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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Charlie Wilson vs. Jodeci – The Boombox Battle
In this week's The Boombox Battle, songs from Charlie Wilson and Jodeci compete for the win.
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch May Become a Children’s Sexual Assault Rehab Center
Since Michael Jackson's death in 2009, fans have wondered what will happen to his legendary Neverland Ranch. Known for its massive size and lavish design, the estate may be turned into a sexual assault rehabilitation center for children.
Missy Elliott to Join Katy Perry at Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show?
Super Bowl halftime shows usually include a few surprise guests. Remember when Bruno Mars brought Red Hot Chili Peppers to the stage last year? This year seems to be no different as Missy Elliott is reportedly making a special appearance during Katy Perry's set on Sunday (Feb. 2).
Rico Love vs. Charlie Wilson – The Boombox Battle
Vote for your favorite song from Rico Love or Charlie Wilson in The Boombox Battle.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ Season 5, Episode 6 Recap: Erica’s Mad Cyn and Rich Are Working Together, Mendeecees and Yandy Argue Over His Baby Mama, Peter Gunz Comes Clean
In this week's episode of 'Love & Hip Hop,' Erica Mena is furious that Rich Dollaz hires her ex-girlfriend Cyn Santana to rep his liquor company and Yandy and Mendeecees are having issues dealing with his baby mama.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ Season 5, Episode 5 Recap: Amina Gives Birth to Baby Girl, Chrissy Drops a Birth Control Bomb
In this week's episode of 'Love & Hip Hop,' Peter Gunz and Amina welcome a baby girl and Chrissy informs Chink that she's stopped taking her birth control, which is met with anger and frustration.
Common and John Legend Receive 2015 Oscar Nomination for ‘Glory’
It's only been a few days since Common and John Legend received the Golden Globe for their collaboration, 'Glory,' from the civil rights film, 'Selma,' but the duo are already receiving another nomination for the song in the form of an Oscar award.
10 Best Album Covers of 2014
From PRhyme's broken heads to FKA twigs' powerful portrait, R&B and hip-hop is covered. Check out The Boombox's Best Album Covers of 2014.
Drake and Diddy Get Into Fight at Miami’s Art Basel
While many were partying it up in Miami over the weekend for Art Basel, Drake and Diddy allegedly got into a fight at LIV nightclub on Sunday night (Dec. 7).
10 Rappers Whose Hair Looks Like Plants [PHOTOS]
Find out whose fade looks more like crop circles and who decided to rock a topiary in 10 Rappers Whose Hair Looks Like Plants.