10/7/18 O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Michael B. Jordan – Body Transformations And Workout Routine for Creed 1 and 2 and Black Panther

This 8 week program was inspired by the fictional character Adonis Creed who is portrayed by Michael B. Jordan. If your goal is to get shredded like Adonis will be in his fight against Drago in Creed 2, it’s a solid template to work from. Continue reading

10/7/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY (MOTHER RUTLEDGE PICKS): The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi – Leaning On The Everlasting Arms


The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi was a post-war gospel quartet. With lead singer Archie Brownlee,  their single “Our Father” reached number ten on the Billboard R&B charts in early 1951. It was one of the first gospel records to do so. Continue reading

10/7/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Brett Kavanaugh Post-Game Cold Open – SNL

CNN interviews Republican senators Mitch McConnell (Beck Bennett), Lindsey Graham (Kate McKinnon), Susan Collins (Cecily Strong), Jeff Flake (Pete Davidson) and Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell (Aidy Bryant) as well as Democratic senators Chuck Schumer (Alex Moffatt) and Joe Manchin (Mikey Day) about the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Continue reading

10/6/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Celebrate Nigerian Independence Day With Bino & Fino

Nigerian Independence Day. It happened on October the 1st 1960. It is an important subject we wanted to help teach children about.The colonial past of many African countries has helped to shape how we are today so it is important for children to have some knowledge about it.Bino & Fino Continue reading

10/5/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY- ENCORE: Royal Ballet Artist Joseph Sissens Performs Charlotte Edmonds’ ‘jojo’ (Excerpt)

Jojo, a contemporary solo by Charlotte Edmonds set to Chinese Man’s Pandi Groove created on a classical ballet dancer, Joseph Sissens. The work gelled in a very comfortable, spontaneous way, albeit more Michael Jackson than Marius Petipa. Continue reading

10/5/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Lil Buck by Vernie Yeung

Lil Buck, the Bessie Award winning performer, mastered the local dance tradition of Jookin from the streets of Memphis. Nicknamed “street ballet” for good reason, Lil Buck has become a rising star in the dance world, having performed in ads by the likes of Louis Vuitton and Apple. His latest venture  invited renowned film director Vernie Yeung to capture his unique airborne dance routine. Continue reading

10/4/18 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT! THROWBACK THURSDAY ENCORE PERFORMANCE: Tina Turner- What Love Got To Do With It- 1985 Grammy Awards Show

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Tina Turner taught the world how to walk in high heel shoes. At the 1985 Grammy Awards telecast Turner performed What’s Love Got To Do With It and made one of the biggest comeback in music history.   Continue reading

10/3/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Traditional Future- Anuang’a Fernando

Kenyan Dance Legend Fernando Anuang’a showcasing the best of African contemporary dance. Continue reading

10/3/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Pulp Fiction Takes Down Brett Kavanaugh 

Samuel L. Jackson gave the thumbs-up to a mashup of his “Pulp Fiction” character questioning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh but made it clear he doesn’t approve of the man. “Funny as hell,” Jackson said of the clip, “but there’s nothing funny about his Lying Fratboy Ass!!!”

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