Singers On-screen

Sheryl Crow

Screen Presence: She was street sexy in her breakthrough video "All I Wanna Do," and funky in "Everyday Is a Winding Road." On the big screen, she did a glamorous little cameo in 54, but more will be revealed when she appears as the victim of a philosophical killer (played by her offscreen beau Owen Wilson) in the upcoming indie The Minus Man.

Personology Profile: "Note the high point at the back of her head--she needs to get things done right away or she could lose interest. Her brows suggest she's dramatically expressive. She's another one with that angular arguer's chin that suggests an ability to resist pressure, actual or perceived. The visible eyelids mean a bottom-line, action-oriented person you shouldn't bore with details." Let's hope somebody bores her with details like the no-nudity clause.

Pras

Screen Presence: The Fugees star sometimes known as Prakazrel Michel won laughs in Mystery Men wearing retro "Superfly" threads and a 'Fro, but he graduates to a lead role in writer/director Robert Adetuyi's Ghetto Superstar, from Madonna's company.

Personology Profile: "The square forehead says he's career-minded, and the wide face speaks of confidence and self-reliance. The protruding mouth area tells you he's impetuous and those protuberances over his brow say, 'Don't screw with my method, because I want things done a certain way.' You can see the whites under his eyes here, which indicates great stress." And he hasn't even read his reviews yet.

Mariah Carey

Screen Presence: The Betty Boop-meets-Charo body she likes to show off in such videos as "Butterfly" will get a chance to shimmy up to Chris O'Donnell when she plays one of his ex-lovers in The Bachelor.

Personology Profile: "That full lower lip means she's automatically generous with her time, heart and material goods. The fine hair reveals sensitivity. The full lips say she aims to please, but that angular chin spells argumentativeness. The wide irises say she needs constant reassurances." Is she ready for her close-up, or what?

Marilyn Manson

Screen Presence: He's shown a calculatingly out-there will towards drama in his videos for "I Don't Like the Drugs, But the Drugs Like Me" and "The Dope Show," and now he's set to cowrite, star in and do the soundtrack for Marilyn Manson's Holy-wood, a reportedly Pink Floyd The Wall-style epic.

Personology Profile: "His long, thin face means he lacks inherent confidence, but gains it through knowledge. The close-set eyes mean low tolerance, a judgmental nature and a tendency to be quick to react. The nose tells you he knows the monetary value of things. The full lower lip means he's both verbal and impetuous. His slanted-back forehead means he's decisive, but he's not built to be in charge." He's a shoo-in for Beetlejuice II.

Master P

Screen Presence: The silver-tongued rapper/actor/ writer/producer/director has produced his own videos disguised as feature movies - I'm Bout It, I Got the Hook Up and MP Da Last Don. He survived the box-office brick_ Foolish_, and will next be starring in the independent comedy 911.

Personology Profile: "The forcefulness you see from the high back of his head means he'll push his way through and dominate situations. His strong jaw means he's self-reliant, adventurous and pugnacious. He's thick-skinned and built for endurance. The ears stick out and that says he likes to acquire and possess." He could certainly benefit from acquiring and possessing a real name.

Lisa Stansfield

Screen Presence: She's looked sassy and take-charge in the videos for her best-selling records, and she'll be making her movie debut as a jazz diva in Swing.

Personology Profile: "Her thin, long face marks her as someone who lacks inner confidence, but the high back of her head means she's someone who likes to be boss, and the jut of her chin says she must win." How about producing?

Brandy

Screen Presence: She had sultry charm in the videos for "The Boy Is Mine" and "Have You Ever?" On TV she had spunky allure in TV's Cinderella and agility in ducking Diana Ross's diva-ism in Double Platinum. She showed adequate ability to look scared in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. While deciding on her next on-screen appearance, she'll voice the female lead in Warner Bros.' animated Osmosis Jones with Chris Rock.

Personology Profile: "She has deadpan eyes in these photos which hide whatever charisma she has. Combined with the almond shape and upturned corneas, it says she lacks critical ability to find flaws and approach problems. They also say she seeks out a lot of acquaintances, but is very selective about her close friends." Hollywood is very selective about who gets to appear on the big screen, too.

Lauryn Hill

Screen Presence: Hip-hop sensation Hill has been on the small screen in As The World Turns, and in small parts on the big screen in Sister Act 2: Back In the Habit and in Steven Soderbergh's King of the Hill. She dropped out of a plum role in Beloved to have a baby, then appeared in the low-budget indie Restaurant, and is now reportedly being courted by Warner Bros. for a possible remake of A Star Is Born and a biopic about Bob and Rita Marley.

Personology Profile: "Her wide face shows confidence, and her slightly sharp, angular chin says she can be argumentative. The upswept brows scream high drama. Her wide-set eyes suggest she could get in over her head by taking on too many things at once." Let's hear it for A Star Is Born with Denzel, and nobody sings.

Geri Halliwell

Screen Presence: The ex-Spice Girl once known as "Ginger Spice" showed-out in the group's videos and in their movie, Spice World. Having gone solo on disc, she's right now choosing her solo big-screen leap, which could well be a Mary Poppins redo called A Spoon Full of Sugar.

Personology Profile: "Look at that jaw--it's the jaw of a commander! Think of George Patton or Winston Churchill. If this girl had to crush you, she would do it, to win at any game. She's a standout in any situation, definitely not a team player." Any of you guys out there brave enough to costar?

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