Gina Vespa – who, sadly, is not affiliated with the motor scooter company – is a GWU graduate currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two dachshunds. A freelance writer for both Diffuser.fm and PopCrush, Gina enjoys combining her love for music with her passion for writing. She has interviewed artists such as Matt Pond and Zac and Isaac Hanson, and she's always on the lookout for new bands to check out.
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Miley Cyrus’ Parents Tish + Billy Ray Cyrus File for Divorce
Miley Cyrus’ parents, Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus, are headed for splitsville, a source reports. Married for 19 years, the couple has decided to file for divorce on the grounds of “irreconcilable differences.”
Nicki Minaj Responds to ‘Idol’ Exit Rumors, Randy Jackson Quits
On May 9, we learned that ‘American Idol’ producers reportedly plan to replace judges Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban with a new set of panelists next season due to low ratings. Never one to bite her tongue, Minaj responded to the rumors and Jackson confirmed that he has, in fact, decided to call it quits.
Justin Timberlake Visits the White House, Performs ‘(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay’ [Video]
Yesterday (April 9), Tennessee native Justin Timberlake visited the White House for a special celebration of Memphis soul music, and his performance of Otis Redding’s ‘(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay’ had the Obamas smiling and singing along.
The evening also featured such artists as Mavis Staples, Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite and Sam Moore.
‘American Idol’ Recap: Charlotte, Start Your Engines!
Tonight’s round of ‘American Idol’ auditions took North Carolina by storm, sweeping through the famous Charlotte Motor Speedway. The episode was filled with talent, laughter, tears and, of course, a healthy dose of drama.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 3 Artists Revealed
It’s been an exciting season of ‘The Voice’ so far, to say the very least. Tonight’s episode (Dec. 11) was both surprising and bittersweet, as one contestant was sent home while the other three remain.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 4 Artists Revealed, Adam Levine ‘Eliminated’
After tonight’s installment of ‘The Voice’ (Dec. 4), only four contestants remain. Tonight’s episode brought a few surprises as it solidified the remaining competitors, including performances by pop icons such as Ne-Yo and Matchbox Twenty.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 8 Revealed, Christina Aguilera Sings ‘Let There Be Love’
Tonight’s episode of the ‘The Voice’ (Nov. 20) was pivotal and epic, determining which 8 contestants are safe in the running for the ultimate victory. The show kicked off with an energized performance by Team Christina of ‘Let There Be Love,’ a track from Christina Aguilera’s brand-new album, ‘Lotus.’ Sylvia Yacoub, Dez Duron and Aguilera herself rocked the stage and got the crowd pumped and ready
‘The Voice’ Recap: Live Elimination Round
Tonight’s installment of ‘The Voice’ (Nov. 8) – also known as the live elimination round – determined who has moved on to the top 12 and who was sent home. America voted for two winners from each team, and the coaches were left with the difficult task to pick their third contestant.
Nicole Johnson’s Country Twang Carries Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Mr. Know It All’ on ‘The Voice’
Nicole Johnson sang her country heart out to ‘Mr. Know-It-All’ by Kelly Clarkson during her blind audition on tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ inspiring judges Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton to turn around.
Cee Lo Gets Pumped for MacKenzie Bourg’s Cover of Foster the People’s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ on ‘The Voice’
Harry Potter? Justin Bieber? Oh, wait, it was MacKenzie Bourg who appeared on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Sept. 11) and covered Foster the People’s Pumped Up Kicks, grabbing Cee Lo’s attention in the process.