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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Karmin’s Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan Plan 2013 Wedding
Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan of Karmin were already engaged when they first started grabbing everyone's attention with their impressive YouTube covers. But who has time to plan a wedding when you're recording hit songs and touring the world? Although they never got around to actually tying the knot, the couple say it's definitely going to happen in 2013.
Cee Lo Green Plans to Return to ‘The Voice’ for Season 5
Don't get any ideas, Usher. Your job is to keep the chair warm on 'The Voice' judging panel in Season 4 so that Cee Lo Green can return to claim it for Season 5. Green said on the 'Today' show Thursday (Dec. 20) that his absence from the popular singing competition show will be temporary.
Carly Rose Sonenclar’s Family Pissed at LeAnn Rimes
Carly Rose Sonenclar's 'How Do I Live' duet with LeAnn Rimes on the 'X Factor' finale was a mess, thanks largely to Rimes' erratic singing, which may have contributed to 13-year-old Sonenclar's failure to win the 'X Factor' title. Rimes actually issued a statement claiming that it was Carly Rose who was off-key and nervous, which has the teen's family fuming.
Michael Jackson + Whitney Houston Musical Coming to Las Vegas
Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston are headed to Vegas. The late pop music icons, along with Elvis Presley, have inspired an upcoming musical called 'The Man,' which focuses on how young artists with a dream become superstars.
Kesha Addresses the ‘Forced’ Statement She Made About ‘Die Young’
Kesha's 'Die Young' dropped sharply in radio airplay after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, causing the singer to issue a curious statement claiming that she was "forced" to sing the chorus of the song against her will. Today (Dec. 20), Kesha wrote a new blog post explaining her comments.
Adele, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift Named Forbes’ Brightest Music Stars Under 30
Forbes Magazine is confirming what we already knew: Adele, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift are among the 30 Brightest Music Stars Under 30.
Justin Bieber Acoustic Album Dropping in January
That new acoustic Justin Bieber album is coming out way sooner than everyone expected. The Biebs stopped by 'Ellen' to announce the record will be coming out next month, January 2013!
12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert: Stream It at 7:30PM ET Here
UPDATE: The concert is not longer available to stream.
Looking for the live stream of the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert? Check in right here. At 7:30 pm ET tonight, Dec. 12, you can stream the concert by pressing start on the video above to watch Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and a number of rock legends raise money for the victims of the devastating storm.
One Direction to Cover Blondie for Charity
One Direction are ready to embrace new wave when they record a cover version of Blondie's 'One Way or Another,' which charted years before any of the guys in 1D were born. The remake will support Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, which takes place in the U.K. on March 15 and aims to raise money for disadvantaged youth.
Rita Ora Goes Into the Future for New ‘Radioactive’ Video
Rita Ora has seen the future, and it's 'Radioactive.' Ora's new video takes the singer into orbit with visual effects that suggest an apocalyptic, intergalactic future.