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6/16/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Robert De Niro New York University Tisch School of the Arts’ Commencement Speech

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Robert De Niro gave a speech to the New York University Tisch School of the Arts’ commencement telling the students they would have a hard time finding jobs after graduation. Double Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro told NYU’s art school grads Friday congratulations and then quickly added, “You’re fucked.”  Continue reading

6/13/15 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Sammy Davis Jr., Mr Wonderful

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Sammy Davis Jr., Mr Wonderful – A true all round entertainer made his debut on the stage at age three. He began recording in 1954 with Decca Records, and his albums went to number one in the United States. Sammy was also known for his impersonations of other celebrities. In this performance, the magic of Sammy Davis Jr. is captured with fifteen memorable songs which include What Kind Of Fool Am I, One For My Baby, One More For The Road and This Could Be The Start Of Something Big. Davis is also well remembered for being a member of the 1960s Rat Pack( with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin).  Continue reading

Litefeet: Sound of the Subway’ Is a Documentary on New York’s Underground Music and Dance

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Litefeet is a rising music genre and style of dance that has become increasingly popular within the New York subway scene.  The genre is highlighted by 100-BPM tracks as well as an acrobatic take on old school b-boy moves and pop-locking. Due to the energetic nature of the music and the moves, police have begun cracking down on the scene, leaving artists sometimes struggling to cope. Continue reading

(REPOST) 6/11/15 O&A THROWBACK THURSDAY: Missing You- Diana Ross (For Chadwick Boseman)

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Missing You, written, composed, and produced by Lionel Richie as a tribute to Marvin Gaye, who had died earlier that year. The video includes, as well as still photographs and tribute clips of Gaye himself, tribute clips of former Supremes singer Florence Ballard and of Paul Williams of The Temptations, both Motown artists who had died in the 1970s. Continue reading

5/9/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: You’ll Never Walk Alone- The Bluebelles

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The Bluebelles, and later Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, the group found success with ballads in the doo-wop genre, most notably, Down the Aisle (The Wedding Song), You’ll Never Walk Alone and Over the Rainbow. The founding members were Patti LaBelle (formerly Patricia Holt), Sundray Tucker, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash. Tucker left before the group cut their first record and was replaced by Cindy Birdsong. Continue reading

6/8/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Good Feeling – Flo Rida

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Good Feeling is a song by rapper Flo Rida from his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. It was released as the album’s lead single on August 29, 2011 in the United States. The song was written by Flo Rida, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Breyan Isaac, Arash Pournouri, Avicii, Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, and Pearl Woods. It was also produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. The song contains vocal samples from Etta James’s 1962 single Something’s Got a Hold on Me, which is why James, Leroy Kirkland, and Pearl Woods received writing credits. Continue reading

6/8/15 O&A Hollywood Monday Celebrates LGBT Month: Silent T

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Silent T is a short film exploring the social injustice that transgender individuals face, their daily struggles and turmoil they suffer with. ‘Silent T’ aims to promote equality for trans* people by exposing the topic to educate people about transgender issues within society. Continue reading