9/25/14 O&A Throwback Thursday: Sylvester

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Sylvester James, Jr. better known as Sylvester, was a disco and soul singer-songwriter. Known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance that exemplified the era. Sylvester was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. Responsible for a string of hit singles in the late 1970s, Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco.” Continue reading

9/24/14/ O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: The Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 17 – Theo and the Joint

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When Clair finds a marijuana joint in Theo’s history book she and Cliff confront Theo He explains that it is not his and both Cliff and Clair believe him, but Theo feels that they are going to look down on him from this point on. So they next day he goes to school to confront the person it actually belonged to. The episode was part of the first season and originally aired on February 7, 1985.  Continue reading

9/23/14 O&A This Week: September 22 thru 29: Places To Go and Things To See

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Fall is here! As we bid summer a fond farewell the new season ushers in a whirlwind of arts events. We have classic cars in the Bronx, a watershed moment in dance in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the “Queen of disco” is re-crowned Off Broadway and there are Killer Heels in Brooklyn that would make Nancy Sinatra “walk all over you”. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

9/22/14 O&A Hollywood Monday: Our Gang /The Little Rascals- Mush n Milk

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Our Gang (also known as The Little Rascals or Hal Roach’s Rascals) began in 1922 as a series of silent short subjects produced by the Roach studio.  The series is about a group of poor neighborhood children and their adventures. Created by comedy producer Hal Roach, the series is noted for showing children behaving in a relatively natural way, as Roach and original director Robert F. McGowan worked to film the unaffected, raw nuances apparent in regular children rather than have them imitate adult acting styles. Continue reading

9/20/14 O&A Richard Sherman: Never Finished- Nike Spoof’s The Hype

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Richard Sherman is unquestionably one of the most polarizing figures in the NFL, but his entertainment value is hard to deny. Since ascending to All-Pro status as a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, Sherman has made a name for himself by constantly boasting that he’s the best corner in the game.This hilarious new ad from Nike Football makes light of the headlines he sparks and even brings in comedian Damon Wayans Jr. to help tell the tale of Richard Sherman. Johnny Manziel and some of Sherman’s teammates were (fictionally) not impressed. Continue reading

9/19/14 O&A Shall We Dance Friday: Michael Jackson- Smooth Criminal

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Smooth Criminal is the seventh single from Michael Jackson’s 1987 Bad album. The song contains a fast-paced beat intertwined with Jackson’s lyrics. It was released as a single on October 24, 1988, and peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. Continue reading

9/18/14 O&A Throwback Thursday: Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin’s church as a child. In 1960, at age 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career. Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success to gain the title The Queen of Soul by the end of the 1960s decade.
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9/17/14 O&A: Todd Snyder for PF Flyers

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Fashion designer Todd Snyder has teamed up with PF Flyers to create a men’s footwear collection. The partnership came together naturally given Todd’s love for vintage sportswear and PF’s heritage in athletic footwear. This collaboration merges the essence of both brands creating a timeless yet fashion-forward aesthetic. Continue reading