7/4/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Stars And Stripes- George Balanchine (New York City Ballet)

George Balanchine created Stars And Stripes  in 1958 to the marching band music of John Philip Sousa. The ballet evokes Fourth of July parades and it’s is one of several of Balanchine salutes to his adoptive country. Continue reading

7/3/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: Pitch Perfect 3 – Official Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Following their win at the world championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices. Movie cast: Ruby Rose, Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks. Continue reading

7/3/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: “FLOAT” – A Short Film (Just For The Thrill Of It)

Mikey Murphy is a multi-hyphenate actor, writer, director, and producer. His career began on YouTube making short films, narratives, and video blogs for over 1.2 million viewers and later transitioned into acting/directing traditional films and television. Continue reading

6/28/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez AUTOMOTIVE: New Audi R8 V10 Spyder

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Audi R8 Spyder V10 is the most powerful convertible of all-time. A followup to last year’s second-generation R8, the Spyder edition of the vehicle obviously ditches its predecessor’s fixed roof, but offers a bevy of improvements, too.  Continue reading

(REPOST) 1/20/23 O&A NYC FROM THE VAULT: Ronald K. Brown and Evidence 30 Years In The Making (2017)

By Walter Rutledge

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Ronald K. Brown and Evidence, A Dance Company will celebrate the 30 anniversary of the company February 24 through March 1, 2015 at the Joyce Theater. Brown realized his gift as a choreographer and his desire to express him by making dances at the  beginning of his dance career. At age 19, when most dance artists are concentrating on performing, Brown formed Evidence. Continue reading

6/22/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: RuPaul- Supermodel (You Better Work)

Supermodel (You Better Work) is a 1992 mainstream hit by dance music singer, drag queen and international gay icon RuPaul. It was the third single (but first major label single) from his album Supermodel of the World.

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6/20/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: #YSL10 By Anthony Vaccarello

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Saint Laurent has put together a neon-infused hallucinatory visual to showcase its fall 2017 collection. The plot is centered around an electric night on the town in Tokyo.  Continue reading

6/15/17 O&A NYC FASHION: Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Icon

Karl Lagerfeld, an icon in his own right, reinvents Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel’s namesake brand for today’s world by blending timeless modernity with classic femininity. Get to know the storied head designer and creative director of Chanel in this episode of Minidocs. Continue reading

6/16/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Dudley Williams last Performance- Dance Of The Village Elders

By Walter Rutledge

Dudley Williams was a performing artist, and teacher and a friend. I often referred to him as the “Lyric Prince of Modern Dance” a moniker that he enjoyed. In reality Dudley was a fighter. And the bantamweight dancer was in a battle with time, he simply refused to let it stop him from dancing. Continue reading