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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16 Lessons Usher Can Teach You About Life
The Boombox takes a visual trip down memory lane to see what sage advice we can get from his lyrics, quotes and even his selfies on Instagram. Here are 16 Lessons Usher Can Teach You About Life.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Are Expecting a Baby
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen will be a trio very soon. The Grammy winner and Sports Illustrated model have revealed that they are expecting a baby.
Year of the Break Up: Couples Who Split in 2015
With all the couples that bit the dust this year, this is a recap of the relationships that fell apart in 2015.
Lil Wayne and Christina Milian Break Up
As the year of the breakup continues, Lil Wayne and Christina Milian have called it quits.
10 Perfect Songs to Get You Through a Horrible Day
Not having the best day? These tracks will lift your spirits up in no time. Check out the 10 Perfect Songs to Get You Through a Horrible Day.
10 Rappers & Singers Who Put School First
Since September is here and the first days of school have begun, The Boombox looked through college archives to find out which of hip-hop and R&B's major players walked away with a degree. Check out 10 Rappers & Singers Who Put School First.
Kanye West Announces Presidential Bid During 2015 MTV Video Music Awards Speech [VIDEO]
Kanye West announces his 2020 presidential run during his acceptance speech for the MTV Video Vanguard award.
Nicki Minaj Calls Out Miley Cyrus During Acceptance Speech at 2015 MTV Video Music Awards [VIDEO]
Nicki Minaj hugged it out and made up with Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, but it looked like she was about to start a rumble with Miley Cyrus during her acceptance speech for Best Hip-Hop Video.
Taylor Swift Goes on Safari in the Glamorous ‘Wildest Dreams’ Video
Taylor's 'Wildest Dreams' come true in the safari-themed clip for her new '1989' single.
The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards: See the Looks
Find out what your favorite stars were wearing at this year's MTV VMAs.