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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Taylor Swift Promotes MTV’s ‘Restore the Shore’ Hurricane Sandy Benefit
Taylor Swift doesn't want people to move on and forget about those devastated by Hurricane Sandy last month. The pop-country superstar has recorded a promo for MTV's 'Restore the Shore' benefit in which she waxes nostalgic about her memories of the Jersey Shore.
Pink Recruits the Hives for Her 2013 North American Tour
Pink has always been a pop singer with a rock 'n roll attitude, so it makes perfect sense that she's bringing along rowdy Swedish rockers the Hives on her Covergirl-sponsored 2013 North American tour.
Big Time Rush + Rachel Crow Appear on Nickelodeon Christmas Album
Nickelodeon wants to wish kids and teens a 'Merry Nickmas' this holiday season with the release of a new compilation featuring music from the network's biggest music stars, including Big Time Rush, Rachel Crow and Victoria Justice.
Listen to Original Recordings of Demi Lovato’s ‘Shut Up and Love Me’ + ‘For the Love of a …
Fans of Demi Lovato have two new recordings to enjoy from the 'X Factor' judge. 'Shut Up and Love Me,' is an unreleased fan favorite, while 'For the Love of a Daughter' is a three-year-old demo of a song that ended up making its way onto Lovato's 2011 album 'U…
Watch a Sneak Peek of Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ Video
The video for Rihanna's 'Diamonds' is almost here. Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot reveals an apocalyptic set, with firefighters and police in riot gear as RiRi stares up at the flames. One quick cutaway seems to show the singer floating face down in a pool of water. We're intrigued b…
Listen to Snippet of Rihanna + Chris Brown Collab ‘Nobody’s Business’
'Nobody's Business,' the controversial collaboration between Rihanna and her former beau, Chris Brown, is an upbeat pop song that recalls classic Michael Jackson, based on a 90-second sample of the track that leaked this week.
Beyonce Votes, Writes Open Letter to Obama
Beyonce has election fever! On her website, Bey posted a series of photos that captured her filling out her ballot, and she also posted a personal letter to President Obama in which she thanked him for his leadership and called him an inspiration to her daughter, Blue Ivy.
fun. Deliver Energetic ‘Some Nights’ Performance on ‘SNL’
fun. appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend, treating viewers to a performance of their latest hit, 'Some Nights.' Singer Nate Ruess, who apparently forgot to remove his trench coat, bounced around the stage as the band cranked up the energy factor for the late-night …
Rihanna Shares Behind-the-Scenes Footage From Her ‘Unapologetic’ Album Shoot
A new promotional video for Rihanna's 'Unapologetic' album shows behind-the-scenes footage of the pop star backstage during the MTV Video Music Awards and at a shooting range, where she destroys a paper target with frightening accuracy.
Watch ‘Glee’ Go ‘Gangnam Style’ in Upcoming Episode
Pop culture worlds are colliding when the cast of 'Glee' takes on Psy's smash hit 'Gangnam Style' in an upcoming episode. "You know we had to do it," says actor Kevin McHale in a video clip that offers a sneak peek of the performance.