Out & About NYC Magazine was founded to offer the arts and lifestyle enthusiast a fresh new look at New York City. We will showcase the established and the emerging, the traditional and the trendy. And we will do it with élan, and panache with a dash of fun.

5/27/16 O&A NYC FOOD- MEMORIAL WEEKEND COOKOUT: Korean BBQ Chicken

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Korean BBQ Chicken is a great twist on the usual barbecue chicken. This sweet and tangy marinade makes the delicious barbecue chicken. Try to marinade the chicken for at least four hours for a real culinary treat. Continue reading

5/27/16 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: In Common- Alicia Keys

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In Common, a song by singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, recorded for her upcoming untitled sixth studio album.  The song is a departure from her R&B sound, combining many new elements including tropical music, dancehall sound, with Latin beat, Afrobeat instrumental, collage of electronic beats, tropicalia-infused rhythms and icy drum patterns as its main instrumentation. The song was written by Keys, Illangelo, Tayla Parks and Billy Walsh, and produced by Illangelo. Continue reading

5/27/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Gregory and Maurice Hines

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Gregory and Maurice Hines, Harlem natives and child entertainers  were the sons of Alma Iola (Lawless) and Maurice Robert Hines, a dancer, musician, and actor. Maurice began his career at the age of five and Gregory at age two. Both studied tap dance at the Henry LeTang Dance Studio in Manhattan. LeTang recognized their talent and began choreographing numbers specifically for them patterned on the Nicholas Brothers. Continue reading

5/26/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: NiceKicks And Adidas Pharrell

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Nice Kicks invited Pharrell Williams out to its shop for a special pop-up. 10 lucky artists won the chance to create with the multi-hyphenate, who oversaw their work and offered some wise words. Commemorating adidas Originals and Pharrell’s collaborative effort, his Pink Beach collection was on sale and Pharrell was on hand to sign items and meet fans. 

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5/26/16 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: The 2016 Superveloce Lamborghini Aventador SV LP750-4

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The 2016 Superveloce (“superfast” in Italian) Lamborghini Aventador SV LP750-4 goes on sale in late spring of this year; don’t be surprised to see the price approach $500,000. Continue reading

5/26/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Endless Love – Diana Ross: Live In Central Park

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The legendary Diana Ross took the stage in New York’s Central Park On July 21, 1983. Soon after the entertainer began her concert in front of an audience of over 800,000 people the pouring rain and heavy wind threatened to put an end to the show. Diana pushed on for much of the set, urging the drenched crowd to remain calm and stay with her. Continue reading

5/25/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Rihanna- Needed Me

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Needed Me recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). Written by Rihanna, Brittany Hazard, A. Sneed, Alicia Reneé, Charles Hinshaw and Derrus Rachel together with its producer DJ Mustard and its co-producers Twice as Nice and Frank Dukes. It impacted the radio stations on March 30, 2016, as a follow up single from Anti together with Kiss It Better. The song became Rihanna’s 29th top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 10.

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5/25/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Let Kanye Be Kanye From The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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 Kanye West made a rare daytime appearance on the Ellen Show last Thursday, May 19. West treated the world to an all-time epic rant. “It was pure, unadulterated Kanye because no one else was allowed to speak. For almost eight minutes, Kanye held forth on every subject, from ‘Kanye’ to ‘West,'” Stephen Colbert said of the rapper’s Ellen appearance on the Friday May 20th Late Show. Continue reading

5/25/16 O&A NYC FASHION: FENTY PUMA AW16 Collection by Rihanna- Show Highlights

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Global Sports Brand PUMA and Women’s Creative Director Rihanna presented the FENTY PUMA by RIHANNA AW16 Collection at New York Fashion Week. Overcome by environmental elements and an ominous mood-inducing energy, frostbitten models walked the runway with a bold chill. Continue reading

5/24/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)

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Send My Love (To Your New Lover), the Patrick Daughters directed video finds Adele draped in a flowing, floral Dolce & Gabbana full length gown against a black background as multiple Adeles appear in kaleidoscopic form. Send My Love (To Your New Lover) marks the third offering from the British powerhouse’s record-breaking 25.  Continue reading