Daft Punk, ‘Random Access Memories’ – Album Review
Scott Shetler
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.
Top 10 Fall Out Boy Songs
Fall Out Boy rode the pop-punk wave to glory in the mid 2000s and have continued to churn out hits for nearly a decade now. The best Fall Out Boy songs range from the snappy punk-influenced tunes of their debut, to the dance rock of their brand-new album, 'Save Rock and Roll.'
Best ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skits Featuring Pop Stars
In recent years, the pop culture institution of 'Saturday Night Live' has invited more pop artists to appear on the show, not just as musical guests, but also as hosts. The best 'SNL' skits featuring pop stars include memorable moments in which Bruno Mars became a human karaoke machine, Justin Bieber played a diehard Miley Cyrus fan, and Taylor Swift mocked a very mockable celebrity.
Beyonce + Justin Timberlake, ‘Single Ladies’ – Best SNL Skits
Madonna + Lady Gaga, ‘Deep House Dish’ – Best SNL Skits
Justin Timberlake, ‘D— in a Box’ – Best SNL Skits
Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg made history with their now-legendary 'D--- in a Box' skit, which featured the guys in the personas of early '90s R&B singers who present their special ladies with their packages inside packages.
The idea came together just four days before the show air
Rihanna, ‘Shy Ronnie’ – Best SNL Skits
Taylor Swift, ‘The View’ – Best SNL Skits
Taylor Swift’s 2009 ‘Saturday Night Live’ shenanigans included mocking Kate Gosselin in a parody of ‘The View.’ Tay’s Kate joined fake versions of Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck around the table as they pretended to discuss important issues.
Hasselbeck gushed over Gosselin's hair, saying,
Hanson, ‘Torturing Hanson’ – Best SNL Skits
Justin Timberlake + Lady Gaga, ‘Liquorville’ – Best SNL Skits
Over the years, Justin Timberlake has proudly worn several ridiculous costumes on 'Saturday Night Live,' including a cup of soup, a block of tofu and a giant omelette in mascot sketches like 'Homelessville,’ ‘Veganville’ and ‘Omeletteville.’
In ‘Liquorville,’ JT torments a clueless tea s