4/4/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Micah Bullard

By Walter Rutledge

Shall We Dance Friday

Houston, Texas native Micah Bullard is living his dream. The twenty-six-year-old dancer will perform with the Dance Theatre of Harlem April 10 through April 14 at New York City Center. This New York City season begins his fourth year with the company.  Recently O&A NYC Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge and Bullock sat down to discuss the upcoming season, his early training and being an African American male who dances ballet. Continue reading

4/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Whispers – Lady

The Whispers are an R&B group from Los Angeles, California. Scoring hit records since the late 1960s, they are best known for their two number-one R&B singles, And the Beat Goes On and Rock Steady. Continue reading

4/3/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Ghost Rider (2025) – Fan Trailer | Ryan Gosling

While there’s no official confirmation, there’s significant buzz and speculation that Ryan Gosling is being considered for the role of Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with some reports even suggesting he’s been cast. Continue reading

4/3/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: NewYork Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers – Full Game Highlights

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the NewYork Knicks, 124-105 tonight in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell finished with a team high 27 points along with 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers, while Jarrett Allen tallied 21 points, 8 rebounds in the game.  Continue reading

4/1/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lizzo – Still Bad

4/1/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: NewYork Mets vs. Maimi Marlins Game Highlights

It wasn’t quite the same as Citi Field, but still, Loan Depot park had a certain aura percolating the atmosphere as Pete Alonso rounded the bases following a fifth inning grand slam (NewYork Mets) in Monday night’s 10-4 win against the Miami Marlins. Continue reading

3/30/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Basie Alumni Big Band – Al Grey – Pizza On The Park

The Count Basie Alumni Big Band, inspired by the enduring legacy of the legendary jazz pianist and bandleader William Count Basie, pays homage to the swing era and the iconic Count Basie Orchestra. Although there isn’t a single, continuous alumni big band affiliated directly with Count Basie, various ensembles have emerged over the years, featuring former members of Basie’s orchestra. Continue reading

3/27/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Angie Stone – No More Rain (In This Cloud)

No More Rain (In This Cloud) is by R&B artist Angie Stone. It was written by Angie Stone along with Bert Williams and Gordon Chambers for Stone’s debut studio album, Black Diamond while production was helmed by Stone. Continue reading

3/26/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: The Royal Family – Nationals 2018 (Guest Performance)

The Royal Family a dance crew from The Palace Dance Studio in New Zealand, performed a guest performance at the Hip Hop International New Zealand Nationals in 2018, choreographed by Parris Goebel Continue reading