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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.
TV

“Game Of Thrones” Might Have Set Back Fantasy TV (OP-ED)

HBO’s “Game Of Thrones” and its later spin-off show “House Of The Dragon” dominated the fantasy genre in the past decade. The show succeeded in bringing fantasy to the front of mainstream pop culture.  Unfortunately, many have speculated that the show might have unwittingly become a hamper to the fantasy ...

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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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New ArtistPast

Carpool

“New” Artist of the Month for February 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Spotify Bio Open Container Blues (feat. Briana Wright of CLIFFDIVER) Bio Carpool is a rising American punk rock band. Formed in  Rochester, New York by Chris Colasanto and Tommy Eckerson, the band went through a revolving door of bandmembers ...

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ArtistPast

Korn

Artist of the Month for February 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Mouse-pointer Tiktok Bio Worst Is On It’s Way Bio Korn is a popular American nu metal band. Formed the early 90’s Bakersfield, California, by  James Shaffer, Reginald  Arvizu and David Silveria, the band began recording in Huntington Beach, California ...

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DJPast

DJ Camilo

DJ of the Month for February 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Mouse-pointer Spotify Bio Playlist Bio Juan Camilo Sanchez aka DJ Camilo is a Colombian-American DJ. Born in Queens, New York City, got an interest in mixing music after being gifted turntables at age 12. Camilo eventually released CAMILO ...

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PastVideographer

Christopher Mehra

Videographer of the Month for February 2025 Linkedin Facebook Instagram Bio Video Reel by Christopher Mehra Bio Christopher Mehra is a talented cinematographer and gaffer who grew up on Long Island, skateboarding, filming and editing at a young age. Now located in NYC, he is known for his exceptional skills ...

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Flashback AthletePast

Rickey Henderson

Flashback Athlete of the Month for February 2025 Bio Highlights Bio Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson an American professional baseball player. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Henderson spent most of his early childhood in Arkansas with his grandmother. When he turned seven, Henderson joined his  from when he was two until he was seven, when he ...

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PastVideo

Cazzu by Dolce

Video of the Month for February 2025 https://youtu.be/1VUBtO89UIs?si=SK0hhldJn2XWgAya Dolce is the latest single from Latin artist Cazzu and marks her first entry into the música mexicana genre. Directed by Facundo Ballve and produced by Nito Cotton, Dolce is a song about betrayal amongst a complex relationship that leads towards revenge. ...

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