Crossover Celebrities
For some artists, it's about following their creative muse. For others, it's all about the money. These entertainers were strongly associated with one genre, but now only seem interested in another.
Charlotte Church
publication date: Friday, December 23, 2011
category: 
Music
clue: She got her start in classical music before transitioning to better-selling pop music.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Ice Cube
publication date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
category: Music
clue: He once performed controversial rap with N.W.A., but now makes family movies like Are We There Yet?
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Ryan Dunn
LeAnn Rimes
publication date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
category: Music
clue: Once known for country hits like "Blue," she transitioned to adult-contemporary pop like "Looking Through Your Eyes."
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Ryan Dunn
Eddie Murphy
publication date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
category: 
Movies
clue: Once known for raunchy comedy like Raw, he now makes family movies like Dr. Dolittle.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Ryan Dunn
Tom Hanks
publication date: Monday, December 19, 2011
category: Movies
clue: Once known for goofy comedies like Big, he now makes serious dramas like Saving Private Ryan.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Ryan Dunn
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