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5/1/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Benjamin Clementine – Nemesis

The Zas Dance Platform dance film interprets Benjamin Clementine’s Nemesis through dark, emotional contemporary movement, focusing on themes of karma and broken trust.Directed by Zaslavskyi Yevhenii and Bazela Oleksii, it highlights the 2014 track’s intensity with elegant, jerky, and urgent choreography. Continue reading

5/1/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Omarion – The One

The One is the latest lead single from multi-platinum R&B artist Omarion, released on April 24, 2026. Produced by Pharrell Williams, the upbeat track reworks the melodic foundation of the classic hit “Beautiful” by Snoop Dogg and Pharrell, blending modern dance energy with smooth R&B vocals. Continue reading

5/1/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Jackie’s Back (1999) – Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Robert Bailey Jr.

Jackie’s Back (1999) is a cult classic mockumentary that stars Jenifer Lewis as Jackie Washington, a self-absorbed, fictional R&B diva of the 1960s and 70s attempting a desperate comeback. Continue reading

4/30/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HBO MAX TRAILER: House Of The Dragon Season 3 – Official Teaser Trailer

HBO is rewriting the rules of high-fantasy television once again, officially announcing that House Of The Dragon Season 3 will debut on June 21. The return to Westeros marks a pivotal chapter in the broader Game of Thrones cinematic universe, a franchise that has redefined prestige television for over a decade.  Continue reading

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