12/18/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETINGS: The Supremes – Children’s Christmas Song (1965)

Children’s Christmas Song is a holiday track by The Supremes, released in November 1965 as part of their seventh studio album, Merry Christmas. The Supremes performed the song live on the television variety show Hullabaloo in 1965. Continue reading

12/17/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: San Antonio Spurs at NewYork Knicks – Emirates NBA Cup Championship

The NewYork Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124–113 to become the third Emirates NBA Cup champions, pulling away in a second half that featured constant momentum swings and decisive New York runs. Jalen Brunson averages 33.2 ppg, 5.8 apg across 6 NBA Cup games on his way to NBA Cup MVP. Continue reading

12/9/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Luther Vandross – Every Year, Every Christmas

Every Year, Every Christmas is an original holiday song by singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, released in December 1995. It was featured on his classic Christmas album, This Is Christmas. The album was co-written by Vandross and Richard Marx.  Continue reading

12/9/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Viola Davis 2015 Emmys Awards Acceptance Speech

Viola Davis won the 2015 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her iconic role as Annalise Keating in How to Get Away with Murder. Davis became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress Award. She delivered a historic, powerful speech about opportunity for women of color in Hollywood.  Continue reading

12/7/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Birth of Jesus Christ (Full Animated Bible Movie)


The Birth of Jesus Christ is brought to life in this full animated Bible movie—a touching retelling of the greatest story ever told. Follow Mary, Joseph, and the humble birth of Jesus in Bethlehem through beautiful animation that captures the message of hope, love, and faith. Continue reading

12/6/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: CHANEL Métiers d’art 2026 Show – New York City

The CHANEL Métiers d’art 2026 Show was held on December 2, 2025, at a New York City abandoned subway station at 168 Bowery. Guests were seated in front of a stationed “C” train. Continue reading

12/6/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Christmas Under The Stars ft. LaBelle, Knight, Adams, Robinson (2017)

 Christmas Under the Stars which featured Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Yolanda Adams, and Smokey Robinson. The concert was a special performance where these four legendary artists took the stage to perform Christmas music and bring the holiday spirit to the audience.

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12/5/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: New York City Ballet (NYCB) Balanchine Nutcracker (2011)


The 2011 New York City Ballet (NYCB) Balanchine Nutcracker performance was filmed for a PBS Live From Lincoln Center broadcast.  The televised production featured principal dancers Megan Fairchild as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Joaquin De Luz as her Cavalier, with Adam Hendrickson as Herr Drosselmeier with students from the School of American Ballet, the official school of the NYCB. Continue reading

12/4/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Diana Ross Christmas In Washington- White House Concert


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Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann.  Continue reading

11/29/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: The Nutcracker Rudolf Nureyev and Merle Park (1968)

Rudolf Nureyev‘s 1968 staging of the Nutcracker for the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden fundamentally altered the perception of The Nutcracker. Nureyev discarded the simplistic notion of a pure children’s fantasy, instead turning the entire dream sequence into a complex psycho-sexual exploration of Clara’s burgeoning maturity and her subconscious desire for her godfather, Drosselmeyer. Continue reading