Camille A. Brown, choreographer, who has received critic acclaim for her social commentary dance works, has been named a TED2015 fellow. Brown is among 21 other fellows who were selected and range from biologists, journalists, photographers, social entrepreneurs, technology innovators, a chef, policy analyst, opera singer, astrophysicist, and paleontologist. Her most recent work Black Girl: Linguistic Play explores the social interact of black girls and women. Continue reading
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4/4/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Movie Preview- Barbershop: The Next Cut – Official Trailer
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Barbershop: The Next Cut, released on April 15, 2016, a direct sequel to the 2004 film Barbershop 2: Back in Business and the fourth film in the Barbershop film series. In this fourth installment Calvin, Eddie and the rest of the gang must work together to save their shop and their neighborhood from annoying trigger-happy gang members that roam the streets. Continue reading
4/4/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Big Sean – I Know ft. Jhené Aiko
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
I Know ft. Jhené Aiko is featured on Hip Hop artist Big Sean’s third studio album Dark Sky Paradise . The album was released on February 24, 2015 Continue reading
3/3/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Arene- A Sci-Fi Short Film
When a young woman finds herself captured on board a military aircraft. The soldiers don’t think much of her, until their commander confirms her identity and all hell breaks loose. Produced by Stoyan Yankov and directed by Henrik B. Clausen. Continue reading
3/31/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY- REVIEW: Ailey II- Jean Emile’s In And Out Is Outstanding
By Walter Rutledge
Ailey II began their annual New York City 2016 season Wednesday March 30th at the Ailey Citygroup Theater, in the Joan Weill Center For Dance (405 W 55th Street). The two-week season, which runs through April 10, 2016, will offer two programs, All New and Returning Favorites. The season opened with the All New program, featuring four works by Kyle “JustSole” Clark, Jean Emile, Ray Mercer, and Jamar Roberts. Continue reading
3/31/16 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Paula Abdul – Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract, recorded by Paula Abdul and written and produced by Oliver Leiber, appeared on her debut album Forever Your Girl. In the music video Abdul dances with cartoon character MC Skat Kat, voiced by The Wild Pair, Bruce DeShazer and Marvin Gunn. The music video includes an intro rap performed by Romany Malco. Continue reading
3/30/16 Wildin Out Wednesday- The Legion Extraordinary Dance Season 2: Mark Of The Ox (Part One)- Episode 4
The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, commonly called The LXD, depicts two groups of rival dancers: The Alliance of the Dark who are the villains and The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, the heroes. Both groups discover they have superpowers referred to as “the Ra” through their dance abilities. The entire story takes place over hundreds of years, beginning in the 1920s up to the year 3000.
THE LXD SEASON 2: Mark Of The Ox- Episode 4
Jon M. Chu, created, directed and produced the series inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Smooth Criminal music videos and by the dancers he met while filming the movie Step Up 2: The Streets. He has described the show as “balletic”, “operatic”, “high quality” and a “Justice League of Dance.“
3/30/16 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- Song Of The Day: LaBelle – Lady Marmalade
Lady Marmalade, written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, is famous for its sexually suggestive chorus of “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi (ce soir)?”, which translates into English as “Do you want to sleep with me (tonight)?” Continue reading
3/29/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Air Max 1 Atmos Wins The Nike Air Max Day Vote
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The World Air Max Day votes are in and the public has chosen the Elephant Nike Air Max 1 Atmos. The sneaker, originally released in 2000, remains one of the most sought after collaborations in the Air Max series. So get ready A year the Nike Air Max 1 Atmos will return in its original form in less than 363 days.
3/29/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Arnold Schwarzenegger- 6 Rules To Success And Documentary On His Early Life And Philosophy
Arnold Schwarzenegger, The best bodybuilder of all time, motivational speech about his 6 rules to success; and a short documentary on his early life and the philosophy that shaped his life. Continue reading