12/21/17 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

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Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack sing I’ll Be Home for Christmas on the TV special David Foster’s Christmas Album (NBC, December 10, 1993). Originally written to honor soldiers overseas who longed for home at Christmastime, I’ll Be Home for Christmas has since gone on to become a Christmas standard. Continue reading

12/16/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Diana Ross Christmas Medley Plus Bonus Tracks

 

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Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann.  Continue reading

12/16/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Store List For Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 “Black”

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The Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost “Black” will release on Saturday, December 19th. This is probably the most anticipated pre-holiday release so we have listed the confirmed stores releasing the shoes. Most of the retailers will likely employ a raffle or giveaway of some sort, so be sure to follow their social media handles for the latest information on how to secure a pair. In the meantime, check the store list below and stay tuned.  Continue reading

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