilarious facial expressions of the Samoan-looking drummer, perhaps?), and could we please do a better job illustrating the feel and emotion pouring from the show? As for the young girl’s quote, it’s embarrassing to have someone dare compare McCartney with a band whose hit is “Sex on Fire”.
Who would sit down at a Paul McCartney concert?! Why would that even be a thought?
People leaving trash behind… that’s terrible.
I unfortunately didn’t go but part of me is kind of glad. I mean, only 40,000 people? Can’t we do better than that?
I know there was a lot going on yesterday but that’s still a little low. What could possibly get this city out in full force with their full attention?
I agree with Roz and Jerry. Last night I experienced a living legend. I do not like the way Bo referred to him as an old Beatle. I did not see an old Beatle I saw Sir Paul McCartney, who was once a member of a group called the Beatles. Sir Paul is still making music and guess what Bo people are buying it.
Wow!! Paul,you guys really rocked the park!!! I cannot believe I saw a Beatles concert (okay, minus John, Ringo and George) in 2009…Waaaaaaaay cool! The rain made it almost magical, very Woodstock. Come back soon Paul…Atlanta loves you.
Mitchell -personally, I think they should only allowed 30,000. It was like being in a herd. Many fights and rude behavior. The conservancy is not able to handle the masses that were there. ‘
If there is another Macca concert, treat yourself and get there at 2pm.
~Everybody’s Gonna Dance Tonight~
Mitchell: You criticize Atlantans for not turning out in higher numbers for the show, yet you didn’t go yourself? Strange logic, dude. Face it: you didn’t miss a concert last night. You missed an historic event. Your loss.
I am still pinching myself Paul is the greatest ever and always and I was there. Its was magic, memories and a time of perfect harmony. The man has lost nothin since the beginning. The drive and wait was long to get up close, the heat was bad the restroom and garbage situation should have been better handled by the city. The rain was perfect and being close enough to scream” I love you Paul “and” Thank you” was priceless something I have wanted to say since 1970
What an incredible show!! Paul was not holding back, and hitting all the highs like guys 30 years younger wish they could. He was more than impressive, he was damned impressive. Great turnout from Atlanta, and make no mistake it wasn’t a summer shower they were standing through – it was an ominous lightning-fueled torrential downpour for at least 20 minutes. And still, hardly anyone left.
Great, great band. Very tight, all the tones locked in.
That, folks, is how you do a show.
I will forever be in awe of Sir Paul, for the life he has led, the values he stands for, the music he continues to create,but most of all for the fact that he is a constant in my life. There will never be a time when he will disappoint me. Last night proved that point…he is still the young man that captured my admiration so many years ago. From our vantage point sitting on the hill, all of those around us felt the same. I will never forget the concert and how priviledged I was to be there.
1/ This was a green concert, the trash was terrible. Rothbury festival in Meechigan had 70K+ people and less trash. Way to go atlanta.
2/ 40+ people need to know there is a lot of young musical talent. They might not have paid their “dues” as of yet, but to comment young folks don’t know music… come on.. Stop being small minded.
3/ Yes. Personal preference, in the Beatles shade above, Sir Paul, Shade below. Watch Running down a Dream then call me.
What a great show! Brought back lots of memories. I just wish the AJC would have assigned a better writer. What an awful review! ……….and Mitchell, if you can’t make it to the show, please don’t complain the “only 40,000″ that came out. Kinda tacky, dude.
Wow! What a concert! I’ve been to quite a few in my lifetime and Sir Paul’s is in the top 5! I loved the multigenerational aspect and a high point of the evening for me was two little girls (around 10) singing and dancing to the music. I will always remember singing “Hey Jude” (and many other songs) along with Paul.
I too was distressed at the garbage being left behind by others…perhaps biodegradable trash bags given out to the audience to gather their trash where they were partying? It seemed people just didn’t want to bother to pick up the multitudes of beer cans, water bottles, and food containers littering their own little area.
Great concert, total party atmosphere, so glad I was there!
I am just glad Paul is keeping the Beatles music still alive.
Some of the Wings stuff is pretty good as well.
The Beatles are a cornerstone for rock music now and the next 100 or more years, probably forever. Lucky are those who were there
last night.
How in the world does Paul not give a shout out to Les Paul who passed away on Thursday? He played two of his guitars last nigh – one of them was the ‘Finster-esque’ one referenced by the writer (not sure how many of your readers get that reference – by the way, if you are going to use Finster-esque – please add that it was a Les Paul) Am I the only one who noticed?
Last night was surely a magnificent evening of musical history…on the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, complete with an evening shower, the 40,000 that chose to make the pilgrimage were treated to as great a rock and roll performance ever given. Sir Paul McCartney triumphed with over 2 1/2hrs of musical history…tightly performed on a state of the art stage with a crowd that spanned several generations…everyone rocking and swaying for the entire show. Paul is without a doubt the quintessential muscian of our time and it was truly an honor and a privilege to share a night in the park with him. Thank you Paul, for humbly showing us all what it means to be passionate and do what you love. Please ‘Get Back’ to Atlanta.
The fact that during a 20 minute torrential downpour, not a single person in the area I was in left or even complained would indicate to me that it was a great concert. I admit that I am a Beatles aficionado, but at 67 years of age, Sir Paul played and sang beautifully. It was also interesting to note that the crowd was a mix of young and old. Paul McCartney is one of the best musicians/composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Hey, 30+, you say “40+ people need to know there is a lot of young musical talent,” and then you go on to compare Sir Paul with Tom Petty. Tom Petty is 59 years old. Hardly a “young musical talent.” I like Tom Petty also, but he ain’t no Paul McCartney. Also, traveling from Charlotte, I am embarrassed by the other Charlottean’s comment. Wow….Kings Of Leon….yeah. Last night was my third McCartney concert, my first concert from a wheelchair (car accident). Wish I could have been with you guys on the grass in front of the stage.
I was there last night and it was fantastic! The rain even made it more memorable somehow and did give us a little bit more of a Woodstock feel. Quite a wonderful experience…. We set out at 3:30p to get to the park and didn’t get home (still soaking wet) until 12:30a…I wouldn’t do that for just anyone!
McCartney’s concert goes right to my Top Three list — and I’ve been going to rock concerts since the 60’s. How fortuitous that this historic Atlanta event fell right on the 20th anniversary of the Piedmont Park Conservancy’s formation, the 40th of Woodstock (which I attended; last night’s rainstorm gave me an instant and welcome flashback); and the 43rd of the Beatles’ Shea Stadium performance. And how sad that the AJC’s crack reporter failed to note any of these historical music events in his “review”. Funny, the “old Beatle” didn’t forget to mention them in his remarks. Can I have Emerson’s job?
“Old Beatle” indeed. Will any of the Kings of Leon be drawing 40,000 + to a concert when they’re 67 years old? Will generations be singing along with them while they play? Kinda doubt it.
Other things Emerson should have reported on: The abysmal pre-concert crowd admissions handling by Ticketmaster and Peter Conlon Presents; the poor venue crowd design by Conlon (no pathways for security or emergency vehicles); and The Conservancy’s failure to have anyone address the audence about its work during the concert, or encourage patrons to pick up and desposit their trash at the end. Hello, Green Concert?
Disclosure: I am a Conservancy member. I plan to address my concerns in writing with suggestions for improvement to all of the above organizations and encourage other attendees to do the same.
His tribute to George Harrison nearly had me in tears. I think it is wonderful(and quite a commentary about the ordinary, generic rock music on our radio stations today) that so many younger people embrace the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and others from the 60’s and 70’s. I don’t think people 30 or 40 years from now will be getting teary eyed and nostalgic over an aging Brittany Spears or Kings of Leon concert. If they are still around of course.
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Deandre
March 10th, 2009
2:29 pm
the-dream is the hottest artist out right now. love/hate was an absolute monster and now he’s back to do it again. i love all the songs on love vs. money and i know you will too. he just has that feel and his ideas are absolutely crazy. go get it!
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Mark
March 12th, 2009
12:17 pm
Pure black garbage.
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Gary
March 13th, 2009
3:08 pm
^ lol, on your own. You realize you racists are the minorities of the minorities in this country now right? Nobody even cares anymore.
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beautifuldaidreamer
March 13th, 2009
3:11 pm
I had a great time at that show. Solange rocked it! Her energy was captivating and fun. She’s not trying to be Beyonce, she’s just being Solange. My favorite performance was “Cosmic Journey” although I was silently praying that Bilal would join her lol.
Estelle was good too. Her voice is crazy! However, her attitude rubbed me the wrong way. When it was time for her to sing “American Boy” she told us she was getting tired of singing that song. Hmmm…considering that was THE song that expanded her fan base and allowed her to even be on tour in the first place, you would think she would be more humble and respectful of her fans…IMO
Overall, the show was fantastic and I would soooooooo see Solange perform again
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Derrick
March 13th, 2009
10:04 pm
Estelle was pretty good. I saw her last year in London and that was a better show but she has a great range of material. Solange on the other hand was really bad. I’m not a big fan anyway, but she was even worse than I thought. Flat voice, bad dancing and as the blogger said completely overshadowed by her guitarist who at least kept it a little interesting. She should stick to the Raven Simone type audiences.
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Tyree
March 14th, 2009
9:45 am
Mark, if this music offends your mindset or therefore lack of intellect why comment? In the future, please keep your racist thoughts to yourself. If you’re unable to do so however, I hope the letters F.O. have some meaning to you. Have a nice weekend.
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Mark
March 15th, 2009
1:33 pm
Terrible show. What this country needs to do is rid us of black music, and allow only whites to perform.
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ajcreader
March 16th, 2009
11:14 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed the show. I thought Suai was good as an opener. I really couldn’t get into Hal Linton. I loved solange show, she had great energy and really seemed to be “herself” on stage. I love that she jumped down in the crowd and just danced with people.
Estelle also did a great job, both artist had a lot of banter with the crowd which is the point of a smaller more intimate venue.
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gabe
March 17th, 2009
12:33 am
hater look at your name “mark” like the west-side.
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Jen
March 18th, 2009
9:14 pm
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. I have been an Adele fan since she hit myspace. I was right up front for the whole show, It was so intimate, she’s so humble and quite a bit funny. Loved it. Also, liked the Kameron Corvet, I think he will be going places. I’m going to check him out on his myspace page. All in all a very memorable evening.
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sherry Lingerfelt
March 20th, 2009
1:07 am
I’m so happy Zac and his group are making it. I knew him when my daughter was in school with him. He was great then and loved to see him at the coffee house in Dahlonega, Ga. and He’s great,even greater now.Everybody loves him in Bozeman,MT. Keep it up guys!!!
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Mark
March 20th, 2009
12:36 pm
Gary, Did you make that up all by yourself? Show some proof of your statement. Remember, your president is more white thn black.
Tyree, It’s not music. That’s why I post. Mind your own business, you ignorant mud.
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BLOW ME a.k.a Most hated on...well not so BEAUTIFUL has taken the cake lol
March 24th, 2009
1:18 pm
wow
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Tyree
March 24th, 2009
3:33 pm
Mark, you actually amuse me, as far as bigots go. You bring the same tired racial dribble to the forum time and time again. Why? Are you that unhappy, sad, or do you crave attention that much? Your complete lack of moral character makes you a sad pathetic creature. You’re a moron. It’s your legacy. Deal with it. Have a wonderful week.
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April
March 25th, 2009
12:46 pm
I believe the correct title of the cd is “Poseidon and the Bitter Bug”
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Joe
March 25th, 2009
4:18 pm
Butch Walker should be the biggest freaking rockstar in the country, but for some reason he isn’t. I don’t know, maybe he doesn’t want to be. He is, by far, one of the most talented people in the music business today and I’m proud to say he is from Atlanta. If you have never seen him live, DO IT! His shows are incredible.
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Eventually Rodney will learn
March 26th, 2009
12:32 pm
Mastodon. Look it up before you write it.
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Ruth
March 27th, 2009
3:18 am
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Ruth
http://fendisite.com
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Parkerboy
March 27th, 2009
1:05 pm
Tip, keep your head up! Ca’t wait for your safe return home to your girl and children. Can’t wait for the next album. G’s up! A-town stay down!
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Rich
March 27th, 2009
1:16 pm
**Typical**
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Tyree
March 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Typical of what? Please elaborate on your thoughts. While not a fan of the well travelled Mr. Harris, he is going to pay his well deserved debt to society. But from all implications, I think you’re trying to stereotype an entire culture or industry. Sir, you are wrong.
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Nikki
March 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
We all have to be willing to face up to what we’ve done and that’s exactly what T.I is doing. He has admitted to his wrong and his taking his punishment. This should be a lesson to all of us. What you do in the dark comes to light. We’ll human and we all make mistakes and passing judgment is not our jobs. As I was once told “sweep around your own front door before trying to sweep around someone elses”.
GOD Bless T.I. and his family especially his children.
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BIGTIME
March 27th, 2009
3:24 pm
SOUNDS LIKE OLD RICHIE RICH IS A RACIST! TIME FOR CHANGE RICHIE!
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Junior
March 27th, 2009
4:40 pm
I can’t speak for Rich… but think he’s trying to convey the following message. TI is a thug. He’s a criminal. He is going to jail for a reason. Maybe because he is a low life felon, that was buying semi-automatic weapons from a federal government official. TI was not buying these weapons to hunt deer or rabbit. These were dangerous weapons that take human life. That’s there sole reason to exist. TI embodies everything typical about the hip-hop and rap generation. Embracing violence, degrading women, acting with little or nor respect for anyone or our civil laws. Furthermore, before you cry racist, it crosses over into the younger white generation that cozies up to the whole aura of being irresponsible thug. Maybe that was the point Rich was trying to make. Typical.
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Melinda
March 27th, 2009
9:29 pm
God has given him a chance to change his life for the better….we all have done things in our lives we regret…no one is perfect….TI made a bad decision but he has been doing good works for our community for years..giving school supplies, feeding the homeless, christmas gifts to needy families, etc… the list goes on….God bless him and I hope he continue to be a positive role model to our youth….until you’ve walked in his shoes DON’T JUDGE!!!!!
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Racquel
March 27th, 2009
9:58 pm
I agree with Melinda. Don’t judge- we are all one bad decision away from being behind bars. . .
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Iggy Pop
March 28th, 2009
5:39 pm
What an utter waste of DNA. A chosen lifestyle is not a “mistake.” He is a wart on the buttock of society.
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The Right Reverend Shauntelle Thunderclap
March 28th, 2009
5:47 pm
Exactly how low must a culture fall before it feels the need to look up to and emulate convicted felons? Pretty low, I think. So sad.
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Frankie B
March 28th, 2009
6:09 pm
The whole “don’t snitch” mentality may as well be shorthand for saying “don’t actually act like a responsible member of society with an IQ over 40.” I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’, ya know.
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vanessa
March 28th, 2009
10:46 pm
WELL T.I HAS GOTTEN WHAT HE DESERVES,BUT AT THE SAME TIME HE’S HUMAN AND WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES,SNITCHING IS KNOWN LIKE HE SAID SO YALL HATERS FALL BACK….
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summerhill ga
March 30th, 2009
4:26 am
“on hand capital”…we all need to re-read those three words and get “our own weight up”..hip hop doesn’t commit violence…individuals do…let us all stand before the mirror, and cultivate/motivate.
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summerhill ga
March 30th, 2009
4:33 am
to “The Dream”..”it’s all good” and keeping “doing you”
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16 @ war
March 30th, 2009
10:27 am
im am omly 16 years old and i know that nobody is not perfect and everybody thats making negitive comment about Ti needs to worry about themselves and their own lives people that spend their life. Yeah he made a mistake but so what who doesnt..I LOVE TI and he may not be the perfect role model but living in this day in time in pretty sure there is no perfect role models but hes a pretty good i hope that he makes it through this situation and dont worry about this haters because is he the KNIG OF THE SOUTH
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Nicholas Stewart
March 30th, 2009
2:39 pm
Consider the casting call closed. I’ll be there at 6:29.
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Jodi
March 30th, 2009
3:38 pm
LOL @ Nick.
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Fernessa
March 30th, 2009
3:41 pm
hi Kayshia,
I’m also from Oakland grew up on Durant Avenue, attended Castlemont High School, attended San Jose State. I’m now living in Atlanta, but I’m your mom’s age Do you have a video for the grown and sexy? keep up the great work……
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Fernessa Cash
March 30th, 2009
3:43 pm
Keyshia, I apologize, I spelt your name incorrect. I’m also from Oakland grew up on Durant Avenue, attended Castlemont High School, attended San Jose State. I’m now living in Atlanta, but I’m your mom’s age Do you have a video for the grown and sexy? keep up the great work……
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NYCUTIE- I Just State The FACTS!!
March 30th, 2009
3:59 pm
Spelt?
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Fernessa Cash
March 30th, 2009
5:12 pm
Yes, the past tense of spell
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Brotha Man
March 30th, 2009
5:19 pm
Umm. . . Fernessa. . . The past tense of spell would be SPELLED, not SPELT. Duh! Baby, get a dictionary!
Boys and girls: Remember this there is no such word as SPELT.
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The Facts
March 30th, 2009
5:21 pm
spelt
chiefly British past and past participle of spell
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Jacquie
March 30th, 2009
5:21 pm
**ROFL, Brotha Man!** Some of these people are as dumb as box of rocks — or “rox” (spelled the Fernessa way)!
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just me
March 30th, 2009
5:44 pm
I think it would be a Great day when we can correct others in a nicer way. This world is mean enough
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Uncle Tom
March 30th, 2009
5:59 pm
I guess they don’t want any chubbies for the video…
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Carlos
March 30th, 2009
6:08 pm
This usually means they are too cheap to hire a professional male model. I doubt this gig would pay much.
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Carlos
March 30th, 2009
6:32 pm
At least TI kept it real in saying that money saved his azz. Truth is with money, you can easily bypass the legal system. A convicted felon caught with silencers, HA. A normal Joe would been locked up for 10 years.
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Me
March 30th, 2009
7:01 pm
I love this album Keyshia…you did a great job. And I love “Trust” and all the other songs. You deserve all the success in the world!!
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spoiler
March 30th, 2009
9:32 pm
the reason this happened is that everybody wants to be in charge of something. Just let people be who they want to be without judgement from others.
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Pandora
March 31st, 2009
10:00 am
Keyshia Cole will go far in the music world because she sings about decent things, nothing trashy….. Praise God! A lot of these artist sing about nothing but trash and I’m so happy she is truly a lady that don’t sing trash! I wish her all the best!
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Oh! My Ears!
March 31st, 2009
11:04 am
She may not sing about trash but she sure sounds like it!
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Jimmy
March 31st, 2009
12:59 pm
Skip it and go see Metallica instead!
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ThatU2Girl
March 31st, 2009
1:04 pm
I can hardly wait! U2 is the best band around and it will be an incredible show!
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Nina
March 31st, 2009
1:09 pm
I’d love to see them, how much will they cost after the ticketbrokers swipe all the tickets out from under us?
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Dan
March 31st, 2009
1:16 pm
Sorry Jimmy… I’ll be first in line for ANY U2 show!!!
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Tom Davis
March 31st, 2009
1:42 pm
Anyone want to share the Presale passcode?
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OZZFEST
March 31st, 2009
1:45 pm
The opening band is “Muse” not the Muse. Do your homework, dufus.
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Carl
March 31st, 2009
1:46 pm
As usual, all the good seats will be owned by corporations sponsoring the tour and handed out to their executives and their kids. The rest of the nose bleeds will be bought up by TicketMaster and the like resulting in $1200 seats near the stage and $450 tickets up near the roof of the dome. I like U2 but no thanks.
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TB
March 31st, 2009
1:56 pm
U2 jumped the shark after “Achtung Baby”. “Get on Your Boots” is horrible! Still one of the best bands to see live, though.
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thatchbo
March 31st, 2009
1:58 pm
Alright !! I’ve seen U2 8 times – I never get tired of them – best band ever !!
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Tom Davis
March 31st, 2009
2:08 pm
So the corporate executives get all the boxes and good tickets. I like it when those guys come in with their pressed khakis and golf shirts to “get crazy” at a rock show. Their kids running around without any manners keep them in check though. Go ahead and drink your bottle of wine. You should be slapped up side your head.
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addicted2u2
March 31st, 2009
2:55 pm
U2 is in a league of their own. That’s why they will sell out the Dome! The only other act I’ve ever seen in my life that can do this is The Rolling Stones! Can’t wait for U2!!!
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scottbravesfan
March 31st, 2009
3:04 pm
They have played the Dome before. I doubt they will sell the venue out, the Dome is HUGE. But it’s cool they are playing it. The only thing that sucks is how expensive the ticket prices are. The only band I’ll try and catch every tour is Pearl Jam and they do a good thing with their fan club so I’m guaranteed good seats no matter what. I actually would rather U2 play Philips because it’s going to be hard to see anything in the Georgia Dome because it’s monstrous. I wonder if they are going to set up the state in the middle of the field and try and sell out the whole venue front and back?
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David
March 31st, 2009
3:05 pm
Domes stink for concerts, but the in-the-round stage for this U2 tour sounds pretty cool. A lot more seats are going to have decent views. I read that it will take 120 trucks just to move the stage from city to city.
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John
March 31st, 2009
3:29 pm
Carl and Tom Davis-
The good seats go to the fan club members who get the advanced sale. I got my tickets this morning.Spent a ton, but totally worth it!
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a
March 31st, 2009
3:33 pm
I saw U2 and Public Enemy play the dome in the early 90s. The acoustics are terrible in the dome.
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Garth
March 31st, 2009
3:39 pm
I love U2. I have seen them in Dublin opening for Van Morrison in 86. And many times here in the USA since. However I won’t go to the dome to see any band. I have been there and done that(Rolling Stones). The sound is awful. There is nothing that is going to change that. It was not built for concerts. Neither was the Ted. Any one knows this, including U2. Shame on you for the greed. read in Rolling Stone that it takes 120 tractor trailer to carry this stage around. This is silly. They think they are gods! Bono how about save our highways and the air. A nice show in the round at Phillips would have been fine. Do you require a stage so massive? Just show up the four of you and play some music. Leave the gimicks to someone who has less talent. This again is greed!
Garmondo
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Jungleland
March 31st, 2009
3:51 pm
I was hoping they were going to play outside this time (Bobby Dodd or Turner) $55 for floor is a great deal (Even Bruce is $90) Saw them twice at The Dome (1992 and 1996) and the 1st one was great, the second was a mess.
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AW
March 31st, 2009
4:17 pm
If you were to be born 9 months from now, your parents were likley listening to No Line on the Horizon. U2 Rocks and makes babies everywhere!
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WhatToDo
March 31st, 2009
4:33 pm
With ticketmaster, even when you buy them at the pre-sale, I am really note sure you get the best seats. I have bought concert tickets several time with pre-sale and some when I do not buy pre-sale and the pre-sale seats are not always better. Sometimes, you are better off waiting. Never can tell and pay an extra $50 for the code, now that is crazy.
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Jackie Moon
March 31st, 2009
4:39 pm
I saw them at Philips the last two times they were in town and they rocked! I got two floor tickets for $55 a piece through the fan pre-sale. Not bad at all. If you want cheap tickets they’ll be out there. You just have to look for them. They won’t fall in your lap though.
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Steve in Buford
March 31st, 2009
4:43 pm
I would have gone but these guys played for Obama. I can’t see supporting their politics when they are supporting this facists administration.
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PreSale Code
March 31st, 2009
4:45 pm
It’s online. Just have to know where to look.
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WhatToDo
March 31st, 2009
4:50 pm
I went on the webiste and looked there, but it says you have to pay, so I tried to guess it no long, where else do I look?
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LizDawg
March 31st, 2009
4:52 pm
U2 is the greatest band in existence today. I will be at the Georgia Dome, plan on buying my presale tickets later this week.
“The Claw” sounds like an awesome stage – “Baby, baby, baby light my way!”
New album is decent but not as superlative as “ATYCLB” or “HTDAAB”.
Looking forward to October 6 and seeing Paul, Larry, Edge and Adam! U2 ROCKS!
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Rose
March 31st, 2009
4:57 pm
Muse is the opener??!!??!! Holy cow! This is going to be the best show EVER! I saw Muse live at Wembly stadium. They’ve won best international live act 3 times in a row. U2 and Muse are HUGE in Europe.
Can’t freakin wait!!!!!!
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The Fly
March 31st, 2009
4:57 pm
Ticket prices are not bad (given U2 is the world’s greatest rock band) – I bought $55 floor seats. Coldplay (who thinks they are the next U2 – HA!) charge a minimum of $79 for a Lakewood show whereas U2’s lowet priced tix are $30 (+ TicketMaster junk fees).
Looking at the stage on 360u2.com, looks incredible with the best video and sound of any tour since ‘Pop’. AJC was late to this story though, this news broke yesterday.
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Sarah B
March 31st, 2009
4:58 pm
I read that thedy are only doing large venues because of the economy – FOR the people! So they can lower prices so more people cam come at a lower price – not greed. I saw them last time at Phillips and it was excellent but the tickets were $102 a piece, these start at $30. This decision was not based on greed.
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Lou
March 31st, 2009
5:08 pm
No Line on the Horizon is amazing.
