Sylvester James, Jr., better known as disco and soul singer-songwriter Sylvester, was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. His flamboyant and androgynous appearance exemplified the late 1970s. Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco.“ Continue reading
Author: OutandAboutnycmag
(REPOST) 6/14/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY PRIDE MONTH: Men On Film- In Living Color
Men on… (colloquially known as “Men on Film”) is the umbrella title for a series of comedy sketches that appeared in episodes of the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. The sketch featured two gay cultural critics, Blaine Edwards (Damon Wayans) and Antoine Merriweather (David Alan Grier), commenting on aspects of popular culture, including movies, art and television. Continue reading
6/13/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Bones The Machine- Night Terror
Bones The Machine choreographed and performed in Night Terror, an urban abstract dance narrative. As darkness settles in on the streets of Los Angeles combating the vices of the night through dance. Continue reading
6/13/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY PRIDE MONTH: RuPaul- “Walk with your head high and proud”
RuPaul Charles attended Toronto Pride to deliver a speech about acceptance and the importance of Pride. Continue reading
6/12/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY PRIDE MONTH: Will Smith- Six Degrees of Separation
Will Smith refused to kiss (in character) another man (fellow thespian Anthony Michael Hall); instead, the two actors were filmed at an angle that implied a kiss. Continue reading
(REPOST) 7/11/15 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: ESPN The full Monty ( The Complete Body Issue)
The annual ESPN Body Issue hit the newsstands Friday. The Issue celebrates twenty-four athletes of every shape and size, and they are willing to bare it all — not just their muscled physique, but also their honesty about the insecurities anyone can face, even the fittest among us. Continue reading
6/10/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Pharrell Just Dropped His Video For “Yellow Light” Starring Everyone’s Favorite Minions
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Pharrell Williams released an audio a few days ago, and is back with the official music video for Yellow Light from Despicable Me 3.The movie lands in theaters on June 30th,2017. Continue reading
6/10/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES- FASHION: Balmain Documentary
Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing recalls the energy and mystic of a young Yves Saint Laurent’s his goal is to wow the audience and Rhyanna. Continue reading
6/10/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES- FASHION: Balmain Documentary
Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing recalls the energy and mystic of a young Yves Saint Laurent’s his goal is to wow the audience and Rhyanna. Continue reading
6/10/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Pigalle And SUPER By RETROSUPERFUTURE Team Up For Limited Edition “Terrazzo” Sunglasses
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Super By RetroSuperFuture has announced the latest addition to it’s collection of highend eye wear will be a collaborative effort with Pigalle.The same color scheme flows down the thin wire-like arms before eventually falling into the pink temple tips at the end. Continue reading