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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John Mayer on Dating Jessica Simpson, Taylor Swift: ‘I Was Just a Jerk’
John Mayer is admitting what a lot of people thought after his 2010 Playboy interview: He was a jerk. Mayer was interviewed for CBS Sunday Morning, which will air the chat on Feb. 10 at 9AM ET. The singer discusses how he's matured since the days when he gave thoughtless interviews about his former girlfriends, such as Jessica Simpson, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Aniston.
Kelly Clarkson Is Forbes’ Top Earning American Idol of 2012
Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson is the richest 'American Idol' alum, according to Forbes, which places her yearly earnings at $8 million.
Rihanna to Premiere River Island Collection at London Fashion Week
There's a promising new fashion designer trying to break through in a crowded and competitive industry, and her name is Rihanna. The fashionable pop superstar will premiere her River Island collection of clothing and accessories during London Fashion Week in February.
Mariah Carey Brings Six-Year-Old on Stage Who Was Named After Her
Six-year-old Mariah Cini, an Australian girl who was named after Mariah Carey, got the chance to meet her namesake on Jan. 3 when the 'We Belong Together' singer and husband Nick Cannon invited Cini on stage during a concert in Sydney, Australia.
Christina Perri Gets New Tattoo on Her Fingers
It must be the season for unusual tattoos. Not long after Lil Wayne got the name of his skate company etched on his forehead, pop singer Christina Perri has apparently inked "CAPO NODO" on her fingers, as seen in a new photo she revealed on Instagram.
Cee Lo Green Plans to Return to ‘The Voice’ for Season 5
Don't get any ideas, Usher. Your job is to keep the chair warm on 'The Voice' judging panel in Season 4 so that Cee Lo Green can return to claim it for Season 5. Green said on the 'Today' show Thursday (Dec. 20) that his absence from the popular singing competition show will be temporary.
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.'
Bruno Mars Covers ‘The Little Mermaid’ + Jimi Hendrix During ‘Live Lounge’ Set
If you've ever wanted to hear Bruno Mars recreate music from 'The Little Mermaid,' today is your lucky day. The pop superstar performed for the BBC Live Lounge and offered a wide-ranging 20-minute set that included a Christmas song, a Jimi Hendrix cover, and a couple of awesomely silly Disney songs.
Gavin DeGraw Highlights Inspiring People in ‘Soldier’ Video
Despite its title, Gavin DeGraw's 'Soldier' is not about war, but instead deals with going the extra mile to help someone you love. The song's music video picks up on that theme by shining the spotlight on regular folks doing heroic things for people in need.
Selena Gomez Reportedly Holds Studio Sessions With Taylor Swift + Miley Cyrus
Selena Gomez isn't spending all her time dealing with rumors of a breakup with Justin Bieber (which now appear to be false). Gomez was spotted in the studio this weekend recording new music with fellow young superstars Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus.
Alicia Keys Unveils New Piano Ballad ‘Brand New Me’
Alicia Keys sings that she's "too busy finding myself" on 'Brand New Me,' a new piano ballad all about personal growth that appears on her upcoming 'Girl on Fire' album.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stevie Nicks on Nicki Minaj: ‘I Would Have Killed Her’
Let there be no doubt about whose side Stevie Nicks is taking in the war of words between 'American Idol' judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. In a new interview, Nicks calls Minaj a "little girl" and says she would have killed Minaj if the rapper had spoken to her the way she spoke to Mariah.
No Doubt Reach Settlement in ‘Band Hero’ Lawsuit
The war between No Doubt and video game maker Activision is over. Less than two weeks before a trial was to begin regarding No Doubt's displeasure over the use of their likenesses in the game 'Band Hero,' the parties resolved their dispute out of court, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Watch Jennifer Hudson + Prince Duet on ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’
After the opening show of Prince's Chicago residency on Tuesday night was widely panned by critics and fans, he made amends on night two with a performance of his classic song 'Nothing Compares 2 U' featuring Chicago-born superstar Jennifer Hudson.
‘I Will Always Love You – The Best of Whitney Houston’ Album to Include Two Previously Unreleased Songs
On Nov. 13, RCA Records will issue 'I Will Always Love You - The Best of Whitney Houston,' a collection featuring 16 of the late singer's biggest hits, as well as two new tracks, including a reworked duet with R. Kelly.