But last time they played the dome, it was terrible as the sound bounced off the roof. I sure hope the acoustics are better by now.
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Jackie Moon
March 31st, 2009
5:13 pm
I was dissappointed when Third Day played at the RNC convention but it did not prevent me from listening to their music and going to their concerts. It’s a rock concert! A rock concert! C’mon ya’ll.
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Paul Hewson
March 31st, 2009
5:16 pm
Any reports if the legs of the claw move? What would really be cool is if the legs picked up members of the audience like “The Claw” in Toy Story.
Glad I joined the fan club, bought 2 $95 lower level seats today and should have a great view with the 360-degree stage!
I also appreciate these low prices in this economy, I was ready to blame BHO if I couldn’t afford them, would have to ask for bailout money for the $250 seats.
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JP
March 31st, 2009
5:52 pm
MUSE will put on a thunderous opening performance..don’t miss it!
“I would have gone but these guys played for Obama.” Wow, just “Wow.” Don’t read up on Matt Bellamy of Muse and 9/11, then!
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David Evansbigdawg@aol.com
March 31st, 2009
6:21 pm
Hey Sonia – I bought “No Line” the minute it was available on iTunes. While I agree it does not live up to the albums of U2 past there are some significant cuts on there, especially the appropriately titled “Magnificent”, the best song on the album.
My question is given that pretty much all other US performances have sold out in a matter of minutes do you feel the boys from Ireland will add a second show and if so what date are we looking at?
“Let me in the sound! Sound! Let me in the sound!” – I can’t wait – last time I payed $550 a ticket to some fleaBayer but this time I plan on being in line at Publix at 8 AM Monday!
Thank you U2 for coming back to Atlanta, and I don’t blame you for playing “Pride” and “City of Blinding Lights” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, once in a lifetime chance!
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Chris
March 31st, 2009
6:24 pm
I’m not familiar with “The Muse”, but I’ve seen Muse 5 times now and they are going to BLOW THE ROOF off the Dome. Can’t wait for this show!!!
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Louie Stanley
March 31st, 2009
6:30 pm
I just want to say I appreciate the fact that U2 are Christians and aren’t afraid to wear their faith on their sleeves or announce it to some of the largest concert crowds in the world. I have just finished reading “Walk On – The Spiritual Journey of U2″ and am presently reading “Get Up Off Your Knees” which both detail how the songs and artistry of U2 provide theological reflection an prophetic action. The songs have meaning for all ages and are a blessed ministry to millions.
You broke the bonds
You loosed the chains
Carried the cross
And my shame,
And my shame,
You know I believe it!
Thank U2 for your being a prophetic voice!
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ZONE 6 TRAP STAR
March 31st, 2009
6:32 pm
T.I. WONT EVEN DO THE WHOLE YEAR MAY 6-9 MONTHS….THE REASON HE WAS BOUT TO BUY THEM GUNS WAS TO KNOCK SHAWTY LO OFF…BUT THE COOL NOW…T.I. HOLD YOUR HEAD UP IN THERE..SEE YA WHEN U GET HOME
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Deborah
March 31st, 2009
7:05 pm
Saw them the 1st time in the Omni in 86 I believe. Lost count on performances, but I have never been disappointed. Best show around. Drunk idiots please stay away, you ruin the experience. You can go to Metallica were you belong.
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Whiny Fan
March 31st, 2009
7:56 pm
“The Muse” huh??? Seriously Sonia, stick to hip-hop. Sounds like AJC’s Music editor must have been in that last round of layoffs.
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Albert Brooks
March 31st, 2009
8:41 pm
Sonia,
Thanks for mentioning my movie “The Muse” instead of the group Muse which has won many other music awards throughout their career, including five MTV Europe Music Awards, five Q Awards, six NME Awards, two BRIT awards and four Kerrang! Awards.
I look forward to seeing The Muse with The U2!
Albert Brooks
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Ife Oshun
March 31st, 2009
9:30 pm
I’m more excited to see Muse. They are frickin amazing. Sorry, I like U2, grew up listening to them, but it’s Muse that gets my heart racing!! U2 is icing on the Supermassive cake.
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Andy
March 31st, 2009
9:46 pm
I’m already there!!! Just an FYI, the presale codes are highly unique. Creativity and guessing I don’t think will help. As for show, it’s going to be off the hook!
A .
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Woogidy
March 31st, 2009
9:49 pm
passcode is FALCONS until tomorrow at 10pm.
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Woogidy
March 31st, 2009
9:51 pm
oh, and you have to use this link. http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004279F3408DB2?camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_nyrmanny&did=falcons&brand=tm
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Rob
March 31st, 2009
10:20 pm
Why is it so many amazing bands come from “over the pond”?
Cant wait to see them
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Paul McGuinness
April 1st, 2009
10:18 am
I’m in! Yessir just bought presale General Admission for the Georgia Dome show since the other shows sold out in a matter of minutes. Seen every tour since ‘Joshua Tree’ and with the surreal stage & sound on this tour I must see it in person! Looking forward to October 6, now I can kick back during Spring Break and not have to worry about fighting Ticketmaster queues and long lines for tickets that will sell out in the blink of an eye!
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Bravedawg
April 1st, 2009
10:38 am
Never heard of her.
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Bravedawg
April 1st, 2009
10:47 am
Wow–this is too easy.
“16@war,” please get a role model who advocates punctuation. That’s a start.
I like how people say “Everyone makes mistakes.” Yes, everyone does make mistakes. While my mistake may be rolling through a stop sign in a sparsely-driven neighborhood, that mistake doesn’t compare to buying assault weapons from a federal agent. And I don’t roll through that stop sign with the intent to murder someone, which is about the only intent one can have for buying assault weapons. But hey, everyone makes mistakes, so this makes what TI’s done okay!!
I also like how people say TI has owned up to his mistakes, and is willing to “face up to what he’s done.” Wrong again! TI “faced up to what he’s done” only after he got caught. That’s a big difference.
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Marcus
April 1st, 2009
10:55 am
Ok .. you have enough money to get the lightest sentence I’ve ever heard of for felons possessing weapons. I am fine with that. Greed runs most institutions in America and the judicial system is not different. For me … Just stay out of my kids schools trying to tell them anything. Dude hasn’t learned after 32 arrests?? Kids have enough examples of what not to do. I don’t need this clown in the school being the polar opposite of what he writes in music. Hypocrazy if you asked me.
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anthony
April 1st, 2009
10:56 am
I wish she would get her own show. Last season she made more appearances on the Keyshia Cole Show than Keyshia Cole.
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DesireFan
April 1st, 2009
10:57 am
How are you people buying floor seats already? I tried Woogidy’s URL/code and naadah? From what I read online the floor seats will be the best outside of the Red Zone, and those are minimum of $250.
eBay has floor seats for $350 each but I don’t see on TicketMongrel.
“These City Lights, They shine as silver and gold”
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party pooper
April 1st, 2009
11:05 am
what is bet?
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Avid Reader
April 1st, 2009
11:07 am
For all you people here looking to scale your sin, PLEASE STOP!!! I’ve never heard a pastor or anyone else refer to VIP sections in Heaven or Hell, so get it out of your heads that there is a better place for you than for T.I. or anyone else who is convicted of a crime. By no means do I advocate the action for which he will serve time. It was stupid and his previous indiscretions should have taught him better. But he has served more than the punishment recommended by a judge and seems as if he will continue to reach out to young people.
Moreover, do not blame T.I. for 16-year old white boys embracing thug life. They have far more to latch on to than him. Get control of your kids and stop blaming the TVs that you buy and place prominently in your homes for your failures as parents…
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Peggy
April 1st, 2009
11:14 am
Trash like Frankie does not need her own show. Frankie had 7 or 8 kids. She has not raised any of them. She does not respect the couple who raised & groomed Keisha to the woman she is today. I am tired of bad behavior being rewarded. Frankie and her nasty, over glossed up lips daughter Neffie need to go back to Oakland and stay….. with no carmeras around.
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Sheman
April 1st, 2009
11:17 am
It is good to know Ms. Frankie is alive and well. I heard of the rumor by a blast text message to my Sprint cell. I think the rumor is evil and rude. But to have her own show is more evil. As an African American woman, I think this family has no class or style. It is very embrassing to see such beautiful women act in such manner for TV or NOT! Who wants to watch more trash on TV, bring back the Hustable.
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Lynn
April 1st, 2009
11:21 am
I never really paid much attention to him until all this happened and it also helped to hype his latest cd, but after seeing him on a lot of talk shows, he seems to be a real person & a nice guy. He made a mistake. I don’t condone what he did, but if I had the money & someone had killed my best friend & business partner & was gunning for me literally, there’s no telling what I would do either for fear of not only his own life, but that of his family (mother, fiancee, and kids).
I hope he’s learned his lesson, gets his life right & starts to put his trust in the Lord and not in anything man made because he’s right when he talked about planning. God laughs at our plans, so he needs to live one day at a time & make it the best (and smartest) he can for his family.
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Taildog8
April 1st, 2009
11:24 am
I guess I’m a hater now! DBR – Dirt Ball Raggedy
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Taildog8
April 1st, 2009
11:25 am
I agree with Peggy.
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Dee
April 1st, 2009
11:28 am
Bravedawg: A lot of fools STILL don’t face up to what they do and make excuses for what they did after they got caught, so I think he’s done the right thing. He’s showing remorse. Afterall, who has remorse BEFORE they mess up? That’s the point! A year away from your family & career is no small thing. He’s not just a thug who wanted “protection” because that’s the way he lives, he wanted it because his best friend was killed & they’re after him due to jealousy.
It’s not right, but I understand. I hope he learns to trust in God who is the only and best protection he could have PERIOD.
He also did waaaay more time with comunity service than was required of him talking to kids about staying away from gangs and violence because his sentence was already set so it wouldn’t have changed anything if he had did just what was required. We will always have the poor and we will always have haters, people who have a reason to not like you & people who have no reason other than they can’t achieve what you have by hard work. What God has for him is for him. What good would it do to take a man’s life out of jealousy? It won’t make the one doing it be on top & have T.I.’s success, so what’s the point?
Everything happens for a reason & I hope T.I. realizes GOD is speaking to him & has given him favor (he could have done 10 years) & he needs to change his life. Time will tell all.
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shameful
April 1st, 2009
11:45 am
peggy…i could not have said it better myself. thank you. @ taildog8-greek maybe? what organization?
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JoJo - Atlanta, Ga.
April 1st, 2009
11:48 am
I love to here Keisha Cole sing, I think she has great talent, and she’s such a pretty young lady. On the other hand her mother Frankie needs to grow up and start acting like a mother. I understand she had the problem with drugs, and I am so happy to see she is a recovering addict. But now she needs to stop the cussing and act mature and be the real mother now that she has a new chance in life. Everyone is not that fortunate!
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Stephen
April 1st, 2009
11:49 am
I too am sick and tired of being sick and tired about the images of Blacks on these reality shows. It is an embarrasement to not only Black people but to all intelligent thinking people. It is sad that in 2009 so many of these shows have brought back the Amos & Andy sterotypical images and passing this trash off as entertainment. Let’s all complain to the sponsors and not purchase their products and quit watching this garbage…just turn it off!!!
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Greg
April 1st, 2009
11:50 am
I’m glad that she is alive and well. Nevertheless, she is loud and ghetto as all get out. A walking stereotype…
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nana
April 1st, 2009
11:50 am
FRANKIE IS WHO SHE IS..THAT DOES MAKE HER A BAD PERSON..QUIT JUDGING NO ONE IS PERFECT…
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WayJay
April 1st, 2009
11:51 am
Why did you read the story if you don’t know who she is or what BET is? Really people, use common sense.
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WEAZEL
April 1st, 2009
11:51 am
HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN …CAST THE FIRST STONE..
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Sweet Low
April 1st, 2009
12:00 pm
I am glad to know Frankie is doing well. I love Kiesha Cole.. but I hate her stupid reality shows .. Frankie needs to grow up HOLLA
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Sunz
April 1st, 2009
12:00 pm
Why is this News?
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YUCK
April 1st, 2009
12:03 pm
Another pointless Murry trash article about trashy people…thanks for nothing
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3 Degrees
April 1st, 2009
12:13 pm
Nana and Weazel, none of us are saying that we are perfect or that Frankie is a rotten person to her core. Many of us are, however, that Frankie has made bad decision after bad decision over the course of her lifetime, and what consquences does she face? She gets rewarded with lots of airtime on a nationally televised reality show, where she consumes the spoils of her daughter, without having actually put any work into helping her daughter earn those riches. She birthed far too many children to count, and she raised none of them, because she was incapable of doing so, and then she lashes out in anger at the people who made sure her daughter was healthy and happy. Watching this show has made my respect for Keyshia Cole grow immensely, but as for Frankie, I have none.
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ga_girl
April 1st, 2009
12:27 pm
@ Stephen…well said. I don’t watch BET period because of crap like this as well as the other garbage they show. There’s nothing entertaining or enlightening about a (former) crackhead, her baby-factory daughter, and the very untalented Keyshia Cole making fools of themselves on national television. It’s bad enough there aren’t any positive scripted shows with African-American casts, do we really have to plummet further with idiots on reality shows?
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DebbieDoRight
April 1st, 2009
12:29 pm
I watched the show one time. Threw up. And have never deigned to watch it again.
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WhatToDo
April 1st, 2009
12:34 pm
Floor seats are $55 and are general admission, that is what they are ticketmaster now and still available. I bought my tickets yesterday and dediced to go with $95 ones, they are not the best seats but I think will still be pretty good.
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Who are you to say anything
April 1st, 2009
12:36 pm
Have you all forgotten that it was Kecia that decided to air her dirty family laundry. She knew by adding Frankie and Neffe the public will tune in and the ratings will shoot through the roof. The last season was more of a test run to see if Frankie and Neffie will have the fan base to have their own show. That’s why Kecia was not on their as much. Frankie is who she is and there is no reason why anyone should judge. They are only going to show the dirt on T.V. We have not seen the personal struggles and pain Frankie deals with because she was on drugs and was not there for any of her children. Being a recovered drug addict is hard. She has come a long way, but has an even longer way to go. Stop judging and start praying.
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Janae
April 1st, 2009
12:43 pm
No show PLEASE… NOT judging, but the 15 minutes needs to end.
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Stimpy
April 1st, 2009
12:51 pm
Peggy let the church say “Amen”! Well done but I must admit that I have never watched that show to know so much about Keyshia’s family! So I pose a question to you Peggy does it make you trash to sit up and watch something as meaningless as that reality show. Food for thought just playing devils advocate!
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Leslie
April 1st, 2009
12:52 pm
I love the Keisha Cole show- whether or not people like Frankie she is who she is! No one is perfect and I think that instead of trashing on her and the family show Love. So what she had 7-8 kids and did not raise them! We all have issue
s but she still is their Mother and RESPECT should be there! In today’s society we have kids raised by their Biological parents and act 10x’s worse than what we see on TV! Stop Hating! Holla
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g clark
April 1st, 2009
12:55 pm
please stop this insanity about strangers we get nothing from. take this trash off of our syreets and let the drama go back to california.
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Ally
April 1st, 2009
12:59 pm
I think everyone has firm truths about their opinions. Be it expressed in a flowery way or a somewhat hard way. But either way, it’s the truth about Frankie and the show across the board. And I agree, bad behavior should not be rewarded. Frankie having a show will cause the network to have good ratings. Not because the show is so great but people love to see people like her make an a$$ of themselves and she is great at doing that. I am sure that she may be a good person but she needs to stay off the camera unless she is on the Dr. Phil show reconciling with all of her children and beginning the healing process for her and her issues and all of the dysfunctional relationships she has created. I don’t say this in judgement, it’s just time for us as a people to take pride in ourselves across the board. Internally, not with what we have been so consumed with for years..the external. If we concentrated on healing within, we wouldn’t spend money on clothes and shoes and other items that we cannot afford. We would be able to teach our children where true value is..within.
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To Yuck
April 1st, 2009
12:59 pm
Yuck, why would your dumb a$$ read Sonia’s post?
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Valerie Billings
April 1st, 2009
1:00 pm
Frankie will be Frankie. I do not think she needs her own show. I will say she needs to respect the couple that raised Keyshia. She was not there for Keyshia during those years so respect and be thankful for the couple that was there for your daughter.
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Truth Hurts
April 1st, 2009
1:01 pm
Amazingly…every family has a Frankie!
Frankie does not need, nor has she earned a show! I believe in order to achieve success, and continuous growth throughout life we must accept our Frankie’s without allowing them to attack our spirits emotionally or physically. Keisha, has apparently learned to love Frankie for who she is, not for what she lacks as a person, a mother, or a friend. I applaud, Keisha for exposing her family, despite their lack of culture for a better way of life, I believe this exposure allows her to concentrate of her career rather than agonizing over media exposure from TMZ , featuring Frankie’s… surprise interview!!!
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Destiny
April 1st, 2009
1:04 pm
Trash In – Trash Out! What do expect.
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Slim
April 1st, 2009
1:07 pm
I agree, Frankie does NOT need her own reality show. All she is doing is trying to live through her daughter Keisha. Well, that’s a little late…she didn’t raise her and don’t respect the family that did…what a shame!
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SAR
April 1st, 2009
1:11 pm
Sorry, since I don’t live in the projetcs I don’t understand any of this?
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li
April 1st, 2009
1:14 pm
Love keyshia and her music…not interested in her family!!! Down with bet, mtv, vh1 and lifetime.
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ken
April 1st, 2009
1:16 pm
I think the show is great, raw, real and unfiltered and just what the black community needs to take there heads out of the sand. This problem does exist where there are difficult relationships and devestation within our community due to drugs and so many other things. I think my people have been in denial for so long. And remember at the end of the day its about family loving each other and trying to get through all of the hard times. I grew up in a Huxtable type home, but my parents exposed all of there kids to all types of people, I am all the better for it. Stop being so judgemental people and pray for people and try to make a difference.
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Stop!
April 1st, 2009
1:17 pm
What’s up with the “Hola!” that she always does? Have you seen the MAD Tv sketch with Bobby Lee? That’s what she sounds like!
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Justathought,
April 1st, 2009
1:35 pm
SAR,
Where ever you are from, did anyone teach you that a question mark (?) is a punctuation mark reserved for an actual question? The nerve of you to mention the “projects”, but you can’t properly punctuate a complete sentence!
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Sassy Me.... deep, dark and delicious :-)
April 1st, 2009
1:36 pm
I don’t think Frankie needs her own show…what she needs to do is help Neffe raise all them chirren she has and the one that’s on the way…
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Truth Hurts
April 1st, 2009
1:36 pm
Who are you to say anything…I agree with your statement, ” She has come a long way, but has an even longer way to go. Stop judging and start praying.” Not judging, from what I have seen on Keisha’s show…Frankie’s life has been that of a selfish person, she has caused years of pain, resulting in emotional abuse to her children. Frankie is a victim of the options she choose for her life, now that her youth is diminishing she is starting to reconcile the options she selected which results to ..”accountability” This phase causes anger, feeling unjustly victimized, searching for excuses for lapse time, etc…Not Judging, still praying…..
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Sassy Me.... deep, dark and delicious :-)
April 1st, 2009
1:36 pm
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YUCK
April 1st, 2009
1:38 pm
I use the posts to show my children what happens if you don’t get an education and have no social graces…Ms Murray is kind enough to write about the underbelly and armpits of society..I guess I should thank her for the learning tool…it is a great example for showing my kids how NOT to act.
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Truth Hurts
April 1st, 2009
2:04 pm
SAR, I assume your statement, “I don’t live in the projetcs I don’t understand any of this?” is relating an environment to a persons mind set. Please understand, having a so called “ghetto” state of mind is not determined by ones address, nor zip code. There are numerous individuals that have risen above their circumstances to achieve greatness. Statistics reveal, for those that became well-known writers indulged in reading a genre of books,which greatly enhanced their writing skills…
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Joey Porter
April 1st, 2009
2:10 pm
Somebody put a muzzle and a chastity belt on this poor excuse for a woman and a mother.
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Soriety Girl
April 1st, 2009
2:42 pm
@SAR…what does living in the projects have to do with anything? What are you trying to say? That only people that live in the projects act this way? I t doesn’t matter where you come from, it s how you choose to handel and carry yourself as a person…Think about…Soriety Girl~AKA~
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DearWhatToDo
April 1st, 2009
3:08 pm
How do you buy $55 floor seats? I put in code, try $55 General Admission and it always says “Sorry, no exact matches were found, but other tickets may still be available.”
What is your secret? Please do tell.
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#1YellowJacket
April 1st, 2009
3:30 pm
I despise that U2 sings so many songs about love, faith and honor. I prefer seeing Michael Bolton at The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre with my fellow Hivesters. We have more room to spread out our blankets and buckets of KFC, reminds me of the Tech home games.
The concert I am MOST looking forward to seeing is Anita Baker at Chastain, she is kind-of a female version of Micheal Bolton with a smaller nose and lesser golf game.
U2 is SO greedy trying to charge people $30 for tickets to a concert! Ugggggghhh!
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Fan Club
April 1st, 2009
4:00 pm
DearWhatToDo –
Very simple. Join U2’s fan club (bargain priced at $50/person) and you will get access for a unique code which can be used to purchase Floor (and other) Seats. That falcon code is probably illegal and doesn’t even work to get floor seats regardless.
Next option is to get in line Monday but keep in mind Chicago, New York & Boston sold out in no time flat. Be prepared for a LONG wait if you go this route.
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KayC
April 1st, 2009
4:02 pm
I would like for all of you…ALL of you to try a dictionary and/or spellcheck. I’d like to have a camera follow some of you around. Crazy how most of you “never” watch the show or “BET” yet you know so much about Frankie. You all are what’s wrong with society. Silly me, you’re all perfect.
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GG
April 1st, 2009
4:14 pm
You have to understand that under the influence of the drugs, Frankie was not able to control her not being a mother to her kids. Therefore, should she be held accountable for her mistakes her entire life? All she can do is apologize and continue to be clean, Keisha on the other hand has obviously forgiven her mother by making her a part of her show and continuing to keep her in her life. As far as her mother acting like a teenager, I mean wouldn’t you do the same?? If you spent two decades smoking crack. I mean she is finally in a position where she is able to enjoy her life, so I say let her have fun. She is ghetto by nature you cannot change who she is, and because people are so interested in drama and ignorance, we will continue to see it being exploited on television.
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l
April 1st, 2009
4:19 pm
What’s a soriety?
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2
April 1st, 2009
4:36 pm
I have watched Bet (vh1, lifetime, and mtv) and I not impressed. Most of the crap that is on tv is worthless and caters to the masses who just don’t want or care to think anymore. And no matter what each of you thinks – as a collective we are all part of the problems in this country with our children, families, schools, churches, cities, states – everything. Quick to walk away, paying attention to ones own life when your neighbor is in trouble, not giving back to the communities we live in, but we are quick to comment on someone elses life and disfunction. I apologize if this is grammatically incorrect and I don’t have enough space to say what I am really thinking. I’ll leave my thoughts for my next paper.
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East Side Chevy Rider
April 1st, 2009
4:39 pm
T.I. keep your head up homey!!! The King will be back hotter than ever after this sentence. He’s the most realest rapper since Tupac so much swag, style, and substance. He’s a great business man several businesses in the A besides as a recording artist. Give it up for the man and quit hating. Everybody loves Lil Wayne this guy is straight garbage. T.I. is the best thing that hit the Atlanta rap scene since Outkast.
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Patti
April 1st, 2009
5:26 pm
NO MORE…PLEASE!! I refuse to watch that stupid show with stupid Frankie and stupid Neffe. To “truth hurts”, I DO NOT have a family member like Frankie. I have a relative who can be unruly, but I don’t socialize with them – my choice. Frankie is the worst example of a woman and a mother. Shame on the producers of that show for putting a camera on them!!
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Desmond Tutu
April 1st, 2009
8:42 pm
Louie, I really appreciate what you had to say – I feel the same personally.
“See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colors came out”
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Cyntira
April 1st, 2009
9:48 pm
Come on now the whole importance of it is #1 Keyshia Cole made the decision to have a show about her people. Now we all don’t know it all to be true…. Shoot people know what sells. and, look it got it’s moneys worth. For all of these people to be here passing so much judgement, why don’t you tell us what’s perfect in all your lives. As said once Frankies journey has just begun and beleive it’s going to be a long one. She’ll get it together one day but for now just pray for her and post words of encouragement instead of words of pure jealousy; because it makes you no better than her to hate as you feel she does to the ones who raised Keyshia. Most of you are probably just as rude and obnigtious. Family just as wild and wish that it was your idea and not theirs. Look at alot of the other reality shows down to some of the reuion shows…it’ all an act.
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BB King
April 1st, 2009
11:14 pm
I was there when they crucified my Lord
I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword.
I threw the dice when they pierced his side
But I’ve seen love conquer the great divide.
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party pooper
April 2nd, 2009
11:39 am
sorry guys………u2 SUCKS
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party pooper
April 2nd, 2009
11:42 am
spelt is actually a correct spelling
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Alphonso Dowell Lithonia
April 2nd, 2009
11:59 am
I love you man I am from Hollywood Rd & Johnson Rd Westside for life T.I.get it over with and come home because you the King.Hay man god will be with you and he will take care of you and Tameka and the kids and your grandmother.Be good and we see you soon.
