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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Listen to Original Recordings of Demi Lovato’s ‘Shut Up and Love Me’ + ‘For the Love of a Daughter’
Fans of Demi Lovato have two new recordings to enjoy from the 'X Factor' judge. 'Shut Up and Love Me,' is an unreleased fan favorite, while 'For the Love of a Daughter' is a three-year-old demo of a song that ended up making its way onto Lovato's 2011 album 'Unbroken.'
Taylor Swift Accused of Ripping Off Lyrics for ‘All Too Well’
Taylor Swift is facing accusations that she stole a lyric on her new song 'All Too Well' from a song by Matt Nathanson. ONTD points out that the lyric matches, almost word-for-word, a line from Nathanson's 2003 track 'I Saw,' and fans have noted the similarity on Twitter.
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.
Watch ‘Glee’ Go ‘Gangnam Style’ in Upcoming Episode
Pop culture worlds are colliding when the cast of 'Glee' takes on Psy's smash hit 'Gangnam Style' in an upcoming episode. "You know we had to do it," says actor Kevin McHale in a video clip that offers a sneak peek of the performance.
Listen to Bruno Mars’ Opening Album Track ‘Young Girls’
Bruno Mars debuted the new song 'Young Girls' on 'Saturday Night Live' two weeks ago as a piano ballad with a delicate string section. Now, the studio version of the song has leaked, and it's much more lively, with drums, synth accents and a mid-tempo beat.
Owl City + Carly Rae Jepsen Aren’t Having a ‘Good Time’ With Copyright Lawsuits
It's always a good time? Not when Owl City, Carly Rae Jepsen, and a host of others are on the receiving end of a lawsuit alleging they ripped off 'Good Time' from a 2010 track by an Alabama-based singer-songwriter.
Taylor Swift to Co-Host Grammy Nominations Concert on December 5
LL Cool J is hosting the Grammy Awards Nominations Concert for the fifth straight year, but when members of the Recording Academy found out that Taylor Swift was also available, they couldn't pass up the opportunity to invite the pop-country superstar to co-host.
No Doubt Perform ‘Looking Hot’ on ‘The Tonight Show’
Gwen Stefani and her No Doubt bandmates are always looking hot, but that was even more true than usual last night on 'The Tonight Show' when they performed their new single, 'Looking Hot.'
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.
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.
Prince Performs New Song ‘Rock n Roll Love Affair’ on ‘Kimmel’
Tuesday night on 'Jimmy Kimmel live,' Prince debuted a new rollicking new tune called 'Rock n Roll Love Affair,' a narrative track about a couple of lovers into music and each other.
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.