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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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.
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.
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.
Karmin’s Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan Plan 2013 Wedding
Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan of Karmin were already engaged when they first started grabbing everyone's attention with their impressive YouTube covers. But who has time to plan a wedding when you're recording hit songs and touring the world? Although they never got around to actually tying the knot, the couple say it's definitely going to happen in 2013.
Carly Rose Sonenclar’s Family Upset with LeAnn Rimes
Carly Rose Sonenclar's 'How Do I Live' duet with LeAnn Rimes on the 'X Factor' finale was a mess, thanks largely to Rimes' erratic singing, which may have contributed to 13-year-old Sonenclar's failure to win the 'X Factor' title. Rimes actually issued a statement claiming that it was Carly Rose who was off-key and nervous, which has the teen's family fuming.
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.
Michael Jackson + Whitney Houston Musical Coming to Las Vegas
Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston are headed to Vegas. The late pop music icons, along with Elvis Presley, have inspired an upcoming musical called 'The Man,' which focuses on how young artists with a dream become superstars.
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.
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.
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.
Watch Taylor Swift Perform Acoustic Set of ‘Red’ Tracks for Fans
Even though she's been moving in more of a catchy pop direction, the songs on Taylor Swift's 'Red' album still possess heart and lyrical depth, as she proved during an acoustic performances of three of its tracks in Nashville.
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.'
Ed Sheeran Has Already ‘Done Around 26 Songs’ for Sophomore Album
Even though he's just starting to become a superstar in the U.S., Ed Sheeran is already well on his way to finishing his second album. The British singer-songwriter revealed that he's completed more than two dozen songs for the project — but don't expect another collaboration with Taylor Swift.
Justin Bieber Acoustic Album Dropping in January
That new acoustic Justin Bieber album is coming out way sooner than everyone expected. The Biebs stopped by 'Ellen' to announce the record will be coming out next month, January 2013!
Justin Bieber, the Wanted + More Added to ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Lineup
The already-stacked lineup for 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' just got another blast of star power with the addition of Justin Bieber, the Wanted, Psy and others, who will help ring in the 2013 new year with host Ryan Seacrest and headliner Taylor Swift.
12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert: Stream It at 7:30PM ET Here
UPDATE: The concert is not longer available to stream.
Looking for the live stream of the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert? Check in right here. At 7:30 pm ET tonight, Dec. 12, you can stream the concert by pressing start on the video above to watch Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and a number of rock legends raise money for the victims of the devastating storm.