Re:so what? (Score 1)

What other reason would that be? You mean like trying to earn a living doing something you love? Trying to improve other peoples' lives by entertaining them and speaking to them on an emotional level? It's this kind of attitude toward artists that keeps the most talented and honest ones working day jobs at McDonalds. It's the idea that real artists shouldn't profit from their talent - that would be selling out. Few musicians I know are trying to be Britney, but if millions of people can identify with an artist's music and extract some enjoyment from it why shouldn't they profit from that? Using this logic why should anyone get rich from doing anything? Maybe everyone should just strive to be mediocre at what they do lest they actually become successful.