Lil Buck, ambassador of Memphis Jookin, performed his interpretation of Stravinsky’s ballet Petrouchka on October 29-30, 2016 at the Frank Gehry designed Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.
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12/27/18 O&A NYC BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Top 10 African Dance Styles That Went Viral in 2018
African dance styles always top the charts, because of the rich and diverse cultures on the continent. Dance has been one of many forms of expression, storytelling and enjoyment across the continent. Here are some of the popular 2018 dance styles in Africa. Continue reading
12/27/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jennifer Lopez New Year’s Eve (2017)
Jennifer Lopez opted out of performing a full concert for the 2016/17 New Year’s Eve celebration. Fortunately part of the singer’s Vegas show was broadcast on NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly. Continue reading
12/26/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Ratchet Of The Bells
Ratchet of the Bells is a parody of Carol of the Bells for the sketch comedy series Queen of the Ratchet. Written and directed by Joshua Gilyard, featuring Gilyard, Raaelle Miggiano and Alexa Rachelle. Continue reading
12/25/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: John Legend – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
John Legend and featured artist Esperanza Spalding hang their version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas atop Billboard‘s Adult Contemporary chart (dated Dec. 8), soaring from No. 6 to No. 1. Continue reading
12/25/18 O&A NYC MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!: A Smith Family Christmas
In Will Smith’s latest Instagram video, the Aladdin star praises wife Jada Pinkett Smith for buying “every light Costco had” and filling the family living room with holiday cheer. He then took it upon himself to spread that cheer — by force if necessary — to every member of the family. It’s the Christmas season and Smith isn’t going to take “Bah, humbug” for an answer. Continue reading
12/24/18 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Dr. Suess’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a children’s story by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel written in rhymed verse with illustrations by the author. In 1957 the book was published by Random House, and it also appeared in an issue of Redbook Magazine. The story criticizes the commercialization of Christmas. The 26-minute short directed by cartoon legend Chuck Jones and narrated by Boris Karloff was originally telecast on CBS on December 18, 1966.
12/22/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Teyana Taylor’s Epic Versace Getting-Ready Ritual | Vogue
R&B star Teyana Taylor takes in Donatella’s latest show. Follow her from the penthouse, to fittings and finally to the front row at the Versace fashion show. Continue reading
12/22/18 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Dutch National Ballet- The Nutcracker And The Mouse King
Dutch National Ballet perform The Nutcracker And The Mouse King with Аnnа Тsуgаnkovа as Clara Stааlbооm and Mаtthеw Golding as the Prince. Continue reading
12/20/18 O&A NYC IN MEMORIUM: Raven Wilkinson Ballet Pioneer Dies at 83
Raven Wilkinson the first African-American to join a major international company had passed, she was 83. Continue reading