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Naomi Guevara

Bio: Naomi Guevara is a graduate of Colorado Mesa University where she earned a Bachelor's in English. Her love for the written word started as a young child and she has been writing ever since. While in university, she had the opportunity to work on The Literary Review and Pinyon as a Contributing and Associate Editor. Most days you will find her brainstorming for her next short story or reading a novel. She is excited for the opportunity to grow as a writer and editor during her time with NYC Tastemakers.
Music

Are record labels obsolete? (Op-Ed)

What do Taylor Swift, Prince, The Beatles, Iggy Azaela, Jay-Z, and Chance the Rapper all have in common? They are big names in the great struggle of artists wanting to own their music. But the real question is: should artists even sign to a record label at all? To understand …

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Health and Wellness

Washington faces a deadly fungal disease

Four people have tested positive for a rare fungal infection this month alone in Washington state. The fungal infection is a potentially deadly infection named Candida auris. The infection continues to spread in the US. Furthermore, cases have risen every year since 2016. Unfortunately, the pathogen is resistant to some …

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Politics

McCarthy’s vengeance: what to know

After spending 16 years pursuing Speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy was booted out, and now he wants revenge. What was a devastating ejection for the former speaker, has become a personal vendetta. The Californian Republican is trying to make a comeback, and this time with a vengeance. Along …

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Latest News

Houthi missile shot down

A close call Houthi forces in Yemen fired a missile that got within a mile of a US Navy destroyer on Tuesday. Most missiles are intercepted and destroyed about eight miles before contact. However, the one fired yesterday forced the USS Gravely to use its Close-In Weapon System. The system …

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ArtistPast

Tom Odell

Artist of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube Spotify Music Mouse-pointer Bio Tom Odell – Black Friday (Official Music Video) Bio Tom Odell is a platinum-selling British singer-songwriter who made the world stop in ponderous awe with the release of his debut album in 2013, “Long Way …

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AthletePast

Alex Morgan

Athlete of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Highlights Bio Alex Morgan was born on July 2, 1989, and she is a forward for the US Women’s Nation Team.     Among her notable achievements, she has scored over 100 goals for the national team and won a gold …

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Flashback AthletePast

Dwight “Doc” Gooden

Flashback Athlete of the Month for February 2024 Twitter Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Highlight Bio Born in 1964, Dwight “Doc” Gooden is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played an impressive 16 seasons in the MLB. During his career of 430 games, he pitched 2,800 2/3 innings and a win-loss …

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Male ModelPast

Ludwig Wildorff

Male Model of the Month for February 2024 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Hailing from Munich, Germany, at just 19 years old, Ludwig Wilsdorff is already the face of Dior Men. He works exclusively for Dior and Hugo Boss. His career began when he was approached by a Munich model scout at …

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New ArtistPast

Benson Boone

“New” Artist of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Twitter Instagram Tiktok Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio Benson Boone – Beautiful Things Bio Benson Boone began sharing his music on TikTik in 2021 and would audition, but withdraw, for American Idol. However, he continued to share his music on TikTok where …

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PastUnderground Artist

Hollow Coves

Underground Artist of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Music Bio Hollow Coves – Photographs Bio From Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Hollow Coves consists of two members, Ryan Henderson and Matt Carins. Their mix of soul and folk brings every listener into a state of nostalgic …

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PastVideo

Mess It Up by The Rolling Stones

Video of the Month for February 2024 https://youtu.be/vTUKj4e3vd4?si=YvK8sgm5ucYgw9NwThe Rolling Stones are making a glorious comeback and with their new music video for their song “Mess it Up,” fans are reeling.    A fun homage to the wild, know-it-all, and deeply lost American, “Mess it Up” is one of the videos that …

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DJPast

Frankie Cutlass

DJ of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Twitter Instagram Tiktok Spotify Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio Cry For Love Bio Frank Javiel Malave, also known by his stage name Frankie Cutlass, is an American award-winning, Grammy-nominated DJ, record producer, songwriter, and remixer.  What started out working as DJ at local parties and …

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