11/12/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Team USA vs Red Bull Dancers

Team USA’s finest takin’ on the Red Bull Dancers. Get ready for a showdown!Team USA: CapJay, Fantaye, Outrage, Havoc, Lxffy, Storyboard P, Dnoi, Slim Boogie. Red Bull Dancers: MT Pop, The D Soraki, Kyoka, Poppin’C, Majid, Stalamuerte, Jean-Michel Cruel, Rubix. Continue reading

11/12/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Young M.A – Thumperz

Thumperz  is the title of a recent single by Hip Hop artist Young M.A (Katorah Kasanova Marrero). The track was released on November 7, 2025, via M.A Music / 3D, and the accompanying visual has been described as a “movie” by the artist. Continue reading

11/12/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: STORYBOARD P DANCING AT SADLER’S WELLS/ LONDON

In May of 2012 flexin/mutant performer and New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies) winner Storyboard P was invited to perform at the Breakin Convention at the world renowned Sadler’s Well in London, England. It was this very performance that helped Storyboard P win this prestigious dance award. Continue reading

11/11/25 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Paul Taylor Dance Company Gala Recap

Taylor Time is in full swing. The Paul Taylor Dance Company held their Gala performance tonight at New York State Theater in Lincoln Center. The evening presented two world premieres by Resident Choreographers Lauren Lovette and Robert Battle and the Taylor classic Sunset. This is a quick recap of the evening. A review(s) will follow, but we wanted to keep you in the know. Continue reading

11/11/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: If You Believe – The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary (Film by Samira Fuller-Farquhar)

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of The Wiz on Broadway, “If You Believe” features original cast members Dee Dee Bridgewater (Glinda) and Joni Palmer (Munchkin/Dancer). Continue reading

11/11/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Yo Mama’ Joke Battle Scene – Bebe’s Kids (1992)

Robin Harris (Faizon Love) hits it off with the gorgeous Jamika (Vanessa Bell Calloway), whom he meets at her boss’ funeral. On the ride back, Harris is introduced to her well-behaved son (Wayne Collins), and asked if he wants to go with them to the amusement park the next day. Harris accepts, and arrives to find three more children joining them. Jamika is watching her friend Bebe’s kids — which is the beginning of Harris’ problems. Continue reading

11/10/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jon Batiste Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day)

Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day) from Jon Batiste’s album Big Money
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11/10/ 25 O&A NYC FALL COMFORT FOOD:The Ultimate Shrimp and Grits Recipe – Smoking and Grilling With AB

Once again Grilling and Smoking with AB delivers with his Southern Comfort on a Plate: The Ultimate Shrimp and Grits Recipe. Indulge in the Southern flavors of Shrimp and Grits. Creamy, cheesy grits topped with succulent shrimp and savory andouille sausage. Continue reading

11/10/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Hope Boykin – How Love Sounds – Paul Taylor Dance Company

The Paul Taylor Dance Company‘s New York City season opened on Tuesday November 4 at the New York State Theater in Lincoln Center for 20 performances through November 23.  The opening night performance presented Paul Taylor’s Concertiana and Cascade, and the New York premiere of Hope Boykin’s How Love Sounds. That evening Boykin’s work programmatically felt like a culinary intermezzo, a refreshing palette cleanser between two Taylor classics; but on Thursday’s program How Love Sounds proved to also be a versatile audience pleasing closer. Continue reading

11/9/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Diana Ross Live: The Lady Sings Jazz and Blues—Stolen Moments (1993)

Diana Ross performs standards from the Great American Songbook live from the Ritz theater in New York. Continue reading