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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‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story’ Trailer Gives Fans First Look at Biopic
If there's one musical biopic that's been getting a lot of hype lately it's 'CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story.' Featuring Drew Sidora as Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Keke Palmer as Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Lil Mama playing the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the film looks at the group's journey from the bottom to their career peak.
Mack Wilds Joins Forces With Ne-Yo and Salaam Remi, Preps ‘New York: A Love Story’ Album [Exclusive Interview]
If you haven't heard of Mack Wilds, you've probably seen him. Gracing the big and small screens since 2005 as Tristan Wilds, he's starred in shows like 'The Wire' and '90210' as well as appeared in 'Red Tails' and 'The Secret Life of Bees' alongside Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys. However, like musicians who want to transition from the stage to the screen, Wilds is moving into musi
Andre 3000 Taps Into Inner Jimi Hendrix in ‘All Is By My Side’ Biopic
Although we haven't heard much from Andre 3000 on the music end, he's been pretty busy making films.
Drake Cancels First Day of OVO Festival Due to Frank Ocean’s Vocal Injury
Due to Frank Ocean's recent health problems, Drake has no choice but to cut the first day (Aug. 4) of the OVO Festival in Toronto.
Adrian Marcel Rises With Raphael Saadiq, Talks Love for Oakland and ‘7 Days of Weak’ [Exclusive Interview]
Adrian Marcel may be considered a newbie in R&B with his recent mixtape, '7 Days of Weak,' but the Oakland-based 22-year-old singer knows what he wants when it comes to music.
“When you think about what it means, you’ve got rhythm and blues, and in my opinion, I have heard blues in a long time. So I think it’s something everyone goes through at the end of the day. Everyone falls in love. Every
TGT Fall Out of Sync During TV Performance of ‘I Need’ [VIDEO]
Fans of Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese have been on the edge of their seats when the three hot crooners decided to form a supergroup known as TGT. After signing with Atlantic and the announcement of their upcoming LP, '3 Kings,' it looks like we're going to be getting some more of that steamy R&B we've been waiting for.
Rick Ross References Trayvon Martin Case on ‘I Wonder Why’
Rick Ross gets introspective on his new track, 'I Wonder Why.' Not only does he rap about the hard and dark times in his life so far, but also makes reference to the Trayvon Martin case.
Diddy, Snoop Lion, Nelly and Game Celebrate at 2013 ESPYs [PHOTOS]
Last night's (July 17) ESPY Awards brought the best and brightest in the world of sports to the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
Rihanna Goes Topless in Rogue Fragrance Ad
Like many artists before her -- Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce -- Rihanna has decided to go the fragrance route yet again with her new scent, Rogue.
Woman Arrested for Leaving Kids in Car While Attending Lil Wayne Concert
Sometimes people need some alone time. At least that's what Brittany Nicole Harris thought when she decided to leave her 3 and 5-year-old children in the car to attend a Lil Wayne show.
Miguel Enlists Jessie Ware for ‘Adorn’ Remix
Instead of collaborating on original tracks, more and more artists are just remixing their previously released singles and updating them with a new voice. And Miguel has followed suit.
Beyonce Drops Solo Version of ‘Part II (On the Run)’
Beyonce may be more than happy to help her man, Jay-Z on 'Part II (On the Run),' a song featured on his new album, 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.' However, it's not too surprising that Queen B would release her own solo version of the track.