Karla Rodriguez

Senior Web Editor and Digital Journalist

Writer and editor in the Greater New York area. Obtained Bachelor's of Science degree in Journalism from St. John's University. Focusing on Entertainment news and reviews, women empowerment, travel, beauty and food.

Scroll down to see my work featured on J-14.com, es.J-14.com, Phactual.com, AAA.com, C&T magazine, The Irish Voice Newspaper and The Torch Newspaper.

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Cheddar
10/20/2016
Cheddar Life October 20, 2016

I appeared on Cheddar Life representing J-14 to discuss Justin Bieber and all things teen pop culture. Around the 17-minute mark.

J-14.com - Bauer Xcel Media - Senior Web Editor

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Por Ti de J-14

Exclusiva: J Balvin comparte detalles de su próximo disco y su nueva gira. ¡Ve el video y entérate! ---> http://bit.ly/1Fb3ZxP

Phactual.com - Writer

Phactual
9 Actors Almost Cast in Major Films

There must be no bigger disappointment for an actor than not being cast for a film that went on to be a worldwide success. Some movies become instant classics, with fans quoting their lines incessantly and adoring the film's cast, but would the films below have been a hit if a different actor played the...

Phactual
7 Unknown Taylor Swift Fun Facts

Taylor Swift has proven to know the secret formula to make everything she touches turn platinum-but there are plenty of Taylor Swift fun facts you may not know, even if you are a die-hard fan. Did you know that at 20-years-old she was the youngest artist ever to win a Grammy for the Album of the...

Phactual
5 Disney Classics Becoming Live-Action Films

After Maleficent was a huge hit last summer (rightfully so!), the live-action spin on Disney's classic movies and fairytales seems unstoppable. With several movies slated to hit theaters in 2015, and some already out in theaters, we have compiled a list of movies that are going from animation to live-action films with a twist of...

Phactual
10 Must-Read Mark Twain Quotes

Mark Twain is known as "the father of American literature," but it took him plenty of failures and mishaps to finally discover his true calling. He tried several professions, from pilot to working at a printer, but through perseverance and self-discovery he found that as a journalist he could write stories that had an...

Literally, Darling -- Blogger

Literallydarling
12/02/2013
Review: Kanye West's "Yeezus" Tour

Kanye West stopped through New York City's Madison Square Garden for his Yeezus Tour recently, and fans were in for more than just a concert; it was an experience unlike any other. From the second you set foot inside the venue, it is clear that West's cultural influence has widespread throughout the crowd, and not just musically.

Literallydarling
01/01/2014
Life Is Not A Race. Pace Yourself.

Around this time, many of us see people we don't see year-round. We gather with relatives and friends, and catch up on all that we've missed in each other's lives since the last reunion. Oftentimes, the focal point of any conversation is not how well you're doing in school, or how great your new job [...]

Literallydarling
01/26/2014
Grammy Awards Best Rap Album Category

As rap quickly takes place front and center in pop culture, the Best Rap Album category for the 56th annual Grammy Awards heated up with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, Drake's Nothing was the Same, Jay Z's Magna Cart...Holy Grail, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' The ...

AAA.com - Editorial Assistant

AAA New York
09/02/2014
A Taste Of... Williamsburg

Follow this guide and experience what everyone else has already been raving about.

AAA New York
04/21/2014
A Taste Of...Jackson Heights

When you think of AAA, you probably think of maps and directions and emergency roadside assistance, some of our top services. But did you know that AAA offers many services to help with your travel planning? Follow along to read about restaurants that will take you all over the world without ever leaving New York.

AAA New York
12/01/2014
AAA Tips for Long Flights

Here are some AAA New York tips for staying busy and making the most out of your time in the air.

AAA New York
04/02/2014
16 Cheap Eats in New York

Here are a few of our favorite New York AAA One-Diamond restaurants that will leave you with a full tummy, without breaking the bank.

AAA New York
04/21/2014
Bicycle Safety Guide

Whether you ride for fun or to save money (and the planet) on your daily commute, AAA wants you to pedal with more peace of mind.

AAA New York
03/01/2014
16 Cheap Eats in New York

When you think of AAA, you probably think of maps and directions and emergency roadside assistance, some of our top services. But did you know that AAA offers many services to its members? Here's a list of the affordable eateries in NY.

AAA New York
09/01/2013
13 Cool NY Museums to Visit This Season

When you think of AAA, you probably think of roadside assistance, our top services. But did you know that AAA offers many services to help members. Here's a list of must see museums in NY.

AAA New York
10/01/2012
2014 Yankee Stadium Guide

AAA New York has created a 2014 guide to all-things-Yankees that will surely come in handy to everyone visiting Yankee stadium

AAA New York
08/30/2012
Things to Do in D.C. for Free

Plan your visit to Washington D.C. before the summer is over for an experience that is sure to last you longer than any trip to the beach.

Irishcentral
Sarah Palin attends premiere of Undefeated documentary

The film aims to show Palin is "Undefeated" despite the media's negative outlook A documentary based on "The Undefeated" Republican Sarah Palin's political life premiered on Tuesday, to an adoring crowd of supporters at Iowa's Pella Opera House.