Alphonso
aka
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Alphonso Dowell Lithonia
April 2nd, 2009
1:09 pm
HAY Just love Frankie she is very nice looking lady she cool,people always got somting bad to say about other people but Frankie Keep up the good work hope to meet you one day.You are one of my favorites you and kisha love you Frankie. Email me professionalpaints@hotmail.com.
Alphonso
aka
mpt-wap-0j0m Al
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J.R.
April 3rd, 2009
9:56 am
Absolutely, you have to make sure company is well oiled machine while you serve your debt to society in the federal penitentiary. Poor Yung Dro. His mentor is going to be shipped off for trying to buy semi automatic weapons from federal agents. What’s a young aspiring African American rapper to do?
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J.R.
April 3rd, 2009
12:35 pm
Jazze Pha needs to lay off the KFC.
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Mark
April 4th, 2009
1:39 pm
(c)Rap “artists being inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame??? (c)Rap isn’t even music.
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SO Refugee
April 5th, 2009
4:20 pm
Bow Wow’s new CD is the reason they’re closing Guantanamo Bay. Amnesty International had already gone on record saying this CD would constitute torture and violate basic human rights if prisoners were forced to listen.
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so so def
April 5th, 2009
6:13 pm
wheres obama?
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MsCee
April 6th, 2009
12:39 am
Frankie is delayed in her maturity b/c she didnt have a normal life.So right now she has the mentality of a 20 year old female.If she gives her life to Christ,he will fix it for her.Stop judging her so harshly.We all have issues too!
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Jayne Marsh
April 6th, 2009
6:12 pm
I was honored to attend a Brooks & Dunn concert in Charlotte, NC in 2006 with Sugarland as the opening performance. I absolutely fell in love with them! My favorite song is “Stay” which hits the heart and soul.
I wrote a song “Gone” about a lady who lost her love. It too is a heart and soul song. Jennifer would be the one to sing it.
She has a natural voice and her talent is amazing! Kristian places a smile on the duo! He is also one of the most talented fellows I’ve heard and seen!
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mantmya
April 7th, 2009
10:30 am
I watched the KC show a few times and for some reason Frankie and Nefe makes the show I do not condone their behavior but hey, they are people and it shows that folks from all walks of life is not perfect.
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Scott
April 7th, 2009
2:56 pm
It’s not “The Muse” it’s just Muse. They are from Europe and freakin rock. They are epic! Don’t miss the opening act! It’s the only reason I’m going.
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JT
April 7th, 2009
4:41 pm
Zone 6 Trap Star….youy’re hilarious. Why would TI want to “knock off Shawty Lo”?
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Steven
April 7th, 2009
7:38 pm
I bought Keyshia Cole’s CD and was blown away, similar to when I bought her other CD’s. I’m a huge Keyshia Cole and a new Keri Hilson fan. Both of these ladies are amazing especially in Keri Hilson’s single “Get Your Money Up” which features Keyshia Cole and Trina. I will definitely look forward to this tour. As for Bobby V. He’s ok, but I’m not his biggest fan.
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Talent Expert
April 7th, 2009
7:56 pm
I heard this album, “New Jack City II” could be Bow Wow’s last. It is obvious he saved his best for last. The first rap album in a long time that I can listen the first 5 tracks without out forwarding. The first 5 songs are legitimate hits and could all spawn videos. Bow Wow brush off the haters and is standing up with the most fun release in years. Talent Expert out!!!!
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Talent Expert
April 7th, 2009
7:57 pm
I heard this album, “New Jack City II” could be Bow Wow’s last. It is obvious he saved his best for last. The first rap album in a long time that I can listen to the first 5 tracks without out forwarding. The first 5 songs are legitimate hits and could all spawn videos. Bow Wow brush off the haters and is standing up with the most fun release in years. Talent Expert out!!!!
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Talent Expert
April 7th, 2009
7:58 pm
I heard this album, “New Jack City II” could be Bow Wow’s last. It is obvious he saved his best for last. The first rap album in a long time that I can listen to the first 5 tracks without out forwarding. The first 5 songs are legitimate hits and could all spawn videos. Bow Wow brush off the haters and is standing up with the most fun release in years. Talent Expert out!!!
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Henry T
April 7th, 2009
8:00 pm
Check out where the midget got his name from: http://www.bobbyvalentino.co.uk
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Kelly
April 8th, 2009
7:38 pm
I definitely think ZBB was robbed of Top New Artist. Go to youtube and watch Julianna Hough sing…anything…she is a “studio” singer….no real voice, they make her sound great with the equipment. But…with 20 million fans on DWTS, there’s no way she could lose. Take her out of the equation and ZBB wins. She really is a terrible singer.
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Korrenzo
April 9th, 2009
9:40 am
I loooove Keri Hilson and would definitely hit up this tour. I don’t think I am as excited about Keyshia or Bobby. I saw Keyshia on the I AM Music tour and she wa awesome!!!!
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shantel toro
April 9th, 2009
11:04 am
hayyyyyyyyyy i sooooooooooo luv yo music i won’t to meet you in person
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gwen
April 9th, 2009
11:09 am
my prayer for keyshia is that some real people that truly care about her and her well being would surround her with the real support that she needs. it is my prayer for all those that have become famous. it is shameful that all that many want is to rub shoulders with and get whatever perks can come with knowing them. praise God for those that can see through this kind of smoke screen and do well in their lives and careers.
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itsme
April 9th, 2009
12:24 pm
I agree. She’s cute and blonde and well known because of DWTS. She has an ok voice, but country she’s not. ZBB is the real deal.
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Dashizz357
April 9th, 2009
1:46 pm
I remember back in the day he would come and rock the tables and mic with me “DJ Rahiem ” at “The Vixen” back in the day!!!! Those were goodtimes, Lil Jon gets busy (2nite also)!! 4sho!!!
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Tiffany
April 9th, 2009
3:53 pm
Can someone please tell me when India Arie is coming to Atlanta?
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Mr. Powell
April 9th, 2009
4:33 pm
I remember Lil Jn on the 1s and 2s back in the day at the Warehouse. The good ole days back in Atlanta before it was The A and you could were you sneakers too the club and drinks were not 10 bucks a pop. Inflation is a b@tch!!! lol
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all i can say is wow
April 9th, 2009
4:47 pm
18K sold first week…. Hall of fame ? not!
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Rootz
April 9th, 2009
4:49 pm
I remember when Jon used to spin reggae with Four Seasons Sound and in the African Marketplace at the Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park
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all i can say is wow
April 9th, 2009
4:56 pm
For the same reason you can’t spell “you’re” LOL
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lisa
April 9th, 2009
5:13 pm
I knew little john when he threw parties in the bottom of his mothers home off cascade. Yea…now that’s going back. How bout the ole E fried chicken parties with the 5 dollar cover. Yea I thought so…Man are we old now huh:) I do miss it. I still consider him a friend along with the crew. Cerci, Rob, Michelle holla.
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No Comment
April 9th, 2009
6:09 pm
Kudos for Bow Wow for putting out an album, being said that I remember when rap was new and fresh and dare I say…actually good. As for the nay sayers, hip hop is a sub-culture, spawning music (rap), clothes (roc-a-wear), movies (breakin) and so forth. What I do not understand is why people keep bashing rap music and the hip hop sub culture. It gets old when people say “Rap music is not music at all and it perpetuates violence”, but who is to say Country, Rock and Pop don’t do that either….I’m just sayin. Once aging congrats to Bow Wow and have a nice day!
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BIGPAPA
April 9th, 2009
7:06 pm
The thing that hurts BOW WOW and show his lack of being grown his when someone like Sandrarose at http://www.Sandrarose.com make a comment and post that this CD is WHACK and didn’t sell well in the 1st week BOW WOW goes off and disrespect a female by saying she needs his penis in her mouth, WTF is that coming from a guy ?? this shows what happens when a boy is raised by a single Mother that allow him to do and say whatever he wants at a young age starting at 12 years old.
He needed a STRONG male to check is spoil BRAT behind, he have to learned with low CD sells artist are getting drop from their record companies left and right he needs to chill.
I think he could be a cool dude if he would start acting his age BUT what can you expect when he been hanging around another “little person” like JD lol lol
I wish him well after all he live near me in Sugarloaf I even thought about getting his used G-500 over on Boggs Rd, BUT he dogged it out so bad it wasn’t worth the money the dealer wanted.
All and good luck BOW WOW work on your acting that classes maybe that’s a options being so short will be hard getting and leading male roles not hating just keepin it real.
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Aj
April 10th, 2009
2:15 pm
Dont judge people without first having walked in their shoes. Most people who have responded about Frankie have no clue what it is like to be a mother on drugs, and even if you do know, we all sin and fall short of perfection!! So those of you putting her down take a step back and take a look at yourselves and I’m sure that some of your short comings dont make you the perfect example either. You live and you learn and everyone deserves another chance even after several passed mistakes. Learn from Frankie and her showy display and most of all forgive others as you would want God to forgive you. HE is the FINAL Judge! Please HIM and no one else’s opinion matters!!!!!!!
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Lil G
April 10th, 2009
5:58 pm
Brotha Man that’s how you spell your name it’s brother and yes there is 2 ways to spell the past tense of spell its spelled and spelt so you get your dictionary.
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Lil G
April 10th, 2009
6:02 pm
Oh! My Ears don’t come in here and be dissing Keyshia because trash must know trash for you info.
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The original Mark
April 11th, 2009
12:18 pm
Crunk rock? WTF is that? Is it like that garbage you people call (c)rap?
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Shannon
April 11th, 2009
6:57 pm
Enter your comments here i love keyshia and keri even though i dnt have keri cd yet bobby got a cool cd to i hope it makes a stop in fresno california
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Brotha Rob
April 11th, 2009
8:01 pm
I LOV KERI HILSON AN I WILL BE AT THE SHOW, HER CD IS BAGGIN
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tsgrookie
April 13th, 2009
8:10 am
I’m impressed with Soulja Boy’s abilituy to consistently come up with catchy HIT songs ! He has a positive energetic, refreshing personality. I’m 43 years old & love his music. With his personality, I’m sure (and hope) that we will see him in movies soon. Do your thing Soulja Boy !
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annoyned with Soulja Boy
April 13th, 2009
8:22 am
I guess all music has it’s place… I’m just fed up with the Soulja Boys of this world… The music says nothing… I’m waiting on that good good music to come back.> PLEASE COME BACK!
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RC
April 13th, 2009
8:26 am
Remember when blacks had decent taste in music.I guess now days it only takes bass and some stupid lyrics to make a hit.
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annoyned with Soulja Boy
April 13th, 2009
8:29 am
TO RC: wow… you ignoramouses are for real huh? Black had great music since Africa… that’s the only real music you haters know…
I’m no Soulja Boy musical fan.. but I applaud the young man’s business sense… additionally, there are plenty HORRIBLE white musican’s out there… go attack them…
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jazy-j yr #1 fan
April 13th, 2009
11:29 am
no matter what you will always be my number one artist the old you may be dead and gone but as longe as your Clifford Harris jr ill love you
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shameful
April 13th, 2009
12:09 pm
annoyed…don’t entertain what’s doesn’t need to be entertained. foolishness doesn’t require acknowledgement.
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Sarah
April 13th, 2009
3:11 pm
His music is horrible and I can’t believe anyone listens to it. He’ll be working at fast food before you know it. It’s sad that good music doesn’t get much play, but this crap plays 100 times a day
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huh?
April 13th, 2009
3:12 pm
i too am not a big fan of soulja boy but i also admire his drive in business as a teen. I just don’t like the fact that Gucci man is his idol. His tunes are silly but hey!! he is doing what young people like – it is a money maker for him – so go for it!!
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OleSchool
April 13th, 2009
3:12 pm
I’m going to have to agree with RC. There was a time when our music told our story and was a source of pride, dignity and something the entire family could vibe to. I can appreciate Soulja Boy’s business acumen but does the money always justify the means. How many of you would honestly feel ok playing his music around your grandmother as a shining example of what our forefathers produced. There is a stark difference between bad White artists and a poisonous culture that now exists and is promoted by Hip Hop and this is coming from someone who is from the Hip Hop era.
We have got to get off of this fixation of money, cars and ho’s. It’s not art. Art, in its purest form, is something that’s truly expressed regardless of the financial benefit. Would these guys really call their women b!tches if they weren’t paid to do it. I sincerly hope not. It’s modern day step-n-fetch it. I can’t fault all rappers though, because what we get in music is a by-product of the failure of our educational system. As Carter G. Woodson wrote, when you study and have a true appreciation of the arts, then your depth, range and experiences are reflected in your music. All we get now is silly bubble-gum hook lines and recycled beats.
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huh?
April 13th, 2009
3:15 pm
sarah – the kids’ like it – and they are eating up so the only time i think he will be associated with fast food is if he owns the restaurant. just because you don’t like it, please don’t put the young man down. he is doing his thing and it is his time to shine. i agree with you his music isn’t the best – but he isn’t the worst either.
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huh?
April 13th, 2009
3:18 pm
Ole School: as an adult i don’t think i or any other adult will be playing his music around “grandmother”. i don’t think any rap music would be appealing to a grandmother. His songs are not that serious they are silly and just the typical teen lingo being used today. As i stated, i am not a fan of it, but i wish him nothing but the best.
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Sarah
April 13th, 2009
3:20 pm
What I mean is that he is the typical artist..here today gone tomorrow. The music today doesn’t last nor do the artist. It’s a fad that I hope will hurry up and pass.
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OleSchool
April 13th, 2009
3:28 pm
“Huh?”
you didn’t get the parallel that I was attempting to draw. At the family reunion 25 years ago, was a lot different than the one I attended in 2008. You say that they are just teen songs but if you honestly talked to a teenager, they are embarrassed by the lyrics of these songs if they are played in front of adults.
You are right. Most grandmothers , even though they get younger and younger nowadays, don’t like rap, but we shouldn’t be ashamed to play the music in front of them.
I understand all of the music can’t be deep and address the societal ills that we face. However, there is virtually no balance at all in hip hop now. Do you find it odd that the few rappers that speak about anything socially relevant, are the most educated ones? There is nothing in our culture now that hasn’t been commercialized. Have you heard of the Obama Fried Chicken Restaurant?
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Grow Up
April 13th, 2009
3:56 pm
I agree with OleSchool. I love hip hop, but this stuff the kids listen to today is not what I consider hip hop or music. When I was a teenager, my mother cringed at what I listened to also. Music will continue to evolve and not stay the same. Hip Hop is a genre and what most people do not understand is that it should not be put into the same category. There is contemporary, modern, classical..etc hip hop just like other types of music.
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Gmonet
April 13th, 2009
4:06 pm
That video feckin’ rocks! Who edited it?
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me
April 13th, 2009
4:28 pm
1 out of 5…
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Wells
April 13th, 2009
4:31 pm
I don’t know that my Grandmother would have enjoyed Public Enemy at the family reunion. But based on the reunions and weddings I attended in 2008 I saw plenty of people (old and young) doing the “soulja boy” and dropping it to Low by Flo Rida.
I don’t blame the kids for liking artist like Soulja Boy. He makes music that they can party to. The music I grew up dancing to was Kilo, Luke, and 69 boyz.
I agree that there is not a balance right now, but the music industry is different and so an artist has to have a dance/club hit for their records to even get played on the can get people out to by the albums.
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Syddog
April 13th, 2009
4:36 pm
Rather sweet video. The Black Lips rock.
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Cream Daddy Puff Muffin
April 13th, 2009
4:56 pm
- infinity out of infinity.
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Theyareawful
April 13th, 2009
5:31 pm
HORRIBLE! What a waste of time!
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Andy
April 13th, 2009
6:22 pm
Sounds like something out of the 60s——my generation, thus I liked it. Beats the drums, bass, lack of melody and repetitious nonsense of todays “rap” music!
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buttholesurfer
April 13th, 2009
6:39 pm
they better start pissing themselves on stage again or else people are going to actually start listening to their music… and its all down hill from there
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dayglodaydream
April 13th, 2009
8:05 pm
That’s the Black Lips for you! You take them , or you leave them! I like ‘em, & teh video. Find them on myspace & they have the video that got them kicked out of India! Black Lips ROCK!
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beeftips
April 14th, 2009
7:19 am
Outstanding. Five stars. The editing is amazing!
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www.kantstopservices.com
April 14th, 2009
9:30 am
While I agree with the comments regarding the quality of music as well as its affects on the minds of the easily influenced. I also applaud Souja Boi for his business savy. While the music can tend to have major side effects on children and individuals with limited direction my hope is that Souja Boi’s music will grow and change as he does. Outkast is my FAVORITE GROUP EVER and I thank GOD for the messages taken from there music I have applied to my life. Artist can grow and bring substance to the table. If I am correct Souja Boi excelled academically?
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JRolan
April 14th, 2009
10:16 am
Hello Sonia,
I always appreciate your well written blogs and they are very informative. The issue I have is that I don’t always remember to check your blog, I do try as much as possible. Is there a way to subscribe to your blog so that I may get updates?
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Tyree
April 14th, 2009
12:04 pm
@Mark. Just because you don’t like the genre of music, it’s not crap. Expression comes in many forms. I don’t understand why you always post comments that are negative. Must you find happiness in demeaning other people? Get some therapy.
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Moi
April 15th, 2009
5:48 am
She gets an A+ for this video. Hot song hot video!
Never ever grew on me too. Very true lyrics.
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jc
April 15th, 2009
12:02 pm
SHE DID EARN THE OSCAR. ARE YOU JEALOUS AJC? ARE YOU JUST USE TO SEEING COMMONE PEOPLE OR COMMON THINGS HAPPENING BUT WHEN THE REAL THING SHOWS UP YOU HAVE DOUBTS.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO MANY MOVIES TO EARN AN OSCAR SOME PEOPLE ARE BORN WITH GENUINE AND TRUE TALENT AND JENNIFER HUDSON IS JUST BORN WITH IT.
I AM SO GLAD THAT I AM NOT AN EDITOR OR NEWSPAPER WRITER BECAUSE ALL THEY DO IS STIR UP STRIFE, CONFUSION, NEGATIVITY, AND MOST OF ALL GOSSIP.
ONLY ETHICAL PUBLISHING COMPANIES WITH GOOD MOTIVES WILL PROSPER.
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BARBARA DUMAS
April 15th, 2009
12:10 pm
I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE BEEN AT THE CONCERT LAST NIGHT AND JENNIFER HUDSON WAS PHENOMINAL. SHE PERFORMED LIKE A TRUE VETERAN AND A TRUE DIVA. HER STAGE PRESENCE WAS AWESONE AND SHE LOOKED FANTASTIC
SHE SANG MOST OF MY FAVORITE SONGS FROM THE CD WHICH I KEEP ONE IN MY CAR AND ONE IN MY HOUSE. JENNIFER IS A TRUE STAR AND HUMBLE IN SPITE ALL OF HER BLESSINGS.I WISH ONLY THE BEST FOR HER.
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Al
April 15th, 2009
12:15 pm
She was brilliant! Absoultely amazing. A very rare talent. She’s proving that she deserves every accolade bestowed on her. The Theater was more like 85% full. The crowd loved her… and she connected as evidenced by the minutes long, wild standing ovation that prompted her to don an encore. Robin Thicke was cool. I want to go back Thursday night too to see Jennifer Hudson perform again. She’s going to be around for a very, very long time.
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BARBARA DUMAS
April 15th, 2009
12:19 pm
SONIA,
I LOVE READING YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.YOU ARE MY GIRL.THANKS FOR ALWAYS KEEPING IT REAL. THANKS FOR BEING A TREUEFRIEND TO MY GIRL. A HUGE FAN. LOL BARBARA
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Rich S
April 15th, 2009
12:28 pm
I saw it. I was given a ticket and it was a complete bore. I knew it would be. She sings one good song and it’s not even her own. Robin Thicke is also terrible. I’m so glad I didn’t have to pay, I would have asked for a refund.
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truthfully
April 15th, 2009
12:30 pm
JC.. I think you misunderstood.. Sonia said “if skeptics were thinking that the movie and music industries had made 27-year-old Hudson a star before she really earned it, all they had to see was one show”: Last night’s concert at the Fox Theatre. MEANING… they were wrong… This is clearly saying she deserved her awards… I’ll be the FIRST to admit I dont’ agree with a lot of the AJC blogs.. But this..i correct. JHud is doin it to the fullest, and AJC appears to be in full support.. Now Robin T on the other hand.. he got the bad side of this review…
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Heaven
April 15th, 2009
12:32 pm
I AGREE WITH JC – JENNIFER EARNED EVERY AWARD SHE’S GOT! STOP HATIN ON HER AJC!
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The1
April 15th, 2009
12:37 pm
First of all, Robin Thicke was not an opener… It was a co-headline, so wtf? Robin’s performance was great and I appreciated that the majority of what he sang was actually HIS OWN MATERIAL which is something that could not be said for Jennifer. Her performance was great also but if I wanted to hear renditions of other people’s songs and Dreamgirls, I could have stayed at home and popped in some old CDs as well as the Dreamgirls DVD… 70% of what she performed was either a cover or something from Dreamgirls… Hello? You have a grammy winning album; why the HELL aren’t u performing songs from it?!!!
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LEA
April 15th, 2009
12:56 pm
awhh I see the robin thicke fan are mad, that j hud is getting great reviews evert EVERY SHOW and everyone is loving her .I can’t wait to see her tomorrow.. Could care less about Robin. I had to sit through him at beyonce’s show as well.. Almost fell asleep.. But Yes Jennifer deserves everything she gets so proud of her..
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The1
April 15th, 2009
1:06 pm
No one is mad that Jhud is getting great reviews… She did well performing other people’s songs. I haven’t heard one Thicke fan say she was horrible… so once again, wtf?
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Harmony372
April 15th, 2009
1:16 pm
I agree, this is a rather negative slant of both artists and the talents they displayed last night at the Fox. Re: Jennifer, there have been many more “artists” who received greater attention with FAR less talent (Britney, Lindsey, dare I say….Beyonce?!?!). Jennifer has paid her dues (long before Idol) and is reaping the rewards of her work and talent. This may be her “first tour” (it isn’t…just her first headliner) but she’s been on enough stages (cruise ships, churches, Idol, Oscars, Grammys, need I go on?) that I wouldn’t expect her to get onstage and NOT know how to work an audience. Give the woman some respect! She is a phenomenal talent…I’ve admired her since she was on Idol, but last night she gained a whole new level of respect from me with her vocal ability (there’s nothing like hearing it LIVE).
As for Robin Thicke, are you crazy? I didn’t even come with very high expectations for his show and I thought his performance was AWESOME! I like his music, but I’m not a huge fan….I expected to be bored beyond hearing “Lost without You”, RT impressed me QUICK. He’s a good showman. He only put the jacket on ONE TIME then removed it. He’s a guy…can’t he be allowed ONE “wardrobe change”? But back to his performance, Robin Thicke put on a terrific show…I’m not a girl who swoons much at concerts (well, except for New Edition) but I repeatedly found myself thinking how Paula Patton sure is a LUCKY & HAPPY woman at home!
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LEA
April 15th, 2009
1:18 pm
Awhh The1 you proved my point. one thing I DO NOT do is go back and fourth with people on the net that is super lame…
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SexyCool
April 15th, 2009
1:32 pm
I was at the show last night. I enjoyed it. It was my second time seeing Robin. I thought he gave a solid performance. While I am strong J Hud supporter and I believe that she is an awesome talent, I was not left in awe of her performance.
I am delighted that I had the opportunity to see her in concert. I look forward to her continued development as a live concert artist and will see her again.
That is all.
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Greg
April 15th, 2009
1:42 pm
I will be working the event tomorrow night and cannot wait
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B
April 15th, 2009
1:43 pm
Very sexy video. But, done with class, precision, and art. She did her thing. If I have to compare, I would say CiCi killed that one and it is the best I have seen of her female peers in her age range. Go girl. I am ready for her to represent for the A again.
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Why???
April 15th, 2009
1:58 pm
Darn??? This is such a mix of responses that I am anxious and almost slightly sad about tomorrow’s performance. I am taking my sister as a B’Day gift to her. Personally, I have all 3 of RT’s CDs and expect him to be a cool, laid-back performer. I am not expecting him to belt out notes for days because that is not his style. I expect him to perform very much like Kem. For JHud, yikes….I really like her album and am hoping that she will sing several songs from it. If she doesn’t, I will admit that I will be disappointed. She has too much talent to base a show off of other songs!!! Will report back on Friday!!!
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Why???
April 15th, 2009
2:01 pm
A+…I have loved CiCi since Goodies. I love watching her grow into a beautiful adult and dance. She is also a great cross over artist to Pop…with JT on this track, she will get much more attention.
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LJ
April 15th, 2009
2:03 pm
@JC and Heaven,
I think you two should go back and re-read what was written:
“Well, if skeptics were thinking that the movie and music industries had made 27-year-old Hudson a star before she really earned it, all they had to see was one show: Last night’s concert at the Fox Theatre.”
The writer of the article is clearly being complimentary to J-Hud, basically saying that if there were any skeptics out there, all they had to do was watch last night’s show to realize that she’s the real deal.
