Emily Tan is a freelance writer and photographer based in Jersey City, N.J. She been covering all things women, pop culture, music and tech since 2008. Emily has been published in the Seattle Times, AOL Music, Lemondop, CMJ, Spinner, PopEater. Currently, Emily contributes to a various places in the U.S. and U.K. including The Line of Best Fit, Idolator, Village Voice, Diffuser.fm and TheBoombox.com. contributes to various sites and publications in the U.S. and U.K. including TheBoomBox.com, Diffuser.fm, The Line of Best Fit, The 405 and Village Voice. Emily is usually on the hunt for the perfect cup of coffee, at a gig, or cycling around the city.
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Beyonce’s Sexy ‘Drunk in Love’ Performance at 2014 Grammy Awards Criticized by Parents
Beyonce's performance of 'Drunk in Love' at the Grammy Awards last night (Jan. 26) was undoubtedly one of her sexiest performances to date. And with hubby Jay Z on hand to add his flair and show his love and affection for his lady love, it was a memorable way to open the awards show. However, there are many who felt that the performance was just too much for viewers -- especially young ones.
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