The NewYork Knicks ended the game on a 23-6 run to defeat the Boston Celtics 91-90. Josh Hart led the Knicks with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists as Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 17 rebounds. Derrick White led the Celtics with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5… Continue reading

I’ll Always Love My Mama is a 1973 single by the Philly soul group The Intruders. Released from their album Save the Children, the single is a song commonly played on Mother’s Day. Continue reading

Bedstuy Villians Dance Crew of Brooklyn, NewYork presents BSV God Of Bruk Up Dance Cypher with POBA, The Ghost, Storyboard P and Bookworm. Continue reading

Spike Lee has released the first trailer for his A24 and Apple-backed crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky and more. Written by William Alan Fox, “Highest 2 Lowest” is loosely based on Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, which follows a businessman deciding whether or not to… Continue reading

Rockstar Games has dropped the second official trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, offering a closer look at what to expect from the next chapter of the open-world crime game, released on May 26, 2026.Alongside the video, Rockstar revealed new details about the game’s story arc., which sets protagonists Jason… Continue reading

2 Chainz takes us on a journey through Atlanta on his new release The ATL Experience featuring The Isley Brothers. The track is off the soundtrack to the upcoming short-film, Red Clay.Accompanied by Ronald and Ernie Isley, the accompanying video finds the three riding through the city of Atlanta while… Continue reading

Brutally honest advice from the man that makes millionaires. One of the Best Motivational Speeches Ever featuring Alex Hormozi. Edited by Motiversity. Continue reading

Fantasia Monique Barrino-Taylor known professionally by her mononym Fantasia, is a singer and actress. She rose to prominence in 2004 for her performance of the Porgy and Bess standard Summertime during the third season of American Idol and eventually became that season’s winner. Continue reading

New York faced another one to open its Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the defending NBA champions. This time, the NewYork Knicks found a way to overcome it. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points before Mikal Bridges stole the ball from Jaylen Brown with a second left… Continue reading

Two women (Quinta Brunson, Ego Nwodim) attempt to fight a gorilla. Continue reading

Rihanna debuts a pregnant tummy. Jodie Turner-Smith, Andre 300, Diana Ross and more stepped out on the red carpet in dramatic, must-see fashion at the Met Gala.  Join Brandon Kyle Goodman, Robyn DelMonte and Will Marfuggi as they break down all the viral moments from the Met Gala 2025. Continue reading

The Monkey Hu$tle starring Yaphet Kotto, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Rosalind Cash, Rudy Ray Moore and Thomas Carter. Set in the vibrant streets of Chicago, this comedy-drama is packed with charm, hustle and heart. When a new highway threatens to destroy their neighborhood, a group of colorful locals, led by… Continue reading

Two drivers (Quinta Brunson, Mikey Day) get into an argument while parked on a ferry. Continue reading

Bandai Namco has dropped a new trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign, providing an in-depth look at the upcoming cooperative spinoff of the Elden Ring franchise.Set in the dark and shifting world of Limveld, the new standalone game introduces players to the Nightfarers, warriors tasked with confronting the looming threat of… Continue reading

Michael DeWayne McClure Jr. best known as Pastor Mike Jr., is a Contemporary Gospel artist, public speaker and pastor from Birmingham, Alabama. Continue reading

An elderly couple (Kenan Thompson, Quinta Brunson) tells their children (Ego Nwodim, Devon Walker) about their new life insurance policy. Continue reading

 The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) will present A Ramp To Paradise on June 27 and 28, 2025 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater,405 west 55th Street. The dance theater work is the brainchild of THPAC executive chairman Alex Smith, Jr. and is based on the short story A Ramp… Continue reading

Supreme’s Spring/Summer 2025 Collection has arrived, and it’s nothing short of a masterclass in creative collaboration. Packed with prints and patterns from a gamut of contemporary artists, this season gears its attention toward iconic art moments and brings new works to the forefront through a range of garments, accessories and skate… Continue reading

