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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
Inspirational Tuesday: Family Is Forever
The story of a father and son who don’t see eye-to-eye and forget what family is, but they come back together when adversity enters their lives. Continue reading
Hollywood Monday: Vin Diesel – Multi-Facial (1995)
Multi-Facial is the movie that launched Vin Diesel’s career. The 1995 short film was directed, written, produced, scored by and starring Vin Diesel. It had a budget of $3,000, which he paid for himself.
The story depicts the professional and emotional issues faced by Mike (Diesel), a multiracial (Italian and African American) actor. The film was noticed at the Cannes Film Festival by director Steven Spielberg, who remembered Diesel’s performance and cast him in the 1998 Oscar winning film Saving Private Ryan.
O & A Gospel Sunday: Medley- Victorious/ Write My Name featuring Donnie McClurkin, Tye Tribbett ,Dorinda Clark Cole, Kierra Sheard, Yolonda Adams, and Kim Burell
Donnie McClurkin ministering his song entitled Victorious featuring Tye Tribbett on Sunday Best. McClurkin leads a rousing rendition of Write My Name featuring Dorinda Clark Cole. With the help of Kierra Sheard, Yolonda Adams and Kim Burell they create a powerful praise celebration. Continue reading
(REPOST) 6/9/17 O&A NYC SPORTS: ESPN Body Issue 2014 Highlights (with video)
By Walter Rutledge
The ESPN Body Issue 2014 has six different covers, featuring Prince Fielder, Michael Phelps, Venus Williams, Marshawn Lynch, Jamie Anderson and Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (shown above). O&A take you behind the scenes to the “drop your towel” photo shoots. Continue reading
Shall We Dance Friday: Les Twins – San Diego 2010 World of Dance
Les Twins are identical twin brothers Laurent and Larry Bourgeois, born on December 6, 1988, are French dancers, choreographers, and models. This self-taught dance duo were born and raised in Sarcelles, France. They became the darlings of the French audience in 2008 as finalists on the popular television show Incroyable Talent. Continue reading
Diva Alert! Encore Performance: Tina Turner- The Best and What Love Got To Do With It From 1985 Grammy Awards Show
Throwback Thursday: Ike and Tina Turner Revue- Proud Mary and River Deep Mountain High (original 1966 promo)
Late in 1970, while on break from touring in Florida, the band recorded their cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Proud Mary. The song was released the following January and became the duo’s best-selling single, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling well over a million copies. The song earned the group a 1971 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Continue reading
1/24/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Excerpts From Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway (1985)
In 1983 Whoopi Goldberg (Caryn Elaine Johnson) created The Spook Show, a one-woman show composed of different character monologues. Director Mike Nichols offered to take the show to Broadway. Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway premiered on October 24, 1984 and ran until March 10, 1985, for a total of 156 performances. Continue reading
