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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Jennifer Lopez Confirms Release of New Album
Jennifer Lopez won't be a judge on 'American Idol' in 2013, but she still thinks this year is full of "infinite possibilities." On New Year's Eve, she sent out a tweet that conveyed her excitement for the year and confirmed one important piece of information: She has a new album coming!
2013 Grammy Nominees Album: Adele, fun. + More Featured
Adele and fun. are among the nearly two dozen artists who appear on '2013 GRAMMY Nominees,' a collection of recordings from superstar acts nominated for the biggest categories at this year's Grammy Awards.
Pink Slapped With $36K Lawsuit by Former Producers
You're not a real superstar performer these days if somebody isn't suing you for something. Pink is the latest star to be hit with litigation after her former producers filed suit for more than $36K in unpaid royalties for songs they worked on way back in 1999.
Jaden Smith Partners With Kid Cudi on ‘Higher Up’
Jaden Smith has dropped a new version of the Kid Cudi track 'Higher Up' that features his own rhymes over the instrumental track from Cudi's 2009 song.
Redfoo of LMFAO Drops New Song ‘Bring Out the Bottles’
LMFAO may be on hiatus, but nothing will stop Redfoo from party rocking. The afro-loving frontman has dropped a new electropop song called 'Bring Out the Bottles' in which he promises to keep the bubbly flowing.
Madonna Attacked by ‘Sex and the City’ Stylist for Stealing Merchandise Designs
Is Madonna a thief? That claim comes from staffers for Patricia Field, a former costume designer for 'Sex and the City' and 'Ugly Betty.' They charge that black "VOGUE" caps Madonna sold at her recent New York City concerts are reproductions of the ones Field has been selling.
Skrillex, Calvin Harris + More to Perform Live on New Year’s Eve
EDM is where it's at on New Year's Eve this year. Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Avicii and Moby are among the electronic artists ringing in 2013 with live performances across the country.
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.
PS22 Sing in Honor of Sandy Hook Shooting Victims
The children of Staten Island choir PS22 are known for their adorable covers of pop songs, but they're going to touch a lot more hearts with their latest performance. In a new video, the choir performs the official school song of Sandy Hook Elementary School in remembrance of the 20 first-graders and six staff members who were killed during the school shooting there on Dec. 14.
Frank Ocean’s Father Wants to Sue for $1 Million
Frank Ocean's long-lost father has emerged just in time to sue his superstar son for $1 million, according to a tweet Ocean posted and then deleted today on Twitter.
Cee Lo Green Brings ‘What Christmas Means to Me’ to ‘Ellen’
Cee Lo Green brought some yuletide cheer to 'Ellen' when he treated viewers to a live performance of 'What Christmas Means to Me,' a lively track from his holiday album 'Cee Lo's Magic Moment.'
Karmin Cover Christmas Tune ‘Sleigh Ride’
America's cutest engaged pop music couple just got even more sugary sweet with the release of their own Christmas song. Nick Noonan and Amy Heidemann of Karmin have premiered their version of the holiday classic 'Sleigh Ride.'