6/8/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Swan Lake- III Act- Sylvie Guillem, Manuel Legris, Cyril Atanasoff

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The Swan Lake III Act pas de trois in Rudolf Nureyev’s version with Sylvie Guillem, Manuel Legris and Cyril Atanasoff from the 1988 Paris Opera Ballet production. Continue reading

6/7/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Deniece Williams- Free

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Deniece Williams, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s. Williams is known for hits such as “Free” (1976), “Silly” (1981), “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” (1984), “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle” (1982), and for her duets with Johnny Mathis. Continue reading

6/5/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Gucci Fall Winter 2016 Campaign

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Gucci Fall Winter 2016 campaign gives us a Lost in Translation vibes, especially the images of an isolated model brooding as the world hums along behind him or her. We’re thinking Sofia Coppola would approve. Plus, the combination of psychedelic lights and the more serene spaces (like the softly painted tea house) make us want to book a flight to Japan as soon as possible! Continue reading

7/5/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: 227 (Season 3 Episode 3) There Goes The Building

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There Goes The Building, season 3 episode 3 of the NBC sitcom originally aired on October 17, 1987. Sandra is dating the IRS man who audited Mary. They later learn that the man is planning to buy the building. Later they learn he plans to tear down the building to make condos which everyone will be kicked out. Continue reading

7/5/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Song Of The Day: Kanye West – Famous

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Famous, a song by Hip hop artist Kanye West serves as the first single from his seventh studio album The Life of Pablo. The song features vocals from singer Rihanna and background vocals from fellow hip hop artist Swizz Beatz. And caused the usually West media hype due to a controversial photo. Continue reading

7/5/16 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Abdiel Jacobsen- A Walk In Our Heels

By Walter Rutledge

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A Walk In Our Heels began as a dare by one of Abdiel Jacobsen’s private ballroom students. Jacobsen acquired a pair of high heels took up the challenge starting a blog called A Walk In My Heels (awalkinmyheels.com). The blog documented his travels throughout New York City as a man wearing high heels for over a year. This experiment became the catalyst of his choreography A Walk In Our Heels, one of the works performed during the 40th anniversary of the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center on June 22, 2016. Continue reading

7/5/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FILM: Sully – Official Movie Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Tom Hanks is no stranger to danger. His roles in films like Cast Away, Apollo 13 and the recent Captain Phillips have proven time and again that he has a real knack for playing people in high-stakes crisis situations. Which is why the new trailer for Sully, a film depicting the 2009 Miracle on the Hudson plane crash, seems destined to be a classic Hanks role.

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7/1/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION:Kyrie Irving’s Triple Black Nikes Release This Weekend

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Nike Kyrie 2 is releasing this July in an all-black-everything that anyone and everyone can get down with. From the sole to the strap, this upcoming iteration of Kyrie Irving’s signature shoe can be described in one way – an all-black look that reflects Kyrie’s all-business demeanor on the court. Continue reading