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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Kid ‘n Play to Showcase ‘House Party’ Battle and Break Down ‘Invisible Walls’ at Everything Is Festival [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Kid 'n Play will celebrate the 25-year anniversary of their hit film, 'House Party,' at the Everything Is Festival in Oregon. Find out what the rappers have in store for fans during their performance.
A$AP Rocky’s ‘A.L.L.A.’ Album Arrives One Week Early
A$AP Rocky likes to keep his fans on their toes. The Harlem, N.Y.-bred MC dropped his sophomore album, 'At. Long. Last. A$AP (A.L.L.A.),' at midnight on May 26 instead of the proposed June 2 release date.
Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris Get Married on ‘Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding’ [VIDEO]
After spending eight years together as a couple, Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris are finally walking down the aisle. Since much of their relationship was put on display via 'Love & Hip Hop,' it only made sense for the two to tie the knot live on VH1.
FKA twigs Delivers Unmatched Artistry and Respect at ‘Congregata’ in New York [EXCLUSIVE]
FKA twigs is a visual and sonic force to be reckoned with. Her artistry is profound yet mysterious onstage, all while treating her audience to an experience that is unmatched compared to many other singers on the scene. On Sunday night (May 17), the London native unveiled one of her biggest productions yet: "Congregata."
Young Thug and Fiancee Jerrika Karlae Open Up About Their Relationship [VIDEO]
After news broke that Young Thug was in love and proposed to girlfriend Jerrika Karlae, everyone wanted to know more about his boo. And finally the couple sat down with VLADTV to chat about how they met and how their feelings for each other have blossomed.
Gucci Mane Writes New Letter to Fans From Prison: ‘I Would Not Change One Thing’
Gucci Mane has no regrets as he sits in prison. After being arrested in 2013, he opens up about his trials and tribulations in a new letter he penned while incarcerated.
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 4 Recap: Stevie J and Joseline Go to Therapy, Nikko Comes Clean About the Sex Tape, Kalenna Gives Birth
On this week's episode of 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta,' Stevie J and Joseline go to therapy, Nikko comes clean about the sex tape and Kalenna gives birth.
A$AP Rocky Talks ‘A.L.L.A’ Album, Crazy Limo Rides With Mos Def & Rappers Biting Styles in 2015 [EXCLUSIVE]
A$AP Rocky headed to his hometown of Harlem, N.Y. to join the Red Bull Music Academy for their "Conversation" series. The rappers opens up about his new album, 'A.L.L.A,' crazy limo rides with Mos Def and hip-hop in 2015.
Ja Rule Endorses Hillary Clinton for 2016 President Election on Fox News and the Internet Goes Wild [VIDEO]
"Who gives a f--- what Ja Rule thinks at a time like this?" Dave Chappelle famously said during one of his hilarious comedy specials. Those words come to mind today (May 7), after Ja Rule appeared on Fox Business News to chime in on the 2016 presidential election. Of course we're here to embrace all things hip-hop but this moment on TV sent a shock wave around the internet.
Miguel Opens Up About ‘Wildheart’ Album, Relationship With Nazanin Mandi & Pressure to Get Married [VIDEO]
Miguel is getting ready to share his new album, WILDHEART, with the world. But before the project drops on June 30, the "Adorn" singer stopped by Hot 97 to chat with Peter Rosenberg and Laura Stylez, two-thirds of the Ebro in the Morning crew, about the new record, his relationship and the pressure to get married.
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap: Stevie J Heads to Rehab, Erica Serves Scrappy With Court Order, Sina and Khadijah Fight Over Yung Joc
In this week's episode of 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta,' Stevie J heads to rehab, Yung Joc is in the middle of a love triangle and Scrappy gets served with court papers.
Hip-Hop and R&B Hookups in 2015 (So Far)
We keep your fascination with celebrity love satisfied with 10 Hip-Hop and R&B Hookups in 2015 (So Far).