The 2011 New York City Ballet (NYCB) Balanchine Nutcracker performance was filmed for a PBS Live From Lincoln Center broadcast.  The televised production featured principal dancers Megan Fairchild as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Joaquin De Luz as her Cavalier, with Adam Hendrickson as Herr Drosselmeier with students from the… Continue reading

The 1976 Christmas episode of the sitcom What’s Happening!! is simply titled Christmas and aired on December 11, 1976, as the ninth episode of the first season.The episode centers on a misunderstanding regarding Christmas Day plans that ultimately leads to a heartwarming family reunion. Continue reading

A Mary Christmas is the eleventh studio album and first Christmas album by R&B artist Mary J. Blige. Continue reading

The NewYork Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 119-104 tonight in New York. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a team-high 35, 18, 5 assists and 3 three pointers, with Jalen Brunson of the Knicks adding an additional 26 and 5 assists. Continue reading

A Merry Winslow Christmas is the popular name for the first Christmas episode of the sitcom Family Matters, officially titled Have Yourself A Merry Winslow Christmas.  Continue reading

Taken from the Fade To Black Show from 2005. This was supposed to be Jay – Z’s last live show and retire for good. He gave us one of the greatest show ever. Continue reading

Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann.  Continue reading

M.O.P performing ANTE UP with Busta Rhymes and more live at  The 1st Annual Busta Rhymes Brooklyn Day – The Blessing Don’t Stop Event. Continue reading

Here are the Top 10 Dance Auditions of 2025 that blew everyone away on Got Talent stages around the world.From jaw-dropping solo acts to electrifying dance crews, these performances redefine what it means to move with passion, precision, and power. Continue reading

The Boston Celtics defeated the NewYork Knicks, 123-117 tonight in Boston. Jaylen Brown finished with a season-high 42, 4 and 4 assists for the Celtics, while Derrick White tallied 22, 5 and 4 3PM in the game. Mikal Bridges recorded a season-high 35 points and a career-high 8 3PM for… Continue reading

The Dance Federation Africa performing Oil It the 2021 dancehall song by Mr. Killa.  Continue reading

Shaggy, Akon and Aidonia — have joined forces to deliver one of the most infectious records of the year with their explosive new single, Boom Body.A fusion of dancehall, afro-fusion, and global pop energy, the track is already lighting up playlists, parties and timelines across the world. Continue reading

Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) offers his son Robert (Milo Ventimiglia) life advice to help him realize he needs to believe in and fight for himself in order to have the life he wants. Continue reading

The NewYork Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors, 116-94 tonight in New York. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a team-high 22, 8 and 2 assists, with Josh Hart of the Knicks adding an additional 20 points in the game. Continue reading

In Chandler Christmas Getaway, the Chandler family finds themselves without any Christmas spirit in a warm December climate. To fix this, they decide to pack up and head to a rented cabin in a more festive location. Continue reading

Christina Aguilera’s performance of My Favorite Things (Live From The Eiffel Tower) is a real recording and has been released as a single to promote her new holiday film, Christina Aguilera: Christmas In Paris. Continue reading

A drunk Santa ornament (Beck Bennett) is hung on the back of the Christmas tree alongside an old Good Will Hunting ornament (Matt Damon) and other tacky ornaments (Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, Mikey Day) only seen by the wall. Continue reading

The NewYork Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-109 tonight in New York. Jalen Brunson finished with a 37, 5 assists and 4 three pointers for the Knicks, while Josh Hart tallied 19, 15  and 7 assists in the game.  Continue reading

The City Choir is a large, gospel-focused choir from Lagos, Nigeria, founded by Shalom Matthew. PeterTone is a multi-talented artist and coach who collaborates closely with The City Choir. It is known for performing at large events and has won the Africa Best Choir of the Year award. The choir, which… Continue reading

Rudolf Nureyev‘s 1968 staging of the Nutcracker for the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden fundamentally altered the perception of The Nutcracker. Nureyev discarded the simplistic notion of a pure children’s fantasy, instead turning the entire dream sequence into a complex psycho-sexual exploration of Clara’s burgeoning maturity and her subconscious desire… Continue reading

