Rollin' with the Entourage

Legions of HBO viewers know that every performer comes with an entourage. Whether you're a rap star or an opera diva, you're likely to be accompanied by a throng of agents, attorneys, stylists, publicists, girlfriends, and unemployed relatives who provide support and otherwise stroke egos. Today, three industry insiders talk about the machinery of an entourage. Also on the show: Polish contralto Ewa Podles. She has one of the most distinctive voices of any opera singer today and has long been an object of cult devotion. She talks about what inspires this devotion, and reveals why New Yorkers will soon be hearing much more of her. Finally, a look at the hotels where rock bands stay.