7/17/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene From Malcolm X (1992)

The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene from 1992 movie Malcolm X featuring Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. Choreographed with the help of Frankie Manning (blue suit) and Norma Miller (yellow dress) and the scene included background dancers Dawn Hampton and Ryan Francois. Otis Sallid was the choreographer and the song Flying Home is by Lionel Hampton. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC SPORTS REVIEW SPECIAL: 2026 MLB All-Star Game Highlights

The American League (AL) shut out the National League (NL) 4-0 in the 96th MLB All-Star Game. The game was held on July 14, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: The Whisper Man – Official Trailer

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Alex North. When his eight year-old son is abducted, a widowed crime writer looks to his estranged father, a retired former police detective, for help, only to discover a connection with the decades-old case of a convicted serial killer known as The Whisper Man.The deadliest killers can’t be silenced.A highly anticipated psychological thriller scheduled to premiere globally on August 28, 2026. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Chanel Haute Couture – Fall/Winter 2026/27

The Chanel Fall/Winter 2026/27 Haute Couture Collection, designed by Matthieu Blazy, debuted on July 7, 2026, under the grand restored glass roof of the Grand Palais during Paris Haute Couture Week. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green – Let’s Stay Together (Live Performance)

Al Green’s iconic soul masterpiece, Let’s Stay Together, has been captured in several legendary live performances throughout his career. Originally released as a single in late 1971 before anchoring his landmark 1972 studio album, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Green’s signature Memphis Soul style. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Vanita Smythe – Low, Short and Squatty

Low, Short and Squatty is a vibrant jump blues and swing song recorded by African-American vocalist and actress Vanita Smythe, released on December 2, 1946. The track was famously released as a “soundie”—a three-minute musical film that served as a precursor to modern music videos—and became a prominent jukebox hit in urban clubs. Continue reading

7/15/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Finesse vs Nuvo – Flexn Dance Battle | OVRDZE 8

The Nuvo vs Finesse Flexn Dance Battle at OVRDZE 8 is a premier street dance matchup featuring two distinct East Coast styles colliding on the dance floor. Continue reading

7/15/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Goodbye Lindsey Graham – Stand Up Comedy

Goodbye Lindsey Graham  is a viral Stand Up Comedy clip released by comedian Sammy Obeid. The routine reacts directly to the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away at age 71 on July 11, 2026. Continue reading

7/14/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Christian Louboutin’s Men’s Spring/Summer 2027 Collection by Jaden Smith

Christian Louboutin’s Men’s Spring/Summer 2027 Collection marks the highly anticipated sophomore showcase by multi-hyphenate artist and Men’s Creative Director, Jaden Smith. Unveiled during Paris Fashion Week at the Palais Brongniart, the presentation transformed the runway into an immersive, speculative archaeological journey through a forgotten Red Kingdom. Continue reading

7/14/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Shi Heng Yi – Focus On Yourself And Stay Silent

Focus On Yourself And Stay Silent is a powerful concept popularized by Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi, which emphasizes that real power, clarity, and self-mastery come from withdrawing your energy from external noise and redirecting it inward. Continue reading