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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Listen to ‘The Great Gatsby’ Soundtrack Featuring Emeli Sande, Q-Tip & More
'The Great Gatsby' doesn't hit theaters till May 10, but the film's soundtrack is already buzzing all over the place -- a preview of the effort has arrived. As previously reported, executive producer Jay-Z rounded up a star-studded cast to compile an eclectic list of tracks for the movie, including Florence & the Machine's 'Over the Love,' will.i.am's 'Bang Bang' and 'Young and Beautiful' by L
Nas’ Australasian Hip-Hop Festival Canceled
One week before the Movement Festival was slated to kick off its string of Austrailasian shows in Auckland on April 24, Live Nation and Niche Productions decided to cancel the multi-city music event.
Iggy Azalea Dresses Up for Stripped Version of ‘Work’
Although the video for Iggy Azalea's 'Work' presents her in short shorts and bra tops, the Aussie rapper gets dolled up for her performance of the song on VEVO Lift UK.
Ray J Denies ‘I Hit It First’ Is About Kim Kardashian
The moment everyone heard or read the lyrics to Ray J's latest single, 'I Hit It First,' the rumor mill sparked with stories pointing out that his ex-girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, was the inspiration for the song.
Jay-Z’s Connection With Athletes Is Thirsty Women and Small Tax Payouts, According to Marc Ganis
UPDATE:
Marc Ganis’ comments quoted in the NY Times article, reported below, were originally meant to support Jay-Z’s efforts in launching Roc Nation Sports. In an email statement to TheDrop.fm, Ganis shares that the NY Times reporter chose to use one quote from “a 10-minute interview where I supported and extolled the benefits Jay-Z can bring to the table.”
Ganis believes “fully that Jay-Z will b
Jaden Smith Takes Over New York With ‘Hello’ Video
Jaden Smith may only be 14 years old, but he's looking a little more mature these days, especially in his new video for 'Hello.'
Jennifer Lopez Gets in the Studio With Chris Brown for New Album
Since we last heard news of new Jennifer Lopez material, she's been tweeting sneak peeks of who she's been in the studio with. First it was Future, and now she's revealed that Chris Brown is going to be featured on the forthcoming J.Lo LP...
Dionne Warwick Files for Bankruptcy
Mary J. Blige, Fat Joe and Snoop Dogg (or Lion) have all recently had to deal with tax issues. And now Dionne Warwick can be added to the list.
Chris Brown, Rihanna Domestic Violence Incident Inspires ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Episode
It's been four years since the Chris Brown and Rihanna debacle that landed the 'Fortune' singer in jail and the Bajan princess beaten.
Beyonce Lip-Syncs National Anthem at 2013 Presidential Inauguration
There's no doubt that Beyonce gave a legendary performance yesterday (Jan. 21) when she sang 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration ceremony. But today, cyberspace blew up with stories reporting that Bey actually lip-syncing her performance -- spreading a blanket of disappointment amongst fans and critics.
Happy Birthday Aaliyah: Watch Singer’s Top Five Videos
Aaliyah was one of R&B's treasured songstresses in the '90s, but she was sadly taken away after a fatal plane crash on Aug. 25, 2001. And although it seems bittersweet to celebrate what would have been her 34th birthday today, we, at TheDrop.fm,...