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8/20/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Cardi B – Imaginary Playerz

Imaginary Playerz is Hip Hop artist Cardi B. It was released on August 15, 2025, through Atlantic Records as the second single from her upcoming second studio album Am I The Drama?  Continue reading

8/20/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Freestyle Dancers Highlight Variety, Style and Vibes

Tyler D Creator and Daisy VMZ had a dance-off in the first bracket of battles at the 2024 Red Bull Dance Your Style USA National Finals. Daisy VMZ continued to advance through the bracket, but in the end, SonLam won the crowd! Continue reading

8/19/25 O&A NYC DANCE: The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project And Dr. King’s Beloved Community

By Walter Rutledge

The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project (CBDLP) will present Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions on Saturday August 23, 6pm at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E. Randolph Street). Co- Directors Kevin Iega Jeff and Mashaune Hardy in coordination with co-curators Gary Abbott and Jeff have assembled a cast of ten of Chicago’s most exciting and progressive dance companies. This production will put meaning/message to movement for a transformative evening celebrating the city’s Black dance excellence. It will also emphasize the historic impact of Black dance on the cultural identity of the city of Chicago. Continue reading

8/19/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: My Mom Doesn’t Think These Jokes Are Funny – Shawn Felipe

My Mom Doesn’t Think These Jokes Are Funny, or at least thats what Shawn Felipe says in his first ever Dry Bar Comedy special. In this full special Shawn talks about everything from telling his mom he wants to do stand up comedy to what it’s like having a birthday as a Thai kid. Continue reading

8/19/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: When Life Breaks You – Powerful Motivational Speech 2025

You’ll see this when you’re ready, when life breaks you. One of the Best Motivational Speeches for handling grief and hard times from retired US Navy Seal Officer Jocko Willink Continue reading

8/18/25 O&A NYC WITH WALEATYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: New York Jets vs. New York Giants Game Highlights

Getting snaps with the first team offense, then throwing a touchdown and running for another with the backups, Jaxon Darts shined in his new home stadium debut for the NewYork Giants as part of 31-12 victory against the NewYork Jets Saturday night in each team second’s preseason game. Continue reading

8/18/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Sammy Davis Jr. – Daddy’s Lecture The Rhythm of Life (Sweet Charity 1969)

Sammy Davis Jr. plays Big Daddy in Sweet Charity, performing the iconic hit “Rhythm of Life” as Charity (Shirley MacLaine) and Oscar (John McMartin) join the strange new church! Continue reading

8/17/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT:  Art Farmer and Benny Golson Jazztet – Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 1995

Jazztet was a jazz sextet, co-founded in 1959 by trumpeter Art Farmer and tenor saxophonist Benny Golson. In the first phase, the Jazztet lasted until 1962 and helped launch the careers of pianist McCoy Tyner and trombonist Grachan Moncur III.Farmer and Golson revived the group in 1982 and toured again. The Jazztet was “famous for its beautifully structured, precise but soulful pieces and a swinging style”. Continue reading