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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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Destiny’s Child
Destiny's Child is one of the biggest girl groups in music history and perhaps deemed as the queens of R&B. Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams are not only known for their effortless harmonies and interestingly coordinated yet sexy ensembles but also for representing the ladies properly and promoting the image of a strong, independent woman.
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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.
Keri Hilson Says ‘Enough Is Enough’ to Her Haters
It's no secret that Keri Hilson has had her fair share of haters. In the past, she's been called out in the press for taking shots at Ciara and Beyonce in her songs, which she's obviously denied. However, it seems that the 'Lose Control' singer has had enough.
25 Artists Who Surprisingly Haven’t Won a Grammy
Winning a Grammy Award is deemed as a major achievement for many music artists. However, as we've seen time and time again, selling out shows and topping the Billboard charts doesn't mean that's enough to win a golden gramophone or earn a nomination. This is especially true in hip-hop and R&B.
2013 Grammy Awards: Best and Worst Dressed
The Grammy Awards have always been one of the award shows where fashion is pushed to the limit. From classic and traditional ballgowns to eccentric and sometimes inappropriate clothing, music's biggest names didn't hold back when it came to their fashion choices last night at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
Michelle Williams to Join ‘Fela!” National Tour
2013 is looking like a busy year for Michelle Williams. Aside from reuniting with Beyonce and Kelly at the Super Bowl and the upcoming release of the new Destiny's Child album, 'Love Songs,' she'll be joining the cast of the award-winning Broadway musical, 'FELA,' during its national tour...