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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.
Fashion

Will The Current Heat Wave Spark a Change In Summer Fashion?

The current brutal heat wave battering much of the eastern United States will likely be one of the others in the coming years. Of course, the country is no stranger to hot summers, but climate change has significantly impacted the weather, making it more unpredictable than it ever was before. ...

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Fashion

Fashion Brands Need To Upcycle More

The fashion industry is one of many that struggle with excess waste and pollution. While thrifting has become an important step in helping to alleviate clothing waste, upcycling is emerging as another viable option. That said, the industry has been slow to adopt the method. Upcycling brings new life to ...

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Beauty

Can The Beauty Industry Be More Unisex?

The beauty industry has maintained itself as one of the most profitable industries in the world, and for good reason. That said, it’s dedicated consumers for decades have mostly been women. Recent years have seen a gradual effort to move beyond products designed for women only, but these efforts still ...

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Music

We Need To Support Black Artists In Other Music Genres

Black artists have dominated the American music industry and pop culture for decades in specific genres. However, each time an artist tries to branch out into other genres they hardly get the support they deserve.  Historically, black artists have been among the founding players in many of the music genres ...

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TV

Netflix’s New East Coast Studio Could Bring Problems

The opening of Netflix’s New Jersey production studio represents the ongoing shift within the American entertainment industry. The ever-rising prices and strife within Hollywood have prompted studios to expand their operations nationwide and even internationally. These new studios hope to bring in new talent that would have otherwise had these ...

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Fashion

Why Have Sundresses Risen In Popularity?

Sundresses are among the many clothing items that have gained massive popularity on the internet over the past few years. These dresses are lightweight and made from breathable material, making them a perfect match for the sunny days of summer. That said, a majority of interest in these dresses doesn’t ...

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Movies

Could The Warner Bros. Discovery Split Revitalize Its Movie Projects?

The announcement of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) splitting into two separate companies was long overdue for many. When the merger was initially announced in 2022, the company hoped that it would strengthen WBD’s competitive edge in the streaming market. Unfortunately, the company has faced even greater financial hardship since the ...

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Food

Healthy Food Exists In All Cultures

The qualifications of healthy food have been ever-shifting throughout the past decades. That said, the Mediterranean diet continues to be the most popular healthy eating diet in the West.  Unfortunately, this has led to foods outside of this particular diet being viewed negatively. In countries like the United States, what ...

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Flashback ArtistMusic

The Temptations

Flashback Artist of the Month for June 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Tiktok Mouse-pointer Spotify Bio (I Know) I’m Losing You Bio The Temptations are an influential American vocal group. Formed in the early 1960s in Detroit, Michigan, as The Elgins, the group consisted of five male vocalists, including Otis Williams, ...

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PastReggaeton Artist

Bad Bunny

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for June 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Playlist Bio Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio aka Bad Bunny, is a popular Puerto Rican-American rapper and singer-songwriter. Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Bunny is one of the leading lain artists in the industry. Bunny began ...

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ArtistPast

Benson Boone

Artist of the Month for June 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Mystical Magical Bio Benson James Boone is a popular American singer-songwriter. Born in Monroe, Washington, Boone began his music career by posting singing videos on his TikTok. Eventually, he would audition for the 19th season of ...

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Latin ArtistPast

Soleil

Latin Artist of the Month for June 2025 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Mouse-pointer Spotify Bio Cuando Tu Bio I am from Argentina. I migrated to Miami with the dream of being a DJ. I loved it. I will play trance, dance, and techno. I was well accepted in Miami. Afterwards, ...

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