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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Prince’s Idiosyncrasies Include Team of Black Female Lawyers, Disdain for Old People + Hatred of Cover Songs
We didn't need Prince's new Billboard magazine cover story to tell us the guy was eccentric. That has been obvious for years. But the interview does provide some fascinating pieces of information about his idiosyncrasies, including the fact that he has an aggressive team of black female lawyers, he doesn't like old people and he abhors cover versions of songs, even though he's recorded numerous co
Justin Timberlake Announces ‘The 20/20 Experience’ Release Date in Lyric Video
Justin Timberlake silently slipped the release date for 'The 20/20 Experience' into his new lyric video for 'Suit & Tie.' The date passes by so fast we probably wouldn't even see it, if not for the pause button on YouTube. So just when is Timberlake's third solo album dropping?
Governors Ball 2013 Lineup: Kanye West, the Lumineers + More Performing
Kanye West, the Lumineers, Miguel, Azealia Banks, Nas and more are confirmed for the 2013 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, which takes over Randall's Island from June 7-9.
Kesha Addresses the ‘Forced’ Statement She Made About ‘Die Young’
Kesha's 'Die Young' dropped sharply in radio airplay after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, causing the singer to issue a curious statement claiming that she was "forced" to sing the chorus of the song against her will. Today (Dec. 20), Kesha wrote a new blog post explaining her comments.
Watch Michael Buble Perform ‘Christmas (Baby, Please Home Come)’ on ‘The Voice’
From last year's platinum holiday album to his annual appearances on Christmas-themed shows, including his own 2012 holiday special, Michael Buble might be second only to Santa these days when it comes to figures associated with Christmas. The Canadian star stopped by 'The Voice' and, in keeping with the show's format, performed a cover, remaking the classic 'Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).'
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One Direction to Cover Blondie for Charity
One Direction are ready to embrace new wave when they record a cover version of Blondie's 'One Way or Another,' which charted years before any of the guys in 1D were born. The remake will support Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, which takes place in the U.K. on March 15 and aims to raise money for disadvantaged youth.
The Wanted Claim They Would ‘Get Arrested’ if One Direction Feud Continues
The once-friendly rivalry between the Wanted and One Direction has gotten heated in recent weeks, with personal insults on Twitter and threats of violence. The groups will be in the same building on Friday, performing as part of the Z100 Jingle Ball concert in New York City, but the Wanted's Max George says the dueling boy bands won't go near each other.
Jonas Brothers Cover Bruno Mars, Coldplay + Frank Ocean
The Jonas Brothers are playing select shows together once again and treating their fans to covers of hit songs by other artists. In recent concerts in Los Angeles, the trio put their own spin on songs by Bruno Mars, Coldplay and Frank Ocean.
Justin Bieber + Selena Gomez Go on Date Night in Times Square
How does Justin Bieber come down from the high of performing a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden? On Wednesday, the Biebs followed his concert by taking Selena Gomez out for a late-night date to play video games and ride roller coasters in Times Square.
Coldplay Taking Three-Year Hiatus From Touring
Even after a year and a half of non-stop touring, Chris Martin isn't ready to leave the road, but during the final Australian show of Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto Tour, he acknowledged that the band won't be touring again for a while.