Julia Beverly

4 days ago | theatlantavoice.com | Julia Beverly

The 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival, held over twelve days, boasted appearances from both homegrown talent and notable Hollywood stars like Kerry Washington, who attended the “Shadow Force” premiere. There were panel discussions sharing knowledge on topics such as film financing and distribution that were held by industry leaders from firms such as the Peachtree Group, Element CPA, and Deep C Digital.

1 month ago | theatlantavoice.com | Julia Beverly

“Seen & Heard”Readers in the Atlanta area have likely seen signage for Tyler Perry’s massive film studio in East Point, but it’s rare that a visitor is granted access to tour his replica of the White House. Unless, of course, it’s Issa Rae calling to film an HBO documentary. Her documentary “Seen and Heard” tells the importance of African-American representation in film and television through the stories of high-profile figures such as Tyler Perry.

Sep 24, 2024 | theatlantavoice.com | Julia Beverly

Just one year ago, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs could be seen in Atlanta surrounded by a throng of security guards parting the sea of REVOLT WORLD festival attendees as he shouted “Love! Love!” at fans. The love is no more. When video of Combs assaulting his former girlfriend Cassie Fine (formerly Ventura) in a hotel hallway surfaced this summer, Combs stepped down as chairman of REVOLT, the media company he launched in 2013.

Jun 3, 2024 | theatlantavoice.com | Julia Beverly

Fayetteville saw an impressive turnout as thousands of car and hip-hop enthusiasts attended the Third Annual Rick Ross Car & Bike Show. The event, hosted at the breathtaking 235-acre estate known as “The Promise Land,” owned by the renowned rap mogul Rick Ross, took place on Saturday, June 1st, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees were treated to a full day of stunning cars, sleek bikes, and electrifying hip-hop performances, making it a truly unforgettable experience for all who attended.

Mar 13, 2024 | theatlantavoice.com | Julia Beverly

AUSTIN, TX- Two back-to-back premieres this week during Texas’ popular music and film festival SXSW shine the spotlight on popular black culture in the 1990s in Atlanta. The first installment of a three-part docuseries, Magic City: An American Fantasy, drew Atlanta royalty like T.I. and 2 Chainz to the screening.