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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.
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The Marias

Latin Artist of the Month for December 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Nobody New Bio The Marías is a popular American indie pop band. Formed in 2016, the band currently consists of María Zardoya, Josh Conway, Jesse Perlman, and Edward James. The band debuted with the 2017 EP ...

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Jowell & Randy

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for December 2025 Facebook Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Playlist Bio Jowell & Randy are an influential Puerto Rican reggaeton music duo. The duo first met at a reunion party in the early stages of their respective music careers. Both were inspired by other music duos ...

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Fashion

Has AI Fully Cemented Itself Within The Fashion Industry?

​Artificial intelligence has rapidly been on the path of integrating with nearly every industry in recent years, and the fashion industry is no exception. Despite the outcry from many within its consumer base, fashion brands have shown no hesitation in incorporating AI in their business practices. This is likely due ...

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Beauty

Are More People Turning To Food For Skincare?

​As the beauty industry rapidly merges skincare with makeup products, more and more customers are looking for alternative ways to maintain healthy skin. While spending money on skincare products and medical procedures has grown increasingly more common, some customers would rather not break their bank. ​Recent trends have seen internet ...

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Fashion

Will More Museums Follow The MET’s Upcoming Fashion Exhibit

​A new exhibit centered around fashion is heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) this coming spring. While fashion has been deeply intertwined with art and society throughout the ages, there have been far fewer times that fact has been celebrated. ​The MET’s Costume Art exhibition is said to ...

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Theater

Could The Paranormal Activity Stage Play Popularize Horror Stage Productions?

​A new stage play adaptation of the Paranormal Activity franchise has garnered considerable online interest. Paranormal Activity is a new stage play revolving around an original story set within the infamous horror franchise. ​The play follows the couple James and Lou as they move into a London apartment when strange ...

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Beauty

Will K-Beauty Continue To Thrive In the US?

​Korean beauty products have seen a noticeable rise not only in the United States but in other Western countries in recent years. Unsurprisingly, the popularity of Korean media, including K-pop and K-dramas, amongst younger generations has likely facilitated interest in various Korean products. ​This has led to a market for ...

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Fashion

Fashion May Become A Major Reason for Travel for Tourists

International travelers have had various popular reasons for going overseas. For many, it can be for work, to fill a bucket list, for leisure, or for medical reasons. That said, recent trends have seen younger generations going on international trips for fashion tourism. While fast fashion dominated physical shelves and ...

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Theater

Should There Be More Dine-In Theaters?

​Dine-In Theaters have been a dwindling establishment in recent years. While more exist in the film industry, dine-ins within the musical theater industry are harder to find. While some consider them a relic of the past, they can often offer a unique experience unlike those that specialize in film. ​Some ...

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Fashion

Is Vegan Leather Doing More Harm Than Good?

​Animal materials in fashion have grown controversial and even looked down on since the beginning of the 21st century. In the past, the use of animal materials in clothing has decimated animal populations, bringing many species close to extinction. ​Unsurprisingly, this has led many within the industry to look for ...

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Beauty

Male K-pop Idols Might Embrace Female Makeup Styles

The K-pop industry has cycled through numerous beauty trends, particularly for its popular girl and boy groups. That said, recent years have seen the beauty standards for men and women in the K-pop industry converge more than ever before. Eastern music industries like K-pop share a vast amount of differences ...

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Theater

Paddington The Musical Highlights The Overlooked Talent Of Disabled Theater Actors

The recent debut for the musical adaptation of Paddington has generated countless amounts of interest across social media.  Based on the book series by Michael Bond, Paddington: The Musical debuted at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End on November 1st to wide acclaim. Images and videos of the on-stage ...

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