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Keith Lee Tried To Review Some Atlanta Restaurants On TikTok. All Hell Broke Loose
Most eateries are usually ecstatic when Keith Lee reviews their meal.
Lee delivers exposure that has helped turn around certain businesses, with lines out the door and accolades from happy owners, with over 14.5 million followers on TikTok alone.
Then Lee arrived in Atlanta.
His visit sparked viral videos, death threats, replies from Grammy-winning performers, and, according to some, a long-overdue reckoning for Atlanta’s culinary industry.
Lee, a 27-year-old former MMA fighter, has become so famous for evaluating restaurants that it is now his full-time job.
Unlike some food influencers compensated for their reviews and thoughts, Lee claims in his videos that he pays for his meals and even sends family members to pick up his orders so he isn’t recognized and treated differently.
The Las Vegas-based everyman reviewer has a distinct style: he consumes the meal in his vehicle and records his emotions while always pushing his followers not to rely solely on his experience and to try out the venues for themselves.
Lee also attempts to discourage his followers from becoming critical of businesses whose food he hasn’t rated favorably on social media, frequently pointing out that every firm can have a bad day and that people rely on their business for a living.
His focus on small companies and food trucks, frequently owned by Black people, has endeared him to restaurant owners who have received positive feedback. Having him taste your meal is known online as “Keith Lee-d.”
Most eateries are usually ecstatic when Keith Lee reviews their meal.
So there was initial enthusiasm among Lee’s supporters when they learned he was visiting Atlanta as part of a cuisine tour he and his family were on throughout the country.
Atlanta has recently been a culinary destination, with many “Top Chef” finalists and celebrity-owned restaurants. Even more recently, the city received its first Michelin-starred eateries.
Mike Jordan, who has covered the Atlanta culinary scene since 2009, told CNN that the city is a natural place for the industry to develop because, in Georgia, “we eat everywhere we go.”
“I mean, petrol station food is big in the South, and Atlanta strip clubs have not just food, but very good food,” Jordan said. “I remember people saying, ‘Oh my gosh, why would you ever eat at a strip club?'” And we’ve gotten to the point where it’s well acknowledged that Magic City (a legendary Atlanta strip club) has very, very, very good wings.”
Things could have improved when Lee tried to obtain dinner from other Atlanta-area restaurants.
Lee consented to be interviewed by CNN at first but later changed his mind, requesting that some of the businesses he visited be allowed to speak instead. However, on his social media platforms — he has over 1 million Instagram followers — he shared a story about being unable to receive service at The Real Milk and Honey in College Park, a suburb south of Atlanta.
When Lee’s family went to order dinner, the staff told them the restaurant was shutting early for a deep cleaning despite the doors being open and other customers picking up meals, according to his review.
Most eateries are usually ecstatic when Keith Lee reviews their meal.
Lee stated that he chose to go in on his own and that when the personnel recognized him, they offered him service, which he declined.
“I pay for my food just like everyone else.” “I walk up in the same spots as everyone else,” Lee explained, explaining why he was doing a food-free review. “We’re all regular people.” Respectfully, don’t do it now if you won’t do it then.”
Lee feels he was treated differently when he tried to eat at Old Lady Gang, an Atlanta restaurant owned by Grammy-winning songwriter, musician, and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss.
Lee stated he took his family into the restaurant and was told there was no carryout on weekends and that there would be a wait of more than an hour. However, Lee stated that he went inside again, was recognized, and was informed they could be seated immediately away.
When the TikTok inventor queried how his group was suddenly seated so swiftly, he was told that the persons on the list before his family had not reacted when their name was announced, leaving a space. He declined service once more.
The two firms responded differently to the intended reviews.
The Real Milk and Honey first shared a video on social media in which an unnamed man inquires, “Who is this Keith Lee?” The video received a nearly immediate reaction and was removed.
After that, the restaurant started on Instagram to “address a recent incident that highlighted a review from a high-profile food blogger.”
