2/25/20 O&A NYC IN MEMORARIUM: Kobe and Gianna Bryant Remembered at Los Angeles Memorial Service (ABC News Live)

Mourners gathered at the Staples Center in Los Angeles today to honor the lives of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Following individuals gave speech based on relations with Kobe Bryant.  Individuals such as Vanessa Bryant, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Jimmy Fallon, Diana Taurasi spoke on Kobe’s greatness. Continue reading

1/16/20 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Beyoncé Ivy Park Releases On January 18th

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Beyonce’s IVY PARK is releasing an adidas Ultra Boost collaboration and more on January 18th.Set to unveil much more in only a few weeks time, the artist and ever-powerful influencer is dressing up a few of adidas’ inline staples with the very same themes as the aforementioned, enveloping both the Ultra Boost as well as the Nite Jogger in a filter of her own aesthetic.

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1/10/20 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: adidas x IVY PARK Teaser

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Beyoncé drops video teaser forthcoming IVY PARK x adidas collaboration. The range is set to drop later this month.Now the multi-hyphenate has just shared a video teaser for the highly-anticipated unisex capsule.Fans can expect the IVY PARK x adidas collection to release on January 18. Continue reading

9/10/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Chappelle’s Show – Celebrity Trial Jury Selection

Dave sounds off during the jury selection for a few high-profile court cases.
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8/23/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Misty Copeland – The Arsenio Hall Show (Interview and Performance)

Misty Copeland literally leaped into the public consciousness through a well orchestrated and highly visible media campaign. Her performances with music icon Prince helped catapulted Copeland into the public eye.  Continue reading

6/25/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATION TUESDAY: Tyler Perry Receives Ultimate Icon Award – Bet Awards 2019

Tyler Perry gives powerful speech of motivation as he accepts his Ultimate Icon Award for the Bet Awards 2019. He gives an uplifting speech base on determination and goals. This gentleman never let his people go a stray. Well deserved, with a strong mental within the mind. Continue reading

5/14/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: SELF DISCIPLINE ft.Will Smith – Best Motivational Speech Video

Consider taking an online therapy session with motivational speech through youtube. Will Smith gives a motivational speech based on life obstacles. Self discipline is the best way to stimulate one’s mind. Out and About NYC Magazine coming at you.Mind over matter! Continue reading

5/10/19 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 OG

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 officially releases on May 11th on Nike SNKRS and select retailers worldwide. After a series of rumored dates, these buzzing Air Jordan 1s dressed in brown suede and a giant reverse Swoosh logo will indeed come on the second weekend of May. Continue reading

6/3/22 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Tango Scene-Rudolf Nureyev & Anthony Dowell- Valentino (1977)

Valentino-PosterRudolph Nureyev is Valentino. The world’s greatest lover dances the tango with the world’s greatest male dancer Vaslav Nijinsky (Anthony Dowell).

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(Repost) 2/26/21 O&A NYC DANCE EXTRA: A Conversation with George Faison- The Creative Process

By Walter Rutledge

“George Faison is one of my favorite people. Choreographer, director, performer, teacher, activist and cultural icon Faison’s story is larger than life. Throughout his five decades of artistic exploration he has maintained a keen eye, a childlike curiosity and a frolicsome sense of humor; which is reflected through his art and life. This interview was originally posted on May 6, 2016 and was filmed at the Faison Firehouse.”- W. Rutledge

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Tony and Emmy Award winning choreographer George Faison will present a new work entitled Kingdom Come at the McDonald’s Gospelfest – Live at Prudential Center (25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ) on Saturday May 7th. The ensemble work is an inspiring, and uplifting ballet set to a haunting score of ‎Jerome Olds. Throughout Faison’s career the humanistic quality of his work, and his ability to reach beyond the footlights and touch an audience has become his signature.    Continue reading