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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Justin Bieber Brings Mom on Stage After Winning Artist of the Year at 2012 American Music Awards
The American Music Awards confirmed what millions of Beliebers already thought: Justin Bieber is the Artist of the Year for 2012.
Pitbull Gets Bilingual With ‘Don’t Stop the Party’ at the 2012 American Music Awards
Pitbull's performance at the 2012 American Music Awards began before the applause for Christina Aguilera had even died down, so we had a feeling they were tied together in some way. Sure enough, after a ferocious rendition of 'Don't Stop the Party,' Pitbull brought out Xtina for a cameo on their new collaboration.
2013 People’s Choice Awards: Justin Bieber + Adam Levine Lead Nominations
Forget the electoral college. The voters of America have spoken, and they want... Justin Bieber and Adam Levine. The pop stars are the top nominees for the 2013 People's Choice Awards, announced this morning (Nov. 15) in Los Angeles.
Kanye West, Alicia Keys + More to Perform at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert
Kanye West and Alicia Keys are joining rock legends Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and more for a Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 12. The event benefits the Robin Hood Foundation and will be produced by the same groups who put together the memorable 9/11 benefit The Concert for New York City.
Rihanna Announces 777 Tour Details
Rihanna's seven-day international mini-tour to promote her 'Unapologetic' album kicks off on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Mexico City and wraps up Nov. 20 in New York City. RiRi just revealed the details of the 777 Tour, though the exact venues will remain secret until she arrives in each city.
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.
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.
Ludacris Teams Up With David Guetta + Usher on ‘Rest of My Life’
It's been a minute since we've heard something big from Ludacris. Though the rapper released a couple of music videos this summer, his last significant hit was a surprise appearance on the remix of country singer Jason Aldean's 'Dirt Road Anthem.' Now, Luda is back with a new album called 'Ludaversal' and a dance track featuring David Guetta and Usher.
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.
Rita Ora and Rob Kardashian Acknowledge Relationship With Twitter Pics
News flash: Rita Ora and Rob Kardashian are dating! Ok, it's not news to anyone who has been paying even the slightest bit of attention to the rising pop star and Kim Kardashian's little brother over the past several months, but the lovebirds are finally acknowledging their couplehood with a series of pics on Twitter.
Watch Drake Deliver Graduation Speech After Receiving High School Diploma
Not only did Drake complete his high school graduation earlier this month, he also had the privilege of speaking to his fellow graduates at the Jarvis Collegiate Institute in Toronto. "What this is about for all of you is the art of following through," Drizzy told his classmates.
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
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.
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.
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.
Fergie Talks Crystal Meth Addiction With Oprah
Before Fergie became a superstar as a solo artist and one of the singers of the Black Eyed Peas, she hit rock bottom and turned to crystal meth after her girl group Wild Orchid was dropped by its record label. The singer made the admission to Oprah Winfrey in the latest episode of 'Oprah's Next Chapter,' which aired this past weekend.
Maroon 5 Announce North American Tour With Neon Trees
Get ready, Maroon 5 fans! The band has announced a new series of 31 concert dates featuring opening acts Neon Trees and Owl City, and frontman Adam Levine promises that the early 2013 tour will be his group's most ambitious yet.
David Guetta and Nicky Romero Release Gritty ‘Metropolis’ Video
EDM performers David Guetta and Nicky Romero have released a gritty music video for their new instrumental collaboration 'Metropolis.' The clip was directed by street artist Mr. Brainwash, who explained, according to Global Grind, "My creative inspiration for the video was to take old objects like records and TVs, which have been used to play music in the past, and make them beautiful again b
2012 American Music Awards: Rihanna + Nicki Minaj Lead Nominations
It's RiRi's Navy vs. Nicki's Barbz at the 2012 American Music Awards. Rihanna and Nicki Minaj lead the way with four nominations each for the fan-voted award show, while One Direction and Justin Bieber follow right behind with three apiece.