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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Madonna + Lady Gaga, ‘Deep House Dish’ – Best SNL Skits
This 2009 'SNL' segment dedicated to house music made little sense but did provide an opportunity to see Madonna and Lady Gaga together for the first time.
After three minutes of silliness that included a Ryan Reynolds cameo, the ladies came out and began feuding...
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 aired, after SNL creator Lorne Michaels told Samberg to come up something that would allow JT to sing on the sh
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...
Hanson, ‘Torturing Hanson’ – Best SNL Skits
With ‘MMMBop’ at the height of its popularity, the Hanson brothers appeared on 'SNL' in 1997 as the musical guest and got to make fun of their hit song in a sketch.
Angry at the amount of radio airplay ‘MMMBop’ had received, Will Ferrell and host Helen Hunt cornered Isaac, Taylor and Zac at gunpoint in an elevator...
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...
Justin Bieber, ‘The Miley Cyrus Show’ – Best SNL Skits
Justin Bieber wasn't given the most creative sketches to work with during his debut hosting performance, but he did his best to draw some laughs out of the material provided by the 'SNL' writers. The scene that stood out the most was ‘The Miley Cyrus Show,’ in which the 'Beauty and a Beat' singer played the president of Miley's fan club...
Britney Spears, ‘Morning Latte’ – Best SNL Skits
"Yo, Disney is wack!" Those words from former Mouseketeer Britney Spears are the enduring memory of her 2000 hosting gig. The pop princess, who was promoting 'Oops... I Did it Again' at the time, appeared on a 'Morning Latte' sketch as a girl from the streets named Dawn Paslowsky who liked to "cut people if they get all up in my face...
Bruno Mars, ‘Pandora Internet Radio’ – Best SNL Skits
During his hosting gig in Oct. 2012, Bruno Mars wowed viewers with a series of impressive sketch appearances, including ‘Haters,’ in which he convincingly played a bratty 17-year-old girl who screamed, “Y’all are just jealous because I’m young and I got a debit card and I know where the party at...
RadioDriveBy, ‘One You Want’ – Video Premiere
RadioDriveBy deal with a girl who's always running her mouth causing drama in the Arizona-based band's new video for 'One You Want,' which premieres exclusively here on PopCrush.