3/16/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Barry Brewer Jr.- I Accidentally Went on a Gay Date

Sometimes hangin’ out can be misinterpreted as a date night. In Barry Brewer Jr’s case, an opportunity too good to be true turned out to be a misconstrued pursuit.

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3/15/24 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN ON SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Firebird- Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s iconic Firebird places the Russian folk tale about a magical bird that triumphs over evil in an exotic Caribbean setting. John Taras’ choreography to Stravinsky’s familiar score was further enlivened by sets and costumes by Geoffrey Holder. The 1982 DTH production was a tremendous worldwide success. Continue reading

3/14/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Street Fighter 6 – Akuma Teaser Trailer

Messatsu! The legendary Akuma will consume all hope, fear and nothingness when he comes to Street Fighter 6 this spring. Find him in the new World Tour area, Gokuento, where you may ask him to be your Master. Owners of the Deluxe and Ultimate Edition or the Year 1 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass of Street Fighter 6 will obtain Akuma when he releases. Continue reading

3/14/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Denim Tears “African Diaspora Goods”

Denim Tears is laying down roots in New York City. Tremaine Emory revealed on Instagram that the label’s new flagship – dubbed African Diaspora Goods is set to open its doors on Soho’s Spring Street this Friday.The African Diaspora Goods outpost is not your regular old Spring Street storefront; located at 176 Spring street, the Denim Tears Flagship lands at the same address that Stüssy once held in downtown NYC. Continue reading

3/14/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Rita Moreno Describes Trump Sandwich

The 2024 presidential election in the United States revealed a sharply divided nation. Arguments between supporters and opponents of the former president, Donald J. Trump, rage across dinner tables and social media platforms. EGOT honored actress Rita Moreno shares the recipe to the former failed, one-time loser symbolic deli sandwich. A deli treat befitting Queens most loathsome native. Continue reading

3/13/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Ding Dong – Lebeh Lebeh

Kemar Christopher Dwaine Ottey popularly known as Ding Dong is a Dancehall and Reggae artist and entertainer from Kingston, Jamaica.In early 2003, Ding Dong created the dance group Ravers Clavers with a group of friends. Continue reading

3/13/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Aya Nakamura – Hypé feat. Ayra Starr

Aya Danioko  known by her stage name Aya Nakamura, is a French pop artist. Nakamura published her music online, gaining a following with Karma and J’ai mal. Dembo Camara, a long-time friend, became her producer and manager. Continue reading

3/12/24 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN ON INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Fannie Lou Hamer Fought For The Rights Of Black Americans

  In 1962, Fannie Lou Hamer was ready to cast her first ballot – but Mississippi wasn’t ready to let her vote. Denied registration, she fought for rights for Black Americans. Continue reading

3/11/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lady Gaga – Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”)

Hold My Hand is by pop artist Lady Gaga released on May 3, 2022, through Interscope Records. It is the lead single to the soundtrack for the film Top Gun: Maverick (2022). The song was written and produced by Gaga and BloodPop as “a love letter to the world during and after a very hard time”. Continue reading

3/11/24 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN ON HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Mahalia Jackson Documentary

This timeless documentary about Mahalia Jackson, the legendary Queen of Gospel,  features Jackson herself  telling her story of her life and times! Continue reading