IrishCentral.com

Irishcentral
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' smashes 'Batman's' box office records

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' smashes 'Batman's' box office records: Lord Voldemort was not the only one defeated by Harry Potter this weekend, as "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" took in $168.6 million, kicking Batman "The Dark Knight" out of the first spot for best opening weekend ticket sales.

Irishcentral
Top ten Irish fashion designers around the globe- PHOTOS

Top ten Irish fashion designers around the globe- PHOTOS: Irish designers have made quite a name for themselves in the fashion world. From having their pieces worn in the Royal Wedding, to dressing some of Hollywood's major A-Listers, Irish designers are becoming some of the most sought out and respected designers in the business.

Irishcentral
'Little Miss Sunshine' Abigail Breslin to star in non-fiction movie 'The Class Project: How To...

'Little Miss Sunshine' Abigail Breslin to star in non-fiction movie 'The Class Project: How To Kill A Mother': In an attempt to wean herself from roles such as the adorable unconventional pageant girl in "Little Miss Sunshine," Abigail Breslin will take audiences through her transformation into adult roles in the new film, ''The Class Project: How To Kill A Mother: The True Story of Canada's Infamous Bathtub Girls.

The Torch--Entertainment Editor

Torchonline
Wale Springs into Action on Carnesecca Stage

The 2011 Spring Fling Concert welcomed a Long Island diva, a Jamaican star, an ATL newcomer, and a rapper straight out of D.C to St. John's. Chrisette Michele, Wayne Wonder, Roscoe Dash, and Wale rocked the stage Friday April 29 for the annual spring concert.

The Torch Newspaper
04/10/2012
Reality Sets In for American Pie

The old American Pie gang has reunited once more for an immature take on growing up, in the film American Reunion that hit theaters April 5.

Torchonline
Hit or miss

Nearly a year ago, popular rock band Maroon 5 rocked Carnesecca Arena at the St. John's University Fall 2009 concert. Since then, the group has wrapped up their world tour and recorded their third-studio album, Hands All Over. When asked what the fans should expect from the album, lead singer Adam Levine said "It sounds like f-ing Maroon 5."

The Torch
02/15/2012
‘Vow’ takes in Big Bucks

The Vow was this year’s go-to film for couples and groups of single ladies looking for a romantic escape on the weekend prior to Valentine’s Day.

Torchonline
Pain Goes 3D For Knoxville

It has been ten years since the show Jacka** first aired on MTV. After its two-year run and two major motion pictures, viewers thought they had seen it all from the Jacka **team. That changed when creator Johnny Knoxville announced in 2009 that Jacka** 3D was underway, leaving fans in anticipation.

Torchonline
Gaga's Rebirth Keeps 'Monsters' Satisfied

Little "monsters" everywhere have been counting down the seconds until the release of Lady Gaga's new single titled "Born This Way." The long-awaited track is the first single off her upcoming studio album of the same name which will be released on May 23.

The Torch
10/05/2011
Chris Brown returns to F.A.M.E. on Long Island

Chris Brown took the stage like a seasoned vet at Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum on Sept. 30, with a performance that left concert goers in tears and in a pure state of euphoria.

The Torch
03/29/2012
2012 Spring Music Fest

Kendrick Lamar performing at this year’s Spring Music Fest, taking place April 27.

The Torch
11/10/2011
A grown-up take on immaturity

In A Very Harold & Kumar 3-D Christmas, now in theaters, Harold and Kumar are at different stages in their lives and have even left their friendship behind.

The Torch
08/29/2011
Katy Perry and Adele Top Winners at VMA

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards were broadcasted live from The Nokia Theater in Los Angeles last night with the entertainment industry’s biggest stars passing through this year’s black carpet.

Torchonline
Pregnancy A Popular TV Trend Among Teens

Recently, the media has placed a burning spotlight on teenage pregnancy. Attention-grabbing shows like MTV's 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom and ABC Family's The Secret Life of the American Teenager have been sweeping the nation and garnering high ratings for their respective networks. On Jan.

The Torch
11/21/2011
Girls ran the 2011 American Music Awards

Taylor Swift fans had plenty to celebrate as the “Mean” singer took home the Artist of the Year award and more at Nov. 20′s 2011 American Music Awards on ABC.

The Torch
02/15/2012
Music Fans Mourn Legend

This past weekend saw the death of one of music’s greatest and most iconic stars, singer Whitney Houston.

The Torch
01/25/2012
First Listen: Sincerest Music

Nijay Sincere has developed a sound that includes melodies, rhythm, soul and most important of all, it is music with a message.

The Torch
10/26/2011
PA3 causes little terror

The third installment of the Paranormal Activity films was released Oct. 21 with the biggest opening ever for the month of October, garnering a total of $54 million dollars at the box office.

Torchonline
Mastering the Art of Rejection

Inferno spoke with Jeff Goldblatt in a phone interviewabout his popular project, the RejectionHotline. "Hello, this is not the person you are trying tocall...Unfortunately, the person who gave you thisnumber did not want you to have their real number. Weknow this sucks, but don't be too devastated."