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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Bruno Mars Channels the King of Pop on New ‘Moonshine’ Track
Bruno Mars channels Michael Jackson on 'Moonshine,' a new track from the Hawaiian pop star's upcoming sophomore album 'Unorthodox Jukebox.'
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.
Jason Mraz to Spread Awareness With Groundbreaking Myanmar Performance
Next month, Jason Mraz will become the first international artist to perform an outdoor concert in Mynamar, an occasion that he plans to use to speak out against human rights abuses. The free show takes place on Dec. 16 at People's Square in Yangon, sponsored by MTV EXIT, an initiative created by the channel to raise awareness about human trafficking and exploitation.
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 by the last few seconds of the clip, in which the singer wears a long white dress in the middle of a
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.
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.
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
Fun. Announce New 2013 Tour Dates
Fun.'s lengthy concert tour just got even longer with the announcement of additional U.S. dates in early 2013.
Enrique Iglesias Releases Steamy ‘Finally Found You’ Video
Enrique Iglesias advances from a boyhood crush to a steamy hookup in his latest music video, 'Finally Found You.' The video depicts a preteen Enrique hanging out with a cute blond, then cuts back to the present day to find the singer despondent over the girl he still misses years later.
Justin Timberlake Performed New Song for Jessica Biel at Their Wedding
All it took was getting married for Justin Timberlake to go public (finally!) with some new music. The singer, who has not released an album since 2006's 'FutureSex/LoveSounds,' sang a new love song for his wife Jessica Biel at their wedding in Italy last week.
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.