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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Naya Rivera vs. K. Michelle – R&B Sound Off
With a walloping 81.01 percent of the vote, Naya Rivera has done it again. Her opponent, Jhene Aiko, only came away with 18.99 percent. After last week's win, this means that Rivera will be the next artist to enter the R&B Sound Off Hall of Fame if she come out on top in the next round.
Nicki Minaj, Shaggy, Super Cat Make Surprise Appearances at Hot 97’s On Da Reggae Tip [Exclusive Photos]
Summer may be coming to a close, but no one would have guessed that at Hot 97's On Da Reggae Tip at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on Friday night (Aug. 30). Reggae and dancehall's best artists got everyone wining and grinding to the island beats.
Machine Gun Kelly’s Tattoo Tales: Rapper Shares 10 Stories Behind His Ink [Exclusive Photos]
Machine Gun Kelly may not necessarily be in the hip-hop's mainstream just yet, however, his recent mixtape, 'Black Flag,' has been sparking excitement amongst fans and critics alike. With all the hype around it, the 23-year-old Cleveland rapper is already in talks with the execs at his label, Interscope Records, about moving forward with his sophomore LP.
Kid Ink vs. Eminem – Rap Battle
Kid Ink has done it again. The remix to 'Bossin' Up' received 69.07 percent of the vote in this week's Rap Battle and easily beat Wiz Khalifa's 'Look Into My Eyes,' which only got 30.93 percent.
Ne-Yo, Chiddy Bang Treat Fans to Energetic Show for TGI Fridays’ Red Hot Summer of Music
What happens when TGI Fridays and Malibu rum join forces with Ne-Yo? An event that introduces New York residents to some burgeoning artists while enjoying munchies and even better drinks. But partying aside, the singer (and the creative force of Malibu Red) along with Philadelphia rapper Chiddy Bang were in the Big Apple for a night of fun on Thursday (Aug. 28).
Naya Rivera vs. Jhene Aiko – R&B Sound Off
Naya Rivera has done it again. Receiving 77.66 percent of the vote, she won this week's R&B Sound Off. Her opponent, The Weeknd, only walked away with 22.34 percent of the vote.
Jhene Aiko Injured in Car Accident, Suffers Broken Wrist
Instead of playing a show at Louisiana State University on Wednesday (Aug. 28), Jhene Aiko will be in bed resting after being involved in a car accident in Los Angeles on Monday (Aug. 26).
Robin Thicke and Macklemore Treat Fans to Free New York City Concert [Photos]
With the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards only a day away from making its debut in Brooklyn, N.Y., Robin Thicke and Macklemore, who are both set to perform on Sunday (Aug. 25) night, wanted to give New York fans a taste of their sets with a free show at Terminal 5 last night (Aug. 23).
Kid Ink vs. Wiz Khalifa – Rap Battle
Kid Ink is on fire. With 62.37 percent of the vote, he easily beats B.o.B. in last week's Rap Battle. The southern rhymer only walked away with 37.63 percent of votes.
Beyonce Songs Tell Story of ‘Cinderella’ [VIDEO]
'Cinderella' is one of those fairy tales that has been revamped over and over again. Even the late Whitney Houston and Brandy acted in a made-for-TV musical version of the story. Now YouTube star and 'American Idol' finalist Todrick Hall gives 'Cinderella' the Beyonce twist.