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2/19/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Felony Assault With Gun

A jury has reached a verdict in the assault trial of rapper A$AP Rocky after deliberating for about three hours Tuesday following three weeks of testimony. Hip Hop artist A$AP Rocky is charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in a 2021 incident involving a former… Continue reading

2/19/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Marie Poppins vs Ivvy [top 8] – Red Bull Dance Your Style

Marie Poppin versus Ivvy (Brooklyn Native) at Red Bull Dance Your Style in Miami 2021. Battling it out on center stage and sharing their style with the entire dance community in Miami,Florida.  Continue reading

2/19/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Big Daddy Kane – Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch

Antonio Hardy better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is a Hip Hop artist, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. Continue reading

2/18/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Jurassic World Rebirth – Official Trailer

Jurassic World Rebirth has finally arrived, offering an electrifying glimpse into the next chapter of the beloved franchise. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey, this latest installment promises a high-stakes adventure filled with prehistoric mayhem, cutting-edge science and thrilling action scenes.Jurassic World Rebirth is set to premiere on July… Continue reading

2/18/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: 12 Days Not a Slave – SNL

A newly emancipated slave, Cecil (Jay Pharoah), finds it hard adjusting to life as a free man in the American South. His white friend Zachary (Edward Norton) tries to explain to him the price of being free. Continue reading

2/18/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Morgan Freeman on Black History – Best Motivational Speech Of All Time

This is one of those iconic speeches from Morgan Freeman on Black History into cinema and how he struggled his way out to be one of the successful actors of all time. Continue reading

2/18/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tems – Boy O Boy

Tems has released the music video for Boy O Boy, a standout track from her debut album Born In The Wild. Released via RCA Records, the black and white video, directed by Loris Russier and written by Tems herself, captures the raw emotions of heartbreak and struggle in a relationship. Continue reading

2/18/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet – Remembering

By Walter Rutledge Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO) presented their New York City season February 13 thru 15 at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Bam Fisher Fishman Space. The seventy minute audience friendly one act was more than a celebration of Black History Month; it is also a fitting tribute to… Continue reading

2/17/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: One In A Million – The Ron LeFlore Story

One In A Million: The Ron LeFlore Story is a 1978 American made-for-television biographical sports drama film telling the story of Ron LeFlore, a troubled Detroit youth who rose from Michigan prisons to star in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers. The film was based on LeFlore’s autobiography, Breakout:… Continue reading

2/17/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Black Jeopardy – SNL50

Contestants (Eddie Murphy, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones) compete on Black Jeopardy, hosted by Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson), with special appearances from Chris Rock and Doug (Tom Hanks). Continue reading

2/17/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Eric Benét, Chante Moore – So Distracted

Eric Benét debuts the second video from his from his EP Duets – So Distracted with Chanté Moore on Valentine’s Day. The sultry song is the perfect celebration of love and passion. Continue reading

2/16/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Open The Eyes of My Heart – Jordan G. Welch

Since her debut single Obedience in 2012, Jordan G. Welch has imprinted her sound into the hearts of many.  Her life models her gift: she is an experience of raw musical prowess, that audibly cares as much as she delivers. Continue reading

2/15/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Diamond Platnumz ft Yemi Alade – Waist

Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack  professionally known as Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist, dancer, philanthropist and businessman.  Continue reading

2/15/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure – Black History Museum Tour Guide

Roy Wood Jr. weighs the differences between having a black tour guide or a white tour guide at a civil rights museum. Continue reading

2/15/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater – Release Date Trailer

Konami has officially confirmed the launch of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, as announced during the recent State of Play livestream.Following the  teaser Sony released last year, this reboot of Metal Gear Solid 3: Sneaker Eater aims to stay faithful to Hideo Kojima’s 2004 masterpiece while enhancing it with… Continue reading

2/14/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: I Wanna Be Ready – Amos Machanic Jr.

Amos Machanic, Jr. joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1996. During his 15 years with the company, Amos had the pleasure of traveling and performing across the globe and in 2010, he performed at the White House tribute to Judith Jamison. Continue reading

2/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Babyface – Every Time I Close My Eyes

Every Time I Close My Eyes is a song written and produced by R&B artist Babyface. It was released as the second single from his fourth album, The Day. Continue reading

2/13/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: 28 Reasons To Hug A Black Guy – SNL

In honor of Black History Month, three students (Jay Pharoah, Sasheer Zamata, Kenan Thompson) sing a song that offers 28 reasons to hug a black guy today. Reason number one: they deserve a chance. Reasons two through 28: slavery. Continue reading

2/11/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Smurfs | Trailer (2025 Movie) – Rihanna

Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated film Smurfs, starring Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette. The pop icon not only brings the beloved blue character to life but also delivers a cover of Belinda Carlisle’s 1987 hit Heaven Is a Place On Earth. Continue reading

2/11/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Michael Jackson – Earth Song

Earth Song was written and composed by Michael Jackson as a passionate plea for environmental awareness in the face of unchecked global development. It was released on this date as the third single from HIStory: Past, Present and Future—Book I. Continue reading

2/11/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Epic Motivational Speech by Denzel Washington – Claim Your Dream

Claim Your Dream is a motivational speech by Denzel Washington that encourages people to purse their goals.Dreams without goals are just dreams.To achieve dreams, you need discipline and consistency.You should stop drifting through life and start your journey towa