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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Britney Spears’ Unreleased Song ‘Conscious’ Leaks [LISTEN]
Britney Spears has been back in the studio working on her follow-up to 2013's 'Britney Jean.' But it looks like an unheard track has just made it onto the web.
Tyga Delays ‘The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty’ Again
Tyga may have promised us ‘The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty‘ next week, but it looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer. On Wednesday (Jan. 21), the rapper shared some bad news on his Twitter feed.
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.
Ciara Moves On From a Bad Breakup on ‘I Bet’
It seems like ages since Ciara delivered her bedroom banger 'Body Party,' but now the singer returns with another new track, 'I Bet.'
Chris Brown Won’t Perform at ‘Hood’ Venues
Chris Brown is changing his surroundings. After a shooting occurred at a nightclub he was hosting at -- five people were wounded -- on Sunday (Jan. 11), the 'New Flame' singer is no longer interested in attending "hood" venues.
Ariana Grande to Perform at 2015 Grammy Awards
Ariana Grande had a breakout year in 2014, but it looks like she's continuing her winning streak in 2015. The 'Love Me Harder' singer will be performing at the Grammy Awards.
10 Things Rappers Have Taught Chanel West Coast [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Since the entertainer comes across a variety of rappers during her time on TV and in the studio, The Boombox decided to pick her brain to find out what she's learned along the way -- she's got a lot of stories to share. Check out 10 Things Rappers Have Taught Chanel West Coast.
Beyonce’s Song ‘7/11′ Gets Remixed By French Montana & Detail
When Beyonce dropped her new track, ’7/11,’ we were all hyped and were ready to get down with the R&B queen. Now it looks like French Montana wants to get in on the action with his new remix of the song.
Lil Wayne Gets Two New Tattoos on His Face [PHOTOS]
Lil Wayne has no fear in inking up his face. The rapper adds two new tattoos to the growing artwork around his eyes and mouth.
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.
Sam Smith Gives Us a Tour of New York City in ‘Like I Can’ Video
Although Sam Smith might originally hail from the U.K., he has come to New York so much that it’s like a second home for him. And Smith shows off his “other hometown” in his latest video, ‘Like I Can.’
Rihanna Hosts First Annual Diamond Ball Event [PHOTOS]
Rihanna always looks great on the red carpet, and she looked fabulous at her 1st annual Diamond Ball event, which took place at The Vineyard in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Thursday night (Dec. 11).
ILOVEMAKONNEN to Re-Release Self-Titled EP
There’s a bunch that’s happened to ILOVEMAKONNEN this year. He’s signed with Drake’s OVO Sound label and then he nabbed a Grammy nomination for the ‘Tuesday‘ Remix, which he did with the Toronto rhymer. And now he’s capping off the year by re-releasing his self-titled EP.
T-Pain Enters The Boombox Battle Hall of Fame
Whether you like him Auto-Tune or not, T-Pain is a winner. The 'Buy U A Drank' singer and rapper proved he doesn't need to be enhanced in order to produce a hit as he is the latest artist to be inducted into the Boombox Battle Hall of Fame.
Tyga Shows Off His Fame and Fortune in ‘Make It Work’ Video
Tyga shows what hustling and hard work can get you in his new video for 'Make It Work.'
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).
Stars We Lost in 2014
As we inch closer to the end of the year and embark on 2015, The Boombox takes a look back at a few special people who made an impression on the lives of your favorite rappers and singers. Check out Stars We Lost in 2014.
30 Awkward Style Moments in R&B [PHOTOS]
Sit back and get ready to shake your head (and occasionally cover your eyes) at 30 Awkward Style Moments in R&B.
‘Bae’ Almost Becomes Oxford Dictionaries Word of 2014
Should the internet-born term of endearment, "bae," have made the cut?
Bobby Shmurda Closes the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards with the Shmoney Dance [VIDEO]
There's no questioning the impact of Bobby Shmurda's 'Hot N----' and the Shmoney dance. So the BK rapper brought the now viral dance and track to the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards stage on (Oct. 14).