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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‘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.
Mila J Is Ready to Get in the Ring in ‘Champion’ Video Featuring B.o.B.
Mila J has taken us to the club, the beach and now in her new video for 'Champion,' she's headed to the boxing ring.
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.'
Lil Wayne Threatens to Sue Cash Money If ‘Carter V’ Doesn’t Get Released
Lil Wayne has reportedly given Birdman and Cash Money Records an ultimatum. If Baby doesn’t drop his new album, ‘Tha Carter V,’ Weezy is taking them to court.
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.
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.
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).
Rihanna Rocks Flower Pasties, Drops $135,000 at amfAR Charity Auction [PHOTOS]
Rihanna's sparkly see-through dress at the CFDA Awards in June turned heads, and the 'Pour It Up' singer did it again as she walked the red carpet at the amfAR Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles last night (Oct. 29).
Kanye West’s Love for Kim Kardashian Is Stronger Than Words
Kanye West is extremely passionate when it comes to all things Kim Kardashian. Find out what the rapper had to say about his wife when it comes to his love for her.
Rappers Then & Now: Hip-Hop Style Transformations [PHOTOS]
A side by side comparison of your favorite rappers' style back in the day to how they dress now.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2014 Red Carpet: Best & Worst Dressed [PHOTOS]
Although the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards won't air on BET until Oct. 14, The Boombox has gathered all the best and worst looks from the red carpet.