7/1/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Rick Owens Menswear Spring/Summer 2027

Rick Owens unveiled his Spring/Summer 2027 Menswear Show with striking punctuality — an unusual defiance of typical Paris Fashion Week delays. Models advanced along a steel‑grate runway like defensive figures – choosing to arm, train, or turn to stone – their severe expressions heightened by spiky, feather‑like eyelash extensions.  Continue reading

7/1/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Zilla Madness 6 – Chase vs Sound Cloud

Zilla Madness is back! With High Level Street Dancers entering the danger zone, going head to head putting there careers on the line to maintain bragging rights.Witness Chase and Sound Cloud battle in Zilla Madness 6!Sound Cloud showed no fear towards Chase, lets us know in the comments who won the battle. Stay tune for Zilla Madness upcoming videos. Continue reading

7/1/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Jim Jones – Waiting For Response

Waiting For Response is a song Harlem Hip Hop artist Jim Jones, released as a single on June 5, 2026, and featured on his album THE LANDLORD. Produced by Piff Mann and Soon, the track delivers Jones’ signature gritty street commentary. He brought the record back into focus by releasing its official music video on June 30, 2026. Continue reading

7/1/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Gina Yashere – Nigerian Mother

Gina Yashere’s traditional Nigerian Mother is one of the most prominent, beloved, and hilarious fixtures in the comedian’s stand-up routines, serving as the inspiration for many of her famous cultural clash jokes. Yashere frequently portrays her mother as “psychotically strict,” fiercely ambitious and deeply traditional. Continue reading

6/30/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Teyana Taylor Accepts The Icon Of The Year Award In an Emotional BET Awards Speech

Teyana Taylor took home the inaugural Icon Of The Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards, headlining a historic four-win sweep at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Her legendary artistic idol, Janet Jackson, made a surprise appearance to present the trophy, driving Taylor to tears of disbelief before she delivered a powerful message about community and industry survival. Continue reading

6/29/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: The Weight – Official Trailer

Vertical has officially debuted the first teaser trailer for The Weight, an atmospheric, character-driven survival thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe. Marking the feature directorial debut of veteran editor Padraic McKinley, the Great Depression-era action drama draws heavy inspiration from gritty 1970s survivalist cinema to deliver a high-stakes narrative anchored in absolute parental desperation. Continue reading

6/29/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Marva Collins Story (1981) – Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman

The Marva Collins Story (1981) is a critically acclaimed biographical television film starring Cicely Tyson as the pioneering educator Marva Collins and Morgan Freeman as her devoted husband, Clarence Collins. Continue reading

6/29/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE SPECIAL: Erica Campbell & Le’Andria Johnson Honor Legends With a Moving In Memoriam Performance

Erica Campbell and Le’Andria Johnson delivered one of the most powerful moments of the 2026 BET Awards with a heartfelt In Memoriam tribute honoring the artists, visionaries, and cultural icons we’ve lost.  Continue reading

6/29/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES PRIDE: In Living Color – Men On Films II

Originally airing on September 23, 1990 (In Living Color), the parody stars Damon Wayans as Blaine Edwards and David Alan Grier as Antoine Merriweather. Playing flamboyant, highly opinionated, and effeminate cultural critics broadcast on a fictional public-access channel, they wrap up the blockbusters of the 1990 summer movie season from a “male point of view”. Continue reading

6/28/26 O&A NYC THE SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES PRIDE: Key & Peele – Gay Wedding Advice

In preparation for their cousin’s marriage to another man, a family asks a gay man questions about what the wedding ceremony will be like and for “advice” about attending.