Ubisoft has announced an upcoming collaboration between Attack On Titan and the latest Assassin’s Creed installment, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The collaboration will feature both a free story quest and paid cosmetic items. Continue reading

Lalala is a newly collaborative project with two Afrobeat artist Young Jonn and Rema. The track, along with the video and visualizer, was released recently on November 28, 2025. Continue reading

The song All I Really Want For Christmas, by Hip Hop artist Lil Jon featuring the Kool-Aid Man, is a 2018 Christmas single released in cooperation with the Kool-Aid brand. Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge When Robert Battle discussed Under the Rhythm prior to the Paul Taylor Dance Company New York season the poignant story of his upbringing was inspiring. Dessie Williams, his mother by choice, introduced him to the arts and encouraged his terpsichorean journey. The nonagenarian still plays the piano… Continue reading

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Babes in Toyland is a Laurel and Hardy musical film released on March 10, 1934. The film is also known by its alternate titles Laurel and Hardy in Toyland, Revenge Is Sweet (the 1948 European reissue title), March of the Wooden Soldiers and Wooden Soldiers (in the United States). Continue reading

Cypher Town is all about growing Hip-Hop culture worldwide. Based in Budapest, Hungary, we run breaking competitions, a hip-hop dance school, and have hosted an annual hip-hop festival since 2023. We try to bring and connect top talents and high energy to every event, including our hip-hop stage at Sziget… Continue reading

Cold is by Hip Hop artist, BigXthaPlug featuring Post Malone, released on November 21, 2025. The song is featured on BigXthaPlug’s album I Hope You’re Happy (Deluxe). Continue reading

Jason Derulo is creating new naked news when a recent instagram photograph was removed due to”aroused genitalia”.  Continue reading

“AB here, and I’ve got a flavor-packed journey for your taste buds that you won’t want to miss. Picture this – a tantalizing dance of chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and aromatic Cajun spices slow-cooking to perfection. That’s right, we’re diving into the world of Slow Cooker Jambalaya, a dish that’s… Continue reading

  If— a poem by English poet Rudyard Kipling was written circa 1895 as a tribute to Leander Starr Jameson. It is written in the form of paternal advice to the poet’s son, John. This rendition is recited by Morgan Freeman. Continue reading

Where’s the turkey? Its Thankgiving! Not at the Vegan Thanksgiving. Continue reading

Whitney Houston, The Voice, shares her soulful rendition of O Holy Night. Continue reading

Locals (Chance the Rapper, Leslie Jones, Kenan Thompson, Chris Redd) tell Bruce Wayne (Beck Bennett) that Batman is too forceful with the people in their neighborhood. Continue reading

The Orlando Magic defeated the NewYork Knicks, 133-121 tonight in Orlando. Franz Wagner finished with a team-high 37, 7  and 6 rebounds for the Magic, while  tallied 27, 5  and 3 rebounds in the game. Continue reading

Oscar Peterson and Friends features conversation and a musical collaboration, including a piano duet, between Oscar Peterson and Mary Lou Williams. The conversation includes Williams reminiscing about the early days of jazz and bebop, mentioning figures like Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and reflecting on how jazz music can affect people’s… Continue reading

Aware Worship is a worship collective founded by Calvin Nowell. In the summer of 2024 we found ourselves ministering to each other at The Aware Worship Worship Retreat in Nashville, TN. This worship song, Trust In God, was taught on the spot and lead by worship leader, Mark Gutierrez. May… Continue reading

Temilade Openiyi known professionally as Tems is a Nigerian artist, songwriter, and record producer. Continue reading

Carol of The Bells, a timeless classic, creatively but tastefully arranged by Isaac Cates and sung by the group Ordained. Continue reading

Hey Mon! Meet the Heally’s the hardest work Jamaican family. Continue reading

If you live in New York City one spectacular way of starting the Christmas Holiday Season is to go Rockefeller Center, and see the Radio City Music Hall‘s Christmas Spectacular Show featuring the Radio City Rockettes. Continue reading

Skip Marley Minto  is a Reggae artist. He is the son of Cedella Marley and David Minto, and grandson of Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He has received two Grammy Award nominations and an MTV Video Music Award nomination. Continue reading

