Check out our FREE AGENT contestants as they audition for their CHANCE TO PERFORM LIVE at the Georgia Dome on Saturday night and be featured in VIBE. See and hear our finalists at www.vibe.com/ musicfest, and join us at the Expo to root for your favorite Free Agent. Featuring our judges Def Jam Records’ SHAKIR STEWART, singer LATOYA LONDON, and TIONNE “T-BOZ” WATKINS.

HEAR some of the best NEW artists to hit the charts at the ARTIST SHOWCASE stages sponsored by the biggest record labels.

Atlanta's biggest personalities will showcase their PRIZE CARS AND TRUCKS in our V-RIDE exhibit. Get up close to the coolest tricked-out trucks and pimped-out rides.

The hottest models in Atlanta and some of your favorite personalities will hit our FASHION STAGE at the Expo. See how you can get your looks right for summer, and get a sneak preview of your favorite designers’ fall collections and looks of the season, with consultations from our HAIR AND BEAUTY STYLISTS.

Become a member of the VIBE GAME CLUB at the Expo GAME ROOM and PLAY the hottest NEW GAMES to hit the streets.

Our weekly entertainment series will be conducting live interviews at the Expo and providing full coverage for follow-up episodes. See who gets the final spot on the Free Agent Contest on Saturday. All producers can SUBMIT THEIR ENTRY FOR THE OFFICIAL WEEKEND VIBE RING TONE on Sunday (watch Weekend VIBE for more information).

VIBE is going to hook up with some of the most prominent members of the entertainment industry and tell you HOW TO get and stay In the Biz.

THE APHILLIATES present
PSC • Killer Mike • Crime Mob • D4L • Maceo • Jody Breeze • Bo Hagen • Backwud'z • Jovan • Mac Breezy • Tara Brown • Tango Red • Konkrete

All Star R&B revue.

Ethics in Entertainment Panel moderated by Cheo Coker (VIBE Contributor)
Topic: Where does free speech end and social responsibility begin?

VPolitics Panel moderated by OJ Lima (OJ Lima VIBE Editor at Large)
Topic: Why are black youth detached from the American political process

Free Agent - Music Artist Talent Competition hosted by Rondell Conway (Associate Music Editor)

V Lit Panel moderated by Manny Barron (VIBE Book Agent)
Topic: Is street lit the only game in town for people of color in the book industry?

V BIZ Panel moderated by Erik Parker (Music Editor)
Topic: Getting into the game--What makes a successful entertainment industry executive?

Vibe Vixen Panel
Topic: What professional attributes are most necessary to succeed in a male-dominated industry?

V Hollywood Panel moderated by Serena Kim (Features Editor)
Topic: Are high-grossing black films taking over the movie mainstream?