12/16/15 O&A NYC Wildin Out Wednesday: Jingle Ballerz Special Hip- Hop Nativity – Saturday Night Live

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MTV presents Hip-Hop Nativity, starring Rihanna (Sasheer Zamata), Eminem (Taran Killam), Riff Raff (James Franco), Rick Ross (Kenan Thompson), Justin Bieber (Kate McKinnon), Beyonce (Nicki Minaj) and Kanye West (Jay Pharoah).  Continue reading

12/15/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Boyz II Men- Silent Night

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Silent Night appears of both the Christmas Interpretation and The Christmas Collection albums. The underrated Christmas Interpretation album is definitely Boyz II Men’s best work. These familiar lyrics set to soulful, smooth music provides a refreshing change from the same old holiday covers.  Continue reading

12/14/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Amy Cuddy- Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are (TED Talks)

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Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success. Continue reading

12/14/15 O&A NYC Hollywood Monday: It’s a Wonderful Life

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It’s a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. The movie is based on the short story The Greatest Gift, which Philip Van Doren Stern wrote in 1939 and published privately in 1945. It’s a Wonderful Life is now considered one of the most popular films in American cinema. The numerous television showings in the 1980s helped the film become traditional viewing during the Christmas season. Continue reading

12/13/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Billy Cobham: – World Of Rhythm, Live in Lugano, Italy (1983)

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Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter, bass, and Billy Cobham recorded live at Palazzo Del Congressi, Lugano Italy, on January 26, 1983. The group perform as a trio and in solo performances as well.  Continue reading

12/24/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: Kirk Franklin and the Family

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Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas, the second album by Franklin released  on November 7, 1995. It is also the second album released by Franklin in collaboration with The Family Choir.  Continue reading

12/12/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation (12″ Mix)

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 Rhythm Nation by recording artist Janet Jackson, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Rhythm Nation 1814.  James “Jimmy Jam” Harris III and Terrence “Terry” Lewis wrote, composed, and produced the song in collaboration with Jackson. Continue reading

12/11/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Public School Spring Summer 2016 Full Fashion Show

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The Public School mystique is anchored in a Nineties street wear aesthetic, bombers and oversized utility wear bordering on pyjamas and loungewear- cagoule jackets came with gathered waists, skirting trailed from them too, it was loose but precise with shirting and masculine tailoring, polo shirt mash-ups – and essentially everything you’d come to expect from the label. Continue reading