9/5/17 O&A NYC TUESDAY WORKOUT-HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Nelly’s Workout- Celebrity Sweat

The rapper Nelly has a good muscular physique, but don’t ever think that Nelly got this spectacular “lean muscular body” by accident.  Continue reading

9/3/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez LIFESTYLE: Dior Love Chain Campaign

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Dior is launching a new campaign featuring Winnie Harlow, Natalie Portman, Robert Pattison, Rhianna, Jennifer Lawrence and an array of dancers, actors, models and musicians.
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9/4/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Arthur Mitchell- Dance Pioneer

Arthur Mitchell, pioneering ballet dancer, artistic director and choreographer has recently secured his achieves with Columbia University’s Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Continue reading

9/3/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE PREVIEW: Blade Runner 2049 Short Film Reveals What Happened in 2036

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Collider Video is happy to exclusively premiere a Blade Runner 2049 prequel short film in-world piece that explains what happened in the world of Blade Runner between the first movie, set in 2019, and this sequel, set in 2049. Continue reading

9/4/17 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Key West Grilled Chicken (with video)

Super Fast Key West Grilled Chicken skewers marinated with soy sauce, coriander or cilantro, honey and lime will make a great addition to your Labor Day “man-grilling” menu . Continue reading

6/6/20 O&A NYC TRIBUTE: Loretta Abbott March 1, 19( I ain’t tellin)- May 6, 2016

By Walter Rutledge

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Loretta Abbott, dancer, actress, singer and choreographer passed away on Sunday June 5, 2016. A natural performer Abbott had two passions: her love for dance that spanned over 70 years, and her allegiance to the Harlem community where she lived her entire life. Continue reading

(Repost) 8/20/21 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY- TRIBUTE: Three Black Kings- An Ailey Classic

By Walter Rutledge

3-blk-kngsThree Black Kings was the last dance and music collaboration between choreographer Alvin Ailey and composer/musician Duke Ellington.  Continue reading

8/19/21 (REPOST) O&A NYC TRIBUTE: A Conversation With Dudley Williams Moderated By Jennifer Dunning

On Thursday October 23, 2014 Dance critic and author Jennifer Dunning talked with Dudley Williams about his career that spans almost six decades. Clack Center NYC hosted A Conversation with Dudley Williams at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Bruno Walter Auditorium, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza at 6pm.. Williams was frank, funny and informative, discussing a wide range of his experiences with some of the world’s most renowned choreographers. 

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11/2/17 (REPOST) O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Diana Ross- Standing Room Only Live At Ceasar’s Palace (1980)


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Diana Ross- Standing Room Only Live At Ceasar’s Palace, the HBO special, first aired in early 1980 as part of the network’s Standing Room Only series. Continue reading