Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of the 1755 hymn by clergyman Philip Doddridge. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. It has since become a gospel music standard. Continue reading

The official music video for Burna Boy’s For Everybody was released on January 16, 2026. Created in collaboration with Sporty Group, the track serves as a global anthem merging African culture, music and sports. Continue reading

Cool Runnings, the I’m The Driver moment occurs when the team is first setting up their bobsled positions.Sanka Coffie (Doug E. Doug) tries to claim the front seat, asserting, “I’m The Driver,” only to be immediately corrected by Derice Bannock (Leon Robinson), who reminds him, No you’re not. You’re the Brakeman. Continue reading

17 African male models just made their official runway debut at Men’s Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear from Milan to Paris — and people paid attention. Continue reading

Untold Stories is a landmark Reggae song by Buju Banton, released as part of his critically acclaimed album Til Shiloh.Recorded when Buju Banton was only 22, the track is a semi-acoustic ballad that signaled a major shift in his career from dancehall toward more socially conscious and spiritual themes. Continue reading

Toy Story 5 is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 19, 2026. The film, directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris as co-director, focuses on the classic toys facing a modern threat: kids’ growing obsession with electronic devices. Continue reading

In honor of Black History Month, Cracked Comedy Club put together a full stand up compilation. The lineup includes the following: Eva Evans , Andre D. Thompson, LeClerc Andre, Ontonio Kareem, Onika McLean, Simeon Goodson, Neko White, Jared Waters, Randall Otis and Ayanna Dookie. Continue reading

Can You Stand The Rain is a classic 1988 R&B ballad by the group New Edition. Written and produced by the legendary duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it was the third single from the group’s multi-platinum fifth studio album, Heart Break. Continue reading

Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr. was born on December 8, 1925. He was an African- American entertainer who broke many barriers and paved the way for entertainers in all  disciplines. Davis was primarily a dancer and singer, but he also received acclaim as an actor of stage and screen, musician,… Continue reading

Grammy-winning R&B singer Ledisi delivered a powerful rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, at the Caesar’s Superdome in her hometown of New Orleans. Continue reading

Lucasfilm has officially released the full theatrical trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Arriving just three months before the film’s May 22, 2026 premiere, the new footage delivers the cinematic spectacle fans have been waiting for. Continue reading

Shigekix battling in his home country for a shot at his second belt. Lee on a mission to win his first and make his mark alongside the world’s finest Signature style on full display when these two take the floor. Continue reading

Host Patrick Tomlinson returns to the Valentine-Varian House in the Bronx to speak with Dr. Steven Payne, Director of the Bronx County Historical Society, as well as writing pioneers Charmin 65, and Staff 161 about the “A Bronx Writers History: 1968–1978” exhibit. Continue reading

You Got Me is a song by Hip Hop Band The Roots, featuring vocals from Erykah Badu and Eve, then known as Eve of Destruction, who raps the second verse but does not appear in the music video. Continue reading

In 1977, comedian Richard Pryor portrayed the first Black president of the United States in a pioneering sketch on his short-lived NBC program, The Richard Pryor Show. The sketch, which aired on November 5, 1977, is remembered as a highlight of the series, showcasing sharp, ahead-of-its-time social commentary. Continue reading

The Anna Sui Fall/Winter 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection was presented during New York Fashion Week. The show, held at the National Arts Club, explored a New Romantic theme inspired by the early 1980s London club scene. Continue reading

Created in collaboration between Saber, Lionsgate and franchise director Chad Stahelski, the new Untitled John Wick Game will feature an original script set in the John Wick timeline, expanding on the franchise’s intricate lore with familiar characters fans already know, as well as completely new ones. Continue reading

St. Louis Blues is a 1958 film broadly based on the life of W.C. Handy, in which both Eartha Kitt and Nat King Cole starred. Nat King Cole played the leading role of W.C. Handy, while Eartha Kitt played the character Gogo Germaine, a glamorous nightclub singer. Continue reading

The Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show has released a series of compilations titled Funniest Jokes for Black History Month to highlight cultural humor from their stage at the Laugh Factory. Continue reading

Sammy Davis Jr.’s iconic live performance of Mr. Bojangles in Germany took place on June 28, 1985, at the Hohensyburg Casino in Dortmund. Continue reading

Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey led the way as USA Stars dominated USA Stripes, 47–21, to capture the 2026 NBA All-Star Championship. Continue reading

The history of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest from 1984 to 2026 features approximately 88 perfect 50-point dunks. The most recent addition to this elite list is Carter Bryant, who recorded the only perfect score of the 2026 contest with a between the legs slam in the final round. Continue reading

  With no power, comes no responsibility. Nicolas Cage has officially entered the live-action Spider-Verse, trading the colorful animation of his previous iteration for a trench coat and fedora in the first trailer for Spider-Noir. Continue reading

Gospel music has experienced a great loss with the passing of one of it’s legends – Mama Mosie Burks of the Mississippi Mass Choir, she was 92. Known as “Mama” Burks, the former lead soloist of the Mississippi Mass Choir’s gospel was born June 17, 1933 in Forest, Mississippi. Continue reading

Lady Sings the Blues is a biographical musical drama starring Diana Ross in her Academy Award-nominated film debut as the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Continue reading

Team Vince captured the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars Championship during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, defeating Team Melo 25-24 in a dramatic “next bucket wins” finish.  Continue reading

Don’t Love Me is a single by Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay. It serves as the second single from his highly anticipated sophomore album, Clarity of Mind. Continue reading

Enjoy the drama and chaos cooking in Episode 2 of Daddy Wa and Family, with one man managing the affairs of three different women and their extended problems, Crixus and Spartacus are relentless in the pursuit of Mummy Wa leading them into premium problems. Continue reading

  Prime Video has officially unveiled the trailer for Scarpetta, the highly anticipated forensic thriller fronted by Nicole Kidman as the titular Dr. Kay Scarpetta.Based on the prolific book series by Patricia Cornwell, the show positions Kidman as a brilliant medical examiner returning to her former post to confront a… Continue reading

The original music video for Freddie McGregor’s 1986 hit Push Come To Shove has two distinct versions, with the Director’s Cut being the most sought-after by purists. Continue reading

Filmed a full week in Uganda with the incredible skaters from Uganda Skate Society to film, skate, and learn about their lives and their scene. This video is a raw look into the real Skate Culture growing in East Africa passion, struggle, talent, and pure love for skateboarding. Continue reading

Unspoken Token is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the sitcom The Wayans Bros., which originally aired on October 15, 1997. The episode is highly regarded as a televisual memorial and parody of the classic 1970s sitcom Good Times. Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge Journalist and author Cheryl Wills joins the cast as both actor and playwright for the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Company in tonight’s production of Remembering at the BAM Fisher Fishman Space, 321 Ashland Place, in downtown Brooklyn. Wills shared the story of her great, great, great… Continue reading

Tomb Raider‘s 30th Anniversary celebrations show no signs of slowing down. Alongside the forthcoming feature film starring Games of Thrones’ Sophie Turner as the iconic archaeologist Lara Croft, one of the franchise’s most acclaimed entries has just arrived on mobile. Continue reading

Whip Appeal is a R&B ballad by Babyface, released on February 22, 1990, as the third single from his double-platinum second album, Tender Lover. Continue reading

A soulful pick for Valentine’s Day. “Betcha By Golly, Wow” is a cornerstone of Philadelphia soul that perfectly captures the “Quiet Storm” romantic vibe. Continue reading

Comedian Mycal Dédé on talking to the Black Israelites, picking up his grandma with Alzheimer’s from the nursing home, and taking on weird pro-bono cases. Continue reading

