6/17/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Drake Takes a Shot At Anthony Edwards In New KD19 Sneaker Ad!

Hip Hop artist Drake took a playful jab at Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards in a new Nike Commercial promoting Kevin Durant’s upcoming Nike KD 19 Purple Candies sneaker. The highly entertaining ad went viral after Drake, playing an over-the-top “Yes Man” for Durant, explicitly mocked Edwards’ rival Adidas sneaker line. Continue reading

6/12/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Tiberius: The Hood Hitman

Tiberius: The Hood Hitman is an episodic comedy sketch series created by and starring Los Angeles-based comedian, director, and influencer Bigg Jah (Jahdai Pickett). The character Tiberius first debuted in 2017 and quickly became one of the creator’s signature viral hits, helping to grow his massive multi-million follower fanbase. Continue reading

6/10/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Charlie Murphy’s Most Insane Hollywood Stories – You Won’t believe Happened

Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories from Chappelle’s Show remain some of the most legendary, chaotic, and hilarious pieces of pop culture history. As a member of his brother Eddie Murphy’s entourage in the 1980s, Charlie witnessed firsthand the absolute peak of Hollywood eccentricity.  Continue reading

6/9/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Sanford and Son -The Wedding Guests Want Their Gifts Back (Demond Wilson, Redd Foxx)

The wedding is off, but the drama is just getting started as the reception turns into a free-for-all at the Sanford house. Between guests reclaiming their blenders and a heated showdown with Aunt Hazel (Lillian Lehman), Lamont (Demond Wilson) finally loses his cool—leading to a legendary finale where Fred (Redd Foxx) uses the wedding cake to make sure Hazel never forgets this “happy” occasion. Continue reading

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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