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Caitlyn Taylor

Bio: Caitlyn Taylor is a graduate from Calvin University where she received a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a long time passion for video games, TV, and movies, Caitlyn took to journalism as a way to understand the ins and outs of her favorite industries. Caitlyn is ecstatic to join the NYC Tastemakers team, with the hopes of improving her skills as a writer and broadening her experience.
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Frankie Bones

DJ of the Month for November 2025 Facebook Instagram Spotify Soundcloud Bio Playlist Bio Frankie “Bones” Mitchell is an influential American DJ. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, Mitchell began developing his skills in DJing at the end of high school after the murder of his father, who was a collector ...

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Videographer of the Month for November 2025 Mouse-pointer Linkedin-in Mouse-pointer Bio Cadets kidnap the Bird Bio An experienced mass media and public relations professional, I have countless years of experience driving strategic initiatives across media, media relations and mass communications .My main objective is to contribute to the growth of ...

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Zion

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for November 2025 Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Playlist Bio Zion is a Puerto Rican music artist and a member of the music duo Zion and Lennox. Born inCarolina, Puerto Rico. Zion met Lennox at a young age, both of them bonding over their similar tastes ...

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D’Angelo

Artist of the Month for November 2025 Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Untitled (How Does It Feel) Bio Michael Eugene Archer aka D’Angelo was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo discovered his musical talents at a very young age. He began cultivating his musical ...

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Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia

Video of the Month for November 2025 https://youtu.be/ko70cExuzZM?si=LdwSNty62gm90mZ5 The Fate of Ophelia is the music video for the lead single of Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Initially released on October 3, the single describes a soulmate who saves Swift from a fate of dying similarly ...

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Fashion

Are Fleece Leggings Now A Fall Staple?

The fall season is no stranger to popular clothing trends. While some fall in and out of fashion, others manage to cement themselves within the season’s typical style. Fleece leggings seem to be another popular item that might be a recurring trend for years to come. Fleece leggings are far ...

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Beauty

The Beauty Industry Should Pivot Away From Anti-Aging

The beauty industry has embraced many trends over the years, but no trend has consistently persisted like anti-aging. Many brands have created skin care serums and other beauty products that would help customers maintain a youthful appearance despite their age. That said, recent years have seen this technology make some ...

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Theater

Are Arthouse Cinemas Making a Comeback In NYC?

The Theater industry has been in tumultuous times in recent years. While things have slowly bounced back from the rocky economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many places within the theater industry still retain their scars. Luckily, the opening of a new arthouse theater may be the right sign that ...

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Should More Fashion Companies Replicate Calvin Klein’s Take Back Program?

In recent years, the fashion industry has been one of many that have been reckoning with their impacts on the environment and overall sustainability. Fashion brands have begun announcing initiatives that promote sustainability, and recently, Calvin Klein appears to be the latest to do so. Calvin Klein’s Re-Calvin, a take-back ...

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Theater

Hamilton Will Never Get Old

Hamilton is one of the few Broadway productions of the 21st century that has maintained relevancy within mainstream pop culture.  Written and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton during and after the American Revolution. It debuted to wide acclaim and high box office sales, with ...

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Fashion

The Tomboy Dead Or Under A New Renaissance

​Tomboys, as a fashion style, used to be common among younger generations. Like other alternative styles, it allowed young girls and women to resist rigid, traditional gender roles. ​That said, in recent years, the conversation around tomboys has changed. Specifically, the way society has viewed aspects such as sexuality and ...

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Was The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show A Flop?

​Victoria’s Secret’s 2025 Fashion Show came and went, leaving viewers divided across the internet. This is the company’s second show after a five-year hiatus, when in 2019, the event came under fire for its lack of diversity. ​Victoria’s Secret’s 2025 show seemed to correct this mistake, but for many, that ...

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