Spawn  is on an uprise battling some of the best of the best dancer within the world of  Flex. His next opponent is Goddess on the floor “Get Low”. Emotions can tell a story like no other. Who do you think will win this upcoming battle in Beastmode Dance Battle… Continue reading

The Mobb Deep 30th Anniversary “The Infamous” LP live show with Nas, Raekwon the Chef and Big Noyd took place at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City. Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge Thera Ward has had a varied performance career based on her ability to broaden her artistic horizons. At 13 she made her debut as one of Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) founder Arthur Mitchells’ Baby Ballerinas. By 17 she was touring the world performing principal roles with… Continue reading

  The Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2026 Collection was presented in New York on February 10, 2026, as part of New York Fashion Week. The show took place at the Clock Tower building in Manhattan. Continue reading

Jill Scott recently appeared on Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch, a popular D.C.  based performance platform, where she debuted her new single Lifting Me Up. Continue reading

Michael Jackson won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for the title track of his blockbuster album Thriller at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards on February 28, 1984. Continue reading

Vision Of Love is by R&B artist Mariah Carey, recorded for her eponymous debut studio album (1990). The song was re-recorded and produced by Rhett Lawrence and Narada Michael Walden.  Continue reading

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The problem is not your willpower. It’s your body’s signals. In this video, we reveal five powerful foods that naturally activate the same fat-burning pathways as Ozempic by improving insulin control, GLP-1 response, and metabolic health. Continue reading

Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. His performance made history as the first Super Bowl halftime show to be performed predominantly in Spanish. Continue reading

Meet Deven Crawford a 19-year-old Las Vegas Nevada native who is living his dream.  The former dance major at the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts happened to meet Jamel Gaines at the 2024 IABD (International Association of Black in Dance) conference. Today Crawford is a sophomore studying dance at… Continue reading

Dr. Angie Hynes (Ego Nwodim) stops by Weekend Update to talk about Black History Month. Continue reading

Le’Andria Johnson joins gospel superstar Yolanda Adams for a powerful performance of The Battle Is The Lord’s at the 2020 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Continue reading

Janet Jackson set off a 2004 Super Bowl firestorm when her right breast was bared during her nationally televised  halftime show.  The incident became known as Nipplegate and had a severe effect on Jackson while her partner Justin Timberlake tried to distance himself from the “wardrobe malfunction” .  Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge For over 31 years Jamel Gaines, and his Brooklyn based company, Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Company, has understood the power of education through the arts. His much-anticipated annual arts in education production Remembering, reflects Gaines continued commitment to educate and enlighten the next generation through the… Continue reading

Stepping Razor is one of the most iconic songs and monikers associated with Reggae legend Peter Tosh (born Winston Hubert McIntosh). Continue reading

Adam Vinatieri, from left stands with Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig and Drew Brees after being announced for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during football’s NFL Honors Award show in San Francisco. Continue reading

Journey through 5 decades of satire with black comedic icons new and old from Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee, Mike Epps, The Wayans, David Allen Grier, Tommy Davidson, Kenya Barris, Craig Robinson, Killer Mike, Eric Andre, Radha Blank, Sarah Cooper, Anthony Ramos and DeWanda Wise. Continue reading

Kith founder Ronnie Fieg invites us in for a rare tour of his BMW collection. See the builds, hear the backstories, and find out which cars mean the most to him from vintage heroes to exclusive collaborations. Continue reading

Alan Ritchson is officially trading the nomadic life of Jack Reacher for the high-stakes battlefield of science fiction. Netflix has debuted the explosive official trailer for War Machine, a high-concept actioner that finds Ritchson at the center of a military selection process gone horribly wrong. Continue reading

Bernie Mac’s appearance on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in 1992 is widely considered one of the most legendary moments in stand-up history. Continue reading

Gangsters Of The Groove is a classic post-disco and funk track by the multinational band Heatwave, released in late 1980. Continue reading

Nazzy is on a uprise battling some of the best of the best dancer within the world of  Flex. His next opponent is gritty and hungry tear someone apart. TSmoove is a muscular smooth criminal who is ready. Tell us who will win this upcoming battle in Beastmode Dance Battle… Continue reading

