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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Chief Keef, Young Chop & Lil Durk Showcase Chicago’s Underground Rap Scene in New Documentary
Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Common are all Chicago natives that have hit the big time. However, there are plenty more rising stars from the city that mainstream America ins't familiar with yet. Noisey dives into this underground rap scene in a new documentary.
Rihanna Unleashes Her Demons in ‘What Now’ Video
Forget about the pole, paper and throne. Rihanna goes minimal for her latest video, 'What Now.'
The Bajan songstress clearly wants all the attention on her emotion and lyrics in this new visual, doing away with all the frills she had in 'Pour It Up...
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Alicia Keys Visits Typhoon Survivors At Philippine Air Force Base
Before Alicia Keys performs in Manila tonight (Nov. 25), the 'Girl on Fire' singer took some time to visit survivors of Typhoon Haiyan at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City, Philippines.
Redman & Shaq Show Love for Brick City in Reebok Commercial
Redman and Shaquille O'Neal give props to their hometown of Newark, N.J., in their latest Reebok commercial.
Ying Yang Twins Discuss Twerking In Mainstream America, Love For Miley Cyrus & Solo Albums [Exclusive Interview]
If you think Miley Cyrus invented the booty-popping movement known as twerking, you're sadly mistaken. The Ying Yang Twins are the first to make a claim to that fame. From 'Salt Shaker' and 'What's Happnin' to 'Shake' and 'Badd,' the Atlanta hip-hop duo have been in the business of making songs for strippers to shake their derrieres to for quite some time.
Kendrick Lamar Freestyles For GQ
While we're used to seeing Kendrick Lamar dressed in jeans, T-shirts and hoodies, the Compton rapper got suited up for the latest issue of GQ. Named one of this year's GQ Men of the Year, it's only fitting that he had to get a little fancy while gracing the cover.
Akon Plays A Modern Knight In Shining Armor In ‘So Blue’ Video
It's been a while since we've heard from Akon, but not to worry. The singer is back with a new visual for his latest song, 'So Blue.'
John Legend Teams Up With Samsung for ‘Made to Love’ Tour
Are you a big John Legend fan and love tweeting about it? Then you're in luck because the 'All of Me' crooner has teamed up with Samsung to bring #LEGENDARYNOTES on his upcoming tour.
Kanye West Pleads Not Guilty in Battery of Photographer
After being charged with battery of a photographer and attempted theft of his equipment in September, Kanye West has pleaded not guilty to the the misdemeanor charges.
Stevie Wonder Will Release Two New Albums
From 'Isn't She Lovely' and 'For Once in My Life' to 'Superstition' and 'You Are the Sunshine in My Life,' Stevie Wonder has churned out loads of hits. Fans of the lauded singer will be glad to know that he's releasing two new albums in the coming year, which will not only reprise some of his famous tracks but also showcase new material.
Chris Brown Enters Rehab
Just about 48 hours since he was released from a jail in Washington, D.C., Chris Brown has decided to enter rehab. And considering this decision comes before his scheduled court appearance on Nov. 20, the move looks like he's trying to clean up his act (or at least look like it).
JoJo Puts Spin on Aaliyah’s ‘Rock the Boat,’ SWV’s ‘Weak’
JoJo is currently on tour with Canadian singer Leah LaBelle, known best for her track 'Sexify.' And when the two got to their Los Angeles stop recently, JoJo treated fans to a couple of throwback covers.