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11/17/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Percy Jackson and The Olympians | Official Trailer | Disney+

Percy Jackson and The Olympians tells the fantastical story of a twelve year old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus. Continue reading

11/17/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION SPECIAL: NIGO, Pharrell and Jacob: The Interview (JOOPITER TV Original)

In recent interview Pharrell shares how Jacob the Jeweler introduced him to NIGO. NIGO  highlights JOOPITER’s most recent auction, selling pieces from his personal archive in the From Me to You collection. The trio sat down to discuss some of the pieces as well as just how far back Pharrell, Nigo and Jacob go back. Continue reading

11/17/23 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Robert Battle Resigns

 

From the Ailey Press Office

The Board of Trustees of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation today announced that Robert Battle, Artistic Director of Ailey since 2011, has informed them that he needs to focus on his health and has submitted his resignation. The Board has accepted Mr. Battle’s resignation with regret. Mr. Battle will remain available to the Board through December 31, 2023. Continue reading

11/16/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Republican Debate Cold Open – SNL

Lester Holt (Kenan Thompson) moderates the Republican candidates (Chloe Fineman, Ego Nwodim, Molly Kearney, Devon Walker, John Higgins) during a debate before Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) interrupts. Continue reading

11/16/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Big Mama Thornton – Hound Dog and Down Home Shakedown (1965)

Willie Mae Thornton better known as Big Mama Thornton because of her height (nearly 6 feet), and weight (200 pounds), was an American singer and songwriter of the Blues and R&B.  Continue reading

11/15/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Still We Rise – An A Ma Maniére Short Film

In classic A Ma Maniére fashion, the capsule is also accompanied by a cinematic short film entitled Still We Rise, which features a historic dialogue between celebrated authors and poets James Baldwin and Maya Angelou.The A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5 Dusk raffle is open now, officially launching on November 24 at 11 a.m. The pair is only available in adult sizing. Continue reading

11/15/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Killer Mike ft. CeeLo Green – Down By Law

In honor of the milestone Killer Mike has shared a brand new video for the album’s lead track and mission statement Down By Law featuring CeeLo Green.Shane Smith directed visual is especially fitting for the occasion an ebullient tribute to the city of Atlanta that portrays Mike meeting and celebrating among fans while delivering an unyielding barrage of bars about how the city shaped the person he’s grown to become, with a guest appearance from fellow Dungeon Family alum CeeLo Green. Continue reading

11/15/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Omarion and King Tight vs Storyboard P

League of Unreal Dancing featured Story Board P, Omarion and King Tight. Storyboard P had it out for Omarion and King Tight, to show the style of ALIEN within the Flex community.  Continue reading

11/14/23 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Motivational Speech – Stop Being Distracted And Remember Why You Started

Embrace the shadows of your journey. Each distraction is but a fleeting ghost. Remember why you ignited your flame. In the heart of darkness, your purpose is your only true light. This video is going to help you find your fire and keep you on the path. Our original speakers are out in full force, ready to make you strong. Continue reading

11/13/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: ‘Olive’ Air Jordan 4 Craft Releases This Month

We’re only a few months removed from the release of the Olive Air Jordan 4 Craft and now, it appears Jordan Brand will revisit the theme in a new olive colorway. The shoe is expected to feature a cut and sew upper, with various suede, nubuck  and leather panels covering the entirety of the olive-colored upper. Contrasting black accents are expected to decorate the eyestay, sockliner and heel tab. Rounding out the look are a sail midsole and a black outsole. Continue reading