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Donal Logue's Daughter Missing Since Monday
Jul 1, 2017
Donal Logue (Gotham, Grounded For Life, and Sons of Anarchy) is searching for his daughter who went missing on Monday. Jade Logue went missing from the Brooklyn/New York area and was last seen Monday around 2 p.m. Donal reported her missing at 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning, and the teen has still not been found. He posted on his twitter page a heartfelt message with a picture of Jade. Jade is a transgender female, on April 16th of 2016 she came out as a femal...
Written by Olivia Kingery
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Theater
Delta And Bank Of America Pull Funding From Shakespeare In The Park
Jun 12, 2017
When it comes to Shakespeare, it can be hard to understand. That’s what I’m assuming happened when Delta and Bank of America wrongly pulled funding from the Public Theater in New York City after they realized the production of Shakespeare in the Park this year of Julius Caesar features a ‘Donald Trump’-esque figure getting assassinated. Now, let’s be clear: Julius Caesar is, in fact, about an assassination. But the bigger message of the play is that if anger incites violence, the republic will fall. Remember how the Roman empire fell after his death? So making it about Trump is actually pointing out that violence will do noth...
Written by Rachel Leishman
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Current Events
April the Giraffe Finally Has a Name for Her Calf
May 2, 2017
April the giraffe finally had her calf as 1.2 million onlookers around the world kept their eyes glued to the live feed from the Animal Adventure Park, located 130 miles outside of New York City. After the calf's birth and gender were revealed, the zoo held a contest to determine a name for the newborn. The winning name came from Allysa Swilley, the zoo's giraffe keeper. The male calf has been named Tajiri, which means “hope” in Swahili. Except it doesn’t. "Hope" is usually translated as "tarajio" or "matumaini." In Swahili, the name actually translates to “rich” or “wealthy." Ironic, as the GoFundMe account set up for April has ...
Written by Olivia Kingery
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Current Events
New York Legislature Bans Child Marriage
Jun 27, 2017
The New York law allowing children as young as 14 years old to marry has been officially raised to 18 years old. 17-year-olds will be able to marry only if they have judicial and parental consent. Judges will be given guidelines to determine whether or not a 17-year-old is marrying against their will. According to The New York Times, the legislation that would raise the age limit on marriage was met with controvery this past Spring, dividing New York. Many priased Governor Andrew Cuomo for "ending what they termed a form of child abuse" while others c...
Written by Roxanne Powell
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Television
ASAP Rocky Drives To The Beat Of A Different Drum
Mar 11, 2017
ASAP (Always Strive and Prosper) Rocky is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Harlem. In his prepubescent years, his father is sentenced to prison for drug dealing, and his older brother dies by a bullet wound. He and his mother survive, sometimes staying at the Volunteers of America, a homeless shelter. His past is a struggle, but his heartache molds him into the man he is today. He is a man his older brother is proud of and admires. ASAP Rocky gives love back, but experiences an unexpected turn of events. ...
Written by Mary Kiser
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Music
Josh Eppard Talks New Weerd Science And Coheed Tour
Feb 22, 2017
Every once in a while, a music artist comes along that takes everything you thought about a genre, all of the preconceived notions formulated within a closed mind, and completely demolishes them. What is left is a fresh and open mental canvas, unblemished and receptive to new perspectives and familiar emotions that forge connections. Weerd Science, the solo rap project of Coheed and Cambria drummer Josh Eppard, certainly fits the description. While he is most known for his role in the immensely successful Coheed and Cambria, it is within ...
Written by D. S. Bradford
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Art
Supporting Local Art By Crawling Across The Nation
Feb 1, 2017
Art crawls are events that bring the community together through local art. Most are hosted by local nonprofits that rely on volunteers and donations in order to host the event. They are usually held once a month, and, on that specific day, people from all over the city can come together at the designated place and walk from location to location. The crawls are usually set up amongst a group of restaurants and bars where the artists are inside displaying their art. It’s a chance for the people leaving work to go someplace where they might get a little more than an after work drink. Art crawls take place all over the country from Nashville, TN to St. Paul, Minnesota and almost eve...
Written by Erica Rose Jackson
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Fandom
Healthy Harry Potter Themed Restaurant Opens In Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2017
Harry Potter fans rejoice! A Harry Potter-themed restaurant is your new place to indulge in your pasta cravings! That is, if you are in New York or somewhere nearby. Pasta Wiz, a restaurant inspired by the Wizarding World, has recently opened in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. ...
Written by Rain Varela
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Current Events
Massive New York Fire Condemns Kew Gardens Stores
Jan 1, 2017
A massive fire overtook Vleigh Place in Kew Gardens Hills, New York around 6:30pm this past Friday. As of Saturday, the fire was under control, but a total of 14 stores were affected. Unfortunately, this means the store owners of those 14 stores will have to close their businesses. "The building that housed a row of businesses was condemned Saturday following [the] five-alarm fire." Photos of the aftermath show broken windows, ashen storefronts, and VACATE signs in bright red letters. New York's Department of Buildings instructed business owners to grab what t...