“In no way were we trying to discredit anyone, if the comments came across as such, kindly accept our apologies,” the message says. “It’s crucial to always take feedback and make improvements, for the success of our business and our community.”
Burruss, for her part, shared a video on Instagram with the caption, “I just really want to say, I do appreciate Keith Lee stopping by our restaurant and trying to show us love.”
“Unfortunately, we couldn’t serve him and his family,” the woman stated. “On weekends, we get a lot of community support, both from people in our city and from people from out of town.” So, with that said, we don’t want to overburden our kitchen by having to, you know, have such long wait times for customers who are actually at the restaurant, as well as do to-go orders.”
CNN has contacted The Real Milk and Honey and Kandi Burruss for further comment.
Lee’s experiences prompted several on social media to air their grievances, including that Atlanta’s restaurant sector is filled with establishments that care more about their social media presence than their cuisine and service.
According to several complaints, such establishments offer uneven hours, cuisine, and customer service, as well as policies that are not necessarily client-friendly, such as not permitting takeaway.
The conversation became so popular that rapper Cardi B, who lives in Atlanta, went live on social media and shared her own experiences, saying, “I feel like Atlanta restaurants, they don’t like to make money,” and noting that she has had members of her team drop her name to get better service.
“I feel bad for Atlanta residents,” she remarked. “Thank you, Jesus, I’m famous, but even me being famous, it’s like a hassle!”
But Jordan, now a senior editor for the Black culture team at Atlanta’s official newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, sees a silver lining.
“Sometimes it takes an outsider to express what many people think.” And when he did this, there was such a widespread reaction from customers, influencers, the media, and restaurant owners — that shows you that this has been simmering under the surface for a long time,” Jordan added.
“And he (Lee) was just the conduit to open up this conversation,” he said. “I think his outsider status made this a place where everyone could finally let loose because I think we’re also a very nice city, a Southern city.” So I believe everyone felt this way… (but) they needed someone else to say it first.”
Miguel Hernandez, an Atlanta restaurant, hoped Lee would visit him.
He appreciates food influencers and mentioned that during a recent trip to Dallas, he used TikTok to discover a decent location to eat. He is a co-owner of Rreal Tacos, a local chain of fast-casual eateries.
“I believe that these influencers are aware of their power. They’re not doing it to bring down restaurants,” Hernandez explained, adding that he has collaborated with social media influencers to spread the word about his business.
And, while he realizes that people are enthusiastic about their city and its eateries, he sees no reason to go overboard with Lee’s reviews.
“It does allow restaurant owners and people in the food scene in Atlanta to maybe get better,” Hernandez told me. “Atlanta is well-known for its music.” Atlanta is well-known for establishing trends. And I believe Atlanta’s cuisine culture will have to improve as well.”
SOURCE – CNN
Fans of the Marvel world should not expect Robert Downey Jr. to resume his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man.
Despite claims to the contrary, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said in an interview with Vanity Fair that there are no plans to renew the character following Downey Jr.’s last appearance in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.”
“We are going to keep that moment and not touch that moment again,” she stated. “We all worked very hard for many years to get to that, and we would never want to magically undo it in any way.”
According to co-director Joe Russo, Downey Jr. was apprehensive about performing reshoots for “Endgame.”
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Robert Downey Jr. Won’t Be Returning To The Marvel Cinematic Universe As Tony Stark
“On the last day of shooting, we’d already said tearful goodbyes.” “Emotionally, everyone had moved on,” Russo told the publication. “We promised him it would be the last time we made him do it — ever.”
His brother Anthony Russo, who co-directed “Endgame,” adds, “That was a difficult thing for him to do, to come back and pick up that line.”
“When he (Downey Jr.) did come back, we were shooting on a stage directly opposite where he auditioned for Tony Stark,” Anthony Russo, the director, stated. “So his last line as Tony Stark was shot literally a couple hundred feet from his original audition that got him the role.”
According to Feige, he had to campaign for Downey Jr. to be cast as Stark in the Marvel universe due to his previous difficulties with substance abuse, which resulted in him serving 15 months in prison.
