Hollywood Hits and Misses: 2009's best and worst moments

Ms. Hilson, who released her debut album “In a Perfect World” on March 24, already has all the markings of an A-list pop star. She knows what makes a jam (as a member of the hit-making collective the Clutch, Keri has written songs for Britney, Omarion and Usher); Timbaland produced her record; and, if that weren’t enough, both Ne-Yo AND Kanye appear on her single, “Knock You Down.” It's early, but so far, she can’t lose.--HIT

--Heather Robertson, L.A. Times