Written by Roxanne Powell
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Yankees To Honor Jeter On May 14, 2017
Dec 11, 2016
No matter what team you root for, Derek Jeter is one of the most notable names in New York baseball. After more than two years since Jeter walked off the baseball diamond and into retirement, the Yankees have officially announced how they will be immortalizing the Captain's legacy in pinstripes. The Yankees plan to honor Derek Jeter on Mother's Day, May 14, 2017, with the official retirement of his iconic number 2 and unveil his plaque in Monument Park. Jeter will be the 22nd player to have his number retired in franchise history and the 21st retired by the Yankees organization. This will be the first retirement of a number since 2015, when Bernie Williams, Jorge ...
Written by Kristina Atienza
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Current Events
The Controversy Surrounding Melania And Barron Trump's Plan To Remain In NY
Nov 22, 2016
Melania Trump and her 10-year old son, Barron Trump, will not be joining her husband, Donald Trump, when he moves into the White House on January 20th, a decision that has been met with controversy. And, no, it is not due to the lack of gold rimmed candy bowls or the fact...
Written by Rain Varela
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Movies
Jaret Martino's 'Stronger Than Pretty' Is An Empowering Unlove Story
Nov 20, 2016
Jaret Martino, actor and award-winning producer of films like Driven, The Documentary, Ladybug and Bellz Angels, presents Stronger Than Pretty, an empowering true story about one woman's courage to break free and to find her own voice. Stronger Than Pretty launched its proof of concept in New York on November 20. The sold-out screening features actress Kate Amundsen (Shameless, Westworld, The Mindy Project) and co-stars indie film actor, Anthony Ficco (Drifter, Prodigal). The screenplay was co-w...
Written by PopWrapped
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Current Events Politics
Donald Trump To Pay $25 Million In Trump University Settlement
Nov 18, 2016
As was previously reported, Donald Trump's eponymous university fell under fire after several students filed civil lawsuit charges against the school that offered to teach them how to flip "reliable" real estate. Now President-Elect Donald Trump has "agreed to a $25-million settlement to resolve three lawsuits in California and New York over Trump University." Still, something tells me this fishy smell won't go away so easily. A large portion of the settlement ($21 million, to be precise) w...
Written by Roxanne Powell
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Television
Second Season Of Jessica Jones To Spotlight Female Directors
Oct 27, 2016
Diversity in the superhero genre might not be at the level that everyone had hoped, but the highly anticipated second season of Netflix's Jessica Jones will be featuring strong leadership by women both in front of and behind the camera. To help spread the idea of female empowerment and bring the next chapter of our favorite superpowered private investigator onto our screens, every single episode of the second season of Jessica Jones will feature a female director. At the Transforming Hollywood 7: Diversifying Entertainment...
Written by Kristina Atienza
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Music
Molly Moore Shares New Single "Imaginary Friends"
Sep 20, 2016
While most children might prefer to play in the local park or something similar, aged seven, Molly Moore began writing songs. A New York native, Moore was raised by musical parents who she often credits with helping her find her sound and style. Upon moving to Los Angeles, her song-writing prowess led her to write tracks for Felix Cartal, DubVision, Dyro, Vicetone & Lost Kings, while her songs have also appeared on several reality TV shows. With her career continuing to progress at an impressive pace, she released her debut EP Shadow Of The Sun, featuring the single “Peace of My Heart” last year, and now, as she gears up to release her second collection, ...
Written by Rebecca Haslam
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Music
Megan Vice Talks 'Spread The News', Social Media & Shows
Aug 27, 2016
Heavily influenced by the likes of Michael Jackson, Prince and Whitney Houston, Megan Vice has worked tirelessly over the last few years to establish herself as a musical talent in her own right. Now, following the release of her Spread The News EP, more and more music outlets and fans around the world are discovering the many talents of this New York artist. With dreams of sharing a stage with Justin Timberlake and playing Madison Square Garden, she kindly agreed to this interview to talk social media, musical inspirations and plans for the future. PW: Please introduce yourself. Megan Vice: Hey! I'm Megan Vice! PW: How...
Written by Rebecca Haslam
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Music
Moody And Inspired: Jane In Space Release New Album And Single 'Feel It Alive'
Jul 27, 2016
No one can ever say that New York City has not produced some of the most interesting music around. Time and time again, bands and musicians that show up on the scene from that part of the globe seem to bring a unique edge to their sound; perhaps it's something in the water or simply the by-product of a truly competitive music scene. One thing is for sure, Jane In Space has created a very unique experience with their new and currently self-titled album. ...
