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KorDale Jackson-Powell

Bio: KorDale Jackson-Powell is a current student at Prince George’s Community College pursuing an AA in Public Relations and Journalism. Alongside his passion for writing, his interests include videogames, music, and filmed entertainment. KorDale is eager to join the NYC Tastemakers team and to have opportunities to share his writing on a large platform to others.
Science and Technology

Forensic Science on TV is Far From Real Thing

TV cop shows have done a real number on how people view forensic science as a whole.  Real life forensic science is nothing like how it was shown on shows like Bones.  Real-life forensic science is slow, and methodical, unlike the fast-paced, all-in-one detective work seen in tv shows. The ...

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Sports

Hot Take Culture and How It Ruins Sports Media

I promise, I’m not a hateful person at all.  I try my best to spread as much positivity and goodness in the world as I can.  But I am also very hyper-critical and possess a smidge of hate for some individuals in this world.  One of the people I do ...

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Beauty

How does Psychology Affect and Change How We Perceive Our Own Beauty Standards?

One of the key concepts my psychology professor, Dr. Marc D. Lee, taught in pretty much the first lecture of the semester was the idea that psychology plays a part in every aspect, part, and time in our lives.  And one field where cognitive thought processes are most prevalent is ...

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Theater

Best Winter Theatrical Productions to Watch this Festive Season

Right around the calendar is my favorite season of the year.  Winter.  I know a lot of people don’t like the cold that comes with the winter season and months, but I, for one, absolutely love them through and through.  It is the most festive season by far and has ...

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Politics

Do the Midterm Elections Showcase a Unified Nation in America?

There is almost nothing on the news right now except the polling results coming in from this year’s midterm election.  And while Democrats continue to pick up wins following winning the Senate and House, do these midterm election results and wins showcase a possible push for a unified nation in ...

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Movies

How Studio LAIKA has Grown into Cultural Cornerstone of Film

Studio LAIKA, over the last 21 years, has become a cultural cornerstone of modern cinema.  By merging handcrafted stop-motion artistry and bold and dark fantasy storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to the physical medium, Studio LAIKA has become one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed film studios, although they ...

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Latest News

Gov. Kathy Hochul Re-elected as Governor of New York

Governor Kathy Hochul, who became New York’s first female governor in 2021, secured a second full term after defeating Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.  The midterm election race was called in just about 30 minutes after polls closed, with Hochul defeating Nassau County Executive Blakeman by a 20-point margin statewide.   Most ...

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Video

John Legend, Pharrell Williams – Fireflies

Video of the Month for November 2026 https://youtu.be/fEw6VZq9xg8?si=cfrAc67ywLsBYT4J John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything”, and ...

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Top 5

Top 5 TV Shows For November 2026

I love visual and auditory media. It is what I live and bleed, day in and day out. From reading books and fanfiction to watching movies and television, I love it all (don’t get me started on genderbent Draco Malfoy), and this month I’ve been granted the opportunity to give ...

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New Artist

Adela

“New” Artist of the Month for November 2026 Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio ADELA – Nicole Kidman Bio Adéla Jergová (born 27 November 2003) is a Slovak singer, songwriter and dancer. She spent her teenage years training in ballet dance ...

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Artist

PinkPantheress

Artist of the Month for November 2026 Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio Girl Like Me Bio Victoria Beverley Walker (born April 19, 2001), known professionally as PinkPantheress, is a British singer-songwriter and record producer. Her music blends styles such as ...

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Top 5

Top 5 Local Events For November 2026

1. New York Comedy Festival: Arguments & Grievances Where: 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002 When: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 9:30 PM Arguments & Grievances is a live comedy debate show where the audience decides who the winner is.  This event is a part of the 2026 ...

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