Robert Downey Jr. Won’t Be Returning To The Marvel Cinematic Universe As Tony Stark
“It purely came down to the Marvel board being nervous at putting all of their chips in their future films on somebody who famously had those legal troubles in the past,” Feige stated. “I wasn’t very good — and still am not — at taking no for an answer. But I also don’t beat my chest to get my way. I try to think of ways to make it plain to others why we should go in a certain direction. And that’s when the concept of a screen test arose.”
Susan Downey, Downey Jr.’s wife, stated that her husband had turned down jobs similar to Stark. In 2018, Downey Jr. told Vanity Fair writer Anthony Breznican that he is his own man despite comparisons to the role.
Robert Downey Jr. Won’t Be Returning To The Marvel Cinematic Universe As Tony Stark
“I ain’t him, I’ll tell you that flat out,” Downey Jr. stated.
Downey Jr is an American actor widely known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark/Iron Man. He has also appeared in various other films, receiving critical acclaim for his performances.
He has had a successful career marked by his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters. His work has earned him several awards and nominations, solidifying his status as one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry.
SOURCE – CNN
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Wikipedia, Wrapped. Here Are 2023’S Most-Viewed Articles On The Internet’s Encyclopedia
NEW YORK – Remember what you were looking for in 2023? Wikipedia, on the other hand, has the receipts.
According to data provided Tuesday by the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit behind the free, openly edited online encyclopedia, English Wikipedia received more than 84 billion views this year. The most popular piece was on ChatGPT (the AI chatbot that appears to be everywhere these days).
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has flown into the public eye since its inception just over a year ago, as the technology makes its way into schools, health care, legislation, and even religious preaching. The chatbot has also contributed to developing arguments regarding the possible benefits and risks of generative AI, most of which are detailed on its Wikipedia page.
Here Are 2023’S Most-Viewed Articles On The Internet’s Encyclopedia
The annual list of fatalities was the second most-read article on Wikipedia in 2023, after taking the #4 and #1 rankings in 2022 and 2021, respectively. Individual entries for important figures who died this year drew much attention, notably those for Matthew Perry and Lisa Marie Presley.
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated 2023 Cricket World Cup came in third place — along with three other cricket-related entries in Wikipedia’s top 25 this year, including the Indian Premier League at #4, marking the first time cricket content has made the list since the Wikimedia Foundation began tracking in 2015.
“Barbenheimer,” Taylor Swift and others also appeared to influence our internet-reading habits in 2023. Here are this year’s top 25 English Wikipedia articles.
According to the Wikimedia Foundation, this top 25 ranking was constructed using English Wikipedia statistics as of November 28. The charity plans to update full-year figures on January 3, 2024.
The United States (33.2 billion) and the United Kingdom (9 billion), along with India (8.48 billion), Canada (3.95 billion), and Australia (2.56 billion), are the top countries that accessed English Wikipedia globally in 2023, according to Wikimedia Foundation data shared with The Associated Press.
Here Are 2023’S Most-Viewed Articles On The Internet’s Encyclopedia
1. ChatGPT: 49,490,406 pageviews
2. Deaths in 2023: 42,666,860 pageviews
3. 2023 Cricket World Cup: 38,171,653 pageviews
4. Indian Premier League: 32,012,810 pageviews
5. Oppenheimer (film): 28,348,248 pageviews
6. Cricket World Cup: 25,961,417 pageviews
7. J. Robert Oppenheimer: 25,672,469 pageviews
8. Jawan (film): 21,791,126 pageviews
9. 2023 Indian Premier League: 20,694,974 pageviews
10. Pathaan (film): 19,932,509 pageviews
11. The Last of Us (TV series): 19,791,789 pageviews
12. Taylor Swift, 19,418,385: pageviews
13. Barbie (film): 18,051,077 pageviews
14. Cristiano Ronaldo: 17,492,537 pageviews
15. Lionel Messi: 16,623,630 pageviews
16. Premier League: 16,604,669 pageviews
17. Matthew Perry: 16,454,666 pageviews
18. United States: 16,240,461 pageviews
19. Elon Musk: 14,370,395 pageviews
20. Avatar: The Way of Water: 14,303,116 pageviews
21. India: 13,850,178 pageviews
22. Lisa Marie Presley: 13,764,007 pageviews
23. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: 13,392,917 pageviews
24. Russian invasion of Ukraine: 12,798,866 pageviews
25. Andrew Tate: 12,728,616 pageviews
According to the Wikimedia Foundation, this top 25 ranking was constructed using English Wikipedia statistics as of November 28. The charity plans to update full-year figures on January 3, 2024.
