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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Charlie Askew, Curtis Finch Jr. + Charles Mathis Perform Bruno Mars’ ‘The Lazy Song’ on ‘American Idol’
The day started off on a rocky note for ‘American Idol’ contestants Charlie Askew, Curtis Finch Jr. and Charles Mathis, due to Askew battling a sickness. But the group pulled through and delivered a passionate and impressive rendition of Bruno Mars’ ‘The Lazy Song,’ receiving a standing O from the judges.
Nick Boddington, Mathenee Treco + Group Impress Judges with ‘Somebody to Love’ on ‘American Idol’
It's safe to say that not all of the groups on tonight’s Hollywood episode of ‘American Idol’ (Feb. 6) meshed very well, but Nick Boddington, Mathenee Treco, Matheus Fernandes and Gabe Brown really lucked out. The quartet delivered a stunning performance of Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’ that started -- and ended -- on a positive note.
Ed Sheeran Talks Tats + Matching Ink With Harry Styles
Ed Sheeran recently sat down with MTV to discuss his vast collection of tattoos. The clip reveals some stories behind his colorful body art, including his matching "bro tat" with One Direction’s belated birthday boy, Harry Styles.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Perform ‘Can’t Hold Us’ With Ray Dalton on ‘David Letterman’
Just weeks after their appearance on Ellen, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis hit worldwide TV once again last night (Jan. 31) with an amped-up performance of ‘Can’t Hold Us’ alongside Ray Dalton on ‘The Late Show With David Letterman.’
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.
Adam Sanders Surprises With ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ on ‘American Idol’
Adam Sanders was the last contestant featured on the San Antonio portion of tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (Jan. 30). The emotional 19-year-old Texan teared up more than once during his audition, but he managed to control the waterworks long enough to deliver an impressive version of ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ by Etta James.
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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Cristabel Clack Blows Away ‘American Idol’ Judges With ‘If I Ain’t Got You’
Cristabel Clack, a 29-year-old worship leader who hails from San Antonio, Texas, made her hometown proud tonight (Jan. 30) with her stunning ‘American Idol’ audition. Her blowaway performance of Alicia Keys’ ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ captured the attention – and quite possibly the hearts – of all four judges.
Vincent Powell Wows Judges With ‘Rock Me Baby’ on ‘American Idol’
Vincent Powell was the first audition featured on tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (Jan. 30), and what a way to start! The Texas native blew the judges away with his soulful delivery of B.B. King’s ‘Rock Me Baby,’ causing them to utter an appreciative chorus of “ooh”s and “ahh”s.