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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.
Male Model

Giuseppe Giofre

Male Model of the Month for October 2026 Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Facebook Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Giuseppe Giofre is an Italian model, dancer, and choreographer. Born in Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy, Giofre began his venture into the arts as a child in dance, specifically ballet. ...

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Flashback Artist

Dolly Parton

Flashback Artist of the Month for October 2026 Photo by bossmoss from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Bio Video Bio Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, aka Dolly Parton, was an influential American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Born in Pittman Center, Tennessee, Parton would go on to become one ...

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New Artist

Emei

“New” Artist of the Month for October 2026 Photo by Featureflash from Deposit Photos Facebook Mouse-pointer Instagram Youtube Tiktok Spotify Bio Video Bio Emily Li, aka Emei, is a Chinese-American singer-songwriter. Born in New Jersey, Emei gained an interest in music at the young age of nine. Her musical skills ...

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Beauty

Is Mochi Skin Replacing the Glass Skin Trend?

​Korean beauty has established a decent foothold in Western beauty markets and online trends. That said, trends from other cultural beauty industries, particularly those from Japan, are gaining ground. The Mochi skin is just one of many Japanese beauty trends gaining interest within Western online beauty spaces, and it doesn’t ...

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Latest News

DoorDash Settles With New York City In $131.5M Settlement

The Californian app-based food delivery company DoorDash recently settled $131.5 million with New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) following an investigation into the company underpaying its New York City workers. This follows lengthy claims by the city and the Mamdani administration against delivery companies like DoorDash ...

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Theater

The Curious Case For Horror Musical Adaptations

​Musical productions have a set of genres that most mainstream audiences expect, including romance, comedy, drama, and tragedy. However, horror seems to be an outlier within that industry. That isn’t to say that horror-related musical productions don’t exist within theater. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a great example of ...

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Sports

Are Fandoms Ruining Enjoyment Of The WNBA?

The Women’s National Basketball Association has seen an uptick in popularity in recent years, following the success of players like Caitlin Clark and viral highlight reels online. Unsurprisingly, this spike in popularity has brought in more fans and viewers; however, it has also brought more unruly fan behavior. Across the ...

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Beauty

The GLP-1 Beauty Trend Is Already Causing Health Issues; Why Won’t People Treat It Seriously?

​Another product intended for medical use is now being used by many for beauty-related reasons. This isn’t the first time medicine has been used by people to boost their makeup routine, as beauty has always had some crossover with health and wellness. That said, recent years have seen these two ...

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Politics

The Kennedy Center Is A Lesson In Not Caving to Political Pressure

​The Kennedy Center’s downfall is, of course, a saddening travesty, but it is also an example of the consequences of organizations caving to political pressure. For decades, the Kennedy Center has been a figurehead celebrating the creative achievements of various Americans and hosting noteworthy performances that many would want to ...

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Latest News

NYC Government Pushes Hard Against Artificial Intelligence

​The conversation around artificial intelligence has surged in New York City as the Mamdani administration pushes to ban AI in the city’s public schools through middle school for the 2026-2027 school year. “Children need teachers and human connection to learn and grow. They need to develop skills alongside their peers, ...

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Food

What Will It Take To Get AI Images Out Of Food Menus

​AI usage, particularly within restaurants and other food-related shops, has reached a tipping point for consumers. People have flocked online to voice their annoyance with AI menus and food advertisements, making many wonder if there will be any end to this. ​It’s a testament to the ease of AI images ...

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Politics

The Establishment Democrats’ Backlash Against Hasan Piker Is Alienating Them From Young People

​Hasan Piker, a Socialist online political streamer, has once again appeared in the mainstream spotlight. His controversial comments surrounding 9/11 landed him in hot water with establishment democrats, who have been calling on upcoming political candidates to join in condemning the streamer. ​Unfortunately, this condemnation wasn’t entirely well received amongst ...

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