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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Steven Tyler Wants to Work With Skrillex
Steven Tyler recently sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss his plans to release a solo album. And from the looks of things, all of you Skrillex lovers out there are in for a treat — the Aerosmith frontman admitted to being a huge fan of the EDM superstar and wanting to work with him on his upcoming record.
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.”
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 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.
De’Borah Rocks ‘The Voice’ Live Playoffs with Pink’s ‘Who Knew’
De’Borah represented Team Christina on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Nov. 7) by bringing a staggering amount of heart and soul to her performance at the live playoffs. The former church singer performed her own version of Pink’s ‘Who Knew,’ rocking stunning vocals and dance moves to match.
Adriana Louise Shines on ‘The Voice’ with Katy Perry’s ‘Firework’
On tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ (Nov. 7), Adriana Louise represented Team Christina during the live playoffs with a passionate rendition of Katy Perry’s ‘Firework.’ And boy, did she shine brightly!
Dez Duron Delivers ‘Wanted’ for Team Christina on ‘The Voice’
Teen heartthrob Dez Duron charmed the crowd once again on tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ (Nov. 7), his delivery of Hunter Hayes’ ‘Wanted’ earning him quite an enthusiastic audience response.
Alessandra Guercio + Kayla Nevarez Battle for Team Adam with ‘Wide Awake’ on ‘The Voice’
Adam Levine had a tough decision to make on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Oct. 16), when Alessandra Guercio and Kayla Nevarez faced off with a duet of Katy Perry’s ‘Wide Awake.’
Benji and Sam James Battle for Team Adam with ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’ on ‘The Voice’
Team Adam rocked the house tonight (Oct. 15) as race-car driver Benji battled against bar manager Sam James on ‘The Voice.’ The duo sang a rendition of Bon Jovi’s ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’ that seriously impressed the judges.
Terisa Griffin Wows ‘The Voice’ with Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’
42-year-old Terisa Griffin showcased her rich, sassy and soulful voice tonight (Sept. 24) on the brand-new episode of 'The Voice,' her cover of Adele’s 'Someone Like You,' winning over both Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton. While she may be a bit older than the other singers who auditioned tonight, don’t let her age fool you – she is still very young at heart.
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.