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.
Emily Tan
B.o.B. Delivers ‘Ready’ with Future
Like many other rappers who say they're the best in the game, B.o.B is doing the same with his new hard-hitting track, 'Ready.'
Damian Marley Teams Up With Norwegian Cruise Lines for Welcome to Jamrock Cruise
If you want to party to your favorite island sounds on the high seas, Damian Marley has the right trip for you. In a partnership with Norwegian Cruise Lines, the reggae artist presents the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise.
Miguel vs. Lyfe Jennings – R&B Sound Off
The fans have spoken. Naya Rivera dominated last week's R&B Sound Off by receiving 75.52 percent of the vote and beat K. Michelle, who only gained 24.48 percent. With this fourth consecutive win, the 'Glee' star will be the next artist to enter TheDrop.fm's R&B Sound Off Hall of Fame.
Naya Rivera Enters TheDrop.fm’s R&B Sound Off Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Naya Rivera for being the latest artist to be inducted into TheDrop.fm's R&B Sound Off Hall of Fame. Not only has her song, 'Sorry,' dominated the Sound Off each week over the past month, but she is also the first actress to enter the Hall of Fame.
Keyshia Cole Apologizes to Michelle Williams for Super Bowl Twitter Feud
About seven months after the infamous Super Bowl Twitter feud between Keyshia Cole and Michelle Williams, the tiff will finally be put to rest. Cole apologized to the Destiny's Child member via the interwebs yesterday (Sept. 8).
Tyrese Removes Tattoo Inspired by Ex-Wife
It's been four years since Tyrese divorced Norma Mitchell, and it looks like he's further closing that door on his past by erasing her name, which was inked on his finger.
Tamar Braxton Poses with Baby Logan on Ebony Cover
Since giving birth to her son, Logan, on June 6, Tamar Braxton hasn't been shy about showing off her new bundle of joy. So it's no surprise that when 'The One' songstress was asked to be on the latest Ebony cover, it was a mother-and-son affair.
Phil Ade’s Five Favorite Hip-Hop Moments [Exclusive Interview]
Whether you call it a mixtape or an album or an LP, Phil Ade's 'R.O.S.E.' is a collection of tracks that every fan of D.C. hip-hop should listen to. Released last month, the "original project" stems from Ade's real-life experiences as well as the big moments that those who are close to him have gone through.
Ruben Studdard Admits He’s ‘Fat as Hell,’ Joins New Season of ‘Biggest Loser’
Ruben Studdard has always been a big guy. However, the 'American Idol' Season 2 winner has decided to take control of his health and will be joining the 15th season of the 'The Biggest Loser.'
10 ‘Normal’ Beyonce Instagram Moments
Beyonce may be one of the most famous women on the planet right now, but that doesn't mean she can't be like us normal folk, too. While we're still wondering how Mrs. Carter is going to celebrate her 32nd birthday today (which will most likely be epic), TheDrop.fm decided to honor the occasion by highlighting some of her every-day-out-of-the-spotlight moments.
She's a strong yet grounded lady, but