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.
Gina Vespa
‘The Voice’ Battle Round: Team Usher’s Josiah Hawley + Jeff Lewis Compete with ‘Roxanne’
Tonight (April 16) marked the second night of battle rounds on ‘The Voice,’ and Usher pitted California stud Josiah Hawley and singer-songwriter Jeff Lewis against each other. The duo’s heated rendition of the Police’s ‘Roxanne’ presented their coach with a very tough decision.
Hanson ‘Get the Girl Back’ on ‘Leno’
Hanson treated us to a sneak peek at new material on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ last night (April 9) when they performed their latest single ‘Get the Girl Back.’
Cher Lloyd Working on New Track With Ne-Yo for Fruttare
Summer is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to enjoy it with a refreshing Fruttare Fruit Bar. But wait, it gets better. Cher Lloyd and Ne-Yo are teaming up to unleash a brand-new song to celebrate the U.S. launch of the frozen treat company.
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.
‘The Voice’ Recap: Coaches Fill Their Teams, Prepare for Battle Rounds
Tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ (April 9) brought the final round of blind auditions, and coaches Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Shakira and Usher filled the empty spots on their respective teams.
Hanson Hang Out With ‘Glee’ Stars Matthew Morrison + Darren Criss
Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson are famous for their flawless harmonies and catchy, pop-rock tunes, so it’s no wonder they befriended cast members of FOX’s musical sitcom, ‘Glee.’ The brothers hung out with Matthew Morrison and Darren Criss last weekend, and there are tweets and pictures to prove it!
Are Britney Spears + Will.i.am Back in the Studio Together?
We saw Britney Spears and will.i.am join forces for ‘Scream & Shout’ last fall, and once before that when Brit recruited will for her 2011 'Femme Fatale' track 'Big Fat Bass.' Now it appears they're teaming up again, according to a tweet made by the former Black Eyed Peas frontman.
‘American Idol’ Recap: The Top 7 Deliver Rock Week
Tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (April 3) marked the beginning of Rock Week, and the remaining 7 contestants put their rock ‘n’ roll skills to the test.
Are Taylor Swift + Carrie Underwood Frenemies?
On the surface, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood seem to get along pretty well – but a deeper look reveals that the two blond country sensations aren’t exactly BFFs. Does that mean we should brace ourselves for some hair-pulling drama at this year’s Grammy Awards?
‘American Idol’ Recap: Hollywood Week Part 1, Guys Only!
Tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (Feb. 6) was the season's first Hollywood installment, and no girls were allowed. That's right, only the male contestants competed tonight, and it proved to be an interesting and very messy ride.