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9/24/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: I Need a Bra Like the WNBA – Comedian G Thang – Chocolate Sundaes Standup Comedy

Gary G -Thang Johnson was an accomplished actor, noted for his comedic timing in his roles for television shows. Continue reading

9/24/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Change The Way You See Yourself – Powerful Motivational Speech

Eric D. Thomas is an American motivational speaker, author, consultant and minister. Speeches by Thomas are popular on YouTube. Continue reading

9/23/24 O&A NYC PREVIEW: Edges of Ailey at The Whitney

By Alex Smith, Jr.

Something very special is about to burst on the NYC cultural scene- Edges of Ailey.  The Whitney Museum’s groundbreaking, and multi-faceted interdisciplinary exhibit is a homage to the life and work of the legendary dancer, choreographer and humanitarian Alvin Ailey. This unique collaborative effort between the Ailey Dance Foundation and the Whitney has its official debut on Wednesday, September 25. Continue reading

9/23/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: King of New York

King of New York is a Crime Film directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. JohnIt stars Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso, Victor Argo and Wesley Snipes with supporting roles played by Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi, Paul Calderón, Janet Hulian and Theresa Randle. Continue reading

9/23/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Popeye The Sailorman:Live Action Movie Teaser Trailer | Will Smith

Watch the concept teaser trailer for the 2025 Popeye live-action movie! Paramount Studios showcases the beloved sailor in this highly anticipated film, starring the incomparable Will Smith and a stellar ensemble cast. Continue reading

9/21/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Colin Jost and Michael Che’s Memorable Weekend Update Joke Swaps | Saturday Night Live

Relive Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackling the week’s biggest news and making each other read jokes they’ve never seen before from Season 49. Continue reading

9/21/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Starting 5 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Netflix has officially dropped the trailer for its upcoming NBA focused docuseries, Starting 5. The series follows five of the league’s biggest superstars, including LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis. Continue reading

9/20/24 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Harry Belafonte – Island in the Sun (Live)

Harry Belafonte – Island in the Sun, excerpt from Harry Belafonte Live at the BCC (1977). This song was first featured on the studio album Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean (1957), and was the title song for the feature film  Island in the Sun (1957). Continue reading

9/20/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Fred Astaire & Cyd Charisse- The Girl Hunt Ballet from The Band Wagon (1953)

The dance is called Girl Hunt Ballet from the 1953 film The Band Wagon directed by Vincente Minnelli. It is around 12 minutes long and is a mini-mystery dance. Fred Astaire plays Rod Reilly, a private detective and he is narrating his story, which is unfolding in the dance. Cyd Charisse plays duel roles as both the innocent blonde and the brunette siren. Continue reading

9/19/24 O&A THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackie Wilson Baby Workout (Shindig 1965)

Baby Workout by Mr. Excitement aka Jackie Wilson from the album of the same name is about Wilson urging a girl to dance or work out all night long with him. Continue reading