10. Justin Timberlake
We already know he’s pretty decent (okay, amazing) at the music thing, but has he proven himself as an actor? Comedy comes naturally for this SNL favourite and drama may too: his next role will be in the Facebook movie, THE SOCIAL NETWORK.
9. Mitchel Musso
Has Mitchel finally come into his own? His star-making turn as Oliver in HANNAH MONTANA has led him down the music path with the release of his self-titled album back in 2009.
8. Ashley Tisdale
While Ashley earned her break on THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK & CODY, her role as Sharpay in the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL movies showed everyone that she could sing! Since then she has released two albums and even done voice work for PHINEAS AND FERB.
7. Jesse McCartney
Jesse has released multiple albums, appeared in shows like GREEK and SUMMERLAND and provided the voices for Theodore in the ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS movies and Terrence in the TINKER BELL movies. He’s also added songwriting credentials onto his huge resume. Talk about a multitasker!
6. Hilary Duff
She first won audiences over as Lizzie in LIZZIE MCGUIRE. Her charming personality and love for singing has made her one of the most recognizable Disney stars of all time, allowing her to dabble in the studio and on-set in shows like GOSSIP GIRL.
5. The Jonas Brothers
What’s not to love about the Jo Bros? Joe, Kevin and Nick have proven their talent onscreen and onstage. Look for them to keep winning hearts with their TV series, JONAS, and their sequel to CAMP ROCK.
4. Demi Lovato
She started as Mitchie Torres in CAMP ROCK, took on the PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM and even came out with two hit albums. As Sonny Monroe on SONNY WITH A CHANCE, she continues to straddle the border between pop-rocker and budding actress.
3. Jennifer Hudson
Placing seventh on AMERICAN IDOL isn’t so bad, especially when you can say that you’ve won an Oscar instead! After her big win, this “Dreamgirl” remained relatively quiet with her work, but we expect more great things from this multitalented lady.
2. Selena Gomez
She made a splash with her debut album, ‘Kiss and Tell’, works on a hit show, WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, and has a sweet personality that has earned her fans everywhere. Can she conquer 2010— and surpass our top pick — with her big screen turn in RAMONA AND BEEZUS?
1. Miley Cyrus
She’s a chart-topping singer/songwriter and a popular actress to boot. Real-life drama may have caused some unwanted controversy, but this year’s fictional romantic drama, THE LAST SONG, could just catapult this HANNAH MONTANA star even further into superstardom.