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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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.
Pink Opens Up About Her Teenage Overdose in Shape
Pink was a notorious wild child, and in the new issue of Shape magazine, she opened up about the time she did way too many drugs at a club back when she was 15.
‘Idol’ Judges Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Were Originally Set to Join ‘The Voice’
The new divas of 'American Idol,' Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, were about to pledge their allegiance to 'The Voice' before 'Idol' came calling. Us magazine reports that the superstars were originally considering taking temporary chairs on 'The Voice' for one season.
Nelly Furtado Previews ‘Parking Lot’ Video
Nelly Furtado didn't have to think hard when it came to figuring out a concept for the third video from her 'The Spirit Indestructible' album. Teaser footage from the 'Parking Lot' video features the singer and a group of backup dancers taking over a gritty parking lot full of unique automobiles.
‘Glee’ Clips: Watch More ‘The New Rachel’ Promos Starring Kate Hudson
Guest star Kate Hudson's character Cassandra puts Rachel in her place and shows off her musical talent in promos for tonight's season premiere episode of 'Glee' called 'The New Rachel.'
Hear Pink’s Rock Song With Eminem, ‘Here Comes the Weekend’
Pink's latest collaboration with Eminem has leaked, and it turns out her description of the track as an “alternative club banger” was dead-on. Despite featuring one of hip-hop music's biggest names, 'Here Comes the Weekend' is actually one of the harder-rocking songs we've heard from Pink in a long time.
Pink Gushes About Her Baby Daughter, Meets U.S. Gymnasts on ‘Ellen’
Pink gushed about her baby daughter Willow today during an appearance on 'Ellen,' where the singer reacted to seeing a cute photograph of her 15-month-old with a snarling compliment that only makes sense coming from Pink: "I will eat her face!"
2 Chainz + Lil Wayne Perform ‘Yuck!’ at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards
With Kanye West and Jay-Z skipping the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne took over the headlining hip-hop performance slot, though their heavily-censored rendition of 'Yuck!' may have left some viewers scratching their heads.
Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ Named Video of the Year at 2012 MTV VMAs
And the Video of the Year at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards is... Rihanna's 'We Found Love!' RiRi beat out Drake, Katy Perry, Gotye and M.I.A. to take home the big award of the night for one of the songs she had performed to open the award show broadcast.
Frank Ocean Lights Up 2012 MTV VMAs With Heartfelt ‘Thinkin Bout You’ Performance
Frank Ocean slowed things down at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards with an impressive performance of the single 'Thinkin Bout You' from his acclaimed 'Channel Orange' album.
Rihanna Kicks Off 2012 MTV VMAs With ‘Cockiness’ and ‘We Found Love’
"I want you to be my sex slave." Those were the first words of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, delivered by Rihanna as she boldly kicked off the award show by performing a medley of the X-rated remix of 'Cockiness (Love It)' and her universal smash 'We Found Love.'