I Want You is a song written by songwriters Leon Ware and Arthur T-Boy Ross and recorded and released as a single by Marvin Gaye. Released as a single in 1976 on the Tamla label, the song introduced a change in musical styles for Marvin Gaye, who before then had… Continue reading

The long awaited third sequel in the Now You See Me franchise is coming to theaters this fall. Lionsgate has dropped the first official trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t which sees the return of Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel “Danny” Atlas, Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney,… Continue reading

Comedian Reggie Conquest jokes about living with a gay couple in NYC, why he didn’t pass the test to become a cop, and how his family reacted when his sister got a BBL in his hilarious Don’t Tell Comedy set! Continue reading

EJ from Special Ops Crew (Brooklyn) versus Static (Connecticut) battle it out at Beastmode Dance League.  Continue reading

Cade Cunningham had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and the Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first postseason appearance since 2019 by beating the NewYork Knicks 106-103 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series.The Pistons insisted they felt no extra pressure when they talked Tuesday… Continue reading

Young Thug is back with his first single since being released from jail in October as Future assisted Money on Money arrived on April 25. Continue reading

Comedian Paris Sashay shares why she’s tired of being gay and having unattractive women hitting on her. Continue reading

You Owe It To You In 2025! Advice from the hardest man alive. One of the Best Motivational Speeches Ever Featuring David Goggins. Edited by Motiversity. Continue reading

A gripping crime thriller based on the novel by Iceberg Slim. Directed by Larry Yust, this classic Blaxploitation Film dives deep into the world of con men, race, and survival in the gritty streets of Philadelphia.  Continue reading

The NewYork Knicks ended the game on a 16-5 run to defeat the Detroit Pistons, 94-93. The Knicks were led by the 32 points and 11 assists and 5 rebounds from Jalen Brunson, while Karl-Anthony Towns also added 27 points. The Pistons were led by Cade Cunningham, who had 25… Continue reading

LaShun Pace-Rhodes was a Gospel artist, songwriter and evangelist. Pace was also a Stellar Award winner. Continue reading

A Church comedy sketch show where no area of the universe is off limits.Watch full episode of comedy sketch show Famalam on the BBC Three iPlayer page.  Continue reading

Amazon MGM Studios has a new action-comedy project releasing this summer and it reunites John Cena and Idris Elba in Heads of State.The new buddy action comedy film sees Cena as the U.S. President and Elba as the U.K. Prime Minister. The official synopsis reads, “The UK Prime Minister (Idris… Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge For those of us that believe “Hell has no fury like a women scorned”. And for those of us who know firsthand you do not mess with a Black woman who “ain’t feeling it”. Leave your Elizabethan mindset at home and head to the Harvey Theater to… Continue reading

The NewYork Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons, 123-112 tonight in New York. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 34 points along with 8 assists and 2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns also added 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Tobias Harris led the Pistons with a team-high 25 points, 6… Continue reading

Wynton Marsalis says of Duke Ellington’s groundbreaking masterpiece Black, Brown and Beige. Since its 1943 debut at Carnegie Hall, the piece—a sprawling survey of African American history—has been heralded as one of the most significant compositions in American orchestral music. Continue reading

When Sunday Comes performed by Daryl Coley was featured on Donald Lawrence‘s 1995 gospel narrative album Bible Stories (1995).  Continue reading

Richard Smallwood’s Calvary, led by Maurette Brown Clark, Darlene Simmons, and Carolene Hatchet, combines good compositional form with strong dramatic narrative elements creating a true gospel classic.  Continue reading

Jesus Christ (Mikey Day) and his disciples (Kenan Thompson, Andrew Dismukes, Sarah Sherman, Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Jane Wickline) get interrupted by President Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) during the cleansing of the Temple. Continue reading

Jesus Christ (Mikey Day) and his disciples (Kenan Thompson, Andrew Dismukes, Sarah Sherman, Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Jane Wickline) get interrupted by President Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) during the cleansing of the Temple. Continue reading

You’ve Got To Be Hungry. This Powerful Motivational Speech will ignite your drive and passion to pursue your goals relentlessly. Learn how to cultivate an insatiable hunger for success and never settle for less than you deserve. Watch now and let this speech inspire you to stay focused, push past… Continue reading

