The Indiana Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014 as they defeat the New York Knicks, 130-109, in Game 7. Tyrese Haliburton recorded 26 points (6-12 3pt. FG) and 6 assists for the Pacers, while Pascal Siakam (20 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists) and Andrew Nembhard (20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists) added a combined 40 points in the victory. Continue reading
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5/20/24 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Grace Jones – Slave To The Rhythm
Slave To The Rhythm is by R&B artist, model and actress Grace Jones. It was released in October 1985 from Jones’ seventh album, Slave To The Rhythm (1985), on which it is titled Ladies and Gentlemen: Miss Grace Jones. Continue reading
5/20/24 O&A Hollywood Monday: Grace Jones in Vamp
Vamp is a 1986 comedy horror film directed by Richard Wenk, co-written by Wenk and Donald P. Borchers, and starring Grace Jones and Chris Makepeace. Continue reading
5/17/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: HAVEN Readies First Summer 2024 Drop
HAVEN has an appetite for the outdoors. Whether it be traversing the mountains, hiking trails, setting up camp or even meandering through the city, the brand prides itself in providing weather ready apparel.
5/17/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Janet Jackson ft J Cole – No Sleeep
No Sleeep is by Janet Jackson for her eleventh studio album Unbreakable. Co-written and produced by Jackson and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,it is the first record to be released under Jackson’s independent label Rhythm Nation Records, distributed by BMG Rights Management. Continue reading
5/17/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY SPECIAL: Janet Jackson – Alright
Alright is by R&B artist from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Written by Janet Jackson and Jimmy Jam also Terry Lewis, he song was released on March 4, 1990, by A&M Records as the fourth single from Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Continue reading
5/16/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Wicked – Official Trailer
Universal has officially released the first trailer for the beloved Broadway musical film adaptation, Wicked.Starring Arianna Grande as the titular Glinda and Cyhthia Erivo as Elphaba, the official three and a half minute long trailer sees the duo sing famous anthems like “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.” Continue reading
5/16/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Rasheed Thurmond- Papi Ain’t No Snitch!
Comedian Rasheed Thurmond was a rising star of comedy. He passed away November 27, 2007 apparently of a heart attack, he was 36yrs old. Born in East New York, Thurmond and his four siblings were raised in a Vermont Ave. house by his stern father, who worked as a train conductor, and his mother, who worked as a token clerk. “He started comedy at the age of 5,” recalled his mother, Elizabeth Thurmond, 61. “My friend was afraid of mousetraps, and when he found out, he would always put one in her pocket. Continue reading
5/16/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Donny Hathaway – The Ghetto Live 1970
The Ghetto is a socially conscious, mostly instrumental jazz-flavored anthem, released as the first single off Soul artist Donny Hathaway’s debut album,Eveything Is Everything, released as a single in 1969 on Atlantic Records. Continue reading
5/15/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Lilly Goes Black- Blazing Saddles (1974)
Blazing Saddles is a classic Mel Brooks satire on racism in America. Madeline Kahn as Lilly Von Shtupp steals the show when she asks the new black sheriff Bart (Cleavon Little), “So, tell me, schatze, is it twue vhat day say about da vay you people are a … gifted?” Continue reading