Arthur Mitchell’s Creole Giselle performed by the Dance Theatre Of Harlem (DTH), and set the traditional story of Giselle in 1841 Louisiana broke barriers with this all African American adaptation. Continue reading
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4/5/16 O&A NYC DANCE: Harlem Arts Alliance Honors Women In Dance
By Walter Rutledge
The Harlem Arts Alliance presented a special monthly meeting celebrating the Harlem community’s contribution to dance. The forum, which took place on Monday April 4, acknowledged the contributions of women of color to the advancement of the art form. The evening began with an informal meet and greet in the lobby of Aaron Davis Hall, City College. Continue reading
4/6/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The Greatest And Funniest Pick Up Lines EVER! 2016 Best Trolling
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Vincent Valentine brings his unique humor to video. Man study this video it instructional and should be in every guys trolling manual! Continue reading
4/6/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Busta Rhymes ft. Janet Jackson- What’s It Gonna Be?
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
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What’s It Gonna Be?! by rapper Busta Rhymes, directed by Hype Williams with guest vocals from pop singer Janet Jackson is one of the most expensive music videos of all time. The song was an international success. Continue reading
4/6/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS: Shaq, Allen Iverson And Kevin Johnson Headline Finalists For 2016 Hall Of Fame
Allen Iverson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Johnson are announced as finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2016 during the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel on February 12, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Continue reading
4/5/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Camille Brown- Black Girl: Linguistic Play
Camille A. Brown, choreographer, who has received critic acclaim for her social commentary dance works, has been named a TED2015 fellow. Brown is among 21 other fellows who were selected and range from biologists, journalists, photographers, social entrepreneurs, technology innovators, a chef, policy analyst, opera singer, astrophysicist, and paleontologist. Her most recent work Black Girl: Linguistic Play explores the social interact of black girls and women. Continue reading
4/4/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Movie Preview- Barbershop: The Next Cut – Official Trailer
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Barbershop: The Next Cut, released on April 15, 2016, a direct sequel to the 2004 film Barbershop 2: Back in Business and the fourth film in the Barbershop film series. In this fourth installment Calvin, Eddie and the rest of the gang must work together to save their shop and their neighborhood from annoying trigger-happy gang members that roam the streets. Continue reading
4/4/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Big Sean – I Know ft. Jhené Aiko
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
I Know ft. Jhené Aiko is featured on Hip Hop artist Big Sean’s third studio album Dark Sky Paradise . The album was released on February 24, 2015 Continue reading
3/3/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Arene- A Sci-Fi Short Film
When a young woman finds herself captured on board a military aircraft. The soldiers don’t think much of her, until their commander confirms her identity and all hell breaks loose. Produced by Stoyan Yankov and directed by Henrik B. Clausen. Continue reading
3/31/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY- REVIEW: Ailey II- Jean Emile’s In And Out Is Outstanding
By Walter Rutledge
Ailey II began their annual New York City 2016 season Wednesday March 30th at the Ailey Citygroup Theater, in the Joan Weill Center For Dance (405 W 55th Street). The two-week season, which runs through April 10, 2016, will offer two programs, All New and Returning Favorites. The season opened with the All New program, featuring four works by Kyle “JustSole” Clark, Jean Emile, Ray Mercer, and Jamar Roberts. Continue reading
