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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Gucci Mane Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession, Will Remain in Jail Until 2016
If Gucci Mane is looking to write new music, he'll have to do so from inside a jail cell for the next few years. After being arrested last September for carrying a handgun and marijuana, the rapper has pleaded guilty to gun possession, which carries a lengthy sentence...
Lil’ Kim Celebrates Extravagant Baby Shower in New York City [VIDEO]
Lil' Kim celebrated her baby shower with an extravagant bash in New York City Saturday (May 10). Since the Queen Bee loves her glitz and glam, the event was truly an elaborate affair.
Beyonce Debuts Inspiring Visual for #WhatIsPretty Campaign [VIDEO]
Soon after Beyonce's 'Pretty Hurts' video debuted, the singer launched a campaign asking people what their definition of pretty is. After receiving a wealth of submissions, she combined the clips and photographs to create an inspiring visual.
Jason Derulo’s ‘Talk Dirty’ Gets Nerdy Remix [VIDEO]
A group of guys decided to tweak Jason Derulo's song 'Talk Dirty' to cater to those who more likely to hit up ComiCon than the hottest club.
August Alsina Discusses Blowing Up on BET’s ‘106 & Park’ [VIDEO]
After August Alsina blasted host Keshia Chanté on BET's '106 & Park' last month, people have been wondering whether or not his reaction towards the question about his beef with Trey Songz was warranted. The singer is finally opening up about the incident.
Dizzy Wright Honors Ryan Cruz, Kidnapped Nigerian Girls on ‘Red Balloons’
Dizzy Wright pays homage to a 3-year-old boy who was killed after being struck by a truck as well as the 300 Nigerian girls abducted from school on the song 'Red Balloons.'
Trey Songz vs. Tech N9ne – The Boombox Battle
This week, The Boombox Battle features Trey Songz's 'Na Na' and Tech N9ne's 'Fragile.'
Jay Z, Beyonce Sued by California Prisoner for Stealing Songs
If you're a big celebrity, being in the public eye can bring a lot of ridiculous things your way. This looks like the case for Beyonce and Jay Z today. The power couple is being sued by a prisoner for $2 billion for allegedly stealing song lyrics while he's been behind bars.
Keyshia Cole Gets Emotional in ‘Next Time (Won’t Give My Heart Away)’ Video
Keyshia Cole debuts the emotional video for 'Next Time (Won’t Give My Heart Away).'
Rita Ora Goes Topless in Terry Richardson Shoot [PHOTOS]
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky as well as former flames Big Sean and Naya Rivera have all posed for Terry Richardson. And despite the press about his shady past with sexual harassment incidents, Rita Ora is the latest to do a photo shoot with the photographer.
Watch This Adorable Kid Belt Out Beyonce’s ‘Drunk in Love’ [VIDEO]
Kanye West, T.I. and Game's daughter aren't the only ones fond of Beyonce's 'Drunk in Love.' Watch this adorable kid sing the song.
Beyonce Questions Idea of Beauty in ‘Pretty Hurts’ Video
From body image issues and eating disorders to confidence and self-worth, Beyonce tackles the idea of beauty in her new video for 'Pretty Hurts.'
Iggy Azalea Puts Stop to Crowd Surfing Due to Fans Sexually Assaulting Her
If you thought you were going to get real close to Iggy Azalea during her performance on the upcoming The New Classic tour, think again. The 'Fancy' rapper has announced that she will no longer be crowd surfing due to some perverted fans.
Method Man Calls Out Imposter for ‘Catfish’ Antics
After the movie-turned-MTV-reality-show 'Catfish: The TV Show' premiered in 2012, the computer savvy are more careful about who they talk to online. However, even those who don't use certain social networks fall victim to the "catfish" trend. Method Man included.
Future and Kanye West Stroll on the Beach in ‘I Won’ Video
Instead of story-driven videos like those for 'Covered N Money' and 'Move That Dope,' Future goes for a more simple and romantic look in the visual for 'I Won' featuring Kanye West.
