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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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.
Beyonce Sheds Light on Miscarriage in HBO Documentary
Last year, just after the birth of Blue Ivy, Beyonce and Jay-Z revealed the sad news of their miscarriage via the song 'Glory.'
Bey – who is notoriously private about her personal life – plans on shedding some light on what she went through in her upcoming HBO documentary, 'Life Is But a Dream.'
‘American Idol’ Recap: Judges Head to San Antonio + Long Beach
On last night’s (Jan. 30) episode of ‘American Idol,’ auditions were held in San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, Calif. Will the next ‘Idol’ be discovered in Sunset Station or aboard the Queen Mary? Read on to find out what judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson thought of the most recent round of performances.
Micah Johnson Stuns Judges With ‘Chicken Fried’ on ‘American Idol’
Micah Johnson’s ‘American Idol’ audition that aired tonight tonight (Jan. 30) started off on a dark and emotional note. Tonsillectomy procedures are fairly routine, but his went terribly wrong, resulting in nerve damage and a subsequent speech impediment. However, he didn’t let that unfortunate mishap stop him from performing a truly jaw-dropping rendition of Zac Brown Band’s ‘Chicken Fried.’
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‘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.
Candice Glover Wows Judges with ‘Syrup and Honey’ on ‘American Idol’
A highlight of tonight’s audition episode of ‘American Idol’ in Charlotte, N.C. was 22-year-old Candice Glover, who sang a powerful – yet appropriately sweet – version of Duffy’s ‘Syrup and Honey.’
Isabel Gonzalez Charms ‘American Idol’ Judges with ‘Nothing Can Change This Love’
On tonight’s audition episode of ‘American Idol’ (Jan. 23) at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, 16-year-old Isabel Gonzalez delivered a stunning rendition of Sam Cooke’s ‘Nothing Can Change This Love.’ Her talent and youthful charm won over judges Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Mariah Carey, who happily sent her on to Hollywood.
‘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.
CeCe Frey Doesn’t Want to Be ‘All By Myself’ on ‘X Factor’
There are no guarantees when it comes to ‘X Factor,’ and CeCe Frey is well aware of that. “I am in dire need of a comeback,” the contestant said during tonight’s episode (Nov. 14). “I need to remind everybody that I do have the talent to be here.”
Vino Alan Brings ‘Let’s Stay Together’ to ‘X Factor’
Vino Alan showed his soulful side on ‘X Factor’ tonight (Nov. 14) with his version of Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together.’ But does he have what it takes to win America’s vote?