Tamela Mann’s musical career began when she joined up with the multi-grammy award winning and double platinum gospel phenomenon Kirk Franklin and the Family. Mann has also enjoyed collaborating and performing with numerous artists such as Yolanda Adams, Mary J. Blige, Al Green, Celine Dion, Bono, R. Kelly and Fred Hammond. In 2005, Tamela and her husband of 26 years David Mann created their own label entitled Tillymann Music Group, which has released several successful projects. Continue reading
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7/22/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: New Jabbawockeez 2016 at NBA Finals
B-boy crew Jabbawockeez breaks it down to Austin Boogie Crew Records release at NBA finals. June 14, 2016 Continue reading
7/22/2016 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Fashion: Gucci Mane Supreme Collaboration Video
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The visual shows the rapper at home counting his money and showing off his latest jewelry, including a sneak peek at his studio. If you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, Gucci’s been making headlines from coming fresh out of jail and being on Kanye West’s Champions single, to even being accused of cloning himself and being questioned by his fans.
6/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FILM: Vin Diesel Is Back with xXx: Return of Xander Cage- Teaser Trailer
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Back in December, Vin Diesel took to his Facebook to announce to the world that he and Samuel L. Jackson would be back together for xXx: The Return of Xander Cage. Now Xander Cage is back in the third installment of the xXx franchise with a teaser trailer to prove it. Jackson returns to portray National Security Agency (NSA) agent Augustus Eugene Gibbons. xXx:The Return of Xander Cage will also star Nina Dobrev and Ruby Rose and is set to premiere on January 20, 2017.
7/21/16 O&A NYC Melania Trump Tells All To Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert invites his friend Melania Trump to defend herself against charges that she stole parts of her RNC speech from Michelle Obama.
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7/21/16 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Rainbow Round My Shoulder Receives Bessie Award For Outstanding Revival
By Walter Rutledge
On Wednesday June 14, 2016 Donald McKayle’s Rainbow Round My Shoulder received a New York Dance and Performance Award (The Bessies) for Outstanding Revival. The 32 Annual Bessies Awards will take place on Tuesday, October 18, 7:30pm at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Howard Gilman Opera House. This review was originally posted by O&A NYC Magazine on April 11th, 2016.
Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance presented Donald Mckayle’s masterwork Rainbow Round My Shoulder during their 2016 New York City season. Dayton Contemporary Dance Company performed the work as guest of the Taylor Company. This marks the second year of Taylor’s new dance initiative, which presents modern dance classics often performed by guest companies. Continue reading
7/21/16 O&A NYC DANCE: Bessie Award Announces 2016 Nominees (With Video)
By Walter Rutledge
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, announced the nominees for the 2015-16 season at a press conference on Wednesday July 14 at Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center at 280 Broadway. Continue reading
7/19/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY:Alessia Cara – Scares To Your Beautiful
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Scares To Your Beautiful is a song by Alessia Cara and is set to be featured on her upcoming debut album Know-It-All.
7/19/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Pastry Treats:Oreo Choco Chip Just Announced a Dangerously Delicious New Chocolate Chip Flavor
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
This year Oreo released new creme-filled cupcakes, as they are now following up that particular feature of deliciousness by launching creme-filled chocolate chip cookies. The tasty treat is jam packed with chocolate chips, even found in the mouth-watering creme filling.


















