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Layla Handy

Bio: Layla is an intern at NYCTastemakers and a current college freshman majoring in English. She has a strong passion for writing and enjoys reading in her free time. Layla also values spending quality time with her family.
Sports

Sean McDermott Fired

Following the recent loss against the Denver Broncos for the playoff loss in the AFC Divisional Round, head coach, Sean McDermott, was recently fired from the Buffalo Bills.   Working as the head coach for the Buffalo Bills for a total of nine seasons, McDermott helped the team see a total of 98-50, the second most wins of ...

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Movies

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Comes to Theaters

Yes, you have read that correctly!  For one week only, beginning today on Jan. 16, 2026, and continuing through the week, the smash hit of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein comes to theaters for a limited time. Releasing in select theaters starting today, on Jan. 16, 2026, you can buy your ...

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Sports

Is Cheerleading a Sport: Yes

In America, we praise and celebrate many athletes for their skills and talents.  Whether our affections extend to the strength of football players or the agility and focus of baseball players, we in America tend to focus our praise and attention on traditional athletic sports. However, that is where our ...

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Theater

Upcoming Plays to See For 2026

There is nothing like live theater.  Seeing an actor bring life, beauty, and heartbreak onto the stage is a joyous experience that often escapes one’s capability to describe due to the fact that it’s just that unique.  If you or someone you know also enjoys live theater, then you will ...

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Music

Did He Steal Beyoncé’s Music?

Suspect Kelvin Evans, charged with entering an automobile with the intent to commit theft and criminal trespass, pleaded not guilty.  Reportedly appearing in Atlanta court on Jan. 7, 2026, at 11 am, Atlanta News First streamed and documented the proceeding live as the suspect pleaded not guilty on all charges.  Evans is set ...

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Politics

Send Her Packing: Why Congresswoman Robin Kelly wants the Security of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem gone

Beginning on Jan. 7, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a state representative for Illinois, announced plans to formally raise charges against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.  Following the death of Renee Nicole Good, Kelly intends to impeach Noem on three articles of impeachment in response to the recent ...

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Sports

Embarrassing Eagles Loss

Last night, saw the embarrassing loss of the Philadelphia Eagles against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan 11, 2026. Ending the season with a huge loss against the 49ers, Eagles Fans are disappointed and frustrated that their beloved team will not make it to the Super Bowl for 2026. ...

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Books

New Year, New Releases

As we welcome and embrace the new year of 2026, we additionally welcome and embrace the new book releases of this year!  From rising new talents who are debuting their very first novel, to the established and esteemed novelists who have been in the business for decades, 2026 welcomes new and ...

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Politics

US Supreme Court Case: What This Could Mean for Trans and LGBTQ+ Rights

Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two oral arguments brought up by two students who seek to challenge Republican laws in the states of Idaho and West Virginia.  In what is sure to be two landmark arguments, the two cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia ...

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Politics

Immigration Unit Under Trump Administration Linked to 16 Shootings

In recent days, tension has arisen between the American people following the recent death of a woman, Renee Nicole Good, at the hands of ICE Immigration.  Sparking shock, anger, and fear among American Citizens, many people are growing agitated and enraged towards the Trump Administration for ordering the mass deportation of people ...

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Music

“Golden” (K-Pop Demon Hunters) Reaches Over One Billion Streams on Spotify

Originally released in 2025, the love and popularity of the summer blockbuster hit, KPop Demon Hunters, is still going strong in 2026.  Released to Netflix on June 20, 2025, the film took the world by storm and defined many odds in modern day cinema.  After being sold to Netflix by Sony for a ...

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Fashion

2026 Critics’ Choice Awards

Last night, Jan. 4, 2026, saw the return of the annual Critics’ Choice Awards Movie Awards. Marking its 31st annual award show, the hottest stars of modern-day entertainment made jaw-dropping appearances in the newest and latest fashion designs to debut in 2026. From the perfection of Prada to the dazzling ...

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