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

5/25/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Wale, Teni, Seyi Vibez – YSF

YSF (which stands for “You’re So Fine) is an Afrobeats track by Nigerian-American Hip Hop artist Wale, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats artists Teni and Seyi Vibez. The song was released on May 22,2026, under Def Jam Recordings as part of Wale’s album, titled Everything Is A Lot. Continue reading

5/25/26 O&A NYC MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC TRIBUTE: Marvin Gaye – Star Spangled Banner

Marvin Gaye sang the Star-Spangled Banner at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Gaye’s highly soulful performance received much acclaim from the crowd and has became an instant classic. Continue reading

5/25/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Jeffrey Epstein Ghost Cold Open – SNL

During the Saturday Night Live Season 51 Finale, comedy icon Will Ferrell made a surprise appearance as the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein. 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

5/23/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Bruno Mars – 2026 Romantic Tour

Bruno Mars brought The Romantic Tour to a packed, rain-soaked Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on May 20, 2026. Despite the wet weather and heavy traffic, fans filled the stadium for his first major headlining tour in nearly a decade. Continue reading

5/23/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Wizkid, Asake – Turbulence

Turbulence is the hit collaborative single by Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Asake, released on January 23, 2026. It serves as the opening track for their highly anticipated joint EP titled REAL,Vol. 1. Continue reading

5/23/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: For Better For Worse – Daddy Wa and Family Season 1 (EP 9)

5/23/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 2 – Official Trailer

Netflix has released the official trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, teasing Earth Kingdom politics, new allies like Toph Beifon and escalating Fire Nation threats.Season 2 shifts the narrative from the icy landscapes of the Northern Water Tribe to the sprawling Earth Kingdom, where viewers are introduced to Ba Sing Se, a city of walls and secrets, where Aang, Katara and Sokka attempt to convince the Earth King to join the fight against Fire Lord Ozai. Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shenseea, Vybz Kartel and Rvssian – Talk To Me Nuh

Talk To Me Nuh is a hit Dancehall single by Jamaican artist Shenseea, featuring the iconic Vybz Kartel and produced by Rvssian. Released on March 13, 2026, the track debuted straight at #1 on the US Reggae iTunes chart, fueled by the undeniable chemistry between the two dancehall powerhouses. Continue reading