Buju Banton delivered a spectacular live performance of his Dancehall track Butterflies as the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, July 20, 2026. Continue reading
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7/21/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Comedian London Brown – White People Wear Clothes, Black People Wear Outfits
White People Wear Clothes, Black People Wear Outfits is the opening line of a viral stand-up comedy bit by comedian and actor London Brown. Performed at the Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show, the bit uses sharp observational humor to contrast how different racial groups approach fashion, presentation, and social perception. Continue reading
7/18/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Carmen de Lavallade and John Butler – Portrait of Billie (1960)
Portrait of Billie (1960) is an iconic modern dance duet choreographed by John Butler as a poignant tribute to the legendary jazz and blues singer Billie Holiday portrayed by Carmen de Lavallade. Continue reading
7/17/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene From Malcolm X (1992)
The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene from 1992 movie Malcolm X featuring Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. Choreographed with the help of Frankie Manning (blue suit) and Norma Miller (yellow dress) and the scene included background dancers Dawn Hampton and Ryan Francois. Otis Sallid was the choreographer and the song Flying Home is by Lionel Hampton. Continue reading
7/16/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Vanita Smythe – Low, Short and Squatty
Low, Short and Squatty is a vibrant jump blues and swing song recorded by African-American vocalist and actress Vanita Smythe, released on December 2, 1946. The track was famously released as a “soundie”—a three-minute musical film that served as a precursor to modern music videos—and became a prominent jukebox hit in urban clubs. Continue reading
7/13/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Sepia Cinderella (1947)
Sepia Cinderella (1947) is the second in a series of films produced by Jack Goldberg and Arthur Leonard, made primarily for the 684 theatres (in 1947) that catered exclusively to Black audiences that were kept out, or placed in a special balcony section, in most of the theatres in segregated America. Continue reading
7/13/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: My Strange Addiction – Air Humping
Doctors are baffled. Friends are embarrassed. The public is speechless. Follow Dexter Mims Jr’s outrageous ‘air-humping addiction as one bizarre habit turns every trip into an unforgettable comedy. Continue reading
7/12/26 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Ribeye With Hatch Chile Avocado Salsa
Juicy grilled ribeye topped with our Hatch Chile Avocado Salsa is a perfect late summer meal, when these special chile peppers from New Mexico are in season.
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7/12/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT ON SUNDAY: Jay-Z NIGHT 2. “The Blueprint” f/ Eminem & Pharrell
Jay-Z celebrates 25 years of The Blueprint at Yankee Stadium with Slick Rick, Eminem, & Pharrell. Continue reading
7/9/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Jackson 5 – Forever Came Today
The Jackson 5 performed Forever Came Today live on the Carol Burnett Show, which was recorded in July 1975 and aired January 1976. The song was originally a 1968 hit by The Supremes, the Jackson 5 updated the track into a high-energy disco anthem for their final Motown studio album, Moving Violation.
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