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Harmony372
April 15th, 2009
2:51 pm
@Why??? don’t be sad, if you like both artists, you will genuinely enjoy the concert. RT gave a good mix, laidback at the piano at times, upbeat and hip at times, crooning to the ladies at times. As for JHud, I think she gave a decent mix…I expected her to perform the hits from Dreamgirls…that’s what put her “on the map”, duh. But she also did 4 songs from her album, granted they’re all the songs you’ve heard on the radio/TV with one exception, Pocketbook (which I love and secretly hoped there would be a “surprise” ATL appearance by Ludacris…but no). Granted, she added a few covers, but she doesn’t have DEPTH in her own material to play an hour-long set of JUST her music. Heck, Robin is on his 3rd album and he still did a couple of covers…as I’ve seen MANY artists do in concert, including PRINCE and we know he doesn’t lack original material.
Just go and enjoy yourself….don’t let the haters spoil it!
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BRe GOODSz
April 15th, 2009
3:12 pm
i DONT AGREE CUS IT DNT MATT3R WAT SHE USED 2 DO IN DA STREETS CUS SHE HERE NOW SO YALL NEED 2 STOP HATIN CUS SHE TRYiN 2 BE DERE MOST MOTHERS WOULDNT CARE N SHE TRYiN REAL HARD SO LIL PEGGY NEED 2 SIT DOWN
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4/15: Mid-day report with next week’s theme, Jennifer Hudson, David Archuleta tour, sales | American Idol
April 15th, 2009
3:12 pm
[...] -My colleague Sonia Murray wrote about Jennifer Hudson last night at the Fox. She returns on Thursday as well with Robin Thicke. She has a command of not only her own rather ordinary R&B material, but such greats as Aretha Franklin’s (“Something He Can Feel”), Chaka Khan’s (“Sweet Thing”) and Whitney Houston’s (“You Give Good Love”). And most spectacularly, every song she sang seemed to emanate from this much older, wiser core layered with gospel heft and Broadway delivery. [...]
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XXXX
April 15th, 2009
3:16 pm
BIGPAPA
SUCK EGGS!! STOP HATING. YOU WISH YOU WERE HIM. THAT’S IT..
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Response to Why???
April 15th, 2009
3:24 pm
To ‘Why”??? – Don’t be sad. I sat in Row D. You will have a fantastic time. Harmony 372 said it best. You will never please everybody… I think you have the right expectations. You’ll soon find that hearing Jennifer Hudson recorded doesn’t due her voice or her talent any justice. It’s a great concert. Expect to have a good time… You certainly will!!!
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RJ
April 15th, 2009
4:27 pm
Saw the show last night and really enjoyed both performances. The article above does no justice for R.Thicke’s performance as he was AMAZING. He was full of energy and he sounds great live, surprisingly. And yes he only took took his jacket off and on once, so the article above is exagerated! JHUD, you already know that she can sing, so you have nothing to lose there either. Check it out if you can!
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LEA
April 15th, 2009
4:33 pm
but honestly people who really cares what anyone thinks about jennifer hudson or robin thicke their opinions really don’t matter lol.. Either you go to the show and will love what they do or you wont.. Not everyone is going to love either artist.. And I’m sure they know that.. You can’t please EVERYBODY…
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Rich
April 15th, 2009
4:45 pm
I think she sounds like a goat and looks like a hippo.
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Mrs G
April 15th, 2009
5:37 pm
Sonia Murray… Obviously you weren’t at the same show I was at last night… Robin Thicke did a wonderful job, he worked the stage with ease… Jennifer Hudson as beautiful voice as she has, does not know how to work stage (almost kept falling over her feet) or the sound guys, cause when she talked you could hardly if at all hear anything she said… The only real dissapointment I had was the acustics are terrible in the Fox Theatre..Over all the concert was good.
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nikki
April 15th, 2009
5:55 pm
Jennifer was simply fab! I enjoyed the show and radiated all day. I think that Robin performed nicely as well. It is great to see Jennifer, truly she is a strong spirit. I do believe that she will have many years in this industry.
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4/15: Mid-day report with next week’s theme, Jennifer Hudson, David Archuleta tour, sales | Most Interesting Info
April 15th, 2009
7:27 pm
[...] -My colleague Sonia Murray wrote about Jennifer Hudson last night at the Fox. She returns on Thursday as well with Robin Thicke. She has a command of not only her own rather ordinary R&B material, but such greats as Aretha Franklin’s (“Something He Can Feel”), Chaka Khan’s (“Sweet Thing”) and Whitney Houston’s (“You Give Good Love”). And most spectacularly, every song she sang seemed to emanate from this much older, wiser core layered with gospel heft and Broadway delivery. [...]
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DivaGLAM
April 15th, 2009
8:33 pm
I am never shocked when Sonia Murray writes a review…
Unless it is Michelle Ndegeocello she won’t like it.
Unless they are singing to ‘her’
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Clarence White
April 15th, 2009
10:19 pm
The concert was great and I thought both artists performed well. My only disappointment was the concert put on by Jennifer Hudson was not long enough.
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Harmony372
April 16th, 2009
3:13 am
A correction to my earlier post, JHud actually performed 7 (of the 13 total) songs on her album at the concert.
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April 16th, 2009
6:30 am
[...] Jennifer Hudson/Robin Thicke In AtlantaAtlanta Journal Constitution, USAIn the four years since she was first introduced to us as a finalist on “American Idol,” Jennifer Hudson’s ascent has been so meteoric that her accolades almost seem to have preceded her actual accomplishments. She does one movie (“Dreamgirls”) — and … [...]
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Jennifer Hudson | DependMedia.com
April 16th, 2009
6:57 am
[...] highlighted by the return of former-contestant-turned-Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson. … Jennifer Hudson/Robin Thicke In Atlanta Atlanta Journal Constitution In the four years since she was first introduced to us as a finalist [...]
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AW
April 16th, 2009
7:09 am
Thank you LJ.
I concur JC and Heaven go back and RE-READ the article. Whew!
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Often Disappointed/Never Surprised!
April 16th, 2009
9:18 am
Did no attend the concert but I do have an opinion. Ms. Hudson is to be commceded fro her recent success, this goes without saying. However, I don’t believe the Oscar was deserving. Her role in Dream Girls was not that captivating. In fact, her performance did not out shine Beyonce’s role. Granted, Beyonce did not have an Oscar winning performance either. Let us get back to the days when real talent won out.
Nevermind the artists who pull at the heart strings of the American public. Besides, I guess Halle deserved an award for Monster’s Ball? What about Denzel for Training Day? Surely these two artists had produced better pieces of work than these two movies. Finally, anything opinion-driven will always have detractors. I love music and I love movies. Enough with the subjectivity. Even Wierd Al won a grammy or two!
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AJ
April 16th, 2009
10:46 am
I am going to the show tonight and I am looking forward to hearing from both artist. I love Jennifer Hudson and I know she will put on a fabulous show at the Fox
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Jennifer Hudson sings of love in “Idol” return | The HAMPTON Report
April 16th, 2009
2:41 pm
[...] weeks ago, and Hudson herself is currently on tour. Judging by a review from a writer with the Atlanta Journal Constitution posted on Wednesday, the tour is going well. “Hudson is a wonder,” the reviewer wrote. [...]
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kwazi
April 16th, 2009
3:33 pm
Ciara looks absolutely amazing. However, I am surprised that this is her song, it sounds like a track from Timberlake’s “Future Sex Sounds” Album. But it’s very well done, practically ripping the envelope for me, I’d tone down the “sexual overtness. (Looks like everybody is ripping a page from Beyonce.)
I like Ciara doing the Feminist anthem “like a boy”. No, go on Ciara, do your thing girl. this video definitely shows you as a woman, no longer a girl.
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Why???
April 17th, 2009
12:16 am
Interesting mix…Love Keyshia!!! I have all 3 of her CDs. She is working it out this year!!! I would like to see her tour with Mario or Justin Timberlake!!! Not too familiar with Keri and Bobby’s music. DJ Nab was pushing their concert at the RT/JHud concert. I will pick up the CDs and see.
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Deborah Ware AKA Angel
April 17th, 2009
12:37 am
I attended the Jennifer Hudson concert on 14April and you were jamming! I am an independent artist located at http://www.myspace.com/angelquotakadeborah, check me out. Also Jennifer Hudson was an inspiration, and I would sing back-up for her anyday! Keep up the tremendous job!
Deborah
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Felicia
April 17th, 2009
1:18 am
Just returned from the Thursday night show and I had a fantastic time. I’m not a Robin Thicke fan (I only knew Lost Without You), but his portion of the concert was very entertaining. As for Jennifer Hudson’s portion of the concert it was phenomenal. She commanded the stage. Her voice was amazing. And in addition to the joy of hearing Jennifer sing, she was joined by Fantasia on Pocketbook and by Jennifer Holiday on And I am Telling You. I left very happy and satisfied that I got my money’s worth and more.
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Suefchuhcruff
April 17th, 2009
3:13 am
nice, really nice!
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AI3
April 17th, 2009
8:27 am
Jennifer was AMAZING!! Robin was okay, but he definetly did not command the crowd like JHud! Jennifer Holliday being there made my night and Fantasia being there made my WEEK!!! Bravo to Jennifer. My only wish is that she was on tour, co-headlining with Fantasia!!!! Ahhh…A guy can dream.
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Why???
April 17th, 2009
9:51 am
Okay…I made a comment last night after the show and AJC didn’t post it. So, here we go again…I just returned home from the concert and can’t go to sleep. Can I just say, where is the offering plate?? The concert was EXCELLENT!!! Our section was ready to give an offering. LOL First, DJ Nab entertained us for about 20 minutes with a variety of music to warm us up. Then, RT came on and turned it up a notch! I thoroughly enjoyed his performance. As I stated earlier, I didn’t expect him to belt out notes for days but he has some great songs and you can tell that he has a passion for what he is doing. He did perform other songs from artists and they were a great compliment to his show. Finally, JHud came out and blew the roof off the Fox. Her voice is so powerful and clear that it is crazy!!! I do agree that her CDs do her no justice. The young lady was incredible. Then, Fantasia joined her on their duet of “I’m His Only Woman” (not Pocketbook) and the crowd went wild!!! Fantasia wore a very cute white short outfit and looked amazing. Then to close the show, Jennfier Holiday joined her on “And I Am Telling You”. The two did a little battle on the encore and it was wonderful!!!!!!!!!! My only negative comment was that it was hard to hear the performers when they were talking. The acoustics were great when they were singing but garbeled when they were talking. Overall, an amazing show.
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Why???
April 17th, 2009
9:54 am
AI3 ~ I completely agree with wanting to see Jennifer and Fantasia in concert. I would love to see them do a Soul Sister Tour with them and some old school girls like Patti, Chaka, or Whitney. Or a Soul Sister Idol Tour of Jennifer, Fantasia, LaToya, and Lil! Women who can really sing!!!! LOL
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Tazzee
April 17th, 2009
11:23 am
I was there last night and the show was EXCELLENT! I feel bad for the Tuesday fans because they didn’t get a chance to see Fantasia and Jennifer Holliday. I don’t even like the duet with Fantasia on Jennifer’s CD, but I loved their duet last night. Jennifer Holliday took the cake though. That performance was a perfect ending to a wonderful night. I think I screamed, jumped and clapped my hands throughout the entire song – I know I’m hoarse this morning.
I would give Jennifer’s performance an A – she has a beautiful voice, a wonderful spirit and I had a great time.
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boo
April 17th, 2009
11:58 am
I just saw the Fantasia and Jennifer duet on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQgANp4grAM&feature=channel_page
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denise cooper
April 17th, 2009
1:24 pm
Thursday’s night show was awesome…Robin was so smooth…he can really sing and has great stage presence; he was a great lead-in to JHUD. WOW…the two surprise singers, Fantasia and Jennifer Holliday. JHUD was even gracious enough to allow their greatest to shine.!!!!! If you missed Thursday’s show, you better ask someone. LOL
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Fan
April 17th, 2009
2:12 pm
The best concert I have ever been to. Robin and Jennifer were both great!
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JRF
April 17th, 2009
2:28 pm
I was at the Concert on Tuesday night…ROBIN THICKE was GREAT!!!!! He is a really laid back performer and his band is GREAT…I love the drummer(LB)…Robin really made the night. Jennifer was a disappointment…her vocals were strong but her stage presence and performance was HORRIBLE….she didn’t even have a nice SET for stage. She needs a new wardrobe stylist..it is no way that she should have had on an outfit that was the same or very similar to the one that she wore on Oprah when she performed her hit If This Is Love…also the next night she appeared on American Idol with the same outfit on….NO WAY a grammy/oscar award winning diva should wear the same outfit 3 times…just horrible!!! She needs to step her game up before she hits the road on another tour!!
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A TRUE FAN
April 17th, 2009
2:36 pm
The show was an “A” plus. I am so glad that I did not attend Tuesday’s show. Robin Thicke, so very talented and handsome (I see why Paula Patton is always smiling). He did an AWESOME job. JENNIFER, this child is truly blessed. Talented, beautiful, wonderful spirit. She was great. To come from a situation not even 6 months ago and deliver a performance the way she did, you can tell GOD is all over her. When I say this young lady gave me “Chills” with that voice!! This show was very well worth every penny I spent.
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RF
April 17th, 2009
2:50 pm
Hands down this was the show of the year! Robin Thicke was a great intro into J.Hud who gave a wonderful performance.
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RF
April 17th, 2009
2:51 pm
OH and Fantasia and Jennifer Holiday were the icing on the cake for the evening.
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nadee
April 17th, 2009
2:51 pm
I was at the show last night and Jenifer Hudson is the real deal. She has a strong stage presence and she works the audience like a seasoned professional. What I really liked was the fact that it was Jennifer, a couple backup singers and the band. Not a bunch of dancers costume changes and a lot of fluff like you’d see at other concerts where the act needs all that stuff cause they really don’t sing all that well. Jennifer is a pure a singer as I’ve seen in a long time. I heard a lot of people leave the show saying ‘Beyonce who’?
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Juanita
April 17th, 2009
2:59 pm
I was in the Fox last night. I have been to many concerts at the Fox and other places. That was one of the greatest shows I have attended!!!
Everybody from RT to JH, JH, and FB……….. wow!! What a show from beginning to end. Anytime Jennifer or Robin are in a 100 mile radius, I will be in the house!! Wonderful sweet spirits with all of the performers.
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GG
April 17th, 2009
3:07 pm
Man, I am so mad that I missed it!!! I love love Jennifer Hudson, there are not many chicks in the game that can actually sang, yeah I said sang!
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AJ
April 17th, 2009
3:07 pm
I was in the house last night and this was an excellent show. Jennifer Hudson tore it up. She is a performer. I absolutely love Fantasia. I was so glad that they did that duet. Jennifer Holliday was the truth. Her and Jennifer Hudson together is too much. They gave me goose bumps. Both of them. It was a great show. Robin Thicke was good too.
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monica
April 17th, 2009
3:18 pm
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G-Dot
April 17th, 2009
3:21 pm
I was there on Tuesday. They BOTH put it down. Somebody put it best earlier with Jennifer. To see her on that stage only months after the personal tragedy she went through is just amazing. WELL DONE!
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smokey
April 17th, 2009
3:23 pm
I WAS STANDING IN THE CHAIR LAST NIGHT!!!! JHUD IS THE TRUUUUUUTH… Fantasia and J Holiday did their thing too, I mean the duets where GREAT!!! Fanny Mae was in rare form last night and she was fly…I wante dto run up and down the aisle the whole time J Hud was on stage!!!! When she brought out J Holiday I didn’t want the show to stop!!!! Well worth my money!!!!! J HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUD!!!!! Next stop the Phillips Arena!!!(J Hud, Tasia, Jamie Foxx,& Ne-Yo) Oh yeah Robin Thicke was Good too, white boy can sing!!!!! Whitney Who??????????????
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AJ
April 17th, 2009
3:26 pm
Smokey, I would definately go see that show. Blame it on the ALAlAlcohol. That would be a good show if it were to ever come for real. P.S. I give J Hudson an A+++
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Rich S
April 17th, 2009
3:27 pm
Typical
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Taisha
April 17th, 2009
3:30 pm
I so enjoyed myself last night!!! Both Robin and Jennifer were wonderful…I have attended numerous concerts and I must say, the true beauty of their voices was a sight to behold! It was simple yet mesmering, amazing in its effortlessness. It was also such a great surprise and blessing to not only have Fantasia join Jennifer, but to have the phenomenal Jennifer Holiday sing the duet with Jennifer! Thanks so much Robin and Jennifer for giving all of us a true night to remember…
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AJ
April 17th, 2009
3:35 pm
Not only that, I thought that Robin Thick was very gracious when he was saying get ready for Jennifer Hudson she has a great show planned for Atlanta. He never lied. I think they both did a great job and I would definately go see Jennifer Hudson anytime she comes to Atlanta.
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Shay
April 17th, 2009
3:42 pm
I was at the show last night and let me say AWESOME!!!! Fantasia, JHud, Robin all did an excellent job. I especially loved the duet w/Fantasia and Jennifer, wished they had did another song together. For those who missed it you really missed a good show.
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ST
April 17th, 2009
4:03 pm
I was able to get tickets to Thursday’s performance at the last minute. I am so glad I didn’t miss it. It was definitely a good show. Robin, Jennifer, Fantasia, and Jennifer all did their thing. Did anybody else almost miss the last song?…..”Thank you” to the usher who told me there was one more song. Without her, I would have missed it ’cause I thought it was over.
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Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Holliday Duet (Video) | Shallow Nation
April 17th, 2009
4:13 pm
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Marie
April 17th, 2009
4:16 pm
I was in the building last night, and I must say this the concert of the year!! Robin Thicke was incredible, and Jennifer Hudson sang her behind off! When Fantasia came out, I thought that was something, but when Jennifer Holiday came out…I was shocked! I had to call my mom so she could here them sing!! Absolutely excellent!!
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WestSider
April 17th, 2009
4:21 pm
What about the other 90% of the Atlanta Music Scene? This blog is ummm….really myopic.
But then, so is the AJC
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roop
April 17th, 2009
5:29 pm
She’s still sexy, nice song and the striped cat outfit is her all day. She just needs to stick to the basics and add more dancing like her past videos. She just needs to do her and everything else will fall in place. I must say the older she gets the better looking she gets. Dance Ciara Dance!
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Why???
April 17th, 2009
6:16 pm
JRF ~ The comment about her wardrobe is too true. I told my sister about this outfit she had been wearing and I was like…if she was this tonight, I am going to wonder if she is wearing this outfit for a reason????
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Why???
April 17th, 2009
6:17 pm
I posted this on another blog adn had to share it again!!! Can I just say, where is the offering plate?? The concert was EXCELLENT!!! Our section was ready to give an offering. LOL First, DJ Nab entertained us for about 20 minutes with a variety of music to warm us up. Then, RT came on and turned it up a notch! I thoroughly enjoyed his performance. As I stated earlier, I didn’t expect him to belt out notes for days but he has some great songs and you can tell that he has a passion for what he is doing. He did perform other songs from artists and they were a great compliment to his show. Finally, JHud came out and blew the roof off the Fox. Her voice is so powerful and clear that it is crazy!!! I do agree that her CDs do her no justice. The young lady was incredible. Then, Fantasia joined her on their duet of “I’m His Only Woman” (not Pocketbook) and the crowd went wild!!! Fantasia wore a very cute white short outfit and looked amazing. Then to close the show, Jennfier Holiday joined her on “And I Am Telling You”. The two did a little battle on the encore and it was wonderful!!!!!!!!!! My only negative comment was that it was hard to hear the performers when they were talking. The acoustics were great when they were singing but garbeled when they were talking. Overall, an amazing show.
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Black Girl
April 17th, 2009
7:22 pm
OMG! I just cried! That was truly awesome. I absolutely hate that I missed it.
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April 17th, 2009
8:01 pm
[...] -My colleague Sonia Murray reported that Fantasia and Jennifer Holliday guested last night at the Fox Theatre at the Jennifer Hudson concert, night two. I’m distinctly jealous! [...]
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lamont
April 17th, 2009
8:23 pm
excellent concert i was able to sing to jennifer hudson on the her mic spotlight snippet
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April 18th, 2009
8:31 am
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MeMe
April 18th, 2009
10:59 am
Ummmmmm……It’s very Janet-esque……it’s like everybody tryna out sexy the other video…..it fits right into our over sexed society!!!!!!
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scoot
April 18th, 2009
11:43 am
This is almost porn. I hope it get played after midnight.
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rolowe
April 18th, 2009
11:48 am
WOW!!!OMG!!!!The show was AWESOME!!! I am still hoarse from screaming and hollering. I had said that I was going to calm but when Fantasia came onstage I lost it. It was on and popping. Jennifer looked absolutley GREATTTTTTTTT!!!!And Fantasia, she looked really good also. Then when Jennifer Holliday came ..WOWW!!!!Best concert ever!!Robin Thicke did his thing also. He had a great show and had us up and dancing in our seats, and then Jennfier had us dancing up and down the aisles…..GREAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Erica Calhoun
April 18th, 2009
5:18 pm
Congrats Nabs! You still doing your thing! You looking younger too….guess its all those Red Bulls. Let me know when you come to the East Coast.
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Steven
April 19th, 2009
3:57 am
I believe “Please Don’t Stop” should be the next single.
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LEA
April 19th, 2009
8:36 am
Me personally being there and enjoying the show. I think both Fantasia and Jennifer Holiday were too much.. Other than that Jennifer Hudson was amazing.. I just love her.. Robin Thicke he was better than I expected.. and his drummer is sexy lol..
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BIGPAPA
April 19th, 2009
8:34 pm
Ok, little man or should I say shorter lol I wouldn’t want to be that short for anything in the world I am 6′5 around 245lbs I have a really nice house that is paid for inside of Sugarloaf, after I seen Missy holding Caira hands at a award show and your little ass was up in the stands with your boys even my lady said, you look like a SIMP lol lol no dude not hating just telling the truth wouldn’t want to be your short ass.
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Julia Joy Prince
April 20th, 2009
10:22 am
What can you say! What a dynamic performance! What talent!
Julia Joy Prince
Clearwater,FL
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tony ledbetter
April 20th, 2009
2:54 pm
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tony ledbetter
April 20th, 2009
2:56 pm
! LUV KEYSHIA COLE ! HAVE HER ALL OVER MII WALL I JUST LIKE DA WAY SHE LOOKS ND SING I HAVE ALL HER CD ND SHE IS JUST THE BEST LMBFAO
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BeyonceFan
April 21st, 2009
2:13 pm
Yep! I have front row tickets! I can’t wait!
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John
April 21st, 2009
2:15 pm
So What?
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Rodney
April 21st, 2009
2:15 pm
Chile boo! Bey done gone nuts… but I’m sure some fools will pay a grand to see her.
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Andrea
April 21st, 2009
2:16 pm
Of course I AM planning on attending the concert, I went to the Beyonce Experience in 2007 and it was by far one of the BEST concerts I had the pleasure to attending. My only problem with this I AM tour is seating I really wanted to get a closer seat near the stage, but those prices for VIP seating are crazy. So I’ll pray and pay 109.75 for a good seat!
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TD
April 21st, 2009
2:25 pm
who cares
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johnny fontane
April 21st, 2009
2:26 pm
I can’t make it to the show that day. I am having hot sticks inserted into my eyes.
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Matt
April 21st, 2009
2:26 pm
Lol, how much? To see Beyonce? I’m sorry she must think she is a good musician with decades of experience and longevity…. U2 isn’t even charging that much…. get overself, “diva” because you aren’t worth that much. Stop sampling music and do something original, then maybe you can call yourself an artist worthy of ticket prices that steep.
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joel
April 21st, 2009
2:38 pm
WHERE DEY DO DAT AT??????
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K LaBlink
April 21st, 2009
2:45 pm
Sorry, Beyonce. I won’t be at your show. I’ll be at my own “Diva Zone”
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Beyone #1
April 21st, 2009
2:53 pm
I will be there, singing all the songs from all the albums. The experience concert was the best concert ever!!! I love her but I don’t love her enough to pay $1,000 to meet her.
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tori
April 21st, 2009
2:56 pm
Got my front row tickets. Saw the last concert and it was the BEST CONCERT I have ever attended. And that includes Madonna, Mariah and tired azz Ciara… No one can come close to This Diva….. Period.
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DSTSPG06
April 21st, 2009
2:57 pm
Beyonce has seriously lost her mind… $1,000 for what? shoot if her and i as well as JAY Z
arent going for drinks later then…… NO BUT HONESTLY I LOVE BEYONCE SHE IS VERY TALENTED I JUST THINK THE PRICE IS A TAD BIT HIGH!!!!! I plan on going but i will pay the $100 +.. im ocntent with just a great seat to watch the show….
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tori
April 21st, 2009
3:07 pm
Everybody has a price they are willing to pay. And if you are a fan and can afford it then Cool… Cant hate on Bey cause she got loyal fans…
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Husband
April 21st, 2009
3:08 pm
BTW, if you buy a fan club membership (for $20 bucks), you can buy regular seats now. I bought them for my wife and got good floor tickets. $1000 is crazy.