Written by Ryan Donnelly
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Gaming
Pokemon Go: Rare Pokemon Causes Crowd Rush in Central Park
Jul 18, 2016
I've seen it with my own eyes: you're walking down a very popular public place, with hoards of people moving in circles, their eyes fixated on their phone. While many would see this as the typical millennial over consumed by technology, this is simply the latest phenomenon of the extremely popular game called Pokemon Go. The Pokemon Go phenomenon has already broken countless records with it's success, as within only a few days of it's release, it became the most popular mobile game in United States history. So how does this type of massive success look in a very popular public place like Central Park, New York? See for yourself below,...
Written by Matthew Dandridge
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Gaming
Pokemon GO Helped Woman Discover Cheating Boyfriend
Jul 13, 2016
A New York resident just found out her boyfriend cheated on her by tracking his Pokemon GO activity! Pokemon GO may be fresh out of its beta stage, but it's already caught the attention of several thousand users, all intent on catching every Pokemon in the known universe. It's even helped alert authorities to the location of murder victims and robberies in progress. The app's geolocation feature (you know, that handy background feature that helps the app figure out where you are on the map) even helps users figure out where their friends have caught Pokemon. That's exactly what happened to Evan Scribner of Queens, NY. He made the mistake of catching...
Written by Roxanne Powell
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Current Events
Rudy Giuliani Says Black Lives Matter Is "Inherently Racist"
Jul 12, 2016
Former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani has made scathing remarks against the Black Lives Matter movement on an interviews with Fox News last Monday, referring to it as "racist" and "Anti-American". In full he said, "It's inherently racist because, number one, it divides us. ...All lives matter: White lives, black lives, all lives, Number two: Black Lives Matter never protests when every 14 hours somebody is killed in Chicago, probably 70-80% of the time (by) a black person. Where are they then? Where are they when a young black child is killed?" On Sunday h...
Written by Rain Varela
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Celebrities
Shirt Stained With John Lennon's Blood Sold For $40,819
Jul 4, 2016
People will often collect mementos from their favorite celebrities. The normal ones would be happy with an autograph or a selfie. Then there are the more obsessive ones who would go for personal items like a piece of clothing. But on top of the tier are the ones who go for pieces of celebrity DNA, whether it be a hair, toenail clips or Harry Style's vomit on the curb. It's actually an old human tradition, some Christian denominations would venerate the pieces of flesh and bone from a saint which they refer to as relics. So it isn't really surprising that a shirt stained with the blood of Beatles member ...
Written by Rain Varela
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Exclusive: Sariah Delivers A Dangerously Sexy 'Cold Blooded' Music Video
Jun 29, 2016
Courtesy of Sariah Rising pop vixen Sariah serves a dangerously sexy look and some serious attitude in her "Cold Blooded" music video, and we've got the first peek! Serving a big voice and a fun pop perspective, pop hitmaker Sariah is back on the scene...
Written by Mike Nied
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Music
Stalking Gia Gives In To 'Second Nature' On Electro-Kissed New Single
Jun 24, 2016
Budding electo-pop songstress Stalking Gia returns to the scene on her passionate new single "Second Nature." Rising from the depths of New York City, upcoming pop hitmaker Stalking Gia is prepared to breathe new life into the scene with her electro-kissed stylings. Making her debut in 2014 over luscious synths on her first single "War Paint," the songstress rapidly attracted attention for her forward thinking productions, organic lyricism, and evocative vocal stylings. Now the songstress is prepared to return to the scene with her latest release, a single titled "Second Nature." ...
Written by Mike Nied
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Lifestyle
Pavlina Osta Talks Radio, World Records & Her Reputation
May 31, 2016
As she prepares to head to college in the fall, Pavlina Osta has already established a career for herself that millions could and can only dream of. Having first come to peoples’ attention playing the steel drums on Daytona Beach, she then moved into radio and has since interviewed some of the biggest names in the world – all before the age of 18. Over Skype, as she introduces me to her companion, Penelope the pug, she openly and happily chats about career ambitions, favourite interviewees, social media and her big plans for the future. PW: How would you describe yourself? Pavlina Osta: I’m very bubbly, or so I’m told. Actually, I...
Written by Rebecca Haslam
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Music
Svetlana Chats Speakeasies, Dream Shows & Social Media
May 27, 2016
While most bands and artists today have jumped on the insanely popular pop-rock band-wagon, Svetlana & The Delancey Five have other plans and aren’t afraid to make their own mark on the music world their way. That way is by reinvigorating the New York music scene with the jazz sounds and styles made famous in the 1920’s and 30’s, performing at one of the very few remaining speakeasies in the city and reminding people everywhere that the music of the past doesn’t always have to stay there; that it can and indeed deserves to be heard by modern day music fans. With more shows planned for the weeks and months ahead, leader of the group Svetlana kindly agreed to this interview to...
Written by Rebecca Haslam
