Atlanta, GA
Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. undergoes surgery, Jarred Kelenic sidelined, and more
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ACL. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the same doctor who performed his 2021 surgery.
Looks like Ronald Acuna Jr. had his ACL surgery. The team said he would have it Tuesday.
The recovery officially starts now. Picture from Acuna Jr.’s wife on Instagram. #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/14z2ntMkaI— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) June 6, 2024
The surgery was performed in Los Angeles, where Acuña expects to stay for the next month while he begins the rehabilitation process. Acuña sustained the season-ending injury on May 26 and is hopeful for a full recovery.
More Braves News:
Jarred Kelenic didn’t appear in Thursday’s game due to soreness in his wrist. He suffered an injury while going for a fly ball in Wednesday’s matchup in Boston.
Some late-inning offense helped boost the Braves past the Washington Nationals, 5-2. Marcell Ozuna stayed hot and produced his 18th home run.
AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep, and Spencer Schwellenbach each landed on Baseball America’s Top 100 list.
After an extremely productive May, Ian Mejia was named Southern League Pitcher of the Month.
Drake Baldwin had a huge Wednesday, driving in six runs for the Mississippi Braves. More in the minor league recap.
From starting pitching to corner outfielders, here are some thoughts ahead of the trade deadline.
During his talk with the media, Brian Snitker said that A.J. Minter is feeling well and is hopeful for an outing sometime next week before he returns to the bigs.
David O’Brien of The Athletic discusses Reynaldo Lopez’s All-Star push, prospect updates, and more.
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San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove was placed on the 15-day injured list over the weekend. Further evaluation revealed a bone spur. He is expected to be out until the second half.
Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal suffered a hand fracture during his game with Triple-A Iowa. He was recently demoted to Triple-A after struggling at the major league level.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-hander Justin Bruihl to a major league deal. In a corresponding move, the club placed Quinn Priester on the 15-day injured list and transferred Ryan Borucki to the 60-day injured list.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired minor leaguer Ruben Cardenas from the Tampa Bay Rays. In return, the Rays will receive cash considerations.
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Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's Munir Meghjani and David Perdue broach difficult topics with 'Comedy & Conversations'
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“Comedy & Conversations” is an immersive experience where comedy is used as a tool to engage with difficult social topics such as immigration, food insecurity, race and mental health.
Laughter is a universal language, and these shows thoughtfully pair comedians with subject experts for conversations that use humor to make group dialog engaging, understandable and actionable.
Atlanta activist and community leader Munir Meghjani created the series alongside comedian and “What’s Good Atlanta” host David Perdue. The next “Comedy & Conversations” event, “Reconstructing Reconstruction,” occurs at the Margaret Mitchell House at Atlanta History Center Midtown on Thursday, June 27.
The duo joins Summer Evans on “City Lights” to discuss the upcoming show.
Atlanta, GA
Ms. Lauryn Hill bringing tour to metro Atlanta in August
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Lauryn Hill attends GRAMMY Museum’s Inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala and Concert presented by City National Bank at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live on May 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images for The Recording
ATLANTA – 5-time Grammy winner and iconic figure in hip hop, R&B, and fashion, Ms. Lauryn Hill, is set to reunite with The Fugees for an extended leg of The Miseducation Anniversary Tour. This tour celebrates her landmark album, recently named the best album of all time by Apple Music. Fans can expect performances from “The Miseducation of Ms. Lauryn Hill,” “The Score,” and more.
The tour will cover 21 dates, with a notable stop at the Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta on Aug. 16. YG Marley will join as a supporting act, and The Fugees will co-headline all dates.
Ticket Sales Information:
- Presales: Begin Tuesday, June 25, starting with a Citi presale. Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets through the Citi Entertainment program. Details can be found at Citi Entertainment.
- General Onsale: Starts Friday, June 28 at 10 AM via LiveNation.
VIP Packages: Fans can purchase VIP packages that may include premium tickets, individual photo opportunities with Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees, access to a pre-show VIP Hospitality Lounge, autographed posters, and specially designed gifts. For more information, visit VIP Nation or VIP Nation EU.
A portion of the proceeds ($2 from each ticket) will go to the MLH Fund, supporting mental health, women’s wellness, community small business development, education, and more.
Tour Dates:
- Fri Aug 09: Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Sun Aug 11: West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
- Fri Aug 16: Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
- Sun Aug 18: Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
- Wed Aug 21: Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann
- Fri Aug 23: Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
- Sun Aug 25: Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
- Wed Aug 28: Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
- Fri Aug 30: Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
- Sat Aug 31: Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- Wed Sep 04: Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater*
- Fri Sep 06: Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
- Sat Sep 07: Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
- Fri Sep 13: Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Sun Sep 15: Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Tue Sep 17: Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
- Fri Sep 20: Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
- Sat Sep 21: Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- Sat Oct 12: Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
- Mon Oct 14: London, UK – The O2
- Fri Oct 18: Paris, France – Accor Arena
- Tue Oct 22: Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
*Note: The Huntsville, AL date is not a Live Nation event.
Ms. Lauryn Hill’s influence on music, fashion, and culture is profound, with her album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” being inducted into the Library of Congress in 2015 and achieving numerous milestones, including being the first hip hop album to win a Grammy for Album of the Year.
Atlanta, GA
50 Cent Headlining Earn Your Leisure's 4th Annual Invest Fest in Atlanta
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50 Cent will be front and center for the Earn Your Leisure’s Invest Fest in Atlanta — TMZ Hip Hop can reveal the booming businessman is this year’s headliner!!!
The event is right up 50’s alley … he and attorney Ben Crump recently went to Washington, D.C. in the name of Black entrepreneurship, pushing for minority representation in the alcohol biz … and we’re told he’ll speak to that topic and much more during the annual event.
Even more fittingly, 50 will succeed Diddy, who hosted last year’s Invest Fest, and we all know how “competitive” he’s been with Puff for years, and especially lately … in the wake of the latter’s slew of legal issues.
Earn Your Leisure co-founder Troy Millings tells us 50 represents “the powerful blend of culture and business,” — so, recruiting him for the coveted gig was an easy call.
Rashad Bilal believes 50 will leave attendees with invaluable lessons — “We believe [50’s] insights and experiences will inspire and empower our audience to pursue their own paths to financial freedom.”
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The last time we spoke with Troy and Rashad, they dropped gems on artists struggling on the touring circuit — and, fortunately, things have since picked up for everyone!
Invest Fest ’24 is happening from August 23-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center, co-sponsored by Steve Harvey, Matthew Garland and Michael MacDonald.
Expect plenty of other celeb and hip hop participation beyond 50 Cent … as T.I., Monica, Stephen A. Smith, Daymond John, Dee-1 and Pinky Cole are all on the event agenda.
Be there or keep your bank account square!!!
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