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Eyes
April 21st, 2009
3:15 pm
BEYONCE!!!!!!All the way…………she knows how to put on s show. Instead of just standing and singing, she gives a perforamce!
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tori
April 21st, 2009
3:17 pm
Hey Matt, Sorry to bust your bubble but Beyonce does have longevity. Shes been in the game since she was 15 which is over a decade. Beyonce doesnt name the price of the backstage passes that would be the Atlanta Promotors for this concert that charge that amount. To even go a step further Bey isnt worried about those ticket prices, she took her income from the Etta James movie and donated every penny.The Diva made over 82 million dollars just last year alone. Angelina & Brad didnt even make that combined.. Enough said….
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Trey
April 21st, 2009
3:19 pm
Guess what I’m a gonna be doin’ on July 1st? Savin’ money by not going to see this no-talent.
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Beavis
April 21st, 2009
3:20 pm
Tori said “bubble butt” – heh-heh, heh-heh, heh-heh!
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Mo See
April 21st, 2009
3:27 pm
LMAO I agree w/Joel
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Stephen
April 21st, 2009
3:27 pm
The artist doesn’t set the concert ticket prices. That is determined by the concert promoter. Many established artists, such as U2, will only work with promoters that are willing to keep ticket prices reasonable because they want their fans to be able to see them perform live especially in times like these when the economy is down. There are many other major artists that have the clout to demand that a percentage of tickets for venues be kept at a reasonable cost for their fans or will request that a special section (not the nose bleed section) of the concert venue have $20 tickets….obviously Beyonce is not one of those artists. There are $20.75 tickets in Atlanta but you’ll be so far away from the stage that you might as well wait on someone to post the concert on youtube unless you like paying to watch a concert from a big screen monitor.
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David
April 21st, 2009
3:38 pm
Tori is nuts…
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blkshephered
April 21st, 2009
3:44 pm
I saw her with saw Beyonce and her back up singers the supremes( michelle and Kelly) Beyonce was the entire show. I could not take my eyes off of her during say my name. Michelle and Kelly make pretty back up flowers..Then I saw Beyonce experience with out her back up supremes. Beyonce was destiny’s child. The woman can put on a show..and dance her ass off. and sing. I will definately be there. I dont care if i am in the back..thats why they have huge monitors at Phillips. Also sometimes folks dont show up..and during intermission.i move closer and closer. but I wont wait until all the cheap tickets are solded. I aint paying 1000 to see no one unless its Jesus Christ and he can make me 25yrs younger. otherwise. I will pay 20.75 and enjoy the audience and big screens..sorry bey..but I still got bills to pay..and you and Jay z dont need any more money.
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Norvee Michele
April 21st, 2009
3:52 pm
I have my tix!! I have seen B every single time she has come to town … I have all her albums as a solo artist and Destiny’s Child. She’s well worth the money. I can’t wait for the show and don’t mind making her rich … she gives back…
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tori
April 21st, 2009
3:52 pm
lol @ david and lmao @ Beavis… Thank you Stephen for telling them again who sets the prices… People make me throw up when they so fast to blame something on the artist… geesh… Next, lets talk about something more important like the Craigslist Killer.. LOL WOW
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tori
April 21st, 2009
3:59 pm
Trey, You probaly one of those people who wish they were an artist… Maybe you are the no-talent…
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Mike
April 21st, 2009
4:04 pm
I didnt have to pay those high prices, I learned how to get the best seats in the house at makemoneysellingtickets.com, they taught me how to even get the fan club membership for the good seats for free
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Tara
April 21st, 2009
4:06 pm
Just bought 2 floor seats off RazorGator, row 15 for 230 each.
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non-hater
April 21st, 2009
4:28 pm
dont be a hater…if you cant go leave it at that…some can afford and will go….im sure if you had a once of talent you’d charge it…so, stop hating…love you Beyonce…you and jay continue doing you thing. Prince and princess….
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Matt
April 21st, 2009
4:41 pm
What is an “once” of talent?
And Tori, artists can certainly have a say on what is charged for their shows.. They make more money off of tours, than they do on album sales etc. Pearl Jam fought groups like Ticketmaster etc. to ensure their fans wouldn’t have to pay as much and companies wouldn’t be able to rip them off on the pricing of a show.. Hate to tell you, but the artists do have a say…. I just think that is a little bit much to charge for a concert… and by a little I mean a lot and it’s also a little incensitive of the current economic times..
Also a decade is nice, but I could see an artist who has three plus decades of success charging that much, not an artist with one.. I’m not trying to take away from what she has accomplished, I just don’t think she is worthy of paying that much to see her.
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Sonya
April 21st, 2009
4:51 pm
I saw The Beyonce Experience in 2007 and it was one of the best concerts I have attended. That was the most I ever paid for a concert ticket but felt it was worth every penny. Still deciding about this time.
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Sarah
April 21st, 2009
4:54 pm
I saw “The Beyonce’ Experience” Tour at the RBC Stadium in North Carolina as her phillips arena tickets were sold out! It was worth every mile, the speeding ticket that we got on our way to the concert and ofcourse all the money spent for a roadtrip (gas, food, hotel, etc). She is a great entertainer and vocalist! My friends and I had a wonderful..wonderful.. time! Can’t wait to see this tour!
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Atl Resident
April 21st, 2009
5:01 pm
For all those who paying $1000 or close to see Beyonce, I could use that amount too. Here’s a suggestion, How about to see Beyonce…just check out the new movie which will probably be just as good as concert.
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Brainstorm
April 21st, 2009
6:22 pm
July 1st will definitely be a day to celebrate! It is my birthday and I will be as far away from Philips Arena as possible celebrating with my friends.
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Elizabeth
April 21st, 2009
7:37 pm
I bought a lower level ticket for 98 and another one for 256. Both tickets said Field/General Admission. Does anyone know if I will have access to the floor? and also I dont know what is the advantage of having a 256 ticket?? I’m looking the seating chart and I dont see a big difference between the 98 ticket and the 256 (both are lower level seats)..I am going to Houston for this concert, but I am assuming you will have the same stage.
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Jack Schitt
April 21st, 2009
9:17 pm
Beyonce is so HOT. She can sit on my face if she needs to rest after the concert.
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RJ
April 21st, 2009
9:31 pm
I bought floor seats today for $109 a piece! Can’t wait!
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Maya
April 21st, 2009
9:39 pm
I’m soooooo there!!!!!!!! Love it….
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vuduchld
April 22nd, 2009
9:12 am
Like that old saying goes…THERE’S A SUCKER BORN EVERYDAY!!
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tori
April 22nd, 2009
9:25 am
Uhh Matt, Beyonce is only 27. She will be around for many decades… Now go to your head bangin , nose bleeding, jumping all over everybody and throwing beer in peoples hair lame concert. Not all the tickets are 500.00 etc dollars. Those tickets have extra perks.. You may not fill she is worth that much to meet and etc but some people do… Have a nice day..
Oh, Im sure Barbara Streisand has some open seats if you want to see someone who has been around for decadessssssss.. lmao.. Had to do it…
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dont bite me bro
April 22nd, 2009
9:32 am
Enter your comments here Mary J fights dogs.
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Matt
April 22nd, 2009
9:32 am
I’m glad you crack yourself up Torim Streisand was exactly who I was talking about being worth that much money to see… I appreciate all music not just concerts that allow me to “throw beer in peoples hair lame concert.” Very profound statement on your part, you’ve argued your case so well I will just have to recant all my previous statements…. I understand what Beyonce’s age is, and could see her lasting many more decades in the industry.. However, when you have only been around for one, regardless of age, I don’t think you have the right to charge that much. Is meeting her really worth a $1000? If she truly cared for her fans she would meet the real die-hards, probably most of whom can’t afford to pay that by doing a contest or something similar through her website, etc…. The ONLY reason select tickets are that much are greed. On Beyonce’s part, on Matthew Knowles’ part, her label, etc. Don’t fool yourself by thinking anything other.
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dont bite me bro
April 22nd, 2009
9:32 am
Mary J fights dogs.
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Stedman
April 22nd, 2009
1:17 pm
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Matt
April 22nd, 2009
1:19 pm
This is a blog about “music” right…
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telonsalenna
April 22nd, 2009
1:42 pm
keyshia cole is my favorite singer and i love all ofher songs and album so keep up the good work keyshia cause youve all been my fav singer and will always will be
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telonsalenna
April 22nd, 2009
2:05 pm
keep ya head up and what up everbody all yall other singers need to get like keyshia
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Carlos
April 22nd, 2009
2:24 pm
The Houston music scene has come and gone which explains why this show is free.
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Kanika
April 22nd, 2009
2:34 pm
Just FYI
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Kanika
April 22nd, 2009
2:40 pm
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Why???
April 22nd, 2009
5:12 pm
JRF~ Guess what I heard today??? I heard that JHud is preggo! I guess that explains the outfit. LOL
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getrealinatl
April 23rd, 2009
4:57 am
blasphemous to but Beyonce in the same sentence with La Streisand arguably the greatest artist of all times. What a joke.
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Audrey Tucker
April 23rd, 2009
9:57 am
Hey Sonia- Love what you have accomplished, keeps people like me still reaching- Have you ever thought about doing a story on blacks in Atlanta and country music? My name is Audrey Tucker and I was on a show called Starting Over that focused on my plight to become a black female country singer. I wish someone would shine some light on this subject. You can read more on my Facebook Page, there is a note on there about the history of minorities and country music, and Myspace.com/audreytucker67. Check it out- it is a worthy subject matter.
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RMIke
April 23rd, 2009
11:56 am
Best band on the planet. Hilarious video
*****
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telonsalenna
April 23rd, 2009
12:37 pm
all yall other singers need to get like keyshia
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telonsalenna
April 23rd, 2009
1:33 pm
all ya’ll a bunch of haters let frankie, neffie and keyshia do them ya’ll just do you im tired of people dissin them keyshia my fav singer an ya’ll just mad cuz ya’ll anit got her talent ya’ll need to get like keyshia and stay of her and frankie case cuzz it’s get on my nerves and makein me mad they can’t help they fly so leave my fav singer alone and you try to get like her cuz ya’ll just some wanna be’s and ya’ll anit got nothin better to do so ya’ll go around leaven bad comment about pep well you just left one on the wrong web site and about the wrong person cuz dats my fav singer an i know she the best and i don’t car what none of ya’ll say cuz you and i both know she the queen of r & b not mary j blige but keyshia m cole. HOLLA wat up frankie, neffie, manny ,yvvone , and keyshia
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telonsalenna
April 23rd, 2009
1:37 pm
i luv keyshia cole and her cd’s go hard and i will be at the show she the best better ten all the rest
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The Don Shepherd
April 23rd, 2009
1:53 pm
soooo, who got the part? just me from Texas
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Lynn Green
April 23rd, 2009
2:05 pm
Congratulations Jill and Lil John!!!
I hope that “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” becomes an ongoing series. It is great!!!!!!
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The Don Shepherd
April 23rd, 2009
2:05 pm
Black mama! who’s hair is like wool
who’s lips are so full,who’s skin is brown
and your **** is round.
where is your crown, did he put you down?
you are a queen on the other side of town..
Black mama! black mama! you don’t need
more drama..tell your black man to get a plan
and stop dressing like the Dalai Lama.
It’s ok to dream,just look at obama, but when
they look at him do they really see osama.
Black mama my queen, you are truly a jewel to treasure,
In your eyes i see truth,and you understand my pleasure.
you understand my pain,and you understand my struggle
you understand the secrets that we share with one another.
the days that we laugh,and the times he made you cry,i long to
wipe the tears that is streaming from your eye..black mama,
black mama this is surely your days of grace,and while we dwell in this
ol place,and if you stumble upon a lonely place, just close your eyes and
picture my face..
peace
THe DOn
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Shoule I Ask
April 23rd, 2009
2:09 pm
I guess I need not ask if they are married…….?
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Liz
April 23rd, 2009
2:11 pm
I am a Keyshia Cole and Bobby Valentino Fan but, I thought J Holiday was gonna be touring with her again- As for Keri Hilson, I like her songs so she is becoming a new fav female singer for me as well! I just wish them all much sucess and hopefully a very good tour! They’re coming to Milwaukee, so I’m getting my tickets now! Peace and Love!
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Mel
April 23rd, 2009
2:11 pm
Who cares? The kid will grow up to be a murdering thug anyway. Also, what is a “Lil John?” And the kids name is “Jett?” Unreal.
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itsme
April 23rd, 2009
2:19 pm
I always thought that the child of an unmarried mother had to take the mother’s name. Has the law changed?
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Jennifer
April 23rd, 2009
2:19 pm
John Travolta’s son was also named Jett. What’s your point? Your name’s Mel.
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E-Roll
April 23rd, 2009
2:23 pm
I guess you can say the same thing about that kid that Bristol Palin had out of wedlock. I sure that kid will grow up to be a murdering, snuff dipping, thug up in Alaska.
Now that my comment sounds as dumb as the two comments above me, I am glad that these two wonderful talents have brought another wonderful child into this world.
Shoule I Ask, if you spent 2 minutes goggling these two you would have found out that they announced their engagement June 20,2008 during one of Jill’s concerts.
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Liz
April 23rd, 2009
2:30 pm
I am a Keyshia Cole and Bobby V Fan, but I thought J Holiday was touring with her again? Y’all tore up 2007/08 and I am like a huge fan of his I just knew he would be along again. Oh well, I guess it’s y’all time to get some of this paper! Besides, J could headline his own show and help some up and coming talent as well. Not hating or anything cuz I am a fan of them all, but I thought I’d add my thoughts too. I like the songs Keri Hilson has out so far so I’m sure she is headed in the right direction especially going out on tour with Keyshia Cole! Much love and sucess to you all! And I know y’all headed to Milwaukee so I am getting my tickets asap! Peace and Love!
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R. Hodges
April 23rd, 2009
2:33 pm
Congratulations! Yes, I have been watching the No. 1 Ladies Detective and I have to say that it is the BEST show on television in a very long time. Jill Scott is superb! It has made me take another look at Africa and I’ve totally fallen in love with Botswanna. I plan to take a trip there very soon. The people are warm and friendly. A friend of mine at work talk about how this show really portrays the country in a positive light, very much unlike most of the media coverage we see day-to-day. I have watched each episode over and over again and can’t wait for a new show each Sunday evening. Me and my friend at work great each other with the friendly greeting from the show and discuss each episode in detail. Thank you Ms. Scott for your wonderful performance. I have also have fallen in love with Ms. Rose and the hairdresser.
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beautiful
April 23rd, 2009
2:36 pm
Should I Ask,
Are you judging and why is that a concern for you? Are you going to supply the care for the child; pay for child care; pay for college; etc. Society is so quick to throw stones at others when stones should be thrown at the individual throwing the stone. I’m sure you have skeletons in your closet.
Grow up and get a life.
Congratulations Jill Scott! I’m sure the baby is as beautiful as you!
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Joycei
April 23rd, 2009
2:37 pm
The best thing on HBO since sliced bread…LOVE IT !!!
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BAP
April 23rd, 2009
2:38 pm
The comments started going down hill when “Should I Ask” made his/her cloddish remark. And Mel, just because you come from a family that has no values and planked by generational curses, don’t wish bad on her newborn son. He was just born and you are already declaring doomsday.
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Anonymous
April 23rd, 2009
2:41 pm
Black women must stop having babies outside of the confines of marriage.
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Ignorant spotter
April 23rd, 2009
2:41 pm
Mel, my name says it all about you. You are very ignorant. Congrats to Jill Scott and Lil John. Jett has very talented parents….
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melina
April 23rd, 2009
2:47 pm
There are some IGNORANT PEOPLE on this board. WOW!
Should I Ask
Mel
itsme
D-U-M-B!
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melina
April 23rd, 2009
2:48 pm
There are some IGNORANT PEOPLE on this board. WOW!
Should I Ask
Mel
itsme… yeah I am talkign about you guys!
D-U-M-B!
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Black woman
April 23rd, 2009
2:49 pm
Oh, so black women are the only women having babies outside of marriage? Please see Bristol Palin and a host of other females who aren’t black but have given birth without the benefit of a husband and then we’ll talk. Also, please leave that innocent baby alone!
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Wisconsin
April 23rd, 2009
2:55 pm
This message is for Mel and Anonymous and who else has a crazy “ASS” comment about black women having babies out of wedlock what rock did you just crawl from under a least she is grown black women, rich black women who can hold her owe and won’t need her mama to take care of her baby like Bristol and all the other white girls who have babies out ot wedlock and need there mama’s or welfare to take of them. There are more white thugs than black they just put are black men in the news more than white. congrats to Jill and Lil John.
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MoPhil07
April 23rd, 2009
2:56 pm
LOL @ whomever said “black women should stop having babies outside the confines of marriage”. Last I looked, white women, latinas and God forbid, even some Asian women are doing the same! So let’s stop this pitiful generalizing by race (that’s sooo old, but hey, this is the south) and just say use the term ‘women’ without the race adjective as a precursor.
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Mary
April 23rd, 2009
3:02 pm
I watch Jill’s show with such intensity and pleasure that I wish it was a daily show (as the soaps). The show is off the scale. Best wishes & God Bless your son.
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me
April 23rd, 2009
3:04 pm
First, Let me say Congrats to the new parents. It’s a true blessing.
Now, this is for Mel, Should I ask & Itsme.
Mel..We all realize that you’re trailer trash and don’t have any training but, you need to know what you’re speaking about before you make such a stupid statement. Jill Scott is very successful in her career as well as her partner. Now, whether they choose to get married is solely up to them. Worry about your out of control children. (Meth user, child molester etc..) Now, that’s putting one race in a catagory…
Should I ask…What difference does it make if their married or not..Can you say Brad & Angelina, Goldie & Kurt, and not to mention a number of others. STOP being so damn judgmental. You don’t have the right. As long as they are taking care of their business who are you to judge….
Itsme… I don’t know how old you are but, you can give your child any name you want.
After stating my opinons to you all.. How about you not cast stones when you live in a glass house yourself. If you can say you’ve never done anything that you can be judged for (god bless) but, if you can’t take a look in the mirror and focus on yourself.
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Solow
April 23rd, 2009
3:05 pm
Here-Here-I say!!! I’m very happy for Lil John and Jill because they make a beautiful BLACK couple and there is plenty of promise in their family. Now, for you racist morons who think children out of wedlock is limited to Black people, at least we don’t date our relatives and produce mentally challenged offspring. There, I said it.
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Gem For Life
April 23rd, 2009
3:08 pm
No.. what it really boils down to is that Anonymous is mad because her man got a BLACK WOMAN pregnant and is now taking funds from her little pit of a home. TO everyone else don’s allow the stupidity of others to take your joy.Normally I wouldn’t even have responded to such stupidness but when you attack inocent women(who are not here to defend themselves) and children then I have a problem.
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Yup, I said it
April 23rd, 2009
3:12 pm
And I suppose the Craig’s List Killer had a great upbringing too, so tell me MEL, since you seem to have a crystal ball on such insight on black people, explain how one of your “own” fly under the radar?!
Pick up the s*%t in your own yard before you go looking into someone elses-DUMBA$$!!
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Yup, I said it
April 23rd, 2009
3:14 pm
…and by the way, much love and a big CONGRATULATIONS to the new family! Despite the haters out here, there are some of us, who believe that black love is beautiful-no matter what society says!
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Tesha
April 23rd, 2009
3:14 pm
I guess all of those babies of unwedded, white hollywood celeberties will be a mudering thug as well? For Example, Brad and Angelina’s babies, Nicole Richie’s baby, the list could go on and on and on! To make a judgement about a child because of who their parents are is absurd! Mel, you sound so ignorant! I bet that you’ve probably bopped your head to some of Lil John’s music and didn’t even know it! So since you know nothing about him and Jill and made that stupid assumption,we are making this assumption about you: never expect a genius comment from a stupid person! I would call you crazy, but there is a difference betweeen a crazy person and a stupid person. Crazy people can take a pill to bring them back to reality; however, unfortunately, there are no pills for stupid people to take!
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Trizzle
April 23rd, 2009
3:16 pm
Ok, having a baby out of wedlock is more of the norm then not. It comes down to being responsible and taking measures for it not to happen. Not all children born out of wedlock will be thugs, drug dealers, or anything else negative. Every child has the chance to be wonderful things in life, its all about the parents and how they are raised.
On another note, there are many children of divorce out there, basically the same thing as having a child out of wedlock really. Child support and custody is the same whether they are married or not. Is that fact predicting they will be evil low down criminals? No.
I don’t have children and that’s on purpose, but if I did you best believe that they would be raised to be self respecting, goal oriented adults.
So, those of you that made those ignorant comments, you need to call your parents and tell them they failed that you are just as stupid as trying to hold a lit candle in the rain.
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lovita
April 23rd, 2009
3:16 pm
WOW!!! To think that people still have these ignorant “racist” thoughts is baffling to me. I think that perhaps you need to get your house in order before condeming and saying bad things about people.
Did any of you looked back and researched your family tree? You’ll be surprised of what you may find!!! Then see if you still consider yourself superior!!!
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Just the fax
April 23rd, 2009
3:17 pm
People need to stop with the immediate race baiting. Two people in love had a baby, nothing wrong with that.
V103 morning two weeks ago had a whole segment with babies out of wedlock. Breakdown goes like this – 23% white – 48% Latino and 73% black. 73%!!!!! Thats not exaggerated, thats a fact. So you can bring up Bristol, Angelina, etc. but in the white community that is not the common rule. Me personally, who cares? But i am curious as to why that is???
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DFWMediaWatcher
April 23rd, 2009
3:18 pm
Why would any black female R&B singer do a song/video with Justin Timberlake? We all know how that turned out for Janet Jackson.
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cynthia cromwell
April 23rd, 2009
3:25 pm
hello i love you guys and you guys are proud !
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William Thrasher
April 23rd, 2009
3:26 pm
Oh. I thought it was Lil John, the rapper. then I saw his pic and said “Wow, that’s what Lil jon looks like without dreads and grills?” YeeaaaaaaaaHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! OKAY!!!! but then i saw “Lil john roberts”.
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FourTwenty
April 23rd, 2009
3:51 pm
Born 4/20 at 4:20? Really? How apros pos.
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Chris
April 23rd, 2009
3:52 pm
From now on, I am going to go by the name “Lil Chris.”
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Lo
April 23rd, 2009
3:55 pm
Grow up u ignorant b- my parents had me out of wedlock but i am not a thug, drug dealer, or a killa my brother… And i hve a well paying job and im black
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Lamar G
April 23rd, 2009
3:56 pm
Why must we entertain the ignorance?? This is a birth annoucement about Mr. and Mrs. Lil John Roberts not about ignorant Mel. He or she obviously needs some attention. There is a saying which says “If you ignore ignorance eventually it’ll go away”….
Congrats on the birth of your child!!
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Yvonne Reed
April 23rd, 2009
3:59 pm
Getting back to the orginal question, the show is really good and Jill displays considerable acting talent. I love her accent, she has it down pat!
As for the couple issue, I just hope she learned her lesson from her first marriage and has chosen a man more suitable to her needs. At any rate, congrats to the two of them and much love goes out to Jett who is no doubt a future Q dog:-)!
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itamazesme
April 23rd, 2009
4:03 pm
do not entertain or be lured by the people that are race baiting on this blog…they do it to get the reactions you give.
We all know that it is ignorance and stupidity that drives them
Just the fax – it is a true statement – i wonder why myself – yet, i also look at it as a cycle in some families that can’t be broken – and teenage pregnancies probably are a big factor.
However, i think they brought it up to prove a point – that it is happening in every culture despite the numbers.
Now…Mr. Thrasher that is funny!! Lil’ John Roberts is an extremely talented drummer and very friendly person (i had the pleasure of meeting him). He played for Janet Jackson through a few of her tours and for christina ag. just to name a few and he is also the talented drummer of his future wife the equally talented Ms Jill Scott.
Congratulations Jill John and Jett!!
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itamazesme
April 23rd, 2009
4:04 pm
Chris…just go by the name ignorant it suits you better – it is a STAGE NAME he is a musician – most all of them have one.
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Ignorance-of-the-law
April 23rd, 2009
4:06 pm
Actually, the mother does not have to give her baby her last name, she does not even have to give the baby the father’s last name. She can make a name up if she wishes to do so. But most mother’s want their children to know their heritage and married or not will give the children the father’s last name. It is my opinion that regardless of the situation between the parents, the children should bear the father’s last name, even if the woman hates the man when she gives birth.
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Nate
April 23rd, 2009
4:08 pm
For those of you getting this confused..this is not Lil’ John the Rapper….this is lil’ John the drummer…He’s is one of those behind the scene guys in the music business that gets paid boocooh of money but you wouldn’t know it unless you’ve been in the industry yourself.. He’s an endorsed drummer with several of the major Drum manufacturers(i.e Zildjian,Remo)…he’s played for the likes of Janet Jackson, his soon to be wife Jill Scott, En Vogue,Jessica Simpson,Mary J. Bliege…etc etc…so he’s not just a band member you see on stage when you go to the live concerts. He’s also a music producer…He’s just not one of those guys in the lime light like Lil’ John the rapper is….
