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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.
Sports

MetLife Stadium World Cup Travel Preparations Are Setting Up A Disaster

The 2026 North America World Cup is an event that has only grown more controversial as the months close in. The political actions of the Trump administration have soured much of whatever hype the event previously had, especially amongst the sports Latino audiences. However, despite the number of tickets already ...

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Author

Suzanne Collins

Author of the Month for April 2026 Photo credit: Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio The Hunger Games Bio Suzanne Collins is a globally renowned American author and television writer. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, after completing her Bachelor’s in 1985 and her Master’s in 1989, ...

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Top 5

Top Video Games for April 2026

There has been no shortage of exciting video game releases this year, and the month of April proves to be just as exciting as the last. From role-playing games and life simulators to quirky first-person shooters and platformers, there’s something for everyone to play. Listed below are our top 5 ...

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Top 5

Top 5 TV Shows for April 2026

The entertainment industry has had no shortage of fascinating television programs hitting cable channels and streaming services in the past month. From live-action dramas to animated adventures, there is something for everyone to enjoy. While there are already a large number of shows to choose from, listed below are the ...

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Male ModelPast

Gabriel Aubry

Male Model of the Month for April 2026 Photo credit: Photo by s_bukley from Deposit Photos Instagram Bio Bio Gabriel Aubry is a Canadian male fashion model. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Aubry was discovered at a Quebec nightclub in his twenties and quickly secured modeling work locally. Since then, Aubry ...

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PastVideo

Dance With Me by Bruno Mars

Video of the Month for April 2026 https://youtu.be/62rgRxlM4-E?si=Rap-2uqTL8FQNVT0 Dance With Me is the ninth and final song on global singer-songwriter Bruno Mars’ fourth studio album, The Romantic. Co-Written by Bruno Mars, D’Mile & James Fauntleroy, and produced by Bruno Mars & D’Mile, Dance With Me is a follow up of ...

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Fashion DesignerPast

Stella McCartney

Fashion Designer of the Month for April 2026 Photo credit: Photo by s_bukley from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Stella Nina McCartney is an English fashion designer. Born in London, England, McCartney traveled a lot as a child due to her being the daughter of ...

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Music

Africa’s Trajectory Of Becoming A Global Music Giant Should Have Been Seen A Mile Away

Many countries have had a fair share of artists dominating the music industry; that said, countries within Africa have had a hard time entering the limelight. That isn’t to say African artists haven’t had any influence within the music industry. As a matter of fact, African musical influences can be ...

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Science and Technology

Why People Underestimate The Frequency Of Meteor Impacts

The month of March had seen a startling number of meteor impacts make headline news within the United States, from Ohio to Texas. The response online was mainly one of surprise, and strangely enough, sheer disbelief at such an event occurring. Conspiracy theories rose in surprising speed, alleging that NASA ...

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Politics

The Gateway Tunnel Project Disruptions Is A Major Example Of Why Major US Infrastructure Is So Far Behind

New York City’s Gateway Tunnel Project, officially known as the Hudson Tunnel Project, is likely one of the most important construction projects in that area’s recent history. When completed, nine miles of new track will be completed alongside a new tunnel from NJ to Penn Station. It’s an expensive but ...

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Beauty

Why K-Pop Idol Beauty Standards Shouldn’t Be Emulated

The K-Beauty has exploded within the last few years, thanks to the popularization of Korean media, from K-dramas to K-Pop. Understandably, with how popular its gotten, more and more people are eager to emulate the looks of their favorite K-pop idols. But not every beauty trend is healthy, and just ...

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Politics

New Jersey’s Environmental Protections Need To Be Supported Now More Than Ever

The environment has been one of the more tumultuous topics within politics under the second Trump administration. The encroachment of generative AI technologies within businesses and data centers in towns and cities across the country has left many worried about their impact on the environment and the health of citizens. ...

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