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8/11/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: One Piece – Season 2 | First Look

Netflix has shared a first look at the highly-anticipated second season of its One Piece live-action adaptation.Revealed at the annual One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan, the teaser previews the introduction of the characters such as Laboon, Smoker and Nico Robin/Miss All Sunday, as well as new locations and the big fights that can be expected. Continue reading

8/11/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tommy Lee Sparta, Top Scheme – Road

Tommy Lee Sparta a Dancehall artist releases music video for his new single called Road. The song was also produced by Top Scheme Music. Continue reading

8/11/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Dolemite – Eddie Murphy

Dolemite Is My Name is Biographical Comedy Film directed by Craig Brewer and written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The film stars Eddie Murphy as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, who is best known for having portrayed the character of Dolemite in both his stand-up routine and a series of blaxploitation films, which started with Dolemite in 1975. Continue reading

8/11/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Rasheed Thurmond – Uncle Dope

Rasheed Thurmond also known as Uncle Dope, was a comedian from Brooklyn, New York.He was known for appearing on shows like Bad Boys of Comedy and Def Comedy Jam.Rasheed Thurmond passed away in November 2007 at the age of 36 due to a heart attack. Rest well in heaven. Continue reading

8/10/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – When I Rose This Morning

Gospel music has experienced a great loss with the passing of one of it’s legends – Mama Mosie Burks of the Mississippi Mass Choir, she was 92. Known as “Mama” Burks, the former lead soloist of the Mississippi Mass Choir’s gospel was born June 17, 1933 in Forest, Mississippi. Continue reading

8/10/25 O&A NYC THE SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Top 5 MAGA Prayer Requests – Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian

Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian, is a satirical character known for her exaggerated portrayal of a conservative Christian, according to IMDb. While she doesn’t actually offer genuine MAGA prayer requests, her videos and writings often mock and satirize what she perceives as the hypocritical aspects of this political ideology within some Christian circles. Continue reading

8/9/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: The Beloved- Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem in Lester Horton‘s 1949 masterwork The Beloved the duet (based on a true story) performed by Cassandra Phifer and Hagues Magen. Continue reading

8/8/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Capleton Award and Performance – Independence Grand Gala

Reggae and Dancehall Icon Capleton was officially honored with the Reggae Icon Award for his outstanding contribution to Jamaican music and culture during the  Independence Grand Gala 2025 in National Stadium Kingston, Jamaica. Continue reading

8/8/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Chicago’s Hiplet Ballerinas To Perform In The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Debut

By Walter Rutledge

Shall We Dance Friday

Who would defile the sacred world of ballet (the last bastion of “pure” euro-centric dance and culture) by adding a healthy dose of urban flair? Move over Swan Lake and make way for the Hiplet Ballerinas. The Chicago – based dance company, whose unique style has taken the dance world by storm. The company will be part of The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project – Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions  on Saturday, August 23, 6 pm at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E. Randolph Street). The performance is a showcase of Black dance excellence and will feature ten of the city’s most innovative and diverse dance companies.   Continue reading

8/8/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNNIES: D*** in a Box – SNL Digital Short

Dick In A Box is a song by the American comedy group The Lonely Island featuring R&B artist Justin Timberlake. The trio—Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone co-wrote the song with Justin Timberlake, Katreese Barnes and Asa Taccone. Continue reading