Pose stars MJ Rodriguez (‘Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista’) and Indya Moore (‘Angel Evangelista’) get real about cisgender actors playing transgender characters in the wake of recent casting controversies. Continue reading
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7/12/18 O&A NYC LIFESTYLE/LGBTQ: The DL Chronicles- Episode 3: Boo
In Episode 3 of the DL Chronicles Boo (Oneil Cespedes) is an ex-convict, a mooch, and a player who lives his life on the DL. His girlfriend Kesha (Latoya Haynes) is fed up with Boo’s cheating and kicks him to the curb. Boo’s mother (Irene Amen) tells him it’s time to settle down. Continue reading
7/10/18 O&A NYC MORNING FUNNIES: Comedian Trevor Noah On Being Mixed Race In South Africa
Trevor Noah (born 20 February 1984) the South African comedian, political commentator, and television host is best known for hosting The Daily Show. Continue reading
6/26/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Wanda In Wakanda! BET Awards 2018
Wanda Wakanda made her debut at the BET Awards. Jamie Foxx’s historic character, Wanda helps Michael Blackson finish a task in Blackanda 2.5!
6/26/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Anita Baker Tribute- Jamie Foxx, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Yolanda Adams (BET Awards 2018)
Anita Baker was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 25). During the tribute to the quiet storm R&B legend, Jamie Foxx, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Yolanda Adams delivered show-stopping renditions of Baker’s hits, including “Same Ole Love,” “Angel,” “Giving You The Best That I Got,” and “Caught Up In The Rapture.” Continue reading
6/15/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Philadanco Performs Christopher Huggins’ Latched at TEDxPenn
Philadanco performs Latched (2014) by resident choreographer Christopher Huggins at TEDxPenn. Continue reading
6/9/21 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY PRIDE: John Leguizamo is Manny The Fanny (1992)
John Leguizamo is Manny the Fanny, a transgender Latina living and surviving in New York City, from his 1992 comedy special Mambo Mouth. Continue reading
6/5/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Kanneh-Masons: The Family That Plays Together
The Kanneh-Masons family are rock stars in the classical world: Seven British brothers and sisters, ages 8 to 21, whose musical talents shine from TV competitions to a royal wedding. Lee Cowan interviews the Kanneh-Masons: Isata, Braimah, Sheku, Konya, Jeneba, Aminata, and Mariatu. Continue reading
5/31/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: L.T.D.- Love Ballad
Love Ballad, the hit song for R&B/Funk band L.T.D Released from their album Love to the World. The single spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart in November 1976. Continue reading
5/23/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Eddie Murphy Goes All The Way In On Bill Cosby!
Eddie Murphy recently received the Mark Twain Award and during his speech Murphy comes goes in on Bill Cosby. The jaw dropping routine is classic Eddie Murphy- just as amazing as one would hope. Murphy needs to gives us a new stand up special! Continue reading