Special is a 2026  single by GloRilla, known for its unapologetic and affirmational lyrics. The song features GloRilla rapping about her self-worth and desirability over a beat produced by BankRoll Got It, Lil Ronnie and others. Continue reading

Netflix has officially released the first teaser for Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, offering fans a definitive look at the franchise’s animated expansion.Dropped alongside an Tudum interview with showrunner Eric Robles, the footage reveals a stylized, cel-shaded aesthetic that reimagines the Hawkins crew through the lens of 1980s weekend cartoons. Continue reading

Lady Sings The Blues is the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday and is loosely based on her 1956 autobiography. The name of the film was taken from one of Holiday’s most popular songs. Continue reading

The NewYork Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-100 last night in New York. OG Anunoby finished with a team-high 25, 8 and 4 three pointers for the Knicks, while Landry Shamet tallied 23, 8 and 3 rebounds in the game.  Continue reading

Malcolm X took an uncompromising stand against the injustices in this world. He is an inspiration, to this day, for millions.Hope these words from Malcolm X will inspire you to do your bit for humanity. Continue reading

As Black History Month comes to an end, Josh Johnson asks New Yorkers if they can censor Black history just as well as the White House has. Continue reading

Excerpt from the tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack at the 2026 Grammys.An 11-minute medley began with Nothing Even Matters, continuing with Brown Sugar and featuring Raphael Saadiq and Anthony Hamilton performing Lady. Continue reading

The release of her album Lemonade, became the day white people never saw coming: when Beyoncé turned black Continue reading

SNL Musical guest Cardi B performs “ErrTime” on Saturday Night Live. Continue reading

British-Nigerian Jazz artist  Ola Onabulé and the Hazelrigg Brothers performed a special live set at the Sendesaal Bremen. A standout moment from this residency was their rendition of Fragile, originally written by Sting. Continue reading

Relive some of the most unforgettable Record Of The Year wins in Grammy history, featuring memorable moments from Michael Jackson, Silk Sonic, Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Bette Midler, U2, Sam Smith, Alison Krauss, Robert Plant and more. Continue reading

Blessings by Soul of Afrika is a powerful Gospel drill anthem filled with faith, confidence, and spiritual strength. The music video captures real energy, bold declarations, and a message of divine covering and favor—reminding listeners that blessings follow those who stand firm in faith. Continue reading

Dottie Peoples has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years, since she was nine years old. Called The Songbird Of The South by Atlanta WAOK radio announcer Brother Esmond Patterson, Peoples won the top four honors at the 1995 Stellar Awards with her album,… Continue reading

The weekend opening of the $75 million dollar Jeff Bezos bribe, Melania, debuted to dismal numbers. Hopefully this new ad will light a fire under MAGA. Continue reading

Spice released Soft Girl Era in January 2026 as her first single of the year, marking a new, independent phase focusing on self-love, luxury, and unapologetic feminine energy.  Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge Dance Theatre of. Harlem founder Arthur Mitchell told me, “It’s easy to choreograph on professionals try choreographing on regular people”. He was implying that the dance maker must rely more on creativity than on established steps and patterns. Jamel Gaines has accepted this challenge. Instead of using… Continue reading

The Roots perform Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around from the  2014 soundtrack of the film For A Revolution. In this clip, which juxtaposes black and white footage of 20th-century Civil Rights protests with color footage of the band performing in a recording studio. Continue reading

J.J. (Jimmie Walker) has painted a portrait of Black Jesus and it turns out it brings a lot of good luck to the family (Esther Rolle, John Amos, BernNadette Stanis and Ralph Carter). However, Florida is not a big fan of him. Continue reading

The final act of Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks takes place after the death of Dr. King . John Jones (Dr Martin Luther King), Sheila Rohan (Rosa Parks) and James E. Murphy (Assassin). Continue reading

