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.
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.
2012 American Music Awards: Rihanna + Nicki Minaj Lead Nominations
It's RiRi's Navy vs. Nicki's Barbz at the 2012 American Music Awards. Rihanna and Nicki Minaj lead the way with four nominations each for the fan-voted award show, while One Direction and Justin Bieber follow right behind with three apiece.
Lily Allen Sparks Twitter Controversy Over Abortion Stance
Lily Allen does not censor herself on Twitter, a fact she's proud of, as evidenced by her Twitter profile description, "I can babble a little." So it's unsurprising that she had no qualms about posting her thoughts on abortion. Expressing those views yesterday on the social networking site brought a wave of backlash from angry fans who disagree with the 'Smile' singer.
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.
Adam Lambert Shares ‘Trespassing’ EP Artwork + Track Listing
Adam Lambert's next single 'Trespassing' has turned into an eight-song EP. The disc will be issued with three bonus remixes of the song, plus new mixes of other tracks from the full-length 'Trespassing' album that dropped in May.
Kelly Clarkson to Release ‘Greatest Hits’ Collection + ‘Catch My Breath’ Single
Ten years into a superstar career that was launched when she became the first winner of 'American Idol,' Kelly Clarkson is issuing her first hits collection, 'Greatest Hits – Chapter 1,' which features three new songs, including an autobiographical single called 'Catch My Breath.'
The Ready Set, ‘Give Me Your Hand’ (Acoustic) – Video Exclusive
Jordan Witzigreuter of the Ready Set transforms his latest single 'Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever)' into a catchy acoustic tune in an exclusive live performance video recorded for PopCrush.
Cher Lloyd Shares ‘Oath’ Video Teasers
Cher Lloyd's 'Oath' video officially arrives tomorrow (Oct. 4), but in the meantime, the spunky pop star is previewing the clip with two teasers that show her having fun in the sun.