5/30/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers – If You Can’t Help Me

If You Can’t Help Me is a powerful traditional gospel song performed by Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers. Originally composed by Margaret Allison, the track was prominently featured on the album Malaco 50th Celebration, released by Malaco Records. Continue reading

5/27/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Mama Tina’s Gumbo

In March 2026, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles (Mama Tina), launched a creole gumbo stand at the Houston Rodeo. The stand was quickly shut down by the health department. Inspectors cited major infractions: the gumbo was cooked off-site, cooled down in non-food grade Home Depot buckets, and kept in an unlicensed storage spot. Continue reading

5/25/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT MEMORIAL DAY EXTRA: Nancy Wilson – Newport Jazz Festival (Full Concert – 08/15/87) 

The legendary songstress Nancy Wilson delivered a mesmerizing performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island on August 15, 1987. Backed by her stellar trio, including longtime drummer Roy McCurdy, her set blended traditional jazz standards, pop-infused melodies, and signature storytelling ballads. Continue reading

5/24/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin- What a Friend We Have in Jesus (1972)

Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) recorded What a Friend We Have in Jesus in January of 1972 at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California with the Reverend James Cleveland (1932 – 1991) and the Southern California Community Choir led by Reverend Dr. Alexander Hamilton (1945-2022). Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Sneak Preview Trailer- Slush Fund Planet of The Pigs

FIRST LOOK TRAILER – Slush Fund from the Planet of the Pigs. The full 10+ minute uncensored film on Patreon today. Full film coming soon to YouTube. If you can’t wait, the full film uncensored live now on patreon.com/mrnewbergersaifunnies. Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Geoffrey Holder’s Dougla

The 2018 return of Geoffrey Holder’s masterwork Dougla to the repertoire Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) was a resounding success. The work is a sensorially sumptuous movement fest; and it is no wonder Dougla has remained an audience favorite since its premiere on April 16, 1974.

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5/21/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Archie’s Unwanted Kiss (All In The Family)

From Season 2, Episode 21 ‘Sammy’s Visit’: To get some extra cash, Archie Bunker has gotten a job driving a taxi for Bert Munson. Archie is in for a big surprise when one of his passengers turns out to be Sammy Davis Jr. Continue reading

5/17/26 O&A NYC THE SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: The Golden Idol (New Film)

Styled as an old-Hollywood tribute in the grand, epic spirit of Cecil B. DeMille’s classic films like The Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur The Golden Idol mocks a fictional, “recent golden effigy Donald Trump erected in tribute to himself,” complete with parodies of his usual political allies and sycophants trying to justify the statue. Continue reading

5/16/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour 1997 (Live In Munich)

Michael Jackson’s HIStory World Tour live performance in Munich, Germany took place on July 4 and July 6, 1997, at the iconic Olympiastadion. The July 6 concert, which attracted over 72,000 fans, is considered one of the most famous and definitive video recordings of Jackson’s entire touring career. Continue reading

5/6/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The Notorious B.I.G. WARNING

The Trap Animation version of Warning by The Notorious B.I.G. is a viral animated tribute that reimagines the classic 1994 track. This animation brings Biggie’s vivid storytelling to life, illustrating the famous 5:46 AM phone call and the subsequent plot to rob him. Continue reading