Emily Tan is a freelance writer and photographer based in Jersey City, N.J. She been covering all things women, pop culture, music and tech since 2008. Emily has been published in the Seattle Times, AOL Music, Lemondop, CMJ, Spinner, PopEater. Currently, Emily contributes to a various places in the U.S. and U.K. including The Line of Best Fit, Idolator, Village Voice, Diffuser.fm and TheBoombox.com. contributes to various sites and publications in the U.S. and U.K. including TheBoomBox.com, Diffuser.fm, The Line of Best Fit, The 405 and Village Voice. Emily is usually on the hunt for the perfect cup of coffee, at a gig, or cycling around the city.
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Mack Wilds vs. K-Ci & JoJo – R&B Sound Off
With 74.32 percent of the votes, Mack Wilds proves that you don't need a Grammy or an Academy Award to beat Jennifer Hudson, who only received 25.68 percent of the votes in last week's R&B Sound Off.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 17, Episode 3 Recap: Bill Nye Is Eliminated, Christina Milian Lands in Bottom Two
It's Hollywood night this week on 'Dancing with the Stars.' The contestants had to wrap their heads around the idea of traditional ballroom moves. From foxtrot and quickstep to rhumba and charleston, the night was a bit of a challenge for some of the celebrities because this meant they really had to jump into the ballroom world headfirst -- and for most of them, it was their first time.
Tricky Cancels Select US Tour Dates Due to Delayed Visa
From Akon and M.I.A. to Ja Rule and Snoop Dogg, there are many artists that run into visa issues when they play outside their home countries. U.K. rapper Tricky is the latest to deal with this problem.
Azealia Banks Leaves Disclosure Collaboration Off ‘Broke with Expensive Taste’
While everyone is still waiting for her debut album, 'Broke with Expensive Taste, to actually release, Azealia Banks has been giving more hints of what to expect on the project. And one of those tidbits is that she tossed her collaboration with breakout U.K. electronic duo Disclosure from the album.
10 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs That Have Been Banned
We're in the 21st century, however, there are still struggles with gender, race and sexual preference that are still unavoidable in the world today. From whether or not homosexuals can get married to a woman's right to choose, these are just some of the hot topics that artists have tapped into, causing a stir with critics...
Bilal Invites Fans Into His Daily Routine in ‘Butterfly’ Video
In case you missed the recent release of Bilal's album, 'A Love Surreal,' here's your chance to see what this neo-soul singer can do. The video for his new single, 'Butterfly,' doesn't just show you how talented he is, but also gives you a glimpse of what his life is like on the road.
Meek Mill Calls Out Haters on ‘Make Me’
Kendrick's done it; so has Cassidy and probably every other rapper in their careers. And now Meek Mill joins the bandwagon with his own version.
Ying Yang Twins Bring Back ‘Wait (The Whisper Song)’, Perform ‘Miley Cyrus’ on AXS TV
About eight years after the Ying Yang Twins released 'Wait (The Whisper Song), the track is still considered one of the best to get down and dirty to when between the sheets. But if you've been yearning for the chance to hear the Ying Yang Twins spit those lyrics live, you're in luck. The Atlanta duo recently stopped by the AXS TV studio and brought the NSFW song back to life.
Kid Sister Gets Down in the Streets in ‘Bed Breaker’ Video
Need something to kick off your weekend right? Kid Sister has got just the thing for you. Her new video for 'Bed Breaker' not only has the beats to get the party started, but also the right moves to put more groove in your step.
Rihanna Reveals New MAC Makeup Collection for Fall [PHOTOS]
With a new fragrance out and her fall collection with River Island doing well, it's not too surprising to see that Rihanna has ventured into the world of makeup again. Her fall collaboration with MAC debuted Thursday (Sept. 26).