Future Teams Up With Andre 3000 on ‘Benz Friendz (Whatchutola)’
With the OutKast name on the tip of everyone's tongues following the group's reunion last weekend at Coachella, Future is adding to the mix with his newly released Andre 3000 collaboration 'Benz Friendz (Whatchutola).'
Diddy Tops Forbes’ Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artists of 2014
Hip-Hop artists like Jay Z and 50 Cent are some of today's biggest moneymakers. However, it looks like those two didn't make quite as much as Diddy has, making him Forbes' wealthiest hip-hop artist yet again.
Pharrell Gets Choked Up Over Success of ‘Happy’ During Oprah Interview [VIDEO]
Between the worldwide success of 'Happy' to his infamous hat, hardly a week goes by when you don't hear about Pharrell Williams -- or anything associated with him and his music. So Oprah wanted to get to know the man behind all of the hit singles during an in-depth interview on 'Oprah Prime...
Chief Keef’s Cousin Big Glo Killed in Chicago
Big Glo, a rapper who is the cousin of Chief Keef, was shot and killed in Chicago Wednesday night (April 9).
Meshell Ndegeocello Sings About a Breakup on ‘Conviction’
In February, Meshell Ndegeocello opened up about her new album, 'Comet, Come to Me,' with The Boombox and even performed a few tracks from the upcoming LP. And now the singer-songwriter debuts her new single, 'Conviction.'
Teyana Taylor’s Bikini Photos Set Off Sparks on Twitter, Instagram
Teyana Taylor causes a firestorm on Twitter and Instagram as a result of some sexy bikini shots she shared.
Pharrell Avoids ‘Happy,’ Retires Hat in ‘SNL’ Promo [VIDEO]
Catching the promotional videos leading up to a new episode of 'Saturday Night Live' is just as exciting as the actual episode. This week's promo featuring Pharrell Williams and Anna Kendrick as the host is no different.
Vybz Kartel Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
It looks like we won't be seeing Vybz Kartel hitting stages anytime soon as the dancehall star has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of promoter Clive "Lizard" Williams.
50 Cent Gets Kidnapped in Action-Packed ‘Smoke’ Video
Since becoming an independent artist, 50 Cent has been dropping singles left and right to promote his upcoming opus, 'Animal Ambition.' His latest video is for the just-released single 'Smoke' featuring Trey Songz.
Sam Smith Highlights Unrequited Love in ‘Stay With Me’ Video
Have you ever fallen for someone who just didn't feel the same way? British breakout star Sam Smith puts all those feelings into song and shows us just how heartbreaking it can be in his new video for 'Stay With Me.'
Beyonce Gives Tearful Goodbye During Final Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Performance [VIDEO]
After a year of 132 shows on four continents, Beyonce finally finishes her Mrs. Carter Show World tour in Lisbon, Portugal. While she's probably looking forward to some rest after all of those performances, the R&B songstress couldn't help but tear up as she closed this touring chapter on Thursday night (March 27).
Elle Varner Touches on Anguish and Regret on ‘See Me Tonight’
Following the release of 'Cold Case,' Elle Varner debuts her latest emotional jazz track, 'See Me Tonight.'
Drake Takes Top Honor at 2014 mtvU Woodie Awards
Drake received the Woodie of the Year honor at the 2014 mtvU Woodies on Thursday evening (March 13) while Beyonce, Chance the Rapper and A$AP Rocky nabbed awards as well.
Rita Ora Offers ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ Video Sneak Peek
Although 'How We Do (Party)' and 'Radioactive' have been released and had some good rotation in the U.S., we have yet to get an album from U.K. songstress Rita Ora. However, she's back with a new single and is gearing up to release a new album, aka her U.S. debut.
Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose Wear Matching Outfits at SXSW 2014
SXSW attendees in Austin, Texas might be enjoying a mild 66 degrees, but Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose kept themselves completely covered up in matching outfits Thursday (March 13). Those taking in the sights and sounds at the music festival are likely to spot these two a mile away. And according to social media, everyone can.