5/27/16 O&A NYC FOOD- MEMORIAL WEEKEND COOKOUT: Korean BBQ Chicken

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Korean BBQ Chicken is a great twist on the usual barbecue chicken. This sweet and tangy marinade makes the delicious barbecue chicken. Try to marinade the chicken for at least four hours for a real culinary treat. Continue reading

5/26/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Endless Love – Diana Ross: Live In Central Park

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The legendary Diana Ross took the stage in New York’s Central Park On July 21, 1983. Soon after the entertainer began her concert in front of an audience of over 800,000 people the pouring rain and heavy wind threatened to put an end to the show. Diana pushed on for much of the set, urging the drenched crowd to remain calm and stay with her. Continue reading

5/21/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Cyclops- Rick Owens SS16 Menswear Show

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Rick Owens claimed he was fixated on the M-65 field jacket in his Spring 2016 collection for men. Its ambiguity mesmerized him: how something that embodied the dignity of a military uniform should also become the garb of antiwar protestors.  Continue reading

5/19/16 O&A NYC THURSDAY THROWBACK: The Spinners- I’ll Be Around

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I’ll Be Around, recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as Detroit Spinners in the UK). Co-written by Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt and produced by Bell the song was included on the group’s 1972 self-titled album on Atlantic Records, their first album release for the label. Continue reading

5/16/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Air-otica From Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz

By Walter Rutledge

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All That Jazz is the semi-autobiographical fantasy film based on aspects of Bob Fosse’s life and career as dancer, choreographer and director. The  musical film was directed by Bob Fosse with screenplay by Robert Alan Aurthur and Fosse.
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5/15/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Gospelfest 2016

By Walter Rutledge 

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Gospelfest 2016 – Honor Thy Mother took place on Saturday May 7th, 2016 at the Prudential Center (25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ). The event produced a two-fold celebration; it is both the ultimate gospel music extravaganza and a wonderful tribute to our mothers. The Mother’s Day Eve event has become a day long gospel event for the entire family and community.  Continue reading

5/11/16 O&A NYC WITH Walestylez TELEVISION: Orange Is the New Black Returns With First Season 4

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The much anticipated Season 4 of Orange Is the New Black will launch on Netflix  June 17. On Season 4 Litchfield Prison will welcome 100 new inmates as well as new house rules. Here is a preview of Orange Is the New Black Season 4 . Continue reading

5/11/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: African Booty Scratcher

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Black-ish writer Damilare Sonoiki launched a sitcom called African Booty Scratcher. The hilarious show sheds light on a Nigerian family’s struggle to balance giving their son a better life with ensuring he maintains their traditional values and cultural identity. The series gives a sneak peek into a diverse and captivating universe that is a welcome addition to the TV landscape. Continue reading

5/9/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez: Introducing The New Pharrell Williams Action Figure

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Pharrell and Medicom Toy are planning collaboration for early 2017. The singer, rapper, composer, producer and designer will soon add toymaker to his resume. A collectable look a like action figure of the Nerds front man standing a little under 12 inches tall will debut in January 2017. Wearing the exact outfit Pharrell donned at the 2014 Grammys including an adidas track jacket, bracelets and signature Vivienne Westwood hat.

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Pharrell recently posted images of his figurine via his twitter. The suggested retail price is $320.

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