Patti Labelle shares a poem written by Luther Vandross’ mother Mary Ida Vandross, and sings during his memorial service at Riverside Church on July 8, 2005. Continue reading
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11/23/15 O&A NYC Hollywood Monday: Somewhere Over The Rainbow- The Wizard Of OZ
In 1939 MGM released the Frank Baum children’s classic The Wizard of Oz. The public wanted child star and box office powerhouse Shirley Temple to play the role of Dorothy. The studio decided to go with 17-year-old newcomer Judy Garland instead. This was one of the first scene filmed it sets the tone for the rest of the film. Continue reading
11/22/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Nancy Wilson
Nancy Wilson performs at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 15, 1987. The full concert was filmed live for television. Continue reading
11/22/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: Tamia- Tomorrow
Tamia Marilyn Hill known professionally as Tamia, is a Canadian born singer-songwriter. Tomorrow written by Carvin Lawrence Winans and Deborah Kerr Winans and appears on her third studio album More (2004). It was originally scheduled (and titled Still) for a 2003 release but was later delayed due to Tamia’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Tamia peformed to the song a few years earlier and performed it in 2001 on the BET. Continue reading
11/21/15 O&A NYC ts Saturday – Anything Goes: Saturday Morning Mini Concert- Whitney Houston (Live Medley)
Whitney Houston performs at the 25th anniversary celebration of Arista Records. The medley includes: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) / How Will I Know / I Believe In You And Me / I Will Always Love You / My Love Is Your Love (with Monica, Deborah Cox, Angie Stone, Faith Evans & Bobby Brown). Continue reading
11/20/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Adele- When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios)
Adele just released a live video for When We Were Young, the second single off her upcoming album 25. Recorded at The Church Studios in London, Adele’s poignant performance is a candid one in which she, once again, reminisces about lost time, reciting lyrics like “Oh, I’m so mad I’m getting old—it makes me reckless. It was just like a movie. It was just like a song when we were young.” It’s another gripping display of sorrow that tugs at the heartstrings. Adele’s new album, 25, is due out today, November 20. Continue reading
11/20/15 O&A NYC Dance: A Conversation With Sylvia Waters- Artistic Director Emerita Ailey II
By Walter Rutledge
Ailey II Artistic Director Emerita Sylvia Waters has shaped the lives and careers of countless young artists. During her 38 year tenure the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble grew into a world respected Ailey II- a dance company, choreographic laboratory and “dancing boot camp”. In 2012, shortly before her departure, we had an opportunity to talk with her about her career as a dancer, teacher and director.
11/19/15 O&A NYC ART: A Video Preview Of The Herb Ritts Supermodel Photography Exhibition
By Walter Rutledge
In the spring of 2014 The Edwynn Houk Gallery,745 Fifth Avenue, presented an exhibition of rare, vintage photographs by celebrated American photographer Herb Ritts. The exhibition focused exclusively on the five models in his iconic work, Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989. O&A NYC shares images from the exhibition that capture the supermodel era of the 80’s and early 90’s. Continue reading
11/18/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey – When You Believe
When You Believe is a song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature The Prince of Egypt. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. A pop single version of “When You Believe”, with additional music and lyrics by writer-producer Babyface, was also recorded for the film by American singers Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston for the film’s end credits and its soundtrack album. Continue reading
11/18/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Pharell Brings Billionaire Boys Club And Adidas Together With Upcoming Collaboration
By Adewale Adekanbi
Pharell‘s signature style became iconic and went on to influence an entirely new generation of artists/designers. Artists like Tyler, The Creator have gone on to create bold collaborations that wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the N.E.R.D. frontman’s iconic diamonds and dollars print paired with high socks and a trucker hat, but there was a time when Billionaire Boy Club was in jeopardy of having a future at all.
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Jay-Z would step in to purchase the streetwear brand to keep it alive in a more accessible form, and now the imprint has come full circle to collaborate with the ubiquitous Adidas Stan Smith. The diamonds and dollars graphic returns here, but in its most premium form as a pony hair upper sees a leather lining add a luxurious finish to the streetwear savvy icon.