Gal Gadot is back as the fearless Wonder Woman in a breathtaking showdown against the rising wrath of Ares played by Henry Cavill. From the burning Red Mountains to the heart of a world at war, ancient powers awaken, armies march, and a legend rises. The fate of gods and… Continue reading

Vybz Kartel the stage name of Adidja Azim Palmer, is a Dancehall artist. He’s known for his extensive discography and lyrics that cover personal, political and sexual theme. He also goes by the nicknames Worl’ Boss and Teacha.  Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) presented their New York City season April 10th through April 14th at New York City Center. The four-day four-performance season featured works by George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Jodi Gates, and DTH Artistic Director Robert Garland. The evening presented four abstract works… Continue reading

THE POWER OF GRATITUDE! Listen to this in the morning and live a happier, healthier life! One of the best motivational videos! Continue reading

Gospel artist, bass guitarist, and record producer Fred Hammond released No Weapon on August 20 1996. The song’s universal healing message catapulted it to international acclaim. Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge Houston, Texas native Micah Bullard is living his dream. The twenty-six-year-old dancer will perform with the Dance Theatre of Harlem April 10 through April 14 at New York City Center. This New York City season begins his fourth year with the company.  Recently O&A NYC Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge… Continue reading

The iconic Nike Air Max 95 Neon is making a grand comeback this summer. Set to arrive later this month, the 2025 version of the “Neon” colorway is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the OG Big Bubble design.The Air Max 95 Neon was was first released in 1995, revolutionizing the… Continue reading

A group of teenagers (Mikey Madison, Sarah Sherman, Ego Nwodim) get added to a group chat with Secretary Pete Hegseth (Andrew Dismukes), Vice President JD Vance (Bowen Yang), Secretary Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernández) and Editor of The Atlantic Jeffrey Goldberg (Mikey Day). Continue reading

The Whispers are an R&B group from Los Angeles, California. Scoring hit records since the late 1960s, they are best known for their two number-one R&B singles, And the Beat Goes On and Rock Steady. Continue reading

While there’s no official confirmation, there’s significant buzz and speculation that Ryan Gosling is being considered for the role of Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with some reports even suggesting he’s been cast. Continue reading

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the NewYork Knicks, 124-105 tonight in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell finished with a team high 27 points along with 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers, while Jarrett Allen tallied 21 points, 8 rebounds in the game.  Continue reading

Lizzo is back with another single as she breaks back into the music world. On Thursday, she released the music video and single Still Bad, where she shows that she is still that girl that everyone fell in love with when she first debuted. Continue reading

It wasn’t quite the same as Citi Field, but still, Loan Depot park had a certain aura percolating the atmosphere as Pete Alonso rounded the bases following a fifth inning grand slam (NewYork Mets) in Monday night’s 10-4 win against the Miami Marlins. Continue reading

James Baldwin’s Pin Drop Speech is a powerful address where he challenges the white dominated discourse and argues that Black people are constrained to places and roles designated by society, calling for a radical shift in how Americans view race and identity. Continue reading

The Count Basie Alumni Big Band, inspired by the enduring legacy of the legendary jazz pianist and bandleader William Count Basie, pays homage to the swing era and the iconic Count Basie Orchestra. Although there isn’t a single, continuous alumni big band affiliated directly with Count Basie, various ensembles have… Continue reading

Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963 in what was then a middle-income neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey. At the age of 11, Houston started performing as a soloist in the junior gospel choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where she also learned to play the… Continue reading

The same GOP Jesus featured in the new Trump Bible. Continue reading

No More Rain (In This Cloud) is by R&B artist Angie Stone. It was written by Angie Stone along with Bert Williams and Gordon Chambers for Stone’s debut studio album, Black Diamond while production was helmed by Stone. Continue reading

A young man gets excited about his first Dickens Cider. Continue reading

The Equalizer 4 movie is happening, yet not much beyond that is known by fans who are eager for more. Since 2014, Denzel Washington’s Equalizer movie. Continue reading

