Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
Underwater Photography
March 9, 2026

Underwater Photographer Helps Free a Humpback Whale Entangled in Fishing Gear

Underwater photographer John Kowitz has traveled the globe documenting the incredible underwater world. His beautiful photography and films capture the ocean’s most remarkable creatures, many of which are under threat due to commercial fisheries, pollution, and other environmental impacts. During a recent trip departing from the Hawaiian coast, Kowitz and his team witnessed this issue firsthand when he spotted two humpback whales in distress.

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Entertainment
March 4, 2026

Late Catherine O’Hara Honored With Posthumous Actor Award for Her Final Role

At the 32nd annual Actor Awards on March 1, 2026, the late Catherine O’Hara was posthumously honored with the “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series” for her final role as Patty Leigh in Apple TV’s The Studio. The Actor Awards are considered one of the industry’s most meaningful honors, as they are voted on by fellow performers in SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing actors.

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Entertainment
March 3, 2026

Actor Delroy Lindo Receives Standing Ovation After Addressing BAFTAs Racial Slur Incident

Embed from Getty Images While on stage at the NAACP Image Awards on February 28, 2026, actor Delroy Lindo received a standing ovation after addressing the controversy at this year’s BAFTAs. During the ceremony on February 22, a racial slur was shouted from the audience while Lindo and Sinners co-star Michael B. Jordan were presenting an award.

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Sports
February 26, 2026

U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Gets Invite From Rapper Flavor Flav Promising Celebratory Party and Parade

Embed from Getty Images Rapper Flavor Flav is known for championing women’s sports, and now, the hype man is offering to throw a party for the U.S. women’s hockey team after their 2026 Winter Olympics victory. The invitation to celebrate the team’s gold medal in Las Vegas came after the athletes publicly declined an invitation to attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.

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My Modern Met

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