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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‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 3 Revealed, Fall Out Boy Perform
Following yesterday’s round of semi-final performances, tonight’s live elimination episode of ‘The Voice’ (June 11) revealed the Season 4 finalists. Coaches Adam Levine, Shakira, Usher and Blake Shelton waited with bated breath along with the rest of us to find out which three contestants were saved by America’s votes.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 5 Compete in Live Semi-Finals, Usher Performs ‘Twisted’
On tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ (June 10), the top 5 contestants sang their hearts out in the live semi-finals. Over the course of the night, the singers performed two tunes each: one was a special dedication song of their choosing, and the other was handpicked by their coach.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 5 Revealed, Cassadee Pope Performs ‘Wasting All These Tears’
Tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ (June 4) sent one contestant packing, while the Top 5 moved on. Thankfully, all four coaches – Blake Shelton, Usher, Shakira and Adam Levine – were lucky enough to have at least one singer left in the competition by the end of the night.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 6 Revealed, Sheryl Crow Performs ‘Easy’
It’s getting down to the wire, folks! The Top 6 contestants were revealed on ‘The Voice’ tonight (May 28), and since it’s out of the coaches’ hands at this point, Adam Levine, Shakira, Usher and Blake Shelton were on the edge of their seats right along with us as the live elimination ep unfolded.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 8 Revealed, Blake Shelton + Miranda Lambert Perform ‘Over You’
On tonight’s live elimination episode of ‘The Voice’ (May 21), the Top 8 contestants were revealed. After last night’s round of performances, America has voted and determined who gets to stay in the competition — and conversely, who gets sent home.
Nicki Minaj Gives Lil Wayne a Lap Dance During ‘High School’ at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]
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 Gets ‘Caught Up in the Moment’ During ‘Adorn’ Billboard Music Awards Performance [Video]
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.
Justin Bieber + Will.i.Am Perform ‘#thatPOWER’ at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]
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.
Taylor Swift Wins Top Billboard 200 Album for ‘Red’ at 2013 Billboard Music Awards
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.’
Macklemore + Ryan Lewis Perform ‘Thrift Shop’ at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]
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).