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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Kevin Hart, Dave Franco Rap in ‘Madden NFL 15′ Promo [VIDEO]
Move over Manning brothers, comedian Kevin Hart and actor Dave Franco show off their rap skills in a new promo video for 'Madden NFL 15.'
Rihanna Gets Wild for W Magazine Cover, Poses With Naomi Campbell and Iman
Rihanna has landed on the cover of so many magazines this year alone that we've almost lost count. But W Magazine's upcoming September cover shows RiRi in a different light -- you'll easily forget about the rest.
DJ Khaled Enlists Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih for ‘Hold You Down’
After sharing his hip-hop collaboration 'They Don't Love You No More' with Meek Mill, French Montana and Rick Ross, DJ Khaled releases a new track that features some of today's hottest R&B stars.
Jay Z Calls for California to Vote for ‘More Schools, ‘Less Prisons’
During his On the Run tour concert set this past weekend, Jay Z urged Californians to vote for Proposition 47 at the polls in November.
Luke James Covers Sam Smith’s ‘Stay With Me’
Listen to Luke James’ beautiful cover of Sam Smith’s emotional ballad 'Stay With Me.'
Jhene Aiko Reveals ‘Souled Out’ Album Cover, Release Date
Jhene Aiko reveals her majestic artwork to her upcoming album 'Souled Out.'
Jeezy Addresses ‘Illuminati’ Rumors Following Release of ‘Seen It All’ Cover
When Jeezy released the album art for his upcoming fifth LP, 'Seen It All: The Autobiography,' the internet began throwing out accusations that the rapper was part of the Illuminati due to the eye that decorates the cover. The southern spitter is setting the record straight and squashing the rumors.
Robin Thicke and Paula Patton Won’t Be Reconciling Anytime Soon
Robin Thicke has thrown in the towel. Despite his very public efforts in apologizing to his estranged wife Paula Patton, the 'Lost Without You' singer has hired an attorney to start going through his assets and figure out a financial settlement once the two get a divorce.
Jay Pharoah Parodies Usher’s ‘Good Kisser’ [VIDEO]
'Saturday Night Live' star Jay Pharoah is bringing another point of view to Usher's hit 'Good Kisser.'
Is French Montana Proposing to Khloe Kardashian?
The relationship between French Montana and Khloe Kardashian seems to be heating up with word that the Bronx, N.Y.-bred rapper may just pop the question to the reality TV star.
Tinashe and Dave Sitek Join Forces for ‘Xylaphone’
Tinashe and Dave Sitek team up for the new song 'Xylaphone.'
Drake Snaps Back at Nick Kyrgios’ for Blame on Poor Wimbledon Game
Drake isn't so happy with the blame tennis star Nick Kyrgios put on him regarding his poor Wimbledon performance.
Is Lil Wayne Dating Christina Milian?
A picture is worth a thousand words and Lil Wayne and Christina Milian appear to be dating after being photographed holding hands.
Rihanna Hangs With German Team After 2014 World Cup Final Win
Rihanna took her love of soccer (and the German team) from Twitter to Rio when she cheered for Germany at the World Cup final match yesterday (July 13).
Chris Brown and Drake Team Up in the Studio
It looks like Chris Brown and Drake have ended their beef and could possibly be working on some new material together.
Yuna Shows Off Her Colorful Side in ‘Come Back’ Video
Yuna embraces every color of the rainbow in the visual for her new song 'Come Back.'
SZA and Jill Scott Unite on ‘Divinity’
SZA and Jill Scott made some magic yesterday (July 10) in the studio and instead of waiting months to release the effort, the pair decided to share their talents with the masses.
Juicy J Stays Positive on ‘0 to 100′ Remix
Since Drake dropped '0 to 100' moments before he made a guest appearance at Hot 97's Summer Jam last month, everyone from Meek Mill to G-Unit have put their spins on the track. And now it's Juicy J's turn.
Rita Ora Becomes New Face of Roberto Cavalli [PHOTOS]
Roberto Cavalli taps Rita Ora to become the new face of his designer line of clothing and accessories.
Ab-Soul vs. RiFF RAFF — The Boombox Battle
In this week's The Boombox Battle, songs from Ab-Soul and RiFF Raff compete for the win.
A$AP Ferg Joins Haim on ‘My Song 5′ Remix
When indie pop band Haim wanted to update one of their tracks, they tapped A$AP Ferg for his lyrical talents. The end result is a new version of the band's 'My Song 5.'
Usher and Nicki Minaj Team Up for ‘She Came to Give It to You’
While Usher chose to get seductive on 'Good Kisser,' he goes for the fun and flirty approach with his new song, 'She Came to Give It to You.'
Jennifer Hudson Announces New Album Title ‘JHUD’
Jennifer Hudson announces the title of her new album and gives fans a preview of the collection.
Saul Williams Shares Details About Tupac-Inspired Musical ‘Holler If Ya Hear Me’ [VIDEO]
'Holler If You Hear Me,' the musical based on Tupac Shakur's music that recently opened on Broadway, has some skeptics worried that the project won't compliment the late rapper's vibe. However, star Saul Williams begs to differ and says it elevates hip-hop.
Zendaya Coleman Backs Out of Aaliyah Biopic, Production on Hold
Just weeks after announcing her involvement in the forthcoming Aaliyah biopic, actress Zendaya Coleman will no longer play the 'More Than a Woman' singer.
Chris Brown Debuts ‘New Flame’ With Usher & Rick Ross
Although Chris Brown initially revealed that his new song, 'New Flame,' featuring Usher and Rick Ross, would be available tomorrow, Breezy decided to surprise everyone by releasing the effort a day earlier.
Chris Brown Teases Fans With ‘New Flame’ Featuring Usher, Rick Ross
Chris Brown offers a preview of his new song, 'New Flame' featuring Usher and Rick Ross.
Lil Wayne Is Ready for a Fight on ‘Krazy’
After announcing he'll deliver two albums in 2014, including the highly anticipated, 'Tha Carter V,' Lil Wayne debuts a new track, 'Krazy.'
Eminem and Busta Rhymes Join Forces for ‘Calm Down’
Eminem and Busta Rhymes may have a banger for the summer in store for hip-hop heads. And luckily, you don't have to wait too long to hear it.
Omarion and Apryl Jones Celebrate Son’s Arrival at Baby Shower [PHOTOS]
Omarion and his girlfriend, Apryl Jones, have a baby on the way. To celebrate parenthood and the arrival of their child, the couple invited friends and family to take part in a baby shower.