The United States (33.2 billion) and the United Kingdom (9 billion), along with India (8.48 billion), Canada (3.95 billion), and Australia (2.56 billion), are the top countries that accessed English Wikipedia globally in 2023, according to Wikimedia Foundation data shared with The Associated Press.
SOURCE – (AP)
GTA 6 ANNOUNCEMENT: Will the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer smash viewing records? Given the huge interest even now, 24 hours before it’s scheduled to go live, it appears feasible.
Rockstar Games has released a video premiere for “Trailer 1” on YouTube, which includes a countdown to the game’s release on December 5 at 6 a.m. Pacific / 9 a.m. Eastern / 2 p.m. UK.
However, astute watchers observed the GTA 6 Trailer 1 length was released to expose a YouTube flaw. View the mobile video preview while unsubscribing from the Rockstar Games channel using the YouTube app’s search. Notice the “upcoming” tag on the bottom right; the runtime should appear over it.
There might be some spoilers ahead!
Tens Of Thousands Of People Are Already Waiting To Watch The GTA 6 Trailer
The GTA 6 Trailer 1 lasts one minute and 31 seconds. That should give you plenty of time to look at the game. We’ll even get a release date and platform information.
Surprisingly, tens of thousands have already lined up to watch Trailer 1. At the time of writing, about 24 hours before launch, 43,172 individuals were waiting to witness what could be the largest video game trailer of all time.
If you want to join in on the fun, roughly 2,000 people are watching IGN’s own GTA 6 trailer countdown and actively chatting right now.
When Rockstar announced a December release date for the GTA 6 trailer in November, it added, “We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto.” We look forward to sharing these experiences with you all for many years.
“We have had the opportunity to create games we are truly passionate about thanks to the incredible support of our players worldwide — none of this would be possible without you, and we are so grateful to all of you for sharing this journey with us.”
Tens Of Thousands Of People Are Already Waiting To Watch The GTA 6 Trailer
“In 1998, Rockstar Games was founded on the idea that video games could come to be as essential to culture as any other form of entertainment, and we hope that we have created games you love in our efforts to be part of that evolution.”With anticipation at an all-time high, IGN reports that Rockstar appears to have revealed the GTA 6 Trailer 1 release date on a GTA Online T-shirt sold nearly a year ago.
GTA 6 has been rumored since the release of Grand Theft Auto 5 a little more than a decade ago. It was mentioned in passing in a 2020 Kotaku article on Rockstar’s efforts to combat crunch culture at the company, and it was confirmed in a press release in 2022, with the studio stating that development was “well underway.” Later that year, in-development footage from the game was leaked in a large breach, leading to the arrest of a British teenage hacker in connection with the crime.
Since early in 2023, when publisher Take-Two Interactive expected large financial gains in that fiscal year that would be difficult to achieve without the boost from the enormously profitable series, a release window between April 2024 and March 2025 has been speculated.
Tens Of Thousands Of People Are Already Waiting To Watch The GTA 6 Trailer
“GTA 6” is the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series. Rockstar Games are developing it, and it is highly anticipated by gamers all around the world. The game is expected to have a large open environment, intense gameplay, and cutting-edge graphics.
While there are few specifics about the game, rumors say it will be set in a fictionalized depiction of a modern-day metropolis. “GTA 6” has garnered great enthusiasm and intrigue among fans and the gaming world as one of the most anticipated releases in the gaming industry.
SOURCE (IGN)
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