Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr. was born on December 8, 1925. He was an African- American entertainer who broke many barriers and paved the way for entertainers in all disciplines. Davis was primarily a dancer and singer, but he also received acclaim as an actor of stage and screen, musician, and impressionist. Davis died at age 64 in 1990, after spending 61 years in the profession he loved. Continue reading
Category: Video
Michael Jackson – A Place With No Name
The classic essence of Michael Jackson is captured in A Place With No Name, the centerpiece of Xscape. The song is a remake of America’s 1972 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit Horse With No Name. Continue reading
(Repost) 7/29/20 O&A NYC MILESTONES: Happy Birthday Samuel L. Jackson
Happy Birthday Samuel Jackson! In honor of this milestone we present this great video super cut by Huffington Post’s Ben Craw and Oliver Noble/ The clip features Samuel L. Jackson and every single time he has said, uttered or shouted “motherfucker” in his movies. Using the term 171 times across 24 movies, there’s no doubt that the foul-mouthed expression is Samuel L. Jackson’s catch-phrase. Continue reading
Inspirational Tuesday: Family Is Forever
The story of a father and son who don’t see eye-to-eye and forget what family is, but they come back together when adversity enters their lives. Continue reading
O & A This Week: Tuesday, July 29 Through Monday, August 4, 2014- Art, Dance, Film, Music and Theatre
By Walter Rutledge
The weather maybe unseasonably cool, but the New York City art scene is definitely heating up. Fine arts prevails in Harlem and Soho, dance is turning heads from Long Island to Lincoln Center, film honors the Godfather of Soul and a gadfly for social justice and we have high flying theatre near Union Square. Here are a few of the many events happening this week in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to get you Out and About. Continue reading
Inspiration Tuesday: Being Rich- “Gift” from Singapore born director Daniel Yam
Hollywood Monday: Chicago- Cell Block Tango and When You’re Good To Mama
Chicago (2002) is an American musical comedy-drama film adapted from the satirical stage musical of the same name. Both the movie and the stage play explore themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz Age Chicago. The film stars Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere and Catherine Zeta-Jones and also features Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs, Colm Feore, Mya Harrison and Desmond Richardson. Continue reading
Gospel Sunday: Mary Mary Shackles (Praise You)
Diva Alert! Shall We Dance Friday Encore: Natalia Makarova- Dying Swan
Shall We Dance Friday: Giselle featuring Natalia Makarova and Mikhail Baryshnikov
Giselle, Second Act Grand Pas de Deux featuring Natalia Makarova is Giselle, Mikhail Baryshnikov is Albrecht, Martine Van Hamel is Myrtha with American Ballet Theater, John Lanchbery conducts. The production was filmed at the Metropolitan Opera House on June 2, 1977. Continue reading





