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lil birdie
April 23rd, 2009
4:09 pm
another aries in the fam… GOOD LUCK JILL! LOL…
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Dawgs21
April 23rd, 2009
4:17 pm
Congrats to Jill and Lil John. That is awesome. Glad to hear mother and baby are doing well. Nice timing too.
YEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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Chris
April 23rd, 2009
4:18 pm
who cares if they are parents thats just a waste of good internet space
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itamazesme
April 23rd, 2009
4:34 pm
Chris No a waste of internet space would be what you just typed on this blog…if you don’t care…don’t read
i hope your day gets better – it has to be hard to carry all that rudeness and hate around…
if they can take up pages upon pages about octo mom they can supply us fans of these two with news of their son’s birth
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SMART BLACK WOMAN
April 23rd, 2009
4:52 pm
HOW MANY KIDS DID GOLDIE HAWN AND KURT RUSSEL HAVE TOGETHER AND THEY NEVER MARRIED!!!
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REALLii
April 23rd, 2009
4:54 pm
what does her parents think?
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Ms. Mccoy
April 23rd, 2009
4:55 pm
I hope I win some tickets. Thats a bit much cause I want the 1000.00
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Some People Are Funny
April 23rd, 2009
4:55 pm
In response to -Just the fax- and your stats: 23% white – 48% Latino and 73% black. The reason why the percentage is so low in the white category is that they are killing them through abortions, with their weekly allowances( I won’t say…thinning the herd) my friend, but that would be stooping to your level!!!! Have a great day with your facts!
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Latreeka
April 23rd, 2009
4:56 pm
Goot for dem i about to have my ninth without no husband.
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allhoney
April 23rd, 2009
4:57 pm
Jill Scott is a talented artist. I really enjoy the #1 Ladies Detective Agency!! It has to become a regular serious. I am not sure if the show is meant to be funny, but I always end up laughing while she solving the crimes. This show has to become a regular series.
Jill Scott could easily have a successful career as an actress.
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Kendall
April 23rd, 2009
5:07 pm
It’s not the Jonathan Mortimer Smith also known as “Lil John” that everyone knows…MR GET CRUNK!!!! It’s percussionist Lil John Roberts who happens to be in JILL SCOTT’S band.
He has a degree from Julliard and is not a thug but a very gifted musican. Congrats to Jill Scott and Lil John!!!
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MsKing
April 23rd, 2009
5:09 pm
I truly truly love Jill Scott’s show on HBO. I watch each episode at least three (3) times. She is so natural as an actress, and I just enjoy watching the series. Thank you to HBO … it’s been hard since THE WIRE left!!!!
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Jai
April 23rd, 2009
5:15 pm
I am amazed at how a wonderful announcement could bring about hateful comments. Anyway, Congrats to Jill and Jon on their beautiful baby boy. Especially since Jill was told at one point that she would never be able to have children. If this baby was meant to be than he was meant to be.
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Kwanza
April 23rd, 2009
5:18 pm
Congratulations! The HBO show is excellent.
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babyg
April 23rd, 2009
5:21 pm
Wow Sonia, I’m surprised you’re not keeping it real…Lil John’s MySpace page says proud parent b/c this is his fourth child. Not because he and Jill just had a baby.
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Uncle Tom
April 23rd, 2009
5:59 pm
Why is there emphasis placed on the time of birth?
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Brenda
April 23rd, 2009
6:02 pm
It is so sad that people continue to label all Black people. I do not understand how people with a history of torture, forcing people to work free (slavery), incest, molestation, serial killers, thieves, bank robbers, meth heads and the most disgusting sexual appetites in the whole world are always judging other people. This is a racist country and it is time for people of color to stand together and fight against always having to defend ourselves. This world has more people of color; we need to start acting like it. Further, whether a person is black, white, yellow, or green, God’s commandments still stand; sex before marriage is a SIN. That is not judgment; it’s scriptural. By the way my parents never married and I am a business owner not a thug.
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Brenda
April 23rd, 2009
6:05 pm
Mel, you need counseling.
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Brenda
April 23rd, 2009
6:09 pm
Just the fax, what are the abortion statistics? I recently heard that there were not enough white children in this country to adopt; why is that?
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Greg
April 23rd, 2009
6:21 pm
We were there, I’m a 36 year old no wine and cheese guy but really enjoyed seeing these guys for the 3rd time. They still have it, Sara Smile and She’s Gone stood out to me as a “wow” moment. Good Show…
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Savvy
April 23rd, 2009
6:32 pm
Anonymous,
Were Mary and Joseph married? Based on your research, she must be black too.
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Sam
April 23rd, 2009
6:35 pm
Congrats to Jill and Little Jon. I love her new show HBO’s “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency,” so much so that I am thinking of buying the books the series is based upon. I hope HBO brings it back as a regular series because Botswanna is such a pretty place with lots of interesting stories to tell. I can’t wait to visit their sometime in the near future.
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Darrin "The Vent King"
April 23rd, 2009
6:53 pm
Did I almost have a stroke cause I thought they meant Jill Scott and the other Lil Jon had a kid? YEAAAH-AAH! LMAO
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Arealblkwmn
April 23rd, 2009
6:56 pm
I KNOW this is going to make people mad..I am a black woman, a nurse, and and a grandmother, but that 73% rate ,of out of wedlock births, is
a true fact, in our community, as long as it is glorified, and celebrated it will continue, sadly…we no longer call them “unwed mothers” it is now “single mom”..that is why we have that lunatic , in California with 14 !!!!!!, no job, no husband, no brains!
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FYI
April 23rd, 2009
7:08 pm
Do the unborn (black or white) choose the martial statuses of their parents?
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What Ever
April 23rd, 2009
7:10 pm
Jill Scott is grown and well paid. This child will not be a ward of the state.
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34
April 23rd, 2009
7:15 pm
Arealblkwmn …. AMEN!
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MW
April 23rd, 2009
7:20 pm
The child not “being a ward of the state” does not negate the fact that the parents had it out of wedlock….also, “engaged” doesn’t count, either. You are either married when your child is born or you are not.
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Arealblkwmn
April 23rd, 2009
7:44 pm
Thanks MW..for keeping it real..since when did the word ‘FIANCE’ translate into “Babydaddy” or “Babymama”, or the person I am living with,alas, we are in the minority..because we think all parents should be married, NO MATTER how rich, or famous ! Sure divorce occurs, but, so do car crashes, and we STILL DRIVE !
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Ms. St. John
April 23rd, 2009
7:44 pm
YOU ALL ARE REALLY DUMB ASSES!!!
SHE DID NOT HAVE A BABY WITH THE RAPPER LITTLE JOHN – THIS IS ANOTHER LITTLE JOHN…..
AH DUH….
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WMB
April 23rd, 2009
7:45 pm
I’m soooooo very happy for you Jill,John and Lil Jett! May you have a beautiful life, filled with lots of LOVE!!!!! Peace and many, many blessings!
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Arealblkwmn
April 23rd, 2009
7:46 pm
WE are the dumb asses?!!!! these FULLY GROWN NEAR MIDDLE AGED men are still calling themselves “LIL”..it is too Confusing!
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Ms. St. John
April 23rd, 2009
7:52 pm
MEL – YOU NEED TO WASH YOUR MOUTH WITH AN USED DOUCHE BAG!!!
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Ms. St. John
April 23rd, 2009
7:55 pm
AREALBLKWMN – I AGREE WITH YOU. THESE MEN ARE TOO DAMN OLD TO REFER TO THEMSELVES AS LIL’ AND ALL THAT BS.
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ATL
April 23rd, 2009
8:41 pm
A child does not have to take the name of the unmarried mother as long as the father signs the birth certificate. What bearing does that have on the situation. They are both successful working adults taking care of their baby themselves. Congrats on the baby
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MRS. WATTS
April 23rd, 2009
8:56 pm
OK, SO THEY HAD A BABY! WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE BEING SO NEGATIVE??? BABIES ARE A BLESSING! I AM A SELF RESPECTING ADULT AND I CAN RESPECT OTHERS. MEANING, THE PEOPLE WHO MADE NEGATIVE REMARKS HAVE NO SELF RESPECT!
ANYWAY, CONGRATS TO JILL SCOTT AND LIL JOHN ROBERTS ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR NEW BABY!
(THIS IS REAL LOVE FROM A JILL SCOTT FAN!)
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carlita
April 23rd, 2009
9:05 pm
congratulations to Jill and Lil John. I too am unmarried to my children’s father but we have been together for a decade and are alot happier than those who are married. And no, my I am not raising thugs, my kids go to church and know how to wear ties and say yes ma’am and yes, sir. I have never been on welfare, work everyday. Now “should I ask” needs to stop worrying about what will happen to the child of a grammy award winning singer and actress and instead worry about octomom’s brood. Now that is train wreck waiting to happen.
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Kimmy
April 23rd, 2009
9:13 pm
Angelina and Brad are not married, and Shiloh has her dad’s last name. Should I ask – your comments leave little to answer of the questions that I would ask of you. The racism is soooooooooooooooooo tired!!!!!
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k
April 23rd, 2009
9:22 pm
It’s the evil RACISM to quote the word of God?
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CALIGULA
April 23rd, 2009
9:32 pm
That show is the bomb!!!. I would never have guess Jill Scott would have been THAT good. She is a delightful and complete and welcomes surprise. Jill, I wish you every happiness, with your family and the great show. Peace
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CapeCodDAWG
April 23rd, 2009
9:54 pm
If people want to have kids out of wedlock, I can’t stop them,but at least be able and willing to take care of them,take the time to raise them well and be prepared to make the sacrifices needed to accomplish those things. I truly do not think that Jill Scott and Lil Jon will not have a problem with the resources needed to provide for their child.
Money doesn’t raise a child-lack of money doesn’t raise a child. Quality time,attention and a genuine interest in them most definitely trumps all of that.
Ideally, having a two parent home is whats best,but the may already have that,not just the marriage license to make everyone else happy….So everyone can kiss Jills a$$.
Remember,she got f%ck you money!!!!!!!!!
congrats again
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420
April 23rd, 2009
10:17 pm
4/20 and 4:20??? This must be a rumor or a subtle joke by the parents.
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Ozzfest
April 23rd, 2009
10:19 pm
Unto the world, a thug is born.
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EDUCATION.FIRST
April 23rd, 2009
10:22 pm
MEL, EDUCATE YOURSELF, LIVE AND LET LIVE. YOUR TRAILER PARK IS PROBABLY FULL OF TRASH LIKE YOURSELF, DON’T HATE, THAT WAS A FIRST CLASS SEAT IN THOSE PHOTOS DUDE, YOU PROBABLY NEVER TRAVELLED FIRST CLASS BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO CLASS, MAYBE THEY CALL HIM LIL JON, BECAUSE THERE IS A BIG JON SOMEWHERE, DID YOU THINK ABOUT THAT, NO BECAUSE YOUR THOUGHTS AND MIND ARE LIMITED, LIKE YOUR EDUCATION WHICH EXPLAINS IT ALL. GO GET SOME EDUCATION MY PEOPLE, A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE.
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Leslie from ATL
April 23rd, 2009
11:01 pm
Congrats Jill Scott!! I am so happy for you. Everything has a season. For you true Jill fans, remember Jill was previously married and did not have a child during her marriage. She even thought that she couldn’t have children. God is so good! He allowed Jill and Lil John’s paths to cross and created a beautiful new life (and he’s BLACK too! and they’re RICH B*!@CH). Sorry…but I couldn’t resist. Be blessed Jill and Lil John! Love your talents!
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k Evans
April 23rd, 2009
11:08 pm
Congrats, God Bless! Thanks for the tour last year I loved it and my dvr is always ready for the 1 Detective Agency me and my 8yr old enjoy it we are hooked!!!
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Audrey
April 23rd, 2009
11:56 pm
Too all the poeple that thinks that a single black mother can have a child and the child become a thug. Well my son is not one he graduated from South Carolina State with a degree in Military Science and is a 2Lt. in the United States Army. Plus have a daughter whom was just accepted into Emory Medical School. Oh yeah and we are black!!!! Be careful what you wish on people and their children it could happen to you.
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Aruh J.
April 24th, 2009
12:44 am
Audrey……ever thought of taking an “English as a second language” class??
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scharla
April 24th, 2009
4:46 am
congrads, Nabs…you’re one of the “realest”…continued success.
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Dana
April 24th, 2009
6:38 am
They are married and have been for at least a year or more. No all black women are not “Babay Mama’s” lets learn to be more progressive
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Dana
April 24th, 2009
6:46 am
Would u all feel beeter if she changed her stage name to Jill Scott-Roberts? Really . . .
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ALL HUMAN
April 24th, 2009
6:58 am
WOW! The Ignorance and Disrespect you all (Negative, Racist, Haters) have for others is disgusting!
You all need to mind your business and keep it moving….
I really hope the proud parents are not paying this garbage any attention.
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Derby City QT
April 24th, 2009
7:41 am
This is to Mel-The Dad is not Lil John of the East Side Boyz you dumb jerk!.
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Lynn
April 24th, 2009
7:56 am
Regardless of the parents being married or not, EVERY child is a gift from God and I can only imagine Jill’s joy of having her own since she was married 5 years before & told she couldn’t conceive. Having God Bless you like that is wonderful. From a Black woman’s point of view on the marriage aspect, there are many woman of all races that aren’t married & having children, BUT Black women hope they complete the commitment. On the UP side, it is refreshing to see a woman who has all her own (she’s beautiful, rich, famous, and can sing her a** off) & doesn’t need her intended to help her take care of their child should they decide not to get married or stay together, although I hope they do get married. I was saddened when she & Lyzell got divorced since he was her everything, but couldn’t take her fame (they were together before she got famous & she wrote all those wonderful songs about how he made her feel), and she says he’s still a good man (nice to hear instead of trashing him). I think they make a great couple & Congrats to them and their little one!
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daffy
April 24th, 2009
8:07 am
Congrats to Lil John and Jill!!!!
Also, to answer “itsme” question about carrying the father’s last name: A baby can carry the father’s last name as long as the father admits paternity by signing the birth certificate.
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GAPEACH
April 24th, 2009
8:33 am
I think it should be noted that Lil John is not the Lil John of Atlanta Crunk fame. A lot of people have been telling others that Lil John of Crunk and Jill Scott have a baby
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FYI
April 24th, 2009
8:50 am
Dana,
On June 20, 2008, at a concert in New York’s Carnegie Hall, Scott shared a long on-stage kiss with her drummer, Lil’ John Roberts; the couple then told the audience that they were engaged.
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Shea
April 24th, 2009
9:12 am
I see the cowards who hide on the internet to spew their hatred are out today.
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Joey Porter
April 24th, 2009
9:16 am
That lil munchkin finally cut his hair. Thank you Jesus. He looks like a human being again.
Now if the other munchkin named wayne can clean up his act the world will be better. Damn rappers.
Lord I pray that you help us rid the world of these rappers.
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latina
April 24th, 2009
9:19 am
bless you my sista on your new little one, may he bring you a life time of joy. congratulations and i will keep him in prayer as a little brother growing up as a man.
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GoFigure
April 24th, 2009
9:20 am
Shea, they were furloughed on yesterday…and full on hate.
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LA
April 24th, 2009
9:44 am
Ummm, I do not like to get baited either but I cannot stand to see “facts” so grossly misstated.
“Some People Are Funny” at 4:55pm yesterday, why do you have to make such an ugly statement especially on a topic that is sensitive to any woman with feelings regardless of race..and that is abortion. Further, please educate yourself on a topic before you make yourself sound the way you did. The NAACP’s statement on Wall Street Journal about abortions and races if you really must know includes this excerpt:
“What Dr. King is alluding to is that abortion disproportionately affects African-Americans. A fact sheet from the Guttmacher Institute puts it this way: “Black women are 4.8 times as likely as non-Hispanic white women to have an abortion.” The Centers for Disease Control further report what this means: While about one out of every five white pregnancies ends in abortion, it’s nearly one out of every two for African-Americans.”
Again, why even bring stuff like this up…but since you did I assumed you would appreciate some education on it so as not to make that mistake again.
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LA
April 24th, 2009
9:51 am
Oh and “Brenda” you are using the race card as badly as anyone without color. You pick the negative things about America’s society to state but yet I assume you are an American and that is the color of our skin in this country…American. Slavery was bad, yes, and it happened but it happened A LONG time ago way before the Holocaust even and at some point people have to move beyond that and start a new day.
If you want to talk about the ugly things that people do, as you did in your statement, flip the coin and look at the other side. Look at the genocide, rape, mutilation, etc. that goes on in countries TODAY with people of color and why don’t you ask them to “scripturaly” stand together before you try to bring back issues from 150 years ago in this country…you aren’t helping to move past.
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TJ
April 24th, 2009
10:02 am
Congratulations! I have also been watching the No. 1 Ladies Detective and I do have to say that it is a GREAT show…One of the best… Jill Scott is wonderful on the show as well as the other supporting cast.
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black dude
April 24th, 2009
10:03 am
I’m actually a real life black man and black women and men both need to stop having babies if their not married! Just because everybody else is, doesn’t make it right. Plus I used to run around and wild out and I had enough sense to not have a baby and I’m a fool!
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MozellaG
April 24th, 2009
10:05 am
Congratulations Jill and Lil John!
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Kar
April 24th, 2009
10:07 am
I didn’t think that a birth certificate meant squat legally. He’s still the puntitive father untill he goes to court and legally says “that’s mine before God and the State.”
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Mrs.C
April 24th, 2009
10:31 am
Congratulations to Jill and Lil John!! I am very happy for them. I love her new show I hope it gets picked up for more shows as well. She has that African language down to a science. She has become an even greater actress. Jill you did that…..
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Lisa
April 24th, 2009
10:33 am
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Bosco
April 24th, 2009
10:34 am
nice to see these two together! congrats to them and their newborn and upcoming wedding!
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Lisa
April 24th, 2009
10:37 am
My sentiments exactley Audrey we all should be very carfull what we
say about people in general epsecially children. One day in this life
time you have to eat your words you spoke.
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Bosco
April 24th, 2009
10:41 am
much props to Nabs..just saw him doing his thing at Utopia! He still knows how to get the spot poppin…
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SG
April 24th, 2009
10:49 am
Mel..The daddy Lil John is not Lil Jon the rapper.. Get a Clue.
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Tee
April 24th, 2009
10:50 am
I think the Houston hip hop scene has been quiet since the passing of Pimp C. I am still a fan of Houston rappers; since at one time they were really hot! I will pass the word around that they will be in concert. I am sure this will be a great event!
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Vickie
April 24th, 2009
1:47 pm
Wow – there is soooooo much hatred in the world! Seal is married to the “wonderful” white Heidi – she married the black man while pregnant with another one of her white kids from another man – no one talka about how SCANT that is!!! PEOPLE come on!!!! GET a grip and focus on things that are positive. The same people that are speaking of the black race are the same people that are dating black men or…. your girls are dating black boys…. hmmmmm! Come out the closet and live life to the fullest!!!!! Focus on self and not others – stop juding other people and races and you will be a better person!!!!!! Or just MOVE to another planet!!!
By the way – Jill – congrats to a new baby and we LOVE the HBO show!!!!
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Brook
April 24th, 2009
3:13 pm
Congratulations to Jill Scott, Lil Jon, and their new born son. May they continue to be blessed always.
There really are ignorant people on this site. I was always taught if you had nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. Some of these people on here should take heed.
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DJ
April 25th, 2009
11:07 am
THANKS NATE!!!! For Pointing Out Who Lil Jon Is …. I Am a Big Fan Of Jill Scott”s Music.. Congrads! To Them Both …
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DJ
April 25th, 2009
11:43 am
Oh & By The Way Lets Not Forget Angelina Jolie,Mel Gipson,Steven Tyler Of Areosmith,Anna Nichole Smith,Heath Ledger,Robin Gibb Of The Bee Gees,Nichole Richie & The Babymakin Machine “Octomom…..Ect Ect Ect
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Sherry
April 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Take me with you. 40 something attractive, ok , “hot” by some standards, who cares. Passion for the Boss, rarely miss a concert. My life sucks, divorce, down and out, blah blah blah yackety smackety…..thought I could make it, I am hurtin over here. Just need one ticket, will pay the marketed price. If I don’t see you there, Ya’ll have fun. Sherry my cell: 770-940-9332 that’s kool, right, I am so flippin trusting
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Audrey
April 26th, 2009
9:34 pm
Aruh J. it funny that you understood what I was saying, so does that mean you need English too. LOL!!!!!
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Tiffany
April 26th, 2009
10:02 pm
people with unnecessary comments need to get a life everyone has different incomes and if beyonce is someone u feel is worth spending that amont on then that’s that, it doesn’t make you crazy it just means its something that interest you and you can afford. If you have a problem with the VIP prices obviously its not for you then or ur just not into beyonce, i wouldnt bad mouth u2 if they had tickets for $1000, those tickets arent for me because I’m not that much into them. Buy the 20 dollar tickets if the price is that big a deal to u. I already have my diva zone VIP tickets cause someone bought the last big vip tickets right in front of my face. Beyonce is worth it, in my personal opinion.
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liz
April 27th, 2009
12:22 pm
wuz up i like da pic u love u your biggest fan in da world
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telonsalenna
April 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
bowoww good job on your new album you’ve just released
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Melly Mel
April 27th, 2009
7:04 pm
You know what I am not a big concert goer, nor am I a big fannatic of any one particular artist. However the hate being dished on this page is really unbelievable. I think Beyonce is a talented force and is just unforgetalbe. We should all be in awe of her talent and be happy as women that we have such a beautiful, positive role model for young women to look up to. As my favorite lyrics go… “Thats cool people hated on Jesus”……If you don’t have haters then your not doing someting right. Go head “B” do your thing.
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get real in ATL
April 28th, 2009
2:39 pm
Then looks like you better put a ring on it cause no one is hating on this blog except your Elementary Spelling teacher. It’s an opinion and this is a free country! That’s what Jesus would say!
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kevin
April 29th, 2009
11:50 am
i wish i had two of those prints……..i think you know the rest
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Brian
April 29th, 2009
7:42 pm
A great day for Usher and Boys & Girls Clubs!!! If you haven’t seen it already, check out http://www.begreatamerica.org
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UrshFan
April 29th, 2009
8:32 pm
Usher is an icon.
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a Fan
April 29th, 2009
9:44 pm
i want to ‘trade places’ with Usher….
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meemee
April 30th, 2009
7:01 am
Awesome!!!
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howudoin
May 1st, 2009
6:55 pm
saw the billboard on covington…..usher was a cute kid
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Deborah
May 2nd, 2009
3:02 pm
What a great concert! The Jennifers were truly amazing! The song, “And I am Telling You” is a powerful song and the duet was fantastic! I hope they perform together again! I would definitely attend the concert and buy the CD.
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IMRE
May 2nd, 2009
4:05 pm
The Boys and Girls Club is awesome! They truly are the club that beats the streets. I am so thankful for alums like Usher and Denzel to give back to our youth to keep this life changing organization going.
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cindarella
May 2nd, 2009
6:40 pm
I think Usher’s last album is a classic…and the Boys and Girls Club is a great venue for a great role model like him….good luck to him and the family.
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tamerneka
May 3rd, 2009
6:05 pm
Blessings Jill and Lil John!
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Mauwi
May 3rd, 2009
10:06 pm
Congratulations Jill for your baby, I LOVE the # 1 DLA!! I can’t wait to view the next episode. It reminds me of my childwood backhome, it feels like a fresh breeze. Keep on the good work Jill to show a real side of Africa that people unfortunately don’t get to see on tv.
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Cutie
May 4th, 2009
4:37 pm
Do you see that cute girl in the middle? The one in the gold shirt? Right in front of USHER HIMSELF? That’s me( I’m not as young as I look HaHa.)
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BIGPAPA
May 6th, 2009
8:35 pm
what A MAJOR FLAP YOUR CD WAS !!!! WORD IS YOU WILL SOON BE DROP FROM THE LABEL LOL LOL
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betty
May 7th, 2009
1:26 pm
iloved her video.and at the first part of the video ilove that outfit that she was wearing so keep it up cici!
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alicia banks
May 8th, 2009
5:10 pm
i hate twitter
but i love her music!
thanks
peace
alicia banks
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http://aliciabanks.blogspot.com
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marvin
May 16th, 2009
9:23 pm
Jennifer, Jennifer oh my GOD , everytime you put these to powerhouse ladies on the same stage it’s ALL POWER Jennifer you are still a DIVA, why oh why won’t a record label pick her back up , Thank God that she and Jennifer Hudson are giving the fans a rare treat, man I wish I had been thier in the room to feel the power, I love If It isn’t Love I have it on my ringtone GREAT job duo you ladies are the DIVA’S of the week Jennifer my love you still have it your fan from Houston Texas where you were born we love you here in Studewood near Booker T. Washington Senoir High Love you
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what happened
May 19th, 2009
10:29 am
Has this blog been discontinued? There’s been a ton of local music news lately, but you wouldn’t know it from reading this. Maybe it’ll be updated again when Usher does something again.
