Jenna Hodgkinson

Jenna Hodgkinson

Bio: Jenna Hodgkinson is a recent graduate of Salve Regina University where she studied Global Studies and Political Science. She is currently pursuing her Masters in International Relations from American Public University. Throughout her educational career she became passionate about research, analyzing, and writing out her findings to share. She enjoys reading, learning, and debating the theories of the world and is thrilled to get to share with the readers of NYCTastemakers.
Health and Wellness

The truth about Artificial Sweeteners

When most people think of foods with artificial sweeteners, diet drinks and candies are what come to mind. But a close look at ingredients lists shows they’re in more and more products. The truth is that low-calorie sweeteners are being introduced widely into the diet.

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Sports

Adam Silver says NBA made decision on Ja Morant’s firearm incident

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed Thursday that the league’s investigation into Ja Morant’s latest incident with a firearm could “come to a head” now, but the league is going to wait until the NBA Finals are over.

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Latest News

Scripps National Spelling Bee crowns champion

This year’s winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is a 14 year old boy named Dev Shah. “It felt good knowing that I accomplished something I worked hard for,” Shah told “Good Morning America”

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Sports

Celtics season over: What went wrong and what comes next?

Well, they almost made history. Maybe that’s even more frustrating, that the Celtics got to the precipice of doing something no team has done before…that is before Jayson Tatum rolled his ankle, and the whole run came crashing down with him.

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Latest News

Al Pacino, 83, is expecting a baby with girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29

Al Pacino is expecting a new baby at the age of 83. The actor and his girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, are expecting their first child together.

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DJ

Ameme

DJ of the Month for June 2023 Facebook Instagram Youtube Bio Runaway Bio Born and raised in Benin, Hubert Sodogandji, also known as AMÉMÉ, leads One Tribe, a global community and brand identity centered on unity and a positive outlook. Fueled by an innate determination, drive, and passion, with attuned …

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Beauty

Classic 90’s makeup and fashion looks coming back into style in 2023

As far as beauty trends go, that’s exactly what this year is all about. Classic ’90s looks that involve smokey shadows and hints of metallic get softened and more lived-in for 2023. As far as skin goes, get ready to keep the focus going on maintaining healthier skin and adopting a more streamlined routine.

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Latest News

Tom Hanks addresses America’s future in Harvard speech: ‘Truth is sacred’

Tom Hanks called on Harvard’s 2023 graduating class to defend truth in a powerful commencement address on Thursday. The Oscar winner, who received an honorary Doctor of Arts, joked he was receiving the degree “without having done a lick of work” other than playing a Harvard professor in “The Da Vinci Code” movies.

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Movies

Live Action Little Mermaid

Get ready to go under the sea with the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Based on the 1989 animated film of the same name, Disney is remaking the beloved tale with an all-star cast and team. The film was first announced in 2016 with Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda attached to write additional music. In 2019, Disney found its Ariel in Halle Bailey, who is best known as part of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, and has also starred on Freeform’s Grown-ish.

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Sports

The unprecedented preparation for Bronny James’ arrival at USC

In 2019, Bronny joined his Sierra Canyon teammates at an event called Hoopfest in Dallas. The first day took place at a local high school, before the demand to see Bronny, just a freshman who came off the bench at the time, grew.

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Latest News

Supreme Court Limits E.P.A’s Power to Address Water Pollution

The Supreme Court on Thursday restricted the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to police water pollution, ruling that the Clean Water Act does not allow the agency to regulate discharges into some wetlands near bodies of water.

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Theater

Anticipating Life Post Drama School

After years of long rehearsals, memorizing too many lines to count, studying the likes of Stanislavsky, Hagen, and Shakespeare, creating lifelong friendships and collaboration partners, and perhaps even acting in or writing a thesis, you’re about to graduate with an acting degree. But now what?

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