What actor who began her acting career at a young age, and quickly became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the Disney Channel comedy series "Lizzie McGuire", wrote a song for her first compilation album with the Dead Executives?
Hilary Duff Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress and singer. Duff began her acting career at a young age, and quickly became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the Disney Channel comedy series "Lizzie McGuire" (2001–2004). The series proved to be a hit, leading to a film adaptation of the series to be released. Duff began working on numerous projects with the Disney Channel, including the film "Cadet Kelly" (2002). She later began work on an album, releasing the Christmas themed "Santa Claus Lane" (2002) through Walt Disney Records. Upon signing with Hollywood Records, Duff began working on her second studio album, "Metamorphosis" (2003). The album achieved critical and commercial success, topping the U.S. "Billboard" 200 and selling over three million copies in the nation. It also found success in both Canada and Japan. Duff's success in both acting and music led to her becoming a household name, with merchandise such as dolls, clothing, and fragrances being released.
Tales Told by Dead Friends Tales Told by Dead Friends is the debut EP by American rock band Mayday Parade, released on June 13, 2006. The group resulted from the merger of local acts Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment. With their line-up solidified, the first two songs they wrote together was "When I Get Home, You're So Dead" and "Three Cheers for Five Years". Soon afterwards, they recorded an EP, "Tales Told by Dead Friends", with Lee Dyess. The group followed Warped Tour and sold copies to people in line. By the end of summer, the band had sold 10,000 copies of the EP. This attracted the attention of Fearless Records, who would sign the band in late August. The group went on tour from September to November, before the EP was reissued by Fearless.