The Royal Family a dance crew from The Palace Dance Studio in New Zealand, performed a guest performance at the Hip Hop International New Zealand Nationals in 2018, choreographed by Parris Goebel.  Continue reading

Lana Michele Moorer  better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is a Hip Hop artist. Considered one of the pioneers of female Hip Hop. Continue reading

Craig David has teamed up with Tiwa Savage for his flavorsome new single Commitment.Produced by Mike Brainchild, the infectious cut sees the vocal veteran mesh his signature R&B sound with a pulsating Afro-Pop undercurrent. Continue reading

Daphnique Springs is a Florida native who made her way west with one goal in mind… fulfilling the Hollywood dream. With a smart and sexy comedy routine, she’s hyper focused on becoming one of the best female comedians around. Continue reading

Naji Marshall scored 22 points off the bench to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-101 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.P.J. Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie finished with 16 each, Brandon Williams scored 15 and Kai Jones added 13. Anthony Davis in his first game back after missing… Continue reading

George Foreman is a boxing gold medalist and Heavyweight Champion Of The World, but he is also a preacher, father, and health guru. He became a Heavyweight Champion again at age 45 and owes his success to a healthy lifestyle. Foreman is heaven with the other greats, rest in peace… Continue reading

Offering a glimpse into an era of simpler times, Loro Piana Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Collection presents a quest to discover The Way We Were, reaffirming the intrinsic timelessness of Loro Piana and its connection to nature. Collectively the clothes bring different landscapes together, transforming into an organic flow of shapes, colors… Continue reading

George Edward Foreman was a professional boxer, businessman, minister and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed Big George. He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist.Foreman is resting in heaven with other great individuals in the sport of boxing. He… Continue reading

CeCe Winans latest Gospel anthem Come Jesus Come has recently been re-released as duet featuring the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar. Continue reading

Muni Long and Tori Kelly deliver a beautiful tribute performance to iHeartRadio’s 2025 Icon Award recipient, Mariah Carey, to some of her biggest hit songs. Continue reading

Yemi Alade is back with the visuals for Big Connection, a track from her album Rebel Queen. The song celebrates success, wealth and the power of strong connections. Continue reading

From The World of John Wick: Ballerina is an upcoming action-thriller film directed by Len Wiseman and written by Shay Hatten.It is the fifth film in the John Wick franchise, serving as a spin-off set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4. Continue reading

Black History Month 2025 may have wrapped up, the Nike SB team still has a special pair on the way with its new Tourmaline take on the SB Dunk Low. Paying homage to Black cowboys, its mint green suede upper is joined by special heel embroidery, rope laces, sockliner art… Continue reading

Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. He has also been credited as an inspiration for the dancehall-infused work of a number of Western artists, including Drake, who has cited Kartel as being one of his biggest inspirations. Continue reading

They Called Her Moses is Donald McKayle‘s story of freedom fighter Harriet Tubman. The cast includes Jacqueline Walcott, Robert Powell, Sylvia Waters, Arthur Mitchell, Kathleen Stanford, Donald McKayle and Carmen DeLavallade. Continue reading

Mysterious, surreal with Noir Kei Ninomiya. A kind of feeling that is uncertain and hard to understand. Focus on handwork. Utilization of resin to achieve expressions impossible with just fabrics.Featuring a collaboration with Reebok. Continue reading

Philadelphia native Patti LaBelle work spans genres including gospel, soul, blues, R &B, jazz, Broadway, television and film. Continue reading

The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) is conducting a search for three choreographers for the upcoming 2025 season June 27th and 28th at the Ailey Citicorp Theater. THPAC will present A Ramp to Paradise an original work based on a short story by THPAC Executive Chairman Alex Smith Jr.… Continue reading

If You Love Me is  by  R&B group Brownstone, released by MJJ Music and Epic Records. It is the second single from their debut album, From the Bottom Up (1995). Continue reading

Philly-based artist and activist Roberto Lugo is reshaping the conversation around high and low art. Through his ceramic creations, Lugo explores the symbiotic relationship between art, design and culture, fusing classical pottery forms with the raw energy of contemporary street style.At New York’s R & Company, Lugo’s latest exhibition pays… Continue reading

