What does it mean
Get bad press
To receive negative or unflattering coverage by the media
Take off
To suddenly start to be successful or popular
Have connections
Having relationships that can be useful to you, similar to networking
Get discovered
To have your talent discovered by someone in the show biz
Up-and-coming
Making good progress and likely to become successful.
Make headlines
To become famous by being reported in the news
In the headlines
To be in the most important sections of news outlets
Go downhill
To gradually become worse
Drop out of sight
In the right place at the right time
In the best position or place to take advantage of an opportunity