Rickey Smiley’s Black Folks Thanksgiving Menu is a popular comedy routine that humorously highlights the vast array of dishes and abundance of food typically found at a Black Thanksgiving celebration, contrasting it with a more minimalist White Folks Menu. Continue reading

An esplanade is an outdoor place to walk; in 1975 Paul Taylor, inspired by the sight of a girl running to catch a bus, created a masterwork based on pedestrian movement. Continue reading

The title Spider-Man: Brand New Day is indeed the official name for the next Tom Holland film, scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, from Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios. Continue reading

Next Level Squad presents High Level Street Dance battles at Zilla Madness 2.o. Boneless versus Vypa is going to be crazy. Vypa has a movement like no other. Continue reading

Feet On Land is a single by Hip Hop artists Moneybagg Yo and G Herbo, released on October 24, 2025. Produced by Krazy Mob, it contains a sample of “Killa Cam (Intro)” by Cam’ron. Continue reading

Just another day with Little Donny on Epstein Island. Boss da plane, da plane! Continue reading

Buddy Love (Eddie Murphy) gets his revenge on the insult comic Reggie (Dave Chapelle), by heckling him on stage with jokes and throwing him into a piano. Continue reading

This Thanksgiving, don’t worry about how to handle your annoying relatives. For $29.99, Leslie Jones will teach you how to shut down awkward conversations. Continue reading

Patti LaBelle and Nona Hendryx performed their hit song Lady Marmalade live on Good Morning America (GMA) on November 3, 2025.  Continue reading

The 16th Governors Awards presents Honorary Oscars to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. The four Oscar® statuettes were presented at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, in Los Angeles. Continue reading

Yah Mon! These Real Jamaican Banana Fritters  are a great fall comfort food breakfast.  Continue reading

Azucar is a collaboration single by Romanian artist Minelli and Hip Hop artist Busta Rhymes. The track was released digitally in late October and early November 2025 by Global Records, with an accompanying official music video premiering on November 6, 2025. Continue reading

Polly is a Musical Film adaptation of the classic novel Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter, set in 1950s Alabama. It features an all African-American cast (with the exception of Celeste Holm) and stars Keshia Knight Pulliam in the title role alongside Phylicia Rashad as her aunt. Continue reading

The Elden Ring universe is expanding further with the announcement of the first major DLC for the multiplayer co-op spin-off, Elden Ring Nightreign, titled, The Forsaken Hollows.This new DLC continues the studio’s tradition of expanding its dark fantasy universe with fresh challenges, lore and atmospheric environments. Continue reading

A Quincy Jones and Count Basie classic. From BBC Show of the week London, Nov 1965 Soloists: Count Basie and Al Grey. Continue reading

O&A NYC heralds in the holiday season a little early with the release of a new classic. CeCe Winans has a popular rendition of the classic hymn The First Noel. She has released multiple versions, including a recent solo single in November 2025 and a collaboration with her brother BeBe… Continue reading

Chaos In The Church as Pastor turns other cheek and received a hot slap while preaching. Continue reading

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience like never before as Cirque du Soleil proudly unveil O”, KÀ, AMALUNA an electrifying high-action intensity 60-minute special that will leave your heart pounding, your jaw dropping, and your senses on high-alert! Continue reading

A look at Paul Taylor (1930-2018) and his dance company over several months in 1997. Preparation of Taylor’s piece, Piazzolla Caldera, from conception and rehearsals to opening night at City Center, frames the film. Continue reading

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are officially releasing Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 on March 5, 2026. The upcoming game, which will receive a trailer later in the week, is described by Engadget as “a life sim game in the vein of Animal Crossing.” Continue reading

Throwback To Tokyo 2013 — when Les Twins and YAK Films joined forces for the Blu-ray project One Shot Les Twins. A rare look at their evolution through raw, cinematic dance moments captured in one continuous flow. Continue reading

  Freaks is a popular Hip Hop and Dancehall song by the artist Vicious (also known as Lil Vicious), released in 1994. The track features a collaboration with the legendary beatboxer and rapper Doug E. Fresh.  Continue reading