The NewYork Knicks defeated the Miami Heat, 116-95 tonight in New York. Mikal Bridges finished with a team-high 28 points along with 4 three pointers and 3 assists for the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in the game. Duncan Robinson recorded 22 points,… Continue reading

Following images of Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 surfacing online, the streetwear imprint has officially announced the release of the collaboration. The announcement comes after Supreme also revealed its Nike Spring 2025 Collection.Supreme has once again partnered with Nike for a new version of the Air Max 1 for… Continue reading

In her early work, Nikki Giovanni expressed the militant themes of the Black Arts Movement. In 1970 Giovanni introduced her third volume of poetry Re:Creation, which included her classic poem Ego – Tripping. This was followed by Night Comes Softly one of the earliest anthologies of Black Women’s poetry. Continue reading

In the groundbreaking black version of Carmen Jones there is a wonderful club scene Gypsy Song -Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum featuring three sepia divas, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey and Diahann Carroll. But there are at least three more present and future stars in the scene. As Carmen enters the club, the stunning… Continue reading

Gospel icons and trailblazers The Caravans featuring Inez Andrews, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood and James Cleveland on piano perform Mary Don’t You Weep. Continue reading

The Ten Donmandments according to the Orange Turd. Continue reading

The Ten Donmandments according to the Orange Turd. Continue reading

Military scientist Robert Neville seems the sole survivor in virus-ravaged New York. He’s waging a fight against Dark-Seekers, mutants resembling vampires trying to capture him as he searches for a cure.I Am Legend 2 was confirmed to be in development in 2022, with Will Smith set to star opposite Michael B. Jordan.  Continue reading

Nigerian Afro-Pop star Oxlade teams up with Congolese legend Fally Ipupa for the new single IFA, blending Afrobeat and Congolese Rumba. The track is part of Oxlade’s debut album Oxlade From Africa. Continue reading

Darius Bennett is originally from Detroit, Michigan who bought a spur of the moment one way ticket to LA in the middle of the night and has never looked back. He can currently be seen on Netflix’s “Introducing…” along with Just For Laughs new faces. Continue reading

Dancer, actor and choreographer Carmen DeLavallade performs The Creation featuring choreography by her husband Geoffrey Holder. Holder also designed the costume and music.  Continue reading

Mikal Bridges hit a 25-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the New York Knicks a 114-113 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Bridges finished with 33 points and OG Anunoby had 23 as New York won its second in a row and improved to 2-2… Continue reading

The Name Game is a song co-written and performed by Shirley Ellis as a rhyming game that creates variations on a person’s name. She explains through speaking and singing how to play the game. Continue reading

Want to be successful? Listen to this incredible motivational speech by Michelle Obama. You will never look at life the same. She shares her greatest wisdom’s, telling us her life story, and journey to becoming the woman she is today. This Powerful Motivational Speech will change your future and leave… Continue reading

Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 133-104 on Monday night.OG Anunoby scored 24 points while adding seven rebounds, eight assists and five steals for New York.  Continue reading

TOHO Animation has unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime.Based on the spinoff manga by Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court, the series takes place five years before Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. Continue reading

Tiwa Savage has released a stunning new acoustic performance of her heartfelt single Forgiveness. Continue reading

A public service announcement presents (Keke Palmer) an organization for Drake’s exes. Continue reading

Undercover Fall/Winter 2025/26 Fashion Show by Jun Takahashi at Paris Fashion Week. Witness the magic of Undercover’s Fall/Winter 2025/26 Womenswear Collection, presented at Paris Fashion Week. Continue reading

This is the full concert of The Oscar Peterson Trio with Ella Fitzgerald from the Jazz At The Philharmonic tour 1957 in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Netherlands. The concert is introduced by Norman Granz himself. Continue reading

  Go Get It is a compilation album by Gospel duo Mary Mary containing songs from their albums also containing some new songs including the single Go Get It and remixed and remastered hits was released on May 8, 2012.  Continue reading