The classic essence of Michael Jackson is captured in A Place With No Name, the centerpiece of Xscape. The song is a remake of America’s 1972 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit Horse With No Name. Continue reading
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(Repost) 7/29/20 O&A NYC MILESTONES: Happy Birthday Samuel L. Jackson
Happy Birthday Samuel Jackson! In honor of this milestone we present this great video super cut by Huffington Post’s Ben Craw and Oliver Noble/ The clip features Samuel L. Jackson and every single time he has said, uttered or shouted “motherfucker” in his movies. Using the term 171 times across 24 movies, there’s no doubt that the foul-mouthed expression is Samuel L. Jackson’s catch-phrase. Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Luther Vandross- Here and Now / Encore Performance Endless Love with Mariah Carey
Inspirational Tuesday: Prentice Powell Performs ‘The System’ on The Arsenio Hall Show
Prentice Powell is a poet and spoken word artist. He was the first spoken word artist to perform on the Arsenio Hall Show. Continue reading
1/9/16 O&A NYC (REPOST) Bambi and Thumper – Diamonds Are Forever featuring Trina Parks- The First African American Bond Girl
Trina Parks was born on December 26, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York. Her father Charles Frazier, was a renowned tenor saxophonist with Cab Calloway’s orchestra. Parks majored in modern dance at the New York High School of Performing Arts. She also studied with Katherine Dunham and subsequently joined Dunham’s professional dance company in 1964. Additional concert dance credits include Donald McKayle, Anna Sokolow, Talley Beatty, Geoffrey Holder, Eleo Pomare and Rod Rodgers. Parks performed in numerous Broadway productions as a vocalist and dancer, including a lead role in the 10th anniversary touring production of Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies. She was the first African- American Bond girl Thumper in the 1971 James Bond classic Diamonds are Forever. Continue reading
O&A Gospel Sunday: Amazing- Ricky Dillard & New G
Ricky Dillard and New G performing his new single ‘Amazing’ at the 2014 Stellar Awards. Continue reading
Shall We Dance Friday: Katherine Dunham and her Dance Company in Casbah
In 1948, Dunham and her company appeared in the Hollywood movie Casbah, with Tony Martin, Yvonne de Carlo, and Peter Lorre. The film was the cinematic debut of Eartha Kitt. Continue reading
O&A With Dr. Joy: Do you Want Good Energy in YOUR Bedroom???
By Dr. Joy Ohayia, PhD,
INHALE……….EXHALE
INHALE……….EXHALE
INHALE……….EXHALE (How do your feel?) I feel great!
What’s Up Beautiful People! We have an interesting post on Promoting Good Energy In Your Bedroom. Practical advice you can use TODAY…before you read this make sure you take three deep breaths: Clear your mind….
Throwback Thursday: Toni Braxton Seven Whole Days and Un-Break My Heart
Wildin Out Wednesday: Michael Blackson
Michael Blackson (born November 28, 1974) is a Ghanaian actor and comedian. He uses his African and American life experiences in his stand up comedy routine in a slight Ghanaian accent. Continue reading