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Deborah Ware AKA Angel
May 21st, 2009
10:32 pm
Hi Sonia,
I truly love to listen to Monica’s songs, she also gives a great show. I feel that she is a phenomenal woman, because she sings, raises her children, and gives her time to the V-103 listeners as well. She tells it like it is, and she is an inspiration to other females who would like follow her path of singing. I am a singer also living here in Lawrenceville, Georgia that is on the journey of fulfilling my dream as a singer. I have a gift from God and as a writer of my own music I want to share it with others. I to like Monica hold the position in life as a 5th grade teacher, a mother of 3 grown sons, and love to sing. Check out my bio and music at myspace.com/angelquotakadeborah and http://www.sonicbids.com.
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Paula A Brown
May 22nd, 2009
7:46 am
Hi,
I am looking for someone to sell me a Beyonce meet and greet ticket in the Atlanta, Georgia area before May 29th-June 1st. I really would like to meet her in person. I like to sing!! I used to be a music teacher!!
$500 at least is negotiable.
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Tom Davis
May 22nd, 2009
1:56 pm
For $1000, she better do a lap dance.
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Blake
May 24th, 2009
12:15 pm
I can’t believe they didn’t play “Everytime You Go Away”. I like their version of it.
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susan fountain
May 27th, 2009
2:42 pm
sonia leigh is nothing short of amazing. her dues are paid and she is ready to step up to the plate. she’s the new face of country music!
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BIGPAPA
May 28th, 2009
9:01 pm
YOUR CD WAS A MAJOR FLOP !!!! you better stop trickin your money on hookers and strippers since you will soon go broke !!!
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BIGPAPA
May 28th, 2009
9:01 pm
YOUR CD WAS A MAJOR FLOP !!!! you better stop trickin your money on hookers and strippers since you will soon go broke !!!
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Woodstocc
May 28th, 2009
11:26 pm
I just want to say that I enjoy your blog. I am an aspiring new Rapper and I would be very honored and appreciative if you would consider interviewing me and writing a blog about me. I graduated from college in Dec. with a degree in Criminal Justice. since then i have been pursuing my rap career as well as trying to find a job in my major. I have had to settle for a ob as the 411(information)operator. I am not complaing though I realise that now you are blessed to have any job at all. I want is a chance to perform my music. Can you help me? Can anybody help me?
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Keya
June 1st, 2009
10:24 am
Beyonce should be really scared if someone is gonna pay a grand to c her! That means they crazy or crazy as hell!..
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Turd Furgeson
June 1st, 2009
10:25 am
At best, Ushers music is mediocre.
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Turd Furgeson
June 1st, 2009
10:26 am
Pop goes the Country.
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chelyse
June 1st, 2009
8:56 pm
for all the poeple who r saying meanfl things about beyone all i am going to say is god bless u.beyonce has been truely blessed and i op one day i get to see her in person. she ia aways positive.in my heat she is genuwen.alegend i think she is worth to be seen in person. i know she is a true artist. i just want to think god mrs tina and mr mathew knowles for bring her into this world. beyonceeven though i dn’t really know u i still love u
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jessica
June 15th, 2009
12:52 am
yes,yes, yes i would love to see more of her and her family. i listen to her everytime shes on v 103 and cant wait for the show to come on. and the cd
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Brenda
June 25th, 2009
1:50 am
This concert is amazing!!!! I went to the show in Baltimore and it is hands down the best concert i have ever been to!
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Chaz Clifton
June 28th, 2009
11:02 am
Just wishing you two the best with “Jett”
Love Chazzy
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Zen
July 2nd, 2009
6:15 am
I went to the concert last night and Bey was amazing it was worth every dime and the tribute to MJ was beautiful. Bey shut it down it was unreal she performed her azzz off!!
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Londonbridges
July 18th, 2009
11:52 pm
I miss your comments Sonia.
What are you working on now?
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Eugene Holley, Jr.
July 24th, 2009
2:00 pm
Hello Sonia, Keep up the good work!
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Jen
July 28th, 2009
10:47 am
Star94 always puts on a great show each year. Jason Mraz was awesome this year and John Mayer was incredible last year. Great pic of Jason Mraz.
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count_schemula
July 28th, 2009
11:45 pm
Rap has been in suburbia since the 80’s. How is this even news? Asher Roth brings nothing other than this summer’s pop song. Nothing more.
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marcus
July 29th, 2009
2:57 am
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marcus
July 29th, 2009
2:58 am
Dude above me should do his research. Roth has the best mixtape I have ever heard with another atlanta guy DJ Don Cannon and his album was #1 in the country on ITUNES and is incredilble. He is changing the game
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count_schemula
July 29th, 2009
12:42 pm
Get back to me in 18 months, ok?
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count_schemula
July 29th, 2009
4:37 pm
Why is the article called Colorblind, but then it only talks about color? The AJC is a national treasure.
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THWG
July 30th, 2009
12:16 pm
Anyone else as sketched out as I am? I registered and printed my ticket, but there isn’t a barcode or anything on it. If anyone has any more info, I’d greatly appreciate it!
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kelly&carriefan
July 30th, 2009
12:32 pm
Yeah…is this basically a first come, first served as long as you have a ticket. I.e., no one is guaranteed admission? Or is it really that easy?
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Danielle
July 30th, 2009
1:19 pm
Hi there,
Danielle from Samsung here. The printed out ticket is legit – no barcode needed. Just the printed ticket and ID will get you in the door. But, do plan to get there in time – as it will be first come first serve at the door. Those with priority access tickets are guaranteed admission if you are in line within 30 minutes of the doors opening.
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Jaakkola27
July 30th, 2009
1:26 pm
I just think that it is sad for older people to put down the younger generation because of music. Music is a set time and the music that he does is in his time. Also gang banging is not all younger folks it started in the 70’s and 80’s. Kids relate to what is around them now, not back then because they weren’t around back then. That’s what wrong the world today, if its not your choice of music don’t listen to it and move on but don’t bash the young man. If you like Al Green, like him but why should i dis him?
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Amanda
July 30th, 2009
1:55 pm
There’s nothing sketchy about it. I went to the one last year at the Tabernacle featuring Nelly and the main thing is to get there early because the lines can get long. You just print out your pass and it has your name on it and it’s good for you and a guest. If you’re the one that registered make sure you have you ID because they have everyone’s name on a list to get it. It’s pretty neat and it’s an actual concert not one of those 8 song set things.
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THWG
July 30th, 2009
2:35 pm
Amanda- How early do you suggest arriving? I somehow got one of those priority access tickets, does that mean I should still get there plenty early?
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Amanda
July 30th, 2009
4:40 pm
THWG – They start letting people in the door about 8:30pm so I would get there about 7:30pm
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Leslye Joy Allen
August 1st, 2009
9:24 am
My favorite moment was all of the above mentioned!! However, I was particularly glad to see and hear Lizz Wright in concert. At age 29 she was the youngest of the foursome with a near flawless voice that grows more ethereal with age. I would have to agree with sister Simone when she said, “I know my mama is in here somewhere.” That magnificent foursome did more than perform for Nina, they conjured her up!!
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Ann
August 1st, 2009
10:02 am
Hi Robb,
I was at the show last night and was amazed by the crowd reaction to Adam. I agree he will be the next superstar from the show, perhaps bigger than any other top ten x-idol. I also agree with your stand-outs. Scott was wonderful..better than I ever remember him performing on the show and I enjoyed Matt and Kris. It was a great concert. I look forward to seeing your gallery!
Ann
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Jack
August 1st, 2009
12:18 pm
J.R. your sarcasm is full of hate. Yung Dro will probly keep making more money. T.I. will probly keep making more money. Hey Dro, if you see this, send me an email, flipgafilm@yahoo.com I’ll direct yo next video for ya.
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null
August 1st, 2009
12:54 pm
They made an appearance at Coca-Cola headquarters yesterday. Very nice group of kids. Stood around for a lot of autographs and pictures.
Too bad the show is such a mockery and a waste of airtime.
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mrs goodwyn
August 1st, 2009
8:58 pm
My husband and I had a wonderful time. He surprised me with this event for our weekly date night. The tribute was amazing. It was an amazing evening. I have to admit Dianne Reeves’ rendition of “I Put a Spell on You” and “Four Women” by the quartet were my favorites. What an elegant evening!
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Prell831
August 1st, 2009
9:40 pm
I really enjoyed seeing all of the ladies perform. I love Nina Simone and they did an awesome job capturing her spirit. It was great to see her daughter add her own flavor to the music and please don’t forget the incredible band. The music was amazing. Great job NBAF!
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Zeke
August 1st, 2009
11:16 pm
I think Simone stole the show. Her rendition of “Work Song” was a shocker, because I don’t think that most people in the house had heard her sing before. She was stunning and I’ve already ordered her album. She is my new “Favorite” artist.
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JB
August 2nd, 2009
8:49 am
Show was very solid. Nice mix of old and new, given the number of songs to choose from. Thought the crowd guitarist in the encore acquitted himself well.
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Stookie
August 2nd, 2009
10:33 am
Green Day rocked it loud and hard. Loved the way they kept bringing people in the crowd on stage to perform withthem.
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M
August 2nd, 2009
10:33 am
Too much of he cliche “rock star to crowd” arena type “HEYYYY HOOOO, arms in the air Atlanta” shananigans throughout the night. I did not need to be reminded I was in Georgia or Atlanta 20 times. This banter almost got to the point of annoyance and was distracting. Some songs dragged on with this junk. When they played, they were solid and nice mix of old and new. Crowd members on stage to play songs was nice at first, but got annoying as the night dragged on. I paid to see Greenday play, not some 16 year old from Gwinnett. OK show – Greenday are an arena spectacle now and just try a bit too hard for their own good.
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ChippersLoveChild
August 2nd, 2009
10:50 am
I disagree. I think the talent level was Adam, Allison, Danny, and Anoop. I would even put Kris behind Matt and Scott. I think from the screaming of teens/tweens it’s obvious how Kris won, but he certainly was nowhere near the best.
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Sandy
August 2nd, 2009
10:50 am
M–you sound like someone who has a very hard time having fun. You think “Greenday are an arena spectacle now”? What did they USED TO BE?
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Kaylee
August 2nd, 2009
11:17 am
Green Day performed an awesome show. It was loud, balanced, and best of all, personal. By involving the audience, Green Day gave the crowd a unique performance that seemed like it was meant for them. The spontaneous “Scattered” request was a nice surprise for fans of older, lesser known Green Day.
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Ann
August 2nd, 2009
11:19 am
First, I couldn’t possibly disagree with any love child of Chipper’s, were talking “Jones” right? But I don’t have to, we are agreeing Adam is tops. Kris really didn’t draw that much crowd response I thought. And yes, I forget to mention Allison and Danny which will surely go on to have very successful careers. I’d pay to go see them both as well as Scott and Matt and will never miss Adam. Go Braves!
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Uncle Rico
August 2nd, 2009
11:20 am
I agree w/M….GD is a great band that put on a helluva live show.
But – too much emphasis on “show”, & not enough on “concert”.
they need to remember that not all of their fans are in the 14-18 age range.
I’m 37 & have been following GD since 94 (Dookie) when I was in college.
Saw them play a few times back at that time & they didn’t do hardly any of the on-stage antics & BS they did last night (saw them play 2 weeks ago in Boston too – same exact thing).
they simply rocked the place, had a lot of fun, & involved the audience in a few obligatory sing alongs.
Sandy – they used to be an in your face, we don’t give a sh%t what you think, semi-punk band that smoked a ton of weed & put on a great concert.
now they’re performers who wear black eye make-up & cater to 15 yr olds who think they’re “rebels”
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Angry White Man
August 2nd, 2009
11:27 am
The Crue owns Green Day.
CRUE FEST 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tony
August 2nd, 2009
11:42 am
Well put, Uncle Rico!
Kids these days, I swear, it’s like the world has no history before they got involved. Sandy, do your homework or maybe you should just stick to Britney and Christina, they make it easy to have fun, right?
Anyway, Uncle Rico, you should check out this new band called Oasis……
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Mark
August 2nd, 2009
11:50 am
I declare I don’t care no more….about Green day
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Sam
August 2nd, 2009
12:10 pm
Great show – little bit too much time spent on “audience involvement” but the setlist was a fantastic mix of old and new . Very multigenerational crowd that really shows the reach of their music. I like how the dropped most of the politics and such and this was all about having a great time. Hard to get a better bang for your buck as they played for almost 2 1/2 hours and there was never a lull. I’d like to see their next tour go to smaller venues with straight out punk / power pop without the theatrics.
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MEKEV
August 2nd, 2009
12:16 pm
The Kaiser Chiefs rocked and to know that Rickey had a broken rib – OMG!!!! Me and my wife were ready to leave after they left the stage. As far as Green Day, I Agree w/ Uncle Rico. I have seen them 4 times and this was just “ok.” I felt like I was getting a rehash of American Idiot. I guess when you no longer have George Bush to kick around you start with religion. OH AND I LOVE OASIS!!!!!!
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Uncle Rico
August 2nd, 2009
12:19 pm
thanks for the tip Tony.
I’ll check out this “Oasis” that you speak of.
didn’t they used to tour w/the Who? or maybe it was The Stones – can’t remember anymore. getting too old.
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Christian's Inferno
August 2nd, 2009
12:28 pm
Everybody’s entitled to their own opinion, but several of you are off base. This concert was pure energy, excitement and great music. I’m 37 too, and rock n roll should be about 14-18 year olds! Don’t you remember when we thought people are age were “old!” Not sure how you can say they didn’t play enough – 3 hours was 1 1/2 more than the Crue show I saw last February. By the way, I’ve seen Crue 5 times since 1985 and they have gotten to the point of embarrassment. No fan involvement, on and off the stage in exactly 90 minutes. I’ll take Green Day and their water guns, t-shirt cannons, bunny costumes, explosions, sparks, ayyyy-ohhs, sing-alongs, and anything else they want to do. Great musicians who try their best to make sure everyone leaves their show worn out from fun and celebration!
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thejama
August 2nd, 2009
12:32 pm
Thanks for the heads up ATL!! I thought about going to the “Gwinnetto” Arena (being from ATL years ago) but opted to see them down here in Tampa at the Times Forum tomorrow night. Can’t wait…love the new album. Opted for club level seats because in am 36 and figured the floor would be for the kiddies!!
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Robb Cohen
August 2nd, 2009
12:34 pm
Hey everyone…Thanks for participating in this blog. This is a new feature on AJC, plus I’m new to blogging. I welcome any input and what I can do to improve it. Look for 3-5 concert blogs each week. My Green Day/ Kaiser Chiefs photo gallery will be online at AccessAtlanta.com shortly. I only got to shoot the first 2 songs of Green Day, and Kaiser Chiefs let me shoot their entire set. ROCK ON!
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Jerry
August 2nd, 2009
12:44 pm
The moshing in this concert was awesome. Green Day sounded great. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I wanted them to play “When I Come Around” though. But still…at least they played Brain Stew.
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Jim
August 2nd, 2009
12:44 pm
the 8 year old is my neice Alyssa. She has no idea what an incredibly lucky little girl she is. the show was fantastic and Green Day just keep getting better and better. suddenly feeling old when i realised it’s been 15 years since my first Green Day gig…
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Jim
August 2nd, 2009
12:45 pm
Any pictures of Alyssa on stage?
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Jerry
August 2nd, 2009
12:46 pm
Oh yeah, I forgot about the Kaiser Chiefs.
I was disappointed because NOBODY knew who they were. I felt bad for the Chiefs.
They played great though.
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Crystal
August 2nd, 2009
12:47 pm
My seventeen year old was on the edge of her seat! She’s heading to Boston to pursue a degree in Music Performance. The history you shared, the awesome performances, the legacy: a going away gift she will never forget. She has truly been inspired. It couldn’t get any better than this!
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Jim
August 2nd, 2009
12:50 pm
the kaiser chiefs were great although their set was to short. A very small compliant on what was a fantastic night…
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raychel
August 2nd, 2009
1:04 pm
OMG!!! Green Day rocked all the talk about age is stupid if you like the music age shouldnt matter its just about rockin out and havin a great time watching an amzing band i loved the lights the booms the crashes the crowd involvment and the toilet paper thing that was pretty cool. last night was my brothers first concert and it was a HELL of a concert!!!
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Cherish
August 2nd, 2009
1:04 pm
My husband and I saw Green Day “back in the day” and loved it. Our 11 YO son is a huge fan so last night was his first concert. We were on the floor and he had so much fun. A very kind roadie came out and gave my son an autographed drumstick used during the show. It made my son’s experience that much better. The show was awesome and I loved that the hubby and I could hear the old songs and my son could enjoy the newer stuff he loves so much. It was a fantastic evening!
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OldTimer
August 2nd, 2009
2:06 pm
I’m 45 and thoroughly enjoyed the show. Saw then 8-10 (?) years ago at a smallish show in Athens. Back then I was directed to the “parents waiting area”
, so I was glad to see the broad range of age groups at the show last night.
Must agree that a little more concert and fewer reminders that we were in ATLANTA!! and GEORGIA!! would have made it even better. Amazing energy, tight execution, and adding a bit of acoustic was nice. Billie Joe had the crowd in the palm of his hand the entire time – wow.
The “fans on stage” thing was fun but grew tiresome after a while. But that’s a detail – the show was great.
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Crissy
August 2nd, 2009
2:44 pm
When they played, they were awesome. And I did pay to hear Green Day…not the crowd. WAY too much audience involvement. I haven’t been told to get my arms up in the air so much since my college aerobics class!
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JW
August 2nd, 2009
3:35 pm
It was a good concert!! Scott and Matt did great!! But my all time favorite was Danny!!! Adam was okay… don’t care for that type of music. Kris looked like he was worn out!!
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Maria
August 2nd, 2009
4:14 pm
Me and my husband are over 40 and we really enjoyed the show. We took our daughter, who is 17, and she also had a great time. Not many bands can appeal to both parents and teenagers. GD sounded great, the selection of songs was balanced, the show was full of energy, and they played for over 2 hours, non-stop. What else can you ask for?
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Dookie
August 2nd, 2009
4:25 pm
My wife and I have been to hundreds of concerts and this show was one of the best we have ever seen – the electric energy, pure fun and excitement of the crowd mixing it up with the band and the killer riffs/anthems led us from the first song to the last like no other band had – can’t wait for them to return so we can do it all over again!!! Rock on Green Day – they blew us away!
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chris
August 2nd, 2009
5:35 pm
Ya know a band called Tool played this same venue just last Monday night and the AJC staff didn’t even bother to mention it much less cover it. Of course which band is better or more worthy of coverage is completely subjective – all the more reason for the AJC to cover all the news, and not just part of it.
- A disappointed reader
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alicja Griffin
August 2nd, 2009
5:49 pm
my husband i took kids to first concert and yes it was this one. they loved it. wondering if you have pics of nacho libre(wrestling mask)? it was my husbands mask and we have a few but not from front. thanks.
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Last Cracker in East Point
August 2nd, 2009
6:12 pm
Green Day rocks! Love it when they played that old Manilow number. But my all time favorite was when the gang broke out that rap number that they worked on with M&M. After the concert there was a small fight out in the parking lot between the Jets and Sharks (the Sharks as always won). Oh what a night!
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Mary
August 2nd, 2009
6:27 pm
GO ROBB——-AS USUAL YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
PICTURES ARE WONDERFUL!!!!!
ms
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Mary
August 2nd, 2009
6:28 pm
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Mary
August 2nd, 2009
8:27 pm
YEAH for Danny!! Yes–JW he is my favorite too!
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GD1994
August 2nd, 2009
8:43 pm
To those of you complaining about too many mentions of “Atlanta Georgia!” and too much audience participation, have you thought about WHY Billy Joe kept doing that? It’s because only a small part of the audience was really into the show. He was trying make everyone realize they were at a ROCK CONCERT and not at home watching a DVD. By bringing people on stage, it kept it intimate and personal – the band could easily have ’sold out’ to the standard arena show format, but they chose to hold onto the feel of a smaller venue. To the lazy people sitting in my section, why don’t you just listen to the CD in your car next time instead. Then you won’t be in my way when I’m rocking out at the show. And learn how to stage dive. The ‘cannonball’ approach is NEVER a good idea, dude.
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NnekaBaby
August 2nd, 2009
9:15 pm
I really like Lizz, she did a nice job…but no goosebumps.
Simone was AWESOME…she brought so much energy to the stage…very entertaining, VERY. She’s a new favorite for me.
Joi…I {heart} Joi…the world is SLEEPING on Joi…I’m talking coma-like sleepy! She sung in French…It was wonderful…she has such a great presence, even her walk is regal.
I have listened to Diane Reeves since I was a little girl. I was honored just to be in the same room with her. I never thought I’d ever actually see her in person. Ms. Reeves did not disappoint. Her energy was off the charts. Her voice…her voice…it’s an “instrument” in the purest definition of the word. Beyonce says that she “don’t need no beat, [she] can sing it with piano”. Diane Reeves doesn’t even need a piano.
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Ashley
August 2nd, 2009
9:36 pm
I loved the concert! soo freakin awesome! I wish I could have go to the floor
I knew all thier songs too! But Awesome! I had such a good time. Green Day was way better live than listening to the CD. I’m only 15 but I’ve listen to all thier older songs hahhaha. I’m glad they didn’t sing “When September Ends” it would be too depressing for the show (Srry mum hahaha) But I loved the audience involvement it shows that GD does things different and makes it personal.
Billie Joe he is so hot! Just for singing for 3 hours and still singing great! 5/5
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Robb Cohen
August 2nd, 2009
10:00 pm
CHECK THE 18 GREEN DAY & KAISER CHIEFS PHOTOS ONLINE AT:
http://projects.accessatlanta.com/gallery/view/music/greenday_gwinnett_concert/
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Rebecca
August 2nd, 2009
10:19 pm
Robb, thanks for uploading your pics, I look forward to your review.
I’m one of the old fans on here and thought last night’s show was great. I’ve been a fan since ‘94 so was happy to hear “Scattered” and loved when Billie sang “Coming Clean” during his acoustic encore. The show was high energy from beginning to end. I think one thing that Green does well is make an arena show feel like you are in a club or a smaller venue.
I’m a Kaiser Chiefs fan also, so it was just a great show all around for me
I’ll be ready to see Green Day again when they hit the Carolinas in 2010!
Pit all the way for me, I don’t do seats! The floor isn’t just for the kids.
Green Day did do some small venues before they went on their major tour, of course those were in LA and NY.
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Rebecca
August 2nd, 2009
10:22 pm
Rob, not that it is important, but Billie went into the crowd during “Know Your Enemy”, not EJN ;o)
Thanks for the pics!
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Robb Cohen
August 2nd, 2009
11:24 pm
Rebecca, my bad…thanks for the correction!
NEW BLOG PICS: I am about to post some Green Day photos from Voodoo Music Festival, October 16, 2004, City Park, New Orleans, LA. WHO WAS AT THIS CONCERT?
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Chris J
August 3rd, 2009
12:08 am
this was an absolutely amazing concert by any standard- Billie Joe totally knows how to work the crowd and made it personal be bringing so many people on stage- every song was performed to album quality- they’ve definitely come a long way and honed their craft…. one question though> What was up with the old guy in the red shirt and suspenders in the pit? stuck out like a sore thumb and was dancing like he was in church or something….WEIRD!
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Sara
August 3rd, 2009
7:33 am
I’m 39 years of age and took my son who is 16. We both enjoyed the concert and personally, i think their crowd involvment is awesome. They are a band that appreciates their fans and gives back to them by giving them an opportunity of a life-time. I thought they rocked the arena and gave an unforgettable performance. I’d do it all over again!
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Larry
August 3rd, 2009
8:27 am
I’m 60 years old and have seen hundred’s of concerts from Queen, The Who, Stones, Jethro Tull and Green Day Rocked. It was high energy the audience was part of the show and just not an observer. Couldn’t have asked for more
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Mike
August 3rd, 2009
10:18 am
Jim,
Here is a photo of your niece:
http://www.greendayauthority.com/Picture_Vault/displayimage.php?album=227&pos=10
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A Green Day Fan Site » Review of Green Day Concert in Atlanta
August 3rd, 2009
1:24 pm
[...] Aug 3, 2009 1:24 pm #~Review and photos of Green Say in Atlanta. Billie Joe: “I want to see Mom get drunk and throw up on the daughter.”Aug 2, 2009 5:45 pm #~Mike Dirnt is personally donating all his royalties from his line of vegan shoes to Soles4Souls. Aug 2, 2009 12:05 pm #~Some really nice photos from the Atlanta concert from julienphotography. And keep checking all the great photos on GD.com, including Green Day at the White House.Aug 1, 2009 4:38 am #~Larry Livermore’s review of Green Day at Madison Square Garden. A great read, with insider info and insight: “I’ve often written about how, when I first saw Green Day playing for five kids in a candlelit cabin, Billie performed like the Beatles at Shea Stadium.”Jul 31, 2009 8:35 am #~I thought it was cool to read so many positive comments about Green Day: the post is about Stephanie, the girl who played guitar on stage July 27. [...]
