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3/16/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Carson Endorsement Cold Open – Saturday Night Live

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Saturday Night Live opened with Beck Bennett, playing the role of CNN host Jake Tapper at the Dr. Ben Carson (Jay Pharoah) endorsement of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump (Darrell Hammond) Continue reading

3/16/16 O&A NYC PREVIEW: Captain America: Civil War – Trailer World Premiere

captain-america-civil-war Captain America: Civil War opens on May 6.2016. Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Continue reading

3/15/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Dr. Sean Richardson – Mental Toughness: Think Differently About Your World

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Dr. Sean Richardson shares how to overcoming the normal & predictable human barriers to success. Richardson takes lessons learned from the professional athlete’s locker room to provide an overview of the subtleties of human brain & behaviour function. Continue reading

3/15/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Dr. Sean Richardson – Mental Toughness: Think Differently About Your World

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Dr. Sean Richardson shares how to overcoming the normal & predictable human barriers to success. Richardson takes lessons learned from the professional athlete’s locker room to provide an overview of the subtleties of human brain & behaviour function. Continue reading

3/14/16 O&A NYC DANCE: Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance New York Season Begins Tuesday March 15

By Walter Rutledge

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Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance (PTAMD) begins its annual New York City Season Tuesday, March 15 at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. The three-week, twenty-one performance spring offering runs thru April 3 and will include two New York premieres by Taylor, Sullivaniana and Dilly Dilly- his 143rd and 144th works for the company. The performances will feature live music performed by the renowned Orchestra of St. Luke’s, conducted by long-time Taylor Music Director, Donald York. Continue reading

3/14/16/ O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Flatbush ZOMBiES Drop Official Visuals for This Is It

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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 The Flatbush ZOMBiES’ 3001: A Laced Odyssey is finally here and the trio have dropped official visuals for the LP’s single, “This Is It.” An “Intergalactic Madbury Club Production” directed by the Madbury Club’s own Phillip T. Annand, “This Is It” sparse, stylish affair goes perfectly with The Architect’s minimalist beat — and stands in stark contrast to 3001‘s awesomely out-there cover art. Continue reading

3/14/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Dreamgirls (2006) : It’s All Over + And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going

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And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going  the Grammy Award winning torch song from the Broadway musical (1981) and film (2206) Dreamgirls, with lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger. In the film version Jennifer Hudson as Effie White (a singer with the girl group The Dreams) sings the song to her manager and love interest Curtis Taylor Jr.  Continue reading

3/13/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Shirley Ceasar – Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name

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Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name originally released in 1983 by Shirley Ceasar the First Lady of Gospel Music, with Derrick Lee on organ. Continue reading

3/13/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Atmos Safari Nike Airmax 1 Retro Releases Tomorrow

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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 Still undecided whether you like the original Atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Safari or the brand-new retro of the shoe better? Is that rough suede better than the original canvas? Continue reading