12/18/14 O&A Throwback Thursday Holiday Greeting: Diana Ross- Christmas in Washington (2012)

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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

12/14/14 O&A Gospel Sunday Holiday Series: Donnie McClurkin

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American gospel music singer and minister Donald Andrew “Donnie” McClurkin, Jr. has won three Grammy awards, ten Stellar awards, two BET awards, two Soul Train awards, one Dove award and one NAACP Image award for his work. He is one of the top-selling Gospel music artists, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. In 2001 McClurkin was ordained and sent out by Winans to establish Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, New York, where he is now Senior Pastor.
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12/13/14 O&A Music: Evan Ross – How To Live Alone (Lyric Video)

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Evan Ross is following the the footsteps of his famed mom, Diana Ross. It’s not secret that Diana Ross is a triple threat. She sings, acts and dances. Now, the second generation of talented Ross(es) is up to bat. Evan Ross is ready to step up and claim his place on the entertainment throne. He’s already nailed some pretty high-profile acting gigs (CrazySexyCool: The TLC Movie; The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1) and now he’s in the studio making music. Watch his first video, How To Live Alone, inside and check out cameos from Miss Ross and his wife Ashlee Simpson. Continue reading

12/13/14 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: 10 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written by Pharrell

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The success of the single Happy from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack has propelled singer-songwriter and rapper Pharrell Williams back on stage. But record producer Williams is a major creative force behind the scenes in the entertainment business. Here are 10 songs you probably didn’t know were written by Pharrell Williams. 
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12/11/14/ O&A Throwback Thursday Holiday Greeting: Mariah Carey- Merry Christmas (1994)

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Merry Christmas is the first Christmas album and the fourth studio album by American singer Mariah Carey. Released by Columbia Records on November 7, 1994, the album features cover versions of popular Christmas tunes and original material. Out and About NYC Magazine highlights three songs from this album, All I Want For Christmas Is You, O Holy Night, and Miss You Most (At Christmas Time). Continue reading

12/8/14 O&A Hollywood Monday : Scrooge The Musical

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Scrooge is a 1970 musical film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic 1843 story, A Christmas Carol. It was filmed in London between January and May 1970 and directed by Leslie Bricusse, and starred Albert Finney in the title role. The film received four Academy Award nominations, and although it received limited praise, but Albert Finney won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy in 1971.
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12/17/17 O&A Gospel Sunday Holiday Series: CeCe Winans

Gospel Sundaybebeandcece-743-croppedCeCe Winans continues to bring in the holiday spirit with three Christmas songs  Because a Child is Born, Jesus Your Beautiful, and Oh, Holy Night (Live).
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12/1/14 DIVO ALERT!: Lenny Kravitz – The Chamber and Sex From his latest Album Strut

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The Chamber by singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz is the lead single from the album Strut. The music video, directed by Anthony Mandler and features Dutch model Rianne ten Haken was shot in Paris (where else!).  Continue reading

12/1/14 O&A Hollywood Monday: How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a children’s story by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel written in rhymed verse with illustrations by the author. In 1957 the book was published by Random House, and it also appeared in an issue of Redbook Magazine. The story criticizes the commercialization of Christmas. The 26-minute short directed by cartoon legend Chuck Jones and narrated by Boris Karloff was originally telecast on CBS on December 18, 1966.

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