A recent college graduate who majored in psychology returns to his old neighbourhood in Harlem to become a counselor at a local youth centre ( Malcolm Jamal Warner). Continue reading

Promethean Fire (2002) is danced to the music of three of Leopold Stokowski’s famous Bach transcriptions (Opus 116). The ensemble work is one of Paul Taylor’s six ballets set to the music of the baroque master. This excerpt is the first movement choreographed to the celebrated Toccata and Fugue in D minor.   Continue reading

The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation video on Jay Leno’s Garage features the limited-edition continuation car built by Aston Martin with a host of working Bond gadgets from the film. Leno tests the car’s features, such as rotating license plates, simulated machine guns, a rear bulletproof shield, and an… Continue reading

If You Believe was one of the many magical performances from the 1970s musical film, The Wiz. Actress and Living legend Lena Horne was one of the most talented, elegant & beautiful performers of her time! Great song, great musical, great message! Continue reading

Team USA’s finest takin’ on the Red Bull Dancers. Get ready for a showdown!Team USA: CapJay, Fantaye, Outrage, Havoc, Lxffy, Storyboard P, Dnoi, Slim Boogie. Red Bull Dancers: MT Pop, The D Soraki, Kyoka, Poppin’C, Majid, Stalamuerte, Jean-Michel Cruel, Rubix. Continue reading

Thumperz  is the title of a recent single by Hip Hop artist Young M.A (Katorah Kasanova Marrero). The track was released on November 7, 2025, via M.A Music / 3D, and the accompanying visual has been described as a “movie” by the artist. Continue reading

In May of 2012 flexin/mutant performer and New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies) winner Storyboard P was invited to perform at the Breakin Convention at the world renowned Sadler’s Well in London, England. It was this very performance that helped Storyboard P win this prestigious dance award. Continue reading

Taylor Time is in full swing. The Paul Taylor Dance Company held their Gala performance tonight at New York State Theater in Lincoln Center. The evening presented two world premieres by Resident Choreographers Lauren Lovette and Robert Battle and the Taylor classic Sunset. This is a quick recap of the… Continue reading

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of The Wiz on Broadway, “If You Believe” features original cast members Dee Dee Bridgewater (Glinda) and Joni Palmer (Munchkin/Dancer). Continue reading

Robin Harris (Faizon Love) hits it off with the gorgeous Jamika (Vanessa Bell Calloway), whom he meets at her boss’ funeral. On the ride back, Harris is introduced to her well-behaved son (Wayne Collins), and asked if he wants to go with them to the amusement park the next day.… Continue reading

Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day) from Jon Batiste’s album Big Money Continue reading

Once again Grilling and Smoking with AB delivers with his Southern Comfort on a Plate: The Ultimate Shrimp and Grits Recipe. Indulge in the Southern flavors of Shrimp and Grits. Creamy, cheesy grits topped with succulent shrimp and savory andouille sausage. Continue reading

The Paul Taylor Dance Company‘s New York City season opened on Tuesday November 4 at the New York State Theater in Lincoln Center for 20 performances through November 23.  The opening night performance presented Paul Taylor’s Concertiana and Cascade, and the New York premiere of Hope Boykin’s How Love Sounds.… Continue reading

Diana Ross performs standards from the Great American Songbook live from the Ritz theater in New York. Continue reading

Holy Forever the popular praise and worship song performed by CeCe Winans was released as a single on October 6, 2023. The song is featured on her Grammy-winning album More Than This, released in April 2024. The powerful lyrics draw inspiration from Revelation 4, focusing on the eternal and unending worship of God. Continue reading

In true New Testament style Jesus  (Jordan Peele) saves Mary Magdalene from her angry Pimp (Keegan-Michael Key). Will Jesus turn the other cheek? Continue reading

HIM is a collaborative single by Afrobeat artist Shallipopi and Hip Hop artist Gunna. The song was released on October 24, 2025.The track is described as a fusion of trap and Afrobeats, blending the sounds from Benin City (Shallipopi’s origin) and Atlanta (Gunna’s origin).  Continue reading

