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3/26/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HBO MAX TRAILER: Harry Potter and The Philospher’s Stone – Official Teaser

HBO has released the first official teaser for its upcoming Harry Potter series adaptation, officially titled Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone. Based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, the eight-episode first season will debut on HBO and stream exclusively on HBO Max in Christmas 2026. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Ailey II

By Walter Rutledge

Ailey II presented their fifty second New York City season March 17 through March 22 at the Joyce Theater. The sold out six-day eight performance season offered two programs New Works and Legacy/Future. The season featured Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Streams and four New York City premieres by Renee I. McDonald, Rena Butler, My’Kal Stromile, and Chalvar Monteiro. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Trump Gets Mystery Gift From Iran and Sends ICE Into Airports To Force The SAVE Act

President Trump happily accepts a mysterious Gift from his enemies in Iran, but forces TSA agents to work without pay as air travelers wait in 9-hour lines, all because he refuses to approve a deal between congressional Republicans and Democrats.  Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARETHA FRANKLIN: Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love

Freeway of Love is a classic hit by Aretha Franklin, released as the lead single from her thirtieth studio album, Who’s Zoomin’ Who?. The song marked a major comeback for the Queen Of Soul, becoming her highest-charting single in over a decade and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!
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3/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: OGz vs Vets – Emotions vs Pumpkin

BattleFest Extreme is a prominent street dance league featuring high-energy, competitive performances. Key matchups, including OGz vs.Vets and Emotions vs. Pumpkin, represent the evolution of this intense dance style, showcased in videos highlighting league battles. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Eve ft. Faith Evans – Love Is Blind (Remix)

Love Is Blind is by Hip Hop artist Eve, the official remix featuring  Faith Evans was released from Eve’s second studio album Scorpion.The song is directed toward a man who had been abusing Eve’s best friend. Continue reading

3/24/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: I Can Do It – Powerful Motivational Speech Video (Lisa Nichols)

I Can Do It is a popular motivational speech video featuring Lisa Nichols, primarily distributed by platforms like Motiversity and Goalcast. The speech centers on the idea that “being broke is only a mindset” and details Nichols’ personal journey from severe financial struggle to global influence. Continue reading

3/24/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Luenell Campbell Hey Luenell • Part 1

Hey Luenell is the official YouTube series hosted by Luenell Campbell, the veteran comedian known as the “Original Bad Girl of Comedy”. Continue reading

3/24/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Monifah ft. Heavy D and McGruff – I Miss You (Come Back Home)

I Miss You (Come Back Home) is the debut single by  R&B artist Monifah, featuring Hip Hop artists Heavy D and McGruff.The song was notably featured on the soundtrack for the popular NYC police drama New York Undercover. Continue reading

3/24/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Moana – Official Trailer

The live – action reimagining of Disney’s Moana arrives in theaters on July 10, 2026, starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui. Continue reading