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.
Just a couple of days ago, we learned that Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj were planning to team up at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, and tonight (May 19), they certainly delivered. The duo weren't afraid to get down and dirty onstage — Minaj even treated the New Orleans-based rapper to a lap dance! Watch their entertaining live performance of ‘High School’ in the video clip above.
Miguel took the stage of MGM Grand in Las Vegas tonight (May 19) to perform his hit single, ‘Adorn,' at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
Last month, will.i.am premiered a brand-new video for ‘#thatPOWER,’ which featured a striking digital doppleganger of Justin Bieber, and tonight (May 19), the Biebs teamed up with him in the flesh to perform the song at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The sunglass-clad singers showed off their robotic dance moves, and Bieber engaged the crowd with his ear-catching vocals.
Shortly after delivering a fun live performance of ‘22’ at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19), Taylor Swift took home the award for Top Billboard 200 Album for last fall’s release of ‘Red.’
Following a glowing introduction by Hayden Panettiere, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took the stage at the Wynn Las Vegas to perform their hit song ‘Thrift Shop’ at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19).
Selena Gomez followed an impressive performance by Bruno Mars on tonight’s (May 19) Billboard Music Awards. The young songstress stayed true to her ongoing — not to mention controversial — Indian-inspired theme with a live delivery of her latest single, ‘Come & Get It.’
Tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (May 15) brought the first part of the Season 12 finale, and the Top 2 engaged in a true battle of country versus soul. Kree Harrison and Candice Glover performed three songs each: the first was chosen by ‘Idol’ creator Simon Fuller, the second was their potential winning single and the third was a reprise of a tune performed earlier in the season.
On last night’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ the Top 12 singers performed for America’s votes, and tonight (May 14), the Top 10 were revealed. The air conditioning was up and running again, which meant that the coaches and contestants were much more comfortable than they were last night – and that Usher kept his shirt on.
Earlier today (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.
On ‘American Idol’ tonight (May 8), the Top 3 — Kree Harrison, Candice Glover and Angie Miller — performed three songs each. The first group of songs was selected by Jimmy Iovine, the second round was chosen by the judges and the third was picked by ‘Idol’ producers.
