Scott Shetler is a Chicago-based freelance writer whose words can be found on PopCrush, Diffuser and other music, pop culture and travel websites. He has interviewed a wide range of artists, from Anthony Kiedis to Weird Al Yankovic and from Amanda Palmer to Taylor Hanson. He freely acknowledges an inexplicable obsession with the music of cheesy ‘80s pop duo Air Supply.
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One Direction Discuss Candle Scents, Farm Animals + Fave Tracks on New Album
The boys of One Direction answered some hard-hitting questions from fans during their Ustream chat, like what their favorite candle scents are and which farm animal they most want to be.
Cee Lo Green Denies Sexual Battery Allegations
TMZ is reporting that Cee Lo Green has been accused of sexual battery, but the site also received a forceful denial from the singer, who insisted that he did nothing inappropriate.
Listen to Bruno Mars’ Opening Album Track ‘Young Girls’
Bruno Mars debuted the new song 'Young Girls' on 'Saturday Night Live' two weeks ago as a piano ballad with a delicate string section. Now, the studio version of the song has leaked, and it's much more lively, with drums, synth accents and a mid-tempo beat.
Owl City + Carly Rae Jepsen Aren’t Having a ‘Good Time’ With Copyright Lawsuits
It's always a good time? Not when Owl City, Carly Rae Jepsen, and a host of others are on the receiving end of a lawsuit alleging they ripped off 'Good Time' from a 2010 track by an Alabama-based singer-songwriter.
Foster the People Singer Kicked Out of Prince Concert
Foster the People singer Mark Foster may be a big name to some people, but the bodyguards who kicked him out of Prince's L.A. gig the other night were not impressed. After Foster was spotted checking his cell phone during the concert -- a breach of protocol for this particular gig -- he was escorted outside and had to beg to get back in, and TMZ cameras were there to capture the entire awkward exc
Matchbox Twenty Take Their Music to the Club in ‘Put Your Hands Up’ Video
There's drama in the club in the latest Matchbox Twenty video for 'Put Your Hands Up.' The clip follows a hot girl at a dance club who sneaks off to make out with a guy before being dragged away by one of her girlfriends, for reasons that aren't quite clear. He tries to follow her outside, but she's long gone by then.
Justin Timberlake Apologizes for Homeless Wedding Video With Open Letter
Forget about the pink dress. The storybook wedding between Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel has quickly taken a turn for the worst, overshadowed by a "gag" video that was shown at the festivities and features homeless people offering the couple their best wishes.
Katy Perry Performs in Ballot Dress at President Obama Rally
Katy Perry was a human presidential ballot Wednesday night at a rally for President Obama in Las Vegas. The singer wore a tight white dress with the names of Obama and Biden on it as she sang 'Teenage Dream' and other big hits in front of supporters of the 44th president.
No Doubt Perform ‘Looking Hot’ on ‘The Tonight Show’
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Gwen Stefani and her No Doubt bandmates are always looking hot, but that was even more true than usual last night on 'The Tonight Show' when they performed their new single, 'Looking Hot.'
Fun. Announce New 2013 Tour Dates
Fun.'s lengthy concert tour just got even longer with the announcement of additional U.S. dates in early 2013.
Bruno Mars Shares ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ Track Listing
That gorilla on the cover of the new Bruno Mars record 'Unorthodox Jukebox' makes a little more sense now that we have the track listing for the album.
Coldplay Talk Colorful Inspiration Behind Upcoming Live Concert Film
Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto' album was created based on a single visual image, a burst of color amidst a dark world. That's according to guitarist Jonny Buckland, who describes the record and its corresponding tour in a new clip from the band's upcoming 'Live 2012' concert film and album.