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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.
Music

Grammys 2025 Proves That Awards Shows Aren’t Dead (OP-ED)

In recent years, public interest in award shows has significantly declined with many viewers questioning their relevance and fairness. Regardless, Grammys 2025 appeared to be the first award show everyone generally enjoyed in a while. So, what made this year’s Grammys so different? For the most part, many have seen ...

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Movies

Avengers: Doomsday Filming to Begin March 2025

A new installment in the Avengers franchise is set to begin filming in the next month. Avengers: Doomsday is the fifth film in Marvel’s Avengers franchise and will be the first appearance of the beloved. superhero team since the 2019 release of Avengers: Endgame. While little has been said concerning ...

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Movies

The Upcoming Fantastic Four Movie Might Succeed Where Others Have Failed (OP-ED)

The Fantastic Four is an iconic group of Marvel superheroes that have been one of the many intellectual properties integral to the company’s monumental success. Unfortunately, that success has not made their transition into the silver screen any easier. As of 2025, there have been three official Fantastic Four movies, ...

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TV

Netflix Needs To Let Stranger Things Rest (OP-ED)

In the past few years, Netflix has seen many popular original movies and television shows grace its platform. That said, no other television show on the platform has lasted longer than Stranger Things. Created by Matt and Ross Duffer, Stranger Things debuted its first episode in 2016 and has made ...

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Food

McDonald’s Brings Back The Shamrock Shake For A Limited-Time

The iconic Shamrock shake returns to McDonald’s menus for a limited time this St. Patrick’s Day. The fast food giant announced the arrival of the beloved seasonal item early Tuesday morning. According to the press release, McDonald’s is set to honor the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), a charity that ...

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Food

Coca-Cola Reveals New Soda Flavor

A new Coca-Cola flavor is heading to store shelves in the coming weeks. Coca-Cola Co. revealed on Monday that it plans to release an Orange Cream Coca-Cola flavor due to growing demand amongst its consumer base. This new addition marks the latest chapter in Coca-Cola’s ongoing efforts to engage customers ...

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Music

Long Lost Tina Turner Song Rediscovered After Four Decades

A previously unreleased song intended for Tina Turner’s iconic 1984 album Private Dancer has been rediscovered after nearly 40 years. The track, titled Hot For You, Baby, is a classic 1980s rock anthem written by Australian musicians George Young and Harry Vanda, with production by John S. Carter. According to ...

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TV

President Trump’s Inauguration Draws Smallest Audience Since 2013

According to data from Nielsen, the 47th president’s second inauguration had only 24.6 million television viewers, a far cry from former President Biden’s 2021 inauguration, which saw 33.8 million viewers, and even Trump’s 30.6 million viewers for his 2017 inauguration. While there are multiple reasons for the low television turnout, ...

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Food

Japanese Retailer Muji Opens First Food Court in the U.S.

Japanese Retailer MUJI Opens First U.S. Food Court in New York Japanese retailer MUJI has opened its first food court in the United States. According to Forbes, the MUJI Food Market opened its doors inside the Chelsea Market in New York City.  The food court seeks to serve guests a ...

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TV

Netflix Releases First Trailer For YOU’s Final Season

Netflix has released the first trailer for the final season of its hit drama series YOU. According to Variety, the show will conclude with its fifth season, which Netflix officially renewed in March 2023. The trailer features the series’ infamous protagonist, Joe Goldberg, reflecting on the events that shaped his ...

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Movies

Until Dawn Movie Teaser Gets Mixed Reception from Fans

Fans have shared mixed reactions to the recent teaser for the upcoming movie adaptation of the popular video game Until Dawn on social media.  Initially released for the PlayStation 4 in 2015, Until Dawn is a choose-your-own-adventure horror game that follows the interactive story of eight friends as their wintertime ...

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Food

FDA Proposes To Move Nutrition Labels To Front of Packaging 

A new proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to introduce a new rule changing the placement of nutritional labels on food packaging. According to the press release, as chronic diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease continue to rise among the U.S. population, relocating ...

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