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Julie Kramer
August 3rd, 2009
1:52 pm
I too am form the “older” generation (45) and thought the concert was
fantastic. I took my 15 year old son (2nd concert ever for him) and
he was a general admis ticket holder while I had a seat. To say the
least, he had a night to remember!!!! I thought GD really cared about
the ticket holders and put on a show worth every penny….I did say
to my husband after the show that the AAAAA OOOOO’s were getting to be a bit much…he pointed out how hard the band worked and what a great
set they played and I quickly got over my complaint….love you GD
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Marc
August 3rd, 2009
8:13 pm
I’m a 38 year old “old school” GD fan from way back in the day. This was probably the best concert I’ve ever seen in my life, and that’s saying a lot. The band’s energy level was simply amazing. My friend and I drove 5 1/2 hours to take our sons (14 & 15), and it was worth every minute and every penny we spent over the weekend. The boys love GD even more, and are doubly inspired in their own musical pursuits — especially after seeing how cool GD treated their fans. Nice to see some real talent that isn’t totally full of themselves. Can’t wait to see them again.
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Hooch
August 3rd, 2009
8:59 pm
The Avett Brothers
Paul Thorn Band
TV on the Radio
Band of Horses
Kings of Leon
Death Cab for Cutie
Cold War Kids
Ra Ra Riot
AC/DC
Van Halen
Thea Gilmore
Mark Knopfler
The Hold Steady
Better Than Ezra
Flaming Lips
Over the past 6-months or so, I’ve had the good fortune to see all these bands (and others) play live and none of them were as fun as Green Day was on Saturday night. If you were not having fun at their Atlanta show just give it up.
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cowo
August 4th, 2009
8:21 am
Lovely, lovely man – was fab @ 20, still fab at 67!What more could you ask for: great looks, great personality, love of animals, environmental, a sunny, happy personality, and of course, the biggest all-around talent ever. The whole package. Love him forever!
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pooty tang
August 4th, 2009
9:00 am
green day sucks
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sissi
August 4th, 2009
10:32 am
the best musician ever can’t wait for boston show
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Jungleland2
August 4th, 2009
10:37 am
Firemen record is as strong as his best from the last 20 years (Flowers In The Dirt, Flaming Pie, Chaos & Creation In The Dark) I’ve seen him three times and all were fantatic shows.
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tupac elliot
August 4th, 2009
10:49 am
You Go Paul! See ya in the ATL!
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Amy Z
August 4th, 2009
10:51 am
My daughter and I LOVED the concert! She has been a Green Day fan for years and has converted me and her friends (in her high school year book she was voted most likely to become a Green Day groupie). She is the beautiful blonde that Billie Joe pulled onstage to sing Are We the Waiting. Does anyone have pics or video of that? I couldn’t move to get my phone out! PLEASE!!!!
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jack
August 4th, 2009
10:53 am
I am 11 and that concert was even better than the ACDC concert he was so energetic and he was funny and it was such a GREAT show it was awesome
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Top Dawg
August 4th, 2009
11:13 pm
We’ll be there Thursday night to rock Chastain with Jackson Browne!!!
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Live Music Picks Aug. 7-13 | Atlanta Music Scene | Wildtonemusic
August 5th, 2009
2:39 pm
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Lyn-z
August 5th, 2009
3:48 pm
love your music! Big green tractor is my favorite. Im a for sure country girl lives here in the south all my life. Would love to see you in concert. Meet you in person would be better. lol
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Dookie
August 5th, 2009
6:50 pm
Well stated, Hooch – Some will, some won’t, so what, someone’s waiting! ROCK ON GREEN DAY.
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Sherry Williams
August 6th, 2009
10:42 am
What an honor to experience the energy of these beautiful women. I love NINA SIMONE. I enjoyed Diane Reeves doing “I Put a Spell on You” , it was truly wonderful.
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Ben
August 6th, 2009
12:00 pm
Wow. Way to not even mention one of the best rock bands in America being in town this weekend. The Reigning Sound @ The Earl.
Shane, why do you hate America?
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Shane Harrison
August 6th, 2009
12:34 pm
Ben: I promise that I have the greatest affection for America, and America’s music. I do, however, miss things on occasion, and somehow I didn’t notice that the Reigning Sound was in town. If you like crusty garage rock played with maximum intensity (and hints of classic soul and country folk), you really should see these guys. Their affection for the grittier outposts of the ’60s rock underground is apparent in every note they play. The band got its start in Memphis but is now based in Asheville. The Reigning Sound’s new album, “Love and Curses,” is out next week. They’ll be at the EARL on Saturday, Aug. 8, and the tickets are $10 (go to http://www.badearl.com for more info).
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Sandy
August 6th, 2009
12:55 pm
When is Music Mid-Town coming back?
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Chris
August 6th, 2009
1:23 pm
Why on Earth would there be a blog for this?
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david
August 6th, 2009
1:30 pm
I am music midtown.
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August 6th, 2009
3:05 pm
Five Eight and the Young Antiques Friday at the Star Bar.
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Shane Harrison
August 6th, 2009
3:20 pm
And Five Eight and the Young Antiques on the same bill is definitely worth anyone’s time. No education in local music is complete without seeing these two bands. They both put on a killer show and it’ll be a real treat to see them on the same bill. It’s a great way to kick-start the weekend. Tickets for that are $8. See http://www.starbar.net for more info.
Thanks for mentioning that show, and keep ‘em coming. The more the merrier. If there’s a show you’re looking forward to this week, tell us about it in the comments.
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Matt Cook
August 6th, 2009
6:21 pm
that’s me with billie joe! check the video out…www.myspace.com/brentmcook!
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Matt Cook
August 6th, 2009
6:22 pm
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kristen reale
August 6th, 2009
9:14 pm
i thought the show was really good… i loved greenday since i was a kid and that was a while ago.. i am so happy they played alot of the older stuff as well. little disapointed they didnt play time of your life but other than that it was so cool … rock on greenday.. hopefully in ten years we will still be going to your concerts. i saw the concert in orlando florida on aug 5th … it was great… and to involve the audience like that was cool, especially the younger kids they will have good memorys….
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Ben
August 7th, 2009
10:09 am
Thanks Shane. I was just kidding but appreciate the love. I’ll be at the Reigning Sound show but it should also be mentioned that Two Cow Garage and Austin Lucas are playing The Drunken Unicorn Saturday. Had to make a tough choice because that should be fun too. Two Cow Garage plays straight dirty cow punk and Lucas is an up and coming alt-country artist that grew out of that fine line between classic country and punk rock (at least in the songwriting sense)
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Shemika
August 7th, 2009
11:07 am
My ears felt so blessed after the show that I couldn’t even turn on the radio. I invited friends who barely knew Nina’s work, and they are converts. Lizz was amazing as usual, I saw Joi in a whole new way, her daughter was great, too, but Dianne took the night with her “Spell.”
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Turd Ferguson
August 7th, 2009
1:02 pm
Green Day is the biggest farce and most overrated pile of steamy horse feces yet to be perpetrated on the out of touch, silly, “I wanna be a Jonas sister” CD buying public since The GoGos.
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Turd Ferguson
August 7th, 2009
1:03 pm
Green Day is the biggest farce and most overrated pile of steamy horse feces yet to be perpetrated on the out of touch, silly, “I wanna be a Jonas sister” CD buying public since The GoGos.
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Dookie
August 9th, 2009
10:12 am
Hey Turd Ferguson – go ‘F’ yourself you loser – we’re all sure you were at home in your sweatpants on Saturday night 8/1 with one your greasy hands down in your pants while the other was in the cheetos bag…all the while watching reruns of American Idol and dreaming of Adam Lambert on top of your fat butt.
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Mike Mastrili
August 10th, 2009
7:38 am
Here’s the answer to your quiz:
Jay Jenkins aka Young Jeezy
Marcus Ramone Cooper aka Pleasure P
DeAndre Ramone Way aka Soulja Boy
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr aka Lil Wayne
My sis wants a lil wayne pic, thanks for blogging so quickly after the show
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Javaris Squire
August 10th, 2009
9:32 am
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr = Lil Wayne
Jay Jenkins = Young Jeezy
Marcus Ramone Cooper = Pleasure P
DeAndre Ramone Way = Soulja Boy b.k.a Soulja Boy Tell em
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Isaac Fernandez
August 10th, 2009
9:37 am
Jay Jenkins = Young Jeezy
Marcus Ramone Cooper = Pleasure P
DeAndre Ramone Way = Soulja Boy
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr = Lil Wayne
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Robb Cohen
August 10th, 2009
10:40 am
Thanks Mike, Javaris and Isaac…I’ll email you some pics this morning. So, what did you think of the show?
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Robb Cohen
August 10th, 2009
11:08 am
There is a 16-photo gallery from the concert online at AccessAtlanta…check it out:
http://projects.accessatlanta.com/gallery/view/music/hip-hoprb/lil-wayne-lakewood/
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destiny fincher
August 10th, 2009
11:38 am
i was there and it was rocking
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Javaris Squire
August 10th, 2009
7:02 pm
I liked the show it was really good
Jeezy killed it
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JoMamma
August 11th, 2009
9:57 am
Please do not use the word “ROCK” and “LIL WAYNE & YOUNG JEEZY” in the same sentence. They are the opposite of rock. You could say that they strung a bunch of rhyming words together and hopped around with hype men wearing 40lbs of gold chains while dressed like crack heads and pimps? That would be more accurate.
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Sonia Tetlow
August 11th, 2009
11:35 am
Hi Sonia!
We just wanted to send a quick note from Herman Put Down the Gun, that we will be broadcast LIVE, and streamed on the WEB, on Dirty South TV from the 5 Spot in Little Five Points Atlanta, Wednesday August 12th at 8:30 pm sharp. This is a great opportunity to check out who we are from the comfort of your own computer! We’d love it if you would take a listen to us live tomorrow night. The log in instructions are listed below. Hope you enjoy!
thanks!
sonia, linda & lee
hermanputdownthegun.com
Five Spot Sessions (LIVE Broadcast on Dirty South TV)
Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 8:30pm
1123 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30305
HERMAN PUT DOWN THE GUN will appear on Dirty South TV’s “Five Spot Sessions,” a weekly showcase of Atlanta’s best artists and bands live from the Five Spot in Little Five Points. Drawing from a variety of music genres and based on the hugely popular weekly music show “Live Sessions From The Dirty South,” the “Five Spot Sessions” gives fans an opportunity to be a part of a live studio audience and enjoy live music and in-depth interviews.
If you’re not in Atlanta, you can access this worldwide broadcast by going to http://www.dirtysouthtv.tv to register for a free membership by simply clicking on “Create An Account”. You can sign up for free to watch live broadcasts and interact with artists through the “Shout Box,” located to the right of the TV screen. (Please keep your language polite and respectful toward artists and other members in the Shout Box.) If you want to access archived footage and over 50 current music video channels in full rotation as well as our wildly popular “BandTube,” there are several paid membership options available, which the best is only $12.00 US per year–yes, 1 dollar per month! In exchange for this, we have no commercials and no ads popping up over anything that you are watching or reading.
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4. Log in with your new USER NAME (not e-mail address) and password.
5. Find “Live TV” near the top left-hand side of your page. Hover your mouse over TV Channels and Click on the channel that you wish to view (usually Live TV 1, sometimes Live TV 2 for our Live shows while they are Live).
6. You should see the TV screen now. If you do not see the TV now more than likely you need to go to Adobe.com and download their latest free flash player.
7. Whenever we are broadcasting live, it will automatically pop up in the TV; when we are not live, you will only see the words connecting and then buffering. Our TV Guide section will be able to tell you our Live TV Schedule on each Channel. You may need to refresh your screen at the scheduled Showtime.
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WillieTz
August 11th, 2009
6:08 pm
Very nice. Everyone lookin kool. Good pics. Thanks.
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Live Music Picks, Aug. 14-20 | Atlanta Music Scene | Wildtonemusic
August 12th, 2009
3:20 pm
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tyrone
August 12th, 2009
7:53 pm
Mother’s Finest is at Mudcatz in Dunwoody on August 13th and 14th.
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boy
August 12th, 2009
11:46 pm
The Fiery Furnaces are originally from Chicago, but currently reside in New York. Thank you.
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Shane Harrison
August 13th, 2009
10:21 am
boy is correct. The Fiery Furnaces are from Chicago but now live in Brooklyn, N.Y. I’ve corrected it. Thanks for the heads up.
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Atlanta milestones, from Def Leppard to Paul McCartney | Inside Access
August 14th, 2009
10:02 am
[...] recounting The Beatles 1965 show here, but my favorite story in last Sunday’s paper explained what made this show different from all the others on the tour: Beatles manager Brian Epstein later sent a note to the sound engineers declaring the [...]
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Matt
August 14th, 2009
1:29 pm
Danielle –
How do you go about getting a “priority access” ticket?
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Kim
August 14th, 2009
2:08 pm
They look as good now as they did back then! Great pics!
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Jason
August 14th, 2009
4:56 pm
Great concert, great venue. Can’t wait til they come back. The pictures look awesome!
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Amber
August 14th, 2009
6:53 pm
What a fun show! The photos capture so much and are just how I remeber it, so AWESOME!
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LIsa
August 15th, 2009
12:49 am
Great job capturing the vibe of the show through the lense of a camera!!! MORE PLEASE!!!!
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Mark
August 15th, 2009
1:38 pm
JoMamma has hit the nail on the head. Simply a bunch of crotch grabbing chimps chanting to a drumbeat. I could fart in a mud puddle and sound better than these talentless fools.
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August 15th, 2009
10:15 pm
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Ken Gray
August 16th, 2009
10:31 am
The last line in the AJC article is kinda funny if it wasn’t so sad as Sir Paul is against eating meat for ethical and environmental reasons.
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The Boss
August 16th, 2009
10:56 am
“McCartney’s music is up there witb The Kings of Leon”…..
More prooof – as if we needed any – those under 40 know absolutely nothing about music.
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TD
August 16th, 2009
11:00 am
Seriously………….. “a shade below Tom Petty.”
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Roz Verrill
August 16th, 2009
11:03 am
The ‘old’ Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney, should have been referred to as a musician riveled by no other or at best “classy,legendary,extraordinaire,…etc” .
I am afraid Bo should’ve been assigned to report the Braves game.
Two more references to age with the statement ‘his young band’ and ‘voice was a bluesy as it was in 1965′. The focus of the concert was enjoyment of music, peace, and love delivered through timeless songs and a timeless phenomenal gentlemen.
Get Back, Loretta!
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Jerry
August 16th, 2009
11:09 am
Than you for a nice article. I appreciate that you were writing it at 2:40 this morning. I also found myself up late last night reflecting on what a great show I had just seen. I could not believe how giving Paul was, sharing very personal stories and just leaving it all out on the stage. You might think that someone who is an MBE and a living legend beyond imagination would be different. I am really touched by what he gave us.
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Kirsten Hughes
August 16th, 2009
11:14 am
Outstanding show!!! Greatest musician, great event, great audience (except the guy who passed out on the lawn in front of us – get real man), great amounts of trash left behind! Come on people – pick up your trash; however, there should have been more trash receptacles available. We carried our trash from the middle of the lawn to the exit before finding a can. Overall an incredible evening and the music was magical!
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BillT
August 16th, 2009
11:17 am
150-plus minutes of music, 30-plus songs, a 67-year-old playing with the energy of a 23-year-old. I’ve been to maybe 200 concerts. Undoubtably a top three.
Kings of Leon? Are they playing Smiths Olde Bar or something?
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Maretta
August 16th, 2009
11:20 am
If this had been publicized better, more people would have been there. I know I would have.
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Dino Vlachos
August 16th, 2009
11:21 am
Great concert by Mccartney (as expected) and pathetic reporting by the AJC (as expected). I thoroughly agree with Ken Gray’s observation about Emerson last sentence. Mccartney is a avid vegetarian for compassionate and environmental reasons. A concept both unknown and foreign to Emerson. Please go to http://www.meatyourmeet.com if you need more proof.
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Matthew
August 16th, 2009
11:22 am
What’s sad is that as a 25-year old, I feel it necessary to apologize for both the writer and the young woman from Charlotte quoted in this story. This piece does not do McCartney justice – his voice has never struck me as truly bluesy, you could find at least a dozen better ways to describe his band than as “young” (could we comment on the hilarious facial expressions of the Samoan-looking drummer, perhaps?), and could we please do a better job illustrating the feel and emotion pouring from the show? As for the young girl’s quote, it’s embarrassing to have someone dare compare McCartney with a band whose hit is “Sex on Fire”.
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Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:27 am
Atlantans are so pathetic.
But spirits stayed high, no one sat down,
Who would sit down at a Paul McCartney concert?! Why would that even be a thought?
People leaving trash behind… that’s terrible.
I unfortunately didn’t go but part of me is kind of glad. I mean, only 40,000 people? Can’t we do better than that?
I know there was a lot going on yesterday but that’s still a little low. What could possibly get this city out in full force with their full attention?
College football, I suppose.
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Mitchell
August 16th, 2009
11:30 am
Yeah, his band is not young.
I mean, the drummer is probably mid-30’s but that’s about as young as it gets. His ryhthm guitarist is at least 50 in spite of the bleach blond hair.
I mean, they’re a great band. Just not young.
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Annette Woodward
August 16th, 2009
11:35 am
I agree with Roz and Jerry. Last night I experienced a living legend. I do not like the way Bo referred to him as an old Beatle. I did not see an old Beatle I saw Sir Paul McCartney, who was once a member of a group called the Beatles. Sir Paul is still making music and guess what Bo people are buying it.
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Dano
August 16th, 2009
11:37 am
Wow!! Paul,you guys really rocked the park!!! I cannot believe I saw a Beatles concert (okay, minus John, Ringo and George) in 2009…Waaaaaaaay cool! The rain made it almost magical, very Woodstock. Come back soon Paul…Atlanta loves you.
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Roz Verrill
August 16th, 2009
11:37 am
Mitchell -personally, I think they should only allowed 30,000. It was like being in a herd. Many fights and rude behavior. The conservancy is not able to handle the masses that were there. ‘
If there is another Macca concert, treat yourself and get there at 2pm.
~Everybody’s Gonna Dance Tonight~
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boho
August 16th, 2009
11:46 am
Mitchell: You criticize Atlantans for not turning out in higher numbers for the show, yet you didn’t go yourself? Strange logic, dude. Face it: you didn’t miss a concert last night. You missed an historic event. Your loss.
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jan
August 16th, 2009
11:55 am
I am still pinching myself Paul is the greatest ever and always and I was there. Its was magic, memories and a time of perfect harmony. The man has lost nothin since the beginning. The drive and wait was long to get up close, the heat was bad the restroom and garbage situation should have been better handled by the city. The rain was perfect and being close enough to scream” I love you Paul “and” Thank you” was priceless something I have wanted to say since 1970
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Joe S.
August 16th, 2009
12:00 pm
What an incredible show!! Paul was not holding back, and hitting all the highs like guys 30 years younger wish they could. He was more than impressive, he was damned impressive. Great turnout from Atlanta, and make no mistake it wasn’t a summer shower they were standing through – it was an ominous lightning-fueled torrential downpour for at least 20 minutes. And still, hardly anyone left.
Great, great band. Very tight, all the tones locked in.
That, folks, is how you do a show.
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Therese
August 16th, 2009
12:12 pm
I will forever be in awe of Sir Paul, for the life he has led, the values he stands for, the music he continues to create,but most of all for the fact that he is a constant in my life. There will never be a time when he will disappoint me. Last night proved that point…he is still the young man that captured my admiration so many years ago. From our vantage point sitting on the hill, all of those around us felt the same. I will never forget the concert and how priviledged I was to be there.
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30 +
August 16th, 2009
12:13 pm
1/ This was a green concert, the trash was terrible. Rothbury festival in Meechigan had 70K+ people and less trash. Way to go atlanta.
2/ 40+ people need to know there is a lot of young musical talent. They might not have paid their “dues” as of yet, but to comment young folks don’t know music… come on.. Stop being small minded.
3/ Yes. Personal preference, in the Beatles shade above, Sir Paul, Shade below. Watch Running down a Dream then call me.
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August 16th, 2009
12:16 pm
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Lee
August 16th, 2009
12:17 pm
What a great show! Brought back lots of memories. I just wish the AJC would have assigned a better writer. What an awful review! ……….and Mitchell, if you can’t make it to the show, please don’t complain the “only 40,000″ that came out. Kinda tacky, dude.
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Lee
August 16th, 2009
12:20 pm
typo correction – left out “about” before the “only 40,000″
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Lontime Fan
August 16th, 2009
12:45 pm
Wow! What a concert! I’ve been to quite a few in my lifetime and Sir Paul’s is in the top 5! I loved the multigenerational aspect and a high point of the evening for me was two little girls (around 10) singing and dancing to the music. I will always remember singing “Hey Jude” (and many other songs) along with Paul.
I too was distressed at the garbage being left behind by others…perhaps biodegradable trash bags given out to the audience to gather their trash where they were partying? It seemed people just didn’t want to bother to pick up the multitudes of beer cans, water bottles, and food containers littering their own little area.
Great concert, total party atmosphere, so glad I was there!
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Andrew
August 16th, 2009
12:52 pm
The Boss – c’mon. a girl from charlotte that is 24 with a back-tat does very little to represent “under-40″….
Sir Paul put on quite a show.
Oh yeah – I’m 30 and loved it.
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Hotrod
August 16th, 2009
12:56 pm
I am just glad Paul is keeping the Beatles music still alive.
Some of the Wings stuff is pretty good as well.
The Beatles are a cornerstone for rock music now and the next 100 or more years, probably forever. Lucky are those who were there
last night.
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Brian O
August 16th, 2009
1:02 pm
How in the world does Paul not give a shout out to Les Paul who passed away on Thursday? He played two of his guitars last nigh – one of them was the ‘Finster-esque’ one referenced by the writer (not sure how many of your readers get that reference – by the way, if you are going to use Finster-esque – please add that it was a Les Paul) Am I the only one who noticed?
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Gordon
August 16th, 2009
1:08 pm
Last night was surely a magnificent evening of musical history…on the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, complete with an evening shower, the 40,000 that chose to make the pilgrimage were treated to as great a rock and roll performance ever given. Sir Paul McCartney triumphed with over 2 1/2hrs of musical history…tightly performed on a state of the art stage with a crowd that spanned several generations…everyone rocking and swaying for the entire show. Paul is without a doubt the quintessential muscian of our time and it was truly an honor and a privilege to share a night in the park with him. Thank you Paul, for humbly showing us all what it means to be passionate and do what you love. Please ‘Get Back’ to Atlanta.
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John
August 16th, 2009
1:10 pm
The fact that during a 20 minute torrential downpour, not a single person in the area I was in left or even complained would indicate to me that it was a great concert. I admit that I am a Beatles aficionado, but at 67 years of age, Sir Paul played and sang beautifully. It was also interesting to note that the crowd was a mix of young and old. Paul McCartney is one of the best musicians/composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Shirley
August 16th, 2009
1:17 pm
Hey, 30+, you say “40+ people need to know there is a lot of young musical talent,” and then you go on to compare Sir Paul with Tom Petty. Tom Petty is 59 years old. Hardly a “young musical talent.” I like Tom Petty also, but he ain’t no Paul McCartney. Also, traveling from Charlotte, I am embarrassed by the other Charlottean’s comment. Wow….Kings Of Leon….yeah. Last night was my third McCartney concert, my first concert from a wheelchair (car accident). Wish I could have been with you guys on the grass in front of the stage.
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Becky
August 16th, 2009
1:20 pm
Nope, I noticed that too, Brian.
I was there last night and it was fantastic! The rain even made it more memorable somehow and did give us a little bit more of a Woodstock feel. Quite a wonderful experience…. We set out at 3:30p to get to the park and didn’t get home (still soaking wet) until 12:30a…I wouldn’t do that for just anyone!
Thanks a lot, Paul!
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bajeha
August 16th, 2009
1:21 pm
McCartney’s concert goes right to my Top Three list — and I’ve been going to rock concerts since the 60’s. How fortuitous that this historic Atlanta event fell right on the 20th anniversary of the Piedmont Park Conservancy’s formation, the 40th of Woodstock (which I attended; last night’s rainstorm gave me an instant and welcome flashback); and the 43rd of the Beatles’ Shea Stadium performance. And how sad that the AJC’s crack reporter failed to note any of these historical music events in his “review”. Funny, the “old Beatle” didn’t forget to mention them in his remarks. Can I have Emerson’s job?
“Old Beatle” indeed. Will any of the Kings of Leon be drawing 40,000 + to a concert when they’re 67 years old? Will generations be singing along with them while they play? Kinda doubt it.
Other things Emerson should have reported on: The abysmal pre-concert crowd admissions handling by Ticketmaster and Peter Conlon Presents; the poor venue crowd design by Conlon (no pathways for security or emergency vehicles); and The Conservancy’s failure to have anyone address the audence about its work during the concert, or encourage patrons to pick up and desposit their trash at the end. Hello, Green Concert?
Disclosure: I am a Conservancy member. I plan to address my concerns in writing with suggestions for improvement to all of the above organizations and encourage other attendees to do the same.
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Cam
August 16th, 2009
1:23 pm
His tribute to George Harrison nearly had me in tears. I think it is wonderful(and quite a commentary about the ordinary, generic rock music on our radio stations today) that so many younger people embrace the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and others from the 60’s and 70’s. I don’t think people 30 or 40 years from now will be getting teary eyed and nostalgic over an aging Brittany Spears or Kings of Leon concert. If they are still around of course.
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