John Leguizamo is Manny the Fanny, a transgender Latina living and surviving in New York City, from his 1992 comedy special Mambo Mouth. Continue reading
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6/5/18 O&A NYC MILESTONE: Kate Spade Commits Suicide
Kate Spade, the American designer, died on Tuesday of an apparent suicide. The police said that Ms. Spade, 55, was discovered unresponsive at her Park Avenue apartment, where she had hanged herself. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:26 a.m.
A housekeeper found Ms. Spade in her bedroom hanging from a red scarf tied to a doorknob, the police said. She was unconscious and the housekeeper called 911. She had left a note, but the official did not comment on what it said.
Ms. Spade’s husband was at the scene. A police spokesman did not know the whereabouts of Ms. Spade’s daughter.
Kate Spade, one of the first of a powerful wave of female American contemporary designers in the 1990s, built a brand on the appeal of clothes and accessories that made women smile. Her cheerful non-restraint struck a chord with consumers, as did her bright prints. She herself was the embodiment of her aesthetic, with her proto-1960s bouffant, nerd glasses, and kooky grin, which masked a business mind that saw the opportunities in becoming a lifestyle brand, almost before the term officially existed.
6/5/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: RIMOWA and Off-White™ Team Up for Luggage Capsule Collection
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
RIMOWA just announced the debut of its updated product line kicking it off with an Off – White collaboration.Centered around a series of technical advancements including upgraded wheels, handles and interiors, the rethought product line reworks RIMOWA’s three key luggage styles to cater to a contemporary traveler’s needs. Continue reading
6/5/18 O&A NYC AFROBEAT WEEK SONG OF THE DAY: Starboy – Soco ft. Terri X Spotless X Ceeza Milli X Wiz Kid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is known by his stage name Wizkid. A talented singer and songwriter in his own form.He started recording music at age 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. Continue reading
6/5/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: African Okro Soup
African Okro Soup is both quick and healthy. Oh so easy yet yummy! Okro Soup African style loaded with shrimp , oxtails with or without Egusi. Continue reading
6/5/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Kanneh-Masons: The Family That Plays Together
The Kanneh-Masons family are rock stars in the classical world: Seven British brothers and sisters, ages 8 to 21, whose musical talents shine from TV competitions to a royal wedding. Lee Cowan interviews the Kanneh-Masons: Isata, Braimah, Sheku, Konya, Jeneba, Aminata, and Mariatu. Continue reading
6/3/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Kelontae Gavin – No Ordinary Worship
Kelontae Gavin, an energetic contemporary gospel vocalist from Ridgeville, South Carolina, unwittingly launched his career with a performance of the Rev. Paul Jones’ “I Won’t Complain.” Recorded in his high-school cafeteria in 2014 and uploaded to YouTube, the interpretation caught the attention of Atlanta-based pastor and music executive Marquis Boone. Continue reading
6/3/18 O&A NYC FOOD/SUNDAY BRUNCH: Coconut-Curry Mussels
Coconut Curry Mussels is a quick and easy brunch entrée. This dish needs only a salad and a hunk of bread for sopping up the flavorful broth. Continue reading
6/3/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Beyoncé Formation (Afrobeat Remix)
AfroBeat remix of Beyoncé’s Formation created by DJ Puto X, choreography by Kara Jenelle with videography by Q Burdette, Dancers: Nirine Brown, Anisha Gibbs, Lindiwe Rose, and Kash Sharif! Continue reading
