3/12/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Conversation With Khalia Campbell- Ailey II

Khalia Campbell is one of those individuals who was born to dance. Her talent, drive and natural God given ability have aligned in this endeavor, and the result is awe-inspiring. Campbell will be on full display this week as Ailey ll begins their spring season on Wednesday March 14th at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Continue reading

3/8/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez AUTOMOBILE: 2019 Range Rover SV Coupé

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Range Rover made waves at the Geneva Motor Show by debuting its brand new SV Coupe. The vehicle is an ideal fusion of top of the line engineering and premium detailing, all rolled into the world’s first ever two door luxury SUV. Expect the Range Rover SV Coupe to release late this year for $333,000. Continue reading

3/14/24 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN ON THROWBACK THURSDAY- : Freda Payne- Band Of Gold 

Singer and actress Freda Payne gained notoriety during the mid–1960s through the mid–1980s. Her most recognizable hit singles Band Of Gold and her anti-war Bring the Boys Home.  Payne is also an actress in musicals and film, as well as the host of a TV talk show.  Continue reading

3/6/18 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Michelle Fleet and Michael Trusnovec- Paul Taylor Dance Company 2018 New York City Season

By Walter Rutledge

The Paul Taylor American Modern Dance begins its annual New York City season at the Koch Theater, Lincoln Center tonight with a special 6pm Dance For All performance. All seats are $5. The season will offer 13 Taylor classics, a work by Lila York, world premieres from Doug Varone, Bryan Arias, and Taylor’s 147th work entitled Concertina. Continue reading

3/6/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Donovan and Mrs Johnson In The Garden Center

Donovan Bogarde, a randy OAP who is attracted to and pursues Mrs Johnson. He uses a series of sexual innuendos in each sentence. Donovan checks out Mrs Johnson at the supermarket checkout. Continue reading

2/5/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez OSCAR AWARDS: Kobe Bryant Wins Oscar for His Animated Short Film, ‘Dear Basketball’

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Five time NBA champ and Oscar winner. Kobe Bryant‘s legacy continues to grow after winning an Oscar at the 90th Academy Awards. The former NBA shooting guard’s Dear Basketball beat out Garden Party, Lou, Negative Space and Revolting Rhymes for Best Animated Short Film.

Continue reading

3/5/18 HOLLYWOOD MONDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Jericho (from I Good It) – Hazel Scott & Lena Horne (1943)


Jericho (from I Dood It), features the incomparable Hazel Scott and Lena Horne and a breezy of male crooners. Continue reading

3/4/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Mary Lou’s Mass-Excerpt Featuring The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey’s collaboration with jazz pianist and composer Mary Lou Williams, two artists who shared roots and memories in the southern church, is a deeply spirited theatrical experience.
Continue reading

3/4/18 O&A NYC FOOD/SUNDAY BRUNCH: Shrimp Francese

Shrimp Francese treats butterflied shrimp to a light breading and a quick pan-fry before combining it with spinach, burst cherry tomatoes and a lemon-and-white wine sauce.

Continue reading

3/4/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Jekalyn Carr- You Will Win

 Jekalyn Almonique Carr, independent artist, Grammy nominated urban contemporary gospel artist  evangelist, entrepreneur and musician, has a chart climbing single entitled You Will Win. Continue reading