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4/1/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Ye ft. Travis Scott – Father

Bianca Censori has officially unveiled her self-directed music video for Father a collaborative track from Ye and Travis Scott. Premiering alongside the release of Ye’s new album BULLY, the buzzed-about visual project takes the form of a short film set within a surreal dream that exists entirely outside of conventional time and space. Continue reading

4/1/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: MC Abdul – Shouting At The Wall

Shouting At The Wall is the debut official single by MC Abdul (Abdalrahman Alshantti), a young Palestinian Rapper from Gaza. Released on June 29, 2021, when he was just 12 years old, the track serves as a powerful commentary on life under occupation and the resilience of those living in Gaza. The video unfortunately remains an important statement. Continue reading

3/31/26 O&A NYC SPORTS REVIEW WALESTYLEZ: NewYork Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners – MLB Highlights

For nearly four games, the New York Yankees bullpen had been untouchable. It took just a few pitches in the ninth inning Monday for that run to end, sending the club to its first defeat of the season.Cal Raleigh lined a run-scoring, walk-off single facing Paul Blackburn in a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The hit scored Leo Rivas and marked the first run allowed by a Yankees reliever this year. Continue reading

3/31/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Olivia Dean – So Easy To Fall In Love

So Easy To Fall in Love is by British R&B artist Olivia Dean, released on September 26,2025 as the fourth single from her second studio album The Art of Loving, which was released on the same day. Continue reading

3/31/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HBO MAX TRAILER: Euphoria Season 3 – Trailer 2

HBO has debuted the second trailer for the highly anticipated third season of Sam Levinson’s Euphoria.The three-minute visual gives audiences a clearer picture of where the characters have ended up five years since the events of season two. Zendaya’s Rue takes on a job transporting drugs from Mexico to the United States, only to be stopped and held by the FBI. Continue reading

3/31/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Zach Diamond – Rules

Canadian hip-hop artist Zach Diamond released a single, Rules, on March 6, 2026. The song’s motivational lyrics centered on self-love and resilience has gained it significant traction on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Continue reading

3/30/26 O&A NYC HOLLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Harlem Sandman (1943) From Hit Parade of 1943

The Harlem Sandman features Nick Stewart, Count Basie, Jack Williams, Dorothy Dandridge, Ernest Morrison and Pops & Louie from Hit Parade of 1943. Continue reading

3/30/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Sinners Parody w/ King Bach and Taye Diggs

King Bach released a parody of Ryan Coogler‘s film Sinners in May 2025. The sketch was written and directed by King Bach and features a guest appearance by Taye Diggs, who also served as an executive producer for the project. 

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3/30/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – I Have Nothing (The Concert for a New South Africa Durban – LIVE)

In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy and inspiration to a country newly liberated. Continue reading

3/29/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago – Week One

By Walter Rutledge

The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is presenting their New York City season from March 17th until Easter Sunday April 5th. The two-week season will offer two eclectic programs featuring a total of six works. The March season also marks the fifth anniversary of Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell historic tenure. Her 2021 appointment broke many glass ceilings as the first alumna, woman, and person of color to lead the organization. Continue reading