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4/30/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Cheryl ‘Pepsii’ Riley – Thanks For My Child

Thanks for My Child is the debut single by R&B artist Cheryl Pepsii Riley. Debuting on October 1, 1988, the single was the most successful release for Riley on the Hot Black Singles, and was her only release to make the Hot 100. Continue reading

4/30/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Trump Indicts Comey Over Seashells & King Charles Is King Of Congressional Comedy

King Charles visits Congress for open mic night, and Donald Trump tries to out-tyrant His Majesty with another indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, this time for the “crime” of posting a photo of seashells spelling out “8647.” Josh Johnson breaks down MAGA world’s feverish accusations against Comey, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt decodes other treasonous hidden messages at the beach. Continue reading

4/30/26 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Firebird – Dance Theatre of Harlem

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) presented their New York City season April 16th thru 19th at New York City Center. The company offered new DTH favorites by William Forsythe, and Jodie Gates, and Artistic Director Robert Garland, and the much-anticipated revival of the iconic story ballet Firebird. The overwhelming response recalls the nostalgic revival of Dougla. It seems the public is clamoring for more from the Arthur Mitchell era. Continue reading

4/29/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Wraith vs Isyrel – Wreck It Riddim X4

Wreck It Riddim TV is a media platform and event series primarily focused on the street dance community, specifically showcasing Flexn and other urban dance styles through high-energy battle competitions. The platform hosts competitive events like Wreck It Riddim TV, featuring face-offs between dancers such as Isyrel and Wraith. Continue reading

4/29/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Vado ft. Dave East – Yeah Ha

Yeah Ha is a collaborative single by Harlem’s Hip Hop artists Vado and Dave East, released on April 23, 2026. The track marks another link-up between the two New York artists and was released alongside an official music video directed by Panoramic Films. Continue reading

4/29/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: CHELLO ft. Dub Aura – Can’t Lose

Can’t Lose is by Hip Hop artist CHELLO, featuring Dub Aura. Released on May 14, 2020, the song is a standout track from CHELLO’s album, Sacrifices. Continue reading

4/29/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Was The White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Staged?

On April 25, 2026, shots were fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents Dinner — one of the most high-profile events in American political life. The President, Vice President, and the entire senior cabinet were present. Continue reading

4/28/26 O&A NYC SPORTS REVIEW: NewYork Yankees vs. Texas Rangers – MLB Highlights

Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back home runs for the NewYork Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Monday night. Continue reading

4/28/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Nike SB Air Force 1 Low Appears In Navy Suede

In their official press, Nike themselves confirmed that more mainline pairs and special editions are on the way, with the latter likely to include collaborative efforts. As for the Nike SB Air Force 1 Low Navy, we’re expecting a release come Holiday 2026, placing this pair sometime between October and the end of the year. While we await further details, catch early looks below. Continue reading

4/28/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Savage Mentality – Motivational Speech

A Savage Mentality isn’t about being cruel; it’s about having an unbreakable spirit and a relentless drive to succeed, even when you’re at your lowest point. It is the discipline to act when you have zero motivation and the grit to “stay hard” when life tries to break you. Continue reading