" Jewel walks into a karaoke bar in a wig, butt padding and fake nose" sounds like the opening line of a bad joke, but what started as a prank has now become the basis for a new TV show.

Jewel says she was recently reminded of the care and support she got as an unknown singer-songwriter on the coffee house circuit in the early 90s after she donned a mousy disguise and sang karaoke ...

NEW YORK — On a recent Monday night at a Los Angeles karaoke bar, a meek-looking woman in a business suit and glasses was coaxed on stage by her co-workers.