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 Accused of Ripping Off Lyrics for ‘All Too Well’
Taylor Swift is facing accusations that she stole a lyric on her new song 'All Too Well' from a song by Matt Nathanson. ONTD points out that the lyric matches, almost word-for-word, a line from Nathanson's 2003 track 'I Saw,' and fans have noted the similarity on Twitter.
Taylor Swift Takes ‘Begin Again’ to Paris During 2012 CMA Awards Performance
Taylor Swift took country music to the streets of Paris at the 2012 CMA Awards, performing her new ballad 'Begin Again' on a set designed to look like a European coffee shop.
Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi + More to Perform at Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert
As many on the East Coast try to get their lives back to normal after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, NBC has announced an hour-long benefit concert for victims of the storm. Christina Aguilera and a host of rockers will perform live on 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,' which airs this Friday night, Nov. 2, at 8PM ET.
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.
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.
Eminem Featured on Skylar Grey’s Upcoming Single ‘C’Mon Let Me Ride’
Eminem is repaying Skylar Grey for co-writing his smash hit 'Love the Way You Lie' by executive-producing her new album and singing — yes, singing — the hook of Queen's 'Bicycle Race' on Grey's new single. Eminem playing the role of Freddie Mercury? We can't wait to hear this.
Taylor Swift to Co-Host Grammy Nominations Concert on December 5
LL Cool J is hosting the Grammy Awards Nominations Concert for the fifth straight year, but when members of the Recording Academy found out that Taylor Swift was also available, they couldn't pass up the opportunity to invite the pop-country superstar to co-host.
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.
Pitbull Cavorts With Bikini-Clad Girls in ‘Don’t Stop the Party’ Video
What a life Pitbull has: He creates good music, tours the world, makes loads of money, and gets to film music videos like 'Don't Stop the Party,' in which he hangs out with dozens of hot girls, some in bikinis, some in lingerie, and some totally nude.