In an especially moving performance, Grande closed the evening with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, from the MGM movie classic Wizard of Oz. The song holds a special place in her heart, because it was a favorite of her grandfather. It was also one she used to sing to him before he passed away. Continue reading
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6/5/17 MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Covfefe: The Broadway Medley!- A Randy Rainbow Parody
Randy Rainbow has given Trump’s latest contribution to late night twitter incoherence- Covfefe, a broadway spin. Continue reading
6/5/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY PRIDE MONTH: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)- And The Winner is… With RuPaul, Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) stars Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) as winners of the New York City’s Drag Queen of the Year contest. They befriend an inexperienced “drag princess” Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) and invite her on their road trip from New York to Los Angeles.
6/1/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Babyface – Every Time I Close My Eyes
Babyface, song writer, producer, musician and performer, of Every Time I Close My Eyes the second single from his album The Day. Backing vocalist Mariah Carey and a saxophone solo by Kenny G assisted Babyface complete his sensual 90’s R&B message. Continue reading
5/31/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Bred and Royal
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Jordan Brand will finally be releasing a Flyknit version of the Air Jordan 1 this summer with the Bred and Royal colorways. The leather upper has been replaced with flyknit and offers a new approach to the 1985 classic. Rumor has it that the sneaker will retail for $200.
5/31/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: In Living Color: Michael Jackson Parody- Am I Black Or White
Tommy Davidson plays Jacko in the best MJ parody ever !!!! Continue reading
5/31/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Katy Perry – Bon Appétit ft. Migos
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Bon Appétit is a song by Katy Perry featuring Hip Hop group Migos. The track is a dance pop song with sexual double etendre involving food. It was released on April 28, 2017, as the second single from her upcoming fifth studio album, Witness.
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5/31/17 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: LL Cool J Jingling Baby
Jingling Baby was the final single released from LL Cool J’s third album, Walking With A Panther. It was released on January 8, 1990 for Def Jam Records and was produced by LL Cool J and Dwayne Simon. The single version was remixed by Marley Marl. Continue reading
5/30/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez ART MEETS FASHION: Brooklyn Museum Presents – Fashion Night Modern Black Dandies
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The Brooklyn Museum and Aperture Foundation invite you to celebrate black men’s style as a form of personal politics with a night of fashion, film, and music, organized in honor of author Shantrelle P. Lewis’s new book, Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style. June 1,2017 6pm-9pm
5/30/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS MEETS FASHION: KITH x adidas Soccer Video Campaign Is A Tale Of Two Striking Cities
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Kith reveals its upcoming campaign with adidas soccer, in the form of a well-executed video campaign. The short visual gives us a glimpse into the brand’s partnership with the legacy sportswear label’s love affair with soccer and the cities that go hard towards the international pastime. Continue reading