Happy Birthday to the dance legend Mikhail Baryshnikov (January 27, 1948) in honor of your 78th birthday O&A NYC Magazine decided to share one of balletomanes favorite cinematic dance moments. Continue reading

Comedian Aminah Imani on getting hit on by British guys, her wild girls trip to Morocco, and how to avoid crazy people on the subway. Continue reading

The Fourth Act of Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks starring John Jones as Dr. King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Park and James E. Murphy as the Assassin. Continue reading

This short speech reframes immigration as America’s greatest source of strength — not a threat. Inspired by the moral cadence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it challenges the fear, division, and political noise surrounding immigration today. It’s clear the voices of oppression have not been silenced. The chorus of… Continue reading

Hermes menswear designer Véronique Nichanian presented her final collection on Saturday in Paris after nearly four decades in the role, as the 71-year-old prepared to pass the baton to young British designer Grace Wales Bonner. Continue reading

Yesterday, January 25, 2026, marked the 45th birthday of the legendary singer, songwriter, and pianist Alicia Keys.  Continue reading

Raindance is a song by British artist Dave and Nigerian singer Tems. It was through Neighbourhood Recordings as the fifth track from Dave’s third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp. Continue reading

A grandpa (Teyana Taylor) gets his groove on at his grandson’s wedding (Kam Patterson). Continue reading

Sidney Poitier won the Best Actor Oscar as a warm, sensitive handyman who, while stranded in an Arizona desert town, builds a chapel for a lively group of nuns (including Lilia Skala). Continue reading

Vicki Yohe is a celebrated gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader known for hits like Because of Who You Are, The Mercy Seat, and Under the Blood. Her career spans over three decades, featuring collaborations with CeCe Winans and extensive international missions work, including opening an orphanage in Uganda.  Continue reading

The trailer reveals a fish-out-of-water premise where a young Prince Adam, played by Nicholas Galitzine, has been hidden away on Earth to keep him safe from the dark forces of his home world. Continue reading

Twice My Age is a classic dancehall/reggae duet released in 1988 by Jamaican artist Shabba Ranks and singer Krystal. Produced by Augustus “Gussie” Clarke, it remains one of Shabba Ranks’ most enduring hits. Continue reading

Lynn Seymour, Rudolf Nureyev, and Monica Mason starred together in a seminal 1979 filmed production of the ballet Giselle. Continue reading

Martin Act III: Letter From The Birmingham Jail – Dr. King (John Jones) is arrested and while in jail he writes the now historic letter from the Birmingham Jail. With the help of Rosa Parks (Sheila Rohan) King is able to disseminate his message to the masses. Continue reading

Pizza is a staple at most Super Bowl Parties. Don’t call your local pizza chain make an upscale seafood pizza guaranteed to compete with the half time show. Continue reading

Seven Whole Days is a classic R&B track by Toni Braxton, released on October 8, 1993, as the third single from her self-titled debut album.  The song was written and produced by the legendary R&B trio Babyface, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Daryl Simmons. Continue reading

After his memorable speech at The World Economic Forum in Davos world leaders decided to give Donald Trump the world’s biggest prize. Continue reading

A teenage streamer (Finn Wolfhard) joins a group of 12 year-old boys (Sabrina Carpenter, Chloe Fineman, Jane Wickline, Veronika Slowikowska, A$AP Rocky) on their podcast about snacks. Continue reading

Fashion icon Valentino Garavani died on January 19th 2026 at age 93. Come explore the world of the founder of the Italian fashion brand Valentino and his company. Continue reading

Musical guest A$AP Rocky performs a medley of Don’t Be Dumb and Helicopter on Saturday Night Live. Continue reading

In 2026, physiotherapists and longevity researchers emphasize five core exercises backed by clinical evidence for their ability to improve cellular health, bone density, and functional mobility. These movements target the primary physical markers of aging: muscle loss (sarcopenia), joint stiffness, and declining metabolic health. Continue reading