1/16/21 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Nicole Murphy Stays Fit As A 52-Year-Old Grandmother

Nicole Murphy is not your average grandma! At 52, the star is embracing her body, booty and her age! Murphy highlights her workout routine and how she maintains a fit body by making certain lifestyle changes! Plus, she always wants to look good for her man!
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8/17/20 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Good Hair (A Film By Chris Rock)

Chris Rock visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community in this exposé of comic proportions that only he could pull off. A raucous adventure prompted by Rock’s daughter approaching him and asking, “Daddy, how come I don’t have good hair?” Continue reading

7/22/20 O&A NYC LOCKDOWN BEAUTY/GROOMING: These 6 Oils Saved My Curls!

“By correctly using these 6 oils, I was able to keep my hair healthy and speed up the transition process when I decided to do a big chop last year”- Natasha Camile Continue reading

7/13/19 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Naomi Campbell’s 5-Minute Beauty Routine

“Many of you have been asking for me to share my makeup routine, so here it is! I never have very much time so I keep it simple and quick. Thanks to my good friend Francois Nars, I have the right tools and products. “Naomi Campbell
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7/22/18 O&A NYC LIFESTYLE: The Lady Boys

The Lady Boys also known as Kathoey are part of the feminine beauty in Thailand. These gender pioneers allowed transgender individuals to have their own platform where they are able to challenge stereotypes and claim cultural recognition. Continue reading

3/25/18 O&A NYC LIFESTYLE: 10 Most Influential Transgender People In The World

From Caitlyn Jenner to Laverne Cox, these famous trans have a positive impact on society and in pop culture. Continue reading

2/24/18 O&A NYC FASHION: A Day In The Life Of Naomi Campbell- British Vogue

British Vogue follows contributing editor Naomi Campbell for 24 hours as she drops in on Off-White’s Virgil Abloh and pays tribute to Azzedine Alaïa at the Fashion Awards 2017. Continue reading

2/20/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Top 10 Nigerian Male Models


In the past African models optimized the industry’s exotic element; today they have moved into the fashion mainstream.   Continue reading

4/25/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Lupita Nyong’o- On Beauty (Love The Skin You’re In)

By Walter Rutledge

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The Oscar speech by Lupita Nyong’o was a historic moment; but her most powerful message was delivered during the 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon sponsored by Essence Magazine. Continue reading