Cosby Celebrates Ailey was a the 1989 Television Special that showcased the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The show was recorded December 12, 1988 but not broadcast until over a year later. When the show finally aired it was as a tribute to Alvin Ailey who had died December 1, 1989. Continue reading
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8/23/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: The Lord of The Rings: The War of The Rohirrim | Official Trailer

The official trailer for The Lord of The Rings: The War of The Rohirrim has finally been released. Two months ago, Warner Bros. Animation shared the first look at the highly-anticipated anime film prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien’s illustrious Lords of The Rings novels. Continue reading
8/23/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Comedian D.L. Hughley Speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention

Actor and comedian, D.L. Hughley, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading
8/23/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Shaboozey, BigXthaPlug – Drink Don’t Need No Mix

Shaboozey is keeping the momentum going with another captivating visual lifted from his recent Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going album. With his tour approaching as well this fall, the multigenre musician has dropped off the official music video for another of the project’s standout cuts: Drink Don’t Need No Mix featuring BigXthaPlug. Continue reading
8/23/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Happy Birthday Dudley Williams
By Walter Rutledge
Alvin Ailey dancer emeritus Dudley Williams would have celebrated his 85 birthday on August 18th. And although time is a very fickle and forgetful mistress Dudley remains of one the stars of the “Golden Age” of the Ailey company. His name is synonymous with dancers and choreographers such as Talley Beatty, John Butler, Louis Falco, George Faison, Miguel Godreau, Judith Jamison, Linda Kent, Kelvin Retardier,|Clive Thompson, Sara Yarborough, Estelle Spurlock and Donna Wood to name a few.
8/22/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: LL Cool J- Jingling Baby

Jingling Baby is the final single released from LL Cool J’s third album, Walking with a Panther. It was released on January 8, 1990 for Def Jam Records and was produced by LL Cool J and Dwayne Simon. Continue reading
8/21/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Top Hip Hop Routines – So You Think You Can Dance


8/21/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIPHOP WEDNESDAY: Big Sean – Yes


Big Sean the multi-platinum artist, has released the official video for his latest track, Yes. The visually captivating video follows the success of his recent singles, produced by The Alchemist dropped earlier this month. Continue reading
8/21/24 WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Michelle Obama DNC 2024 Speech

Michelle Obama‘s full speech at the 2024 DNC in Chicago. She pulled no punches and sets the record straight. Continue reading
8/18/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Arnez J- Church Singing and Hoodie Opera (Comedy)
Atlanta based comedian Arnez J. discusses the differences between a Baptist and Catholic choirs and takes us to Hoodie Opera. Continue reading




