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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Everything You Need to Know About the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards
From the performers to the nominees and the craziness that can happen along the way, here is everything you need to know about the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
Are Wiz Khalifa and Rita Ora Dating?
Looks like Wiz Khalifa and Rita Ora have been spending more time together recently. Is love in the air?
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 17 Recap: Stevie J Asks Mimi to Move to Los Angeles, Momma Dee Gets Married, Margeaux Has a Girlfriend
In this week's episode of 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta,' Stevie J asks Mimi to move to Los Angeles with him, Momma Dee and Ernest get married again and Margeaux tells Nikko about her girlfriend.
Janelle Monae’s Electric Style Evolution
Janelle Monae is a style goddess. She's one artist who constantly uses her unique fashion sense to showcase her vibrant personality. Check out Janelle Monae's Electric Style Evolution.
Drake Earns First Platinum-Selling Album of 2015
Drake is on the winning side of both beefs and album sales. The rapper's If You're Reading This It's Too Late has been named the first album released in 2015 to reach platinum status.
20 Singers and Rappers Get Turned Into Cereal Art
From Drake to Aaliyah and more, see 20 Singers and Rappers Get Turned Into Cereal Art.
10 Hip-Hop and R&B Books You Should Read This Summer
If only Sir Mix-a-Lot rapped, "I like big books and I cannot lie," perhaps there would be a literacy craze that rivals his ode to booty. Summertime may have more people hitting the beach and exploring adventurous activities, but bringing a good book along for the ride makes the experience that much more eye-opening.
Rudimental Talk ‘We the Generation’ Album, Getting Starstruck by Nas and Collaborating With Bobby Womack [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
London-bred band Rudimental open up about their new album, 'We the Generation,' getting starstruck by Nas and collaborating with Bobby Womack.
Meek Mill Is No Longer Welcome in Toronto
It looks like Meek Mill's beef with Drake has gone far beyond the hip-hop community and includes a politician from Toronto.
Kid N’ Play Talk Career Highlights, the State of Hip-Hop in 2015 and Solo Projects [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Kid N' Play have survived the music industry for over 25 years and are still going strong as a group and with their solo projects. Take a look as Play speaks on their career highlights, the state of hip-hop in 2015, what they've got on the horizon and more.
Future Relies on Female Accomplices for a Setup in ‘Real Sisters’ Video
Leave it to the ladies to get the job done right. Future relies on two female accomplices to get his cash in the video for "Real Sisters," a song off his 'Beast Mode' mixtape.
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill Kiss for the World to See, Internet Erupts [VIDEO]
When a video of Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill kissing debuted, it wasn't too surprising that it would cause a frenzy among their fans.