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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Bruno Mars Wins Best Male Video at the 2013 MTV VMAs
Tonight (Aug. 25) at the 2013 MTV VMAs, Taylor Swift graced the stage in a stunning gown to present the award for Best Male Video – and the winner was Bruno Mars with ‘Locked Out of Heaven.’
Macklemore + Ryan Lewis Win Best Video With a Social Message at the 2013 MTV VMAs
Tonight (Aug. 25) at the 2013 MTV VMAs, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis received an award for Best Hip-Hop Video, but that’s not all! The dynamic duo also won Best Video With a Social Message for their hit single, ‘Same Love.’
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 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.
‘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.
Cody Belew Gives the Judges ‘Somebody to Love’ on ‘The Voice’
Team Cee Lo’s Cody Belew channeled Freddie Mercury during his top 8 performance on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Nov. 26) with a powerful rendition of Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love.’
‘The Voice’ Recap: Top 8 Revealed, Christina Aguilera Sings ‘Let There Be Love’
Tonight’s episode of the ‘The Voice’ (Nov. 20) was pivotal and epic, determining which 8 contestants are safe in the running for the ultimate victory. The show kicked off with an energized performance by Team Christina of ‘Let There Be Love,’ a track from Christina Aguilera’s brand-new album, ‘Lotus.’ Sylvia Yacoub, Dez Duron and Aguilera herself rocked the stage and got the crowd pumped and ready
Cody Belew Brings ‘The Best’ to Team Cee Lo on ‘The Voice’
Arkansas native Cody Belew was cursed with a stutter growing up, but it’s safe to say that he has found his voice. He blew away the judges and audience alike on 'The Voice' tonight (Nov. 12) with his rendition of Tina Turner’s ‘The Best.’
Dez Duron Showed Soul with ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You’ on ‘The Voice’
Dez Duron displayed his soulful side on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Nov. 12) with his own spin on Lauryn Hill’s version of ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.’ The teen heartthrob auditioned for the show last season but no chairs turned for him, which meant that he felt even more pressure to succeed this time around. “The risk of coming back is totally worth it,” Duron declared confidently.
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.
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.’
Nelly’s Echo Eliminated, De’Borah Advances for Team Christina with ‘Message in a Bottle’ on ‘The Voice’
Former church singer De’Borah advanced for Christina Aguilera’s team on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Oct. 8), meaning that Nelson Emokpae from Nigeria – better known by his stage name, Nelly’s Echo – was eliminated after an energized, emotionally-charged battle round.