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FreakNasty - April 21, 2010 at 2:48 PM
If I ever hear Miley Cyrus do either, I'll let you know.
Report This CommentPunkyBrewster - April 2, 2010 at 8:53 AM
How about Scarlet Johansson? She needs to stop doing both.
Report This Comment keithpop - March 30, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Allow both....like we could stop it anyway. Singers have been acting and actors have been singing since the beginning of time. With only a few ex...
Report This CommentDrinky_McGee - March 30, 2010 at 9:53 AM
When faced with a conundrum so seemingly insoluble, I think we must look to the wisdom of the ancients for relief. Namely, to King Solomon. The o...
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Microphones or movies: advice for 12 double threats
By Drew Tewksbury, Special to Metromix
Since the earliest days of theater, acting and singing has gone hand in hand. Musicals, vaudeville and some early movies required actors to carry a tune. That’s less common today, but some pop stars also impress as matinee idols (or vice versa). Others are better sticking with their day jobs.
We’ll hold off judging Miley Cyrus until her latest movie, “The Last Song,” opens. Until then, here’s some advice for other musicians and actors who have tried to bridge the gap.
