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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Selena Gomez Rocks Bindi, Performs ‘Come & Get It’ at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]
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.’
‘American Idol’ Recap: Kree Harrison + Candice Glover Each Perform Three Songs
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.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 10 Revealed, Robin Thicke, Lady Antebellum + More Perform
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.
Nicki Minaj Responds to ‘Idol’ Exit Rumors, Randy Jackson Quits
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.
‘American Idol’ Recap: Top 3 Sing Their Hearts Out
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.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Live Playoffs Continue With Team Blake + Team Shakira
On last night’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ contestants from Team Adam and Team Usher sang their hearts out in an attempt to secure a spot in the Top 12, and tonight (May 7), the live playoffs continued with performances from Team Blake and Team Shakira.
‘American Idol’ Recap: Top 4 Compete Again, Perform Standards + Current Hits
Since no one was eliminated on ‘American Idol’ last week, there are still four singers left in the competition and the stakes are higher than ever. The theme of tonight’s episode (May 1) was “then and now,” and the contestants performed both a “standard” (oldie) and a current hit song from 2013.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Knockout Rounds Feature Team Blake + Team Usher
Tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ (April 30) brought another intense series of knockout rounds featuring contestants from Team Blake and Team Usher. During each round, the coaches pitted two singers against each other to perform a song of their choosing, and only one was allowed to move on.
‘American Idol’ Recap: Top 4 Sing Personal Choices + One-Hit Wonders
On tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (April 24), the remaining four contestants took on two songs each — a personal selection and a one-hit wonder — plus a duet.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Final Night of Season 4 Battle Rounds
Tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ (April 23) brought the season's last battle rounds, and coaches Shakira, Adam Levine, Usher and Blake Shelton were forced to make some very difficult decisions regarding who to keep and who to send home.