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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Chris Brown Probation Update: Police Chief Resigns
The story of Chris Brown's possibly falsified community service records took another turn today when TMZ reported that Richmond, Va. Police Chief Bryan Norwood, who verified Brown's hours of community service, has now resigned.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Perform ‘Thrift Shop’ on ‘Ellen’
After 'Thrift Shop' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis reached No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, dethroning Rihanna's 'Diamonds' after 14 weeks at the top, it was the right time for the duo to complete its infiltration of Middle America with a performance of the song on 'Ellen.'
Rihanna, Taylor Swift + More Set to Perform at 2013 Grammys
The stars are coming out for the 2013 Grammy Awards. Rihanna and Taylor Swift are among the first batch of performers announced for the 55th Annual Grammys, along with fun., Mumford & Sons and the Black Keys.
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!
Timbaland’s ‘The Party Anthem’ Features Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott + T-Pain
Timbaland is unleashing 'The Party Anthem' on the world with a new track featuring his longtime collaborator Missy Elliott, plus Lil Wayne and T-Pain.
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.
A$AP Rocky Sued by Alleged Assault Victim Who Says Illegal Drugs Were Involved
A$AP Rocky is on the receiving end of a lawsuit stemming from the July altercation in which he attacked two photographers. A man who says Rocky assaulted him claims the rapper was taking illegal drugs before the attack.
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.'
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.
Bruno Mars Throws ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ Release Party on the ‘TODAY’ Show
Surrounded by balloons, streamers and other party decorations, Bruno Mars stopped by 'Today' this morning (Dec. 11) to celebrate today's release of his sophomore album 'Unorthodox Jukebox' in style and perform some of its tracks.
Skylar Grey + Eminem Take ‘C’mon Let Me Ride’ Video to the Trailer Park
Skylar Grey is the queen of the trailer park in her new Eminem-assisted video 'C'mon Let Me Ride,' which features the singer-songwriter portraying a flannel-wearing hellraiser, an evil plastic surgeon, and a polka-dot-loving girl apparently modeled after Katy Perry.
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Watch Rihanna, Bruno Mars + Justin Bieber Perform
The smokin' hot live performances and innovative fashion from the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show taped last month finally aired last night (Dec. 4) on CBS, giving viewers a chance to see three of pop music's biggest stars as Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber performed their latest hits for the trendy audience.
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.'
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.
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.
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 Snippets of Rihanna’s ‘Unapologetic’
A hard-hitting hip-hop-influenced track and a mid-tempo ballad about lost love that could be directed to Chris Brown are among four tracks featured on a leaked clip of music from Rihanna's 'Unapologetic' album. The audio is not high quality, but it gives us our first big taste of what to expect from RiRi's seventh studio album.
Beyonce Votes, Writes Open Letter to Obama
Beyonce has election fever! On her website, Bey posted a series of photos that captured her filling out her ballot, and she also posted a personal letter to President Obama in which she thanked him for his leadership and called him an inspiration to her daughter, Blue Ivy.
Rita Ora and Rob Kardashian Acknowledge Relationship With Twitter Pics
News flash: Rita Ora and Rob Kardashian are dating! Ok, it's not news to anyone who has been paying even the slightest bit of attention to the rising pop star and Kim Kardashian's little brother over the past several months, but the lovebirds are finally acknowledging their couplehood with a series of pics on Twitter.
Eminem Featured on Skylar Grey’s Upcoming Single ‘C’Mon Let Me Ride’
Eminem is repaying Skylar Grey for co-writing his smash hit 'Love the Way You Lie' by executive-producing her new album and singing — yes, singing — the hook of Queen's 'Bicycle Race' on Grey's new single. Eminem playing the role of Freddie Mercury? We can't wait to hear this.
Watch Drake Deliver Graduation Speech After Receiving High School Diploma
Not only did Drake complete his high school graduation earlier this month, he also had the privilege of speaking to his fellow graduates at the Jarvis Collegiate Institute in Toronto. "What this is about for all of you is the art of following through," Drizzy told his classmates.
Bruno Mars Shares ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ Track Listing
That gorilla on the cover of the new Bruno Mars record 'Unorthodox Jukebox' makes a little more sense now that we have the track listing for the album.
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.
Bruno Mars Makes Out to His Own Music
Bruno Mars sometimes makes out to his own music, and he's man enough to admit it. The crooner made the confession today during a radio interview with Ryan Seacrest to promote his new single, 'Locked Out of Heaven.'
Jennifer Hudson + Usher to Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston in TV Special
Some of the biggest names in popular music will remember the life and career of Whitney Houston in an upcoming CBS special featuring live performances by Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Celine Dion and others to be announced. 'We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute To Whitney Houston' airs on Friday, Nov. 16 at 10 pm ET.
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.
Kanye West’s Lawyer Confirms Sex Tape
Kanye West's lawyer confirmed the existence of a sex tape featuring the rapper, via a takedown notice sent to AllHipHop.com which claimed the video was stolen from Kanye's computer.
Rihanna Rolls Blunt Filled With ‘Diamonds’ on Single Cover
Rihanna's new single 'Diamonds' hasn't even been released yet and she's already pushing buttons with the cover artwork, which shows her rolling a blunt full of diamonds.
Rihanna + Taylor Swift Lead 2012 MTV Europe Music Award Nominations
It's girl power at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards, where Rihanna and Taylor Swift lead the pack of nominees, with Lady Gaga, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lana Del Rey and Katy Perry also scoring multiple nods.