LFJ graces the Lagos Fashion Week 2025 runway with a collection that celebrates craft, culture, and contemporary elegance. Known for her signature fusion of bold prints and intricate embellishment, Jules reimagines modern African femininity in full bloom. Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge In the spring of 2014 The Edwynn Houk Gallery,745 Fifth Avenue, presented an exhibition of rare, vintage photographs by celebrated American photographer Herb Ritts. The exhibition focused exclusively on the five models in his iconic work, Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989. O&A NYC shares images from… Continue reading

Lila Iké born Alecia Tameka Grey, is a Jamaican Reggae artist. Continue reading

An Ancestor Wants to Marry My Daughter is a comedy skit series by Nigerian comedian Mr Macaroni. The skits feature veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie playing an elder who seeks to marry Mr Macaroni’s fictional daughter, Motunde (played by a female cast member whose name is also Motunde). Another character… Continue reading

Tribute to Fela is a celebration of the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the pioneer of Afrobeat whose music, activism and sense of identity reshaped African sound and culture forever. Continue reading

At Lagos Fashion Week 2025, Pettre Taylor unveiled a collection that celebrated refined craftsmanship, clean silhouettes, and unmistakable elegance. Each piece reflected the designer’s mastery of minimalist sophistication, blending contemporary structure with a quiet power that spoke volumes. Continue reading

A teaser trailer for Michael, the film about the musician’s rise debuted on Thursday and gave the first glimpse of his real life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portraying his late uncle.In the trailer, the younger Jackson is seen portraying some of Michael Jackson’s most iconic moments, including his famous Moonwalk dance… Continue reading

Just Friends (Sunny) is the first single from Musiq Soulchild’s debut album Aijuswanaseing.It was released in 2000 as a single. The song was written for and also included on the soundtrack to the film Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. Continue reading

When your black neighbor was raised in Perkerwood County, Texas we know these country bops wouldn’t got down well in the hood. Continue reading

Zilla Madness is back! With High Level Street Dancers entering the danger zone, going head to head putting there careers on the line to maintain bragging rights. Krow showed his opponent (Gee) that Bonebreaking is not just dance its also a form of Art. Continue reading

Man In The Mirror is by Hip Hop trio Dave East, Big Sean and Bun B was released around October 31,2025.The video was directed and edited by Watch The Screen 777, and the track was produced by High Honors Music.  Continue reading

What happens when Dave Chappelle tells the story of meeting Barack Obama brought to life with animation! Continue reading

The Paul Taylor Dance Company opened its New York City season tonight in State Theater at Lincoln Center. I very really can just watch a performance without a critical eye. This evening the Taylor Company indulged me with a ticket to tonight’s performance. Review(s) will follow, but it would be… Continue reading

Fortnite has launched a month-long collaborative event with The Simpsons on November 1. This mini-season began with an in-game live event featuring Kang and Kodos, which transformed the Battle Royale island into a cel-shaded Springfield, including iconic locations like Moe’s Tavern, Kwik-E-Mart, and Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. Continue reading

I’m Coming Back is a Powerful Motivational Speech Video is a fearless and emotionally charged motivational video created and edited by Absolute Motivation.This powerful motivational speeches compilation captures the energy of redemption and resilience. Continue reading

Boss Up is by Reggae artist Shenseea, released on October 24, 2025. It is her debut single under her new record deal with Columbia Records, both divisions of Sony Music Entertainment, following her departure from Interscope Records. Continue reading

Step into The Great Fatsby — a Cole Porter–style musical romp through Donald Trump’s gilded Gatsby fantasy, where greed glitters, democracy wilts, and everyone’s in on the grift. Champagne, chaos, and Cole Porter rhythm collide in this Jazz Age fever dream. Continue reading

The Secret to Perfect Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes Revealed! – Are you looking for a secret to perfect steakhouse mashed potatoes? Look no further! In this video, we’ll reveal the secret to making the perfect mashed potato dish that everyone will love.”- Smokin’ & Grillin with AB Continue reading

  Birdland Jazz Club presented music legend and NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater for a four-day eight show engagement January 22nd through January 25th. Dee Dee Bridgewater remains a force to be reckoned with after fifty years at the top of her craft. Continue reading