With a new daytime talk show debuting Sept 10, Katie Couric hits Atlanta to discuss her future, putting her personal life on TV and why she’s on Pinterest
In advance of Katie Couric’s new ABC/Disney syndicated talk show “Katie” set to debut September 10 at 3 p.m., one of the most recognized media personalities on the planet has opted to go hat-in-hand, market-by-market to introduce viewers and the press to her new live topical show.
What does Facebook Graph say about Atlanta stereotypes?
The social media site rolled out its robust search tool to the public last Monday. For those unfamiliar, this is kind of like Big Brother—if your brother really cared about how much you watch 'The Walking Dead' or wanted to razz you about listening to Zac Brown. You've probably already noticed the new search bar at the top of Facebook.
3 ways the BuzzFeed partnership will influence CNN
Atlanta-based CNN (the world’s first 24/7 global news network) has formed a partnership with BuzzFeed (purveyor of cat GIFs and nineties nostalgia) to launch a video channel on YouTube.
Apparently the von Trapps (yes, as in “doe, a deer”) have been hanging around the ATL
Well, we all know Justin Bieber got his start thanks to Atlanta's star-grooming machine. But the great grandkids of Captain Georg von Trapp? Turns out Sophi, 24, Melanie, 22, Amanda, 21, and August, 18—What? no Liesl or Friedrich?—have been in town working with vocal coach Jan Smith, whose client roster includes the Biebs, Usher, and Rob Thomas. Although we were hoping for goatherds and edelweiss, the video of the von Trapps and another family band, Alpharetta's Von Grey, doing the folky "Crying Bloody Water" in studio is kind of adorable.
Exit interview with Darien Long, Atlanta’s (in)famous mall security guard
When I stopped by the other day, downtown Atlanta’s Metro Mall seemed to have fallen into darkness. The power was out—something about a small fire in a fuse box—though nobody seemed to notice, or at least not to care that much. Vendors used flashlights to set up shop, a customer bought jewelry by candlelight. Just another day at Atlanta’s most famous mall (at least by social-media metrics of fame).
Stopping crime by making it illegal
I was drawn to this 11 Alive online story by the appalling headline "Transvestite prostitutes becoming more violent in Midtown." For Pete's and Patricia's sake, the headline isn't just offensive because it uses a term many consider an epithet. It's also constructed in a way that a) implies transgendered prostitutes are an organized unit perpetrating violence b) assumes the people allegedly involved in a particular alleged attack were, in fact, prostitutes and c) conjures a delicious mental image of a planning meeting where a group of men dressed as women plan a raid on Mary Mac's.
Do we really want Justin Bieber to move back to the ATL?
After egging his neighbor’s house in Los Angeles, reportedly drag racing a Lamborghini while under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs, and illegally spray-painting a building in Rio, Justin Bieber may be moving to Buckhead.
Don Farmer, Chris Curle deliver Deadly News to DBF
The couple will introduce the novel to friends and fans Saturday morning on the Emerging Writers stage at the AJC Decatur Book Festival at 10:50 a.m. This week, Farner and Curle took time out from visiting old colleagues and family in town (Farmer is the father of current Action News anchor Justin Farmer) to discuss Deadly News with Atlanta magazine.
Fox 5 anchor Amanda Davis’ weird, sad exit
Looking red carpet ready in a red dress and matching lipstick, Davis, standing in front of the anchor desk, smiled and told viewers: "I have seen and heard and reported on stories from Bankhead to Buckhead to the White House. There have been awards, honors and accolades. There have also been challenges, disappointments and stumbles. But yea, though I walk through the valley, with God's help, I made it though. And that's what I want you to know. I am blessed. So, it is with a heavy heart that I announce I am officially retiring from Fox 5 as I look ahead to a new chapter in my life. So, with much love and appreciation, I say thank you for your love and support."
Red & Black publisher resigns
The publisher of University of Georgia’s independent student-run newspaper has resigned, according to an article posted on The Red & Black’s website.
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