Prince’s jaw-dropping 1991 MTV Video Music Awards performance of Gett Off, with the Purple One covered in yellow -that is, except for his butt. The show was like a 1990s version of Caligula, with Roman columns aflame in the background while an orgy of dancers writhed sensually in every direction around the creative genius. Continue reading
Category: Television
4/24/16 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT- REMEMBERING PRINCE: Prince On The Arsenio Hall Show
Prince in his final interview on The Arsenio Hall Show in 2014. Continue reading
4/23/16 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Stevie Wonder Performs Purple Rain- A Tribute For Prince
During his interview on CBS This Morning, music legend Stevie Wonder performed Prince’s iconic song to pay tribute to his longtime friend. Prince, one of the most creative and influential artists of his era, died Thursday at the age of 57. Continue reading
4/23/16 (REPOST) O&A NYC ENTERTAINMENT- IN MEMORIUM: Chapelle Show Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories- Prince
Comedian Charlie Murphy tells the story of his 1985 encounter with Prince. Murphy and his entourage are invited by Prince to his home. Prince challenges Murphy and his crew to play him and the Revolution in a game of basketball- the shirts against the blouses. Continue reading
4/13/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Dave Chappelle – Fuck Ashton Kutcher And How I Got the Lead On Jeopardy
Comedian Dave Chappelle tries his hand at poetry on Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Continue reading
3/30/16 O&A NYC DANCE: The Legion Of Extraordinary Dancers: Rise Of The Drifts- Episode 30
For the LXD, one moment changes everything: the promise of eternal love, the legacy of family bonds, and the destiny of two brothers. Continue reading
3/28/16 O&A NYC DANCE: The Legion Of Extraordinary Dancers: Episode 29- Alliance Of The Dark
The Dark Doctor forges an alliance with Karey to destroy the LXD, once and for all. Continue reading
3/28/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Halle Berry- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (excerpts)
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is the 1999 biography of Dorothy Dandridge follows her career through early days on the club circuit with her sister to her turn in movies, including becoming the first black actress to win a Best Actress Nomination in 1954 for Carmen Jones, to her death from prescription drugs, which remains debated whether it was suicide or accidental. In 2000 production won five Emmy Awards including Outstanding Art Direction, Cinematography, Costumes, Hairstyling and Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie—Halle Berry. Continue reading
3/21/16 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Rufus- Tell Me Something Good
Tell Me Something Good, a song by Rufus and Chaka Khan, written by Stevie Wonder and released in 1974. Rufus won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus for the song at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards in 1975. Continue reading
3/14/16 O&A NYC TELEVISION: Netflix Sets Premiere Date for Marvel’s Luke Cage Series
Mike Colter revealed at the red carpet opening for the second season of Daredevil that Netflix’s Luke Cage series will the premiere on September 30th. Continue reading