Missy Elliott Takes Acts on Road to Stardom
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NEW YORK (Billboard) - Missy Elliott's reality show  probably won't debut on UPN until sometime next year, but  viewers can expect the program to be a candid glimpse into what  it's like to be Elliott and to try to make it in the music  industry.
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About 10,000 "American Idol" hopefuls showed up at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday with wide-eyed dreams of becoming the next Taylor Hicks or Carrie Underwood.
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Developing bands must be in control  of their own destiny when it comes to playing live. Yet before  booking agents come onboard, they will want to know a band has  a budding fan base. An act, therefore, needs to be proactive in  its quest to become a professional touring unit.
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Thousands of "American Idol" hopefuls descended on the Rose Bowl before dawn Tuesday with wide-eyed dreams of becoming the next Taylor Hicks or Carrie Underwood.
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After landing a slot on American Idol, Katharine McPhee   decided it was time to take control of her destiny.
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If you're looking to break into  the music business, U.S. singer Cyndi Lauper has a suggestion  -- take the commercial route.
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WASHINGTON -- &quot;American Idol&quot; continues to hack away at the dreams of thousands of singers in Washington.
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Queen Latifah wanted to be in politics before she opted for a career in singing and acting.
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When "A Raisin in the Sun" premiered on Broadway in 2004, the excitement surrounding the revival was largely generated by the stage debut of its star, the multi-hyphenated entertainment mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs.
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Sure, winning American Idol is pretty much an aspiring   singer's golden ticket to stardom. But even appearing on the show--let   alone making the top three--allows a contestant who plays his or her   cards right to extend their fame far beyond the requisite 15 minutes.
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Ciara wants to set something straight. The hit-making dynamo &#151; known for her hot moves and sexy tomboy style &#151; is flattered by all those comparisions to Janet Jackson and the late Aaliyah, but she's not a copycat. She's doing her own thing.
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LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Three albums that reached stores  ahead of schedule will lead the next Billboard 200 chart and  raise the profile of hip-hop and R&B.
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LaShonia Hunter left her home in the Poconos about 3:30 Monday morning for a shot at her dream to become a professional singer.
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Take a peek at some of the moves the pros are making.
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It certainly looked as though singer Ashlee Simpson has taken up lip-synching her performances. On Saturday Night Live, Simpson took the stage for the second time, and before she started singing her hit single
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The new breed of pop singers loves to tell us about the burdens of stardom. Their music is better when they don't.
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Superstar of international pop music, Robbie Williams will do a