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Hala Swelam

Bio: Hala Swelam is an international student from Egypt at Arizona State University, majoring in Communications. College encouraged her interest in writing. Hala is passionate about movies, music, history, and culture, in addition to her adult life being jump started by her transition away from home. She joined NYC TasteMakers to talk about the cultural aspect of her transition from Egypt to the US, as well as her passion for the art of films and music.
Books

5 Fantastic Kids’ Books Turned into Movies For Family Movie Night

We have a Friday night family movie night tradition in our home, but we also enjoy reading. But every week, the most important decision is what to watch. We've come to realize that some of our favorite movies for family movie night are actually film versions of the most popular ...

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Women’s Prize Trust to Launch “Women’s Prize Award” For Non-Fiction Female Writers

The Women's Prize's new book prize, which is given to nonfiction publications, will be given each year. It is available to all female writers who write in English and are published in the United Kingdom, no matter where they are from in the world. The winner will get £30,000 in ...

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Male ModelPast

Alton Mason

Male Model of the Month for February 2023 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Alton Mason made history in 2019 when he walked the Chanel runway as the first Black male model. When he was 17 years old, he relocated to Los Angeles to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy to ...

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ArtistPast

L’impératrice

Artist of the Month for February 2023 Instagram Spotify Youtube Bio Hématome Bio L’Impératrice (The Empress) is a Parisian group of six musicians Charles de Boisseguin (the group’s founder and keyboards), Hagni Gwon (keyboards), David Gaugué (bass guitar), Achille Trocellier (electric guitar), Tom Daveau (drums), and Flore Benguigui (vocals), who ...

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Music PlaylistPast

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Flashback AthletePast

Diego Maradona

Flashback Athlete of the Month for February 2023 Bio Highlight Bio The legendary Argentine soccer player Diego Maradona is recognized as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Maradona famously played for the Argentine team that won the 1986 World Cup and guided club teams to victories in Argentina, Italy, and ...

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Make Up ArtistPast

Pat Mcgrath

Make Up Artist of the Month for January 2023 Twitter Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Pat McGrath, who was named the most influential makeup artist in the world by Vogue, unquestionably takes the top spot on our list of the most well-known makeup artists ever. McGrath nonetheless managed to become ...

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PastUnderground Artist

Maassai

Underground Artist of the Month for January 2023 Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio COZY / TO FLY Bio Maassai, a Brooklyn native, identifies as “hood avant-garde,” a term that permeates every piece of music she does. Her raw bars serve as a window into her experiences as she “centers ghetto narratives” ...

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Male ModelPast

Omar Didiba

Male Model of the Month for January 2023 Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Gueye, who is only 21 years old, is becoming more and more well-known in the world of fashion. After taking part in multiple fashion shows and marketing pictures for the company, the Italian model’s career took off, ...

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ArtistPast

Naika

Artist of the Month for January 2023 Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Sauce Bio Singer-songwriter Naika was born in Miami, Florida. She describes herself as a transnational, cross-cultural kid (TCK), and she credits the French, Caribbean, African, and South Pacific cultures for influencing her musically and personally. Her music showcases her ...

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You’re Sitting on Gold If You Own Any of These Books

The First Folio is a collection of 23 plays by William Shakespeare, including The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, and Romeo and Juliet. It was first published under the original title Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies. It is credited with ensuring that his plays continue to be performed ...

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What science says about the health benefits of “getting lost in a book”

Whether you're a voracious reader who devours a new book every week or a slow reader who's still reading that bestseller a friend recommended months ago, psychologists (and their research) say you're making good use of your time. And if it's been a while since your last outing with a ...

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