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How to become a Celebrity

A person can become a celebrity in many walks of life, like public speaking about a popular or mysterious subject, music, singing, acting, dancing, fashion modelling, performing arts, artistic crafts, sport, political leadership and many more. It is about doing something exceptionally good, getting noticed and gaining public exposure and popularity for it. The media like newspapers, magazines, TV, videos and movies can create immense exposure. For instance, one can become a hero for saving lives or performing an heroic act of bravery. What follows, are just a few further useful tips for your journey to fame and glory.

1. How to Become a Celebrity

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Andy Warhol once said that everyone will have 15 minutes of fame. This may or may not be true, but to achieve celebrity status and stay there, you'll have to be persistent. Here are some things to keep in mind.

Steps

Have a personality, any personality. Without this, forget the rest.
Work on your singular talent, whether it's cooking, acting, singing, writing, whatever.
Try to reach the widest possible audience. Homemade saucy videos and raunchy reality shows seem to be a good ticket. (Not everyone will be invited, but if you are - you're still not there yet.)
Get the best agent you can. Don't "jump into bed" with just any, but when you find a good one be loyal. That way you'll share the same interest - YOU.
Get a good publicist. You must be on front pages or inner covers. Always get a full page somewhere or a page where your mug dominates. (If you don't get this, forget the rest.)
Start anywhere and smile. Work your way up in circulation.
Participate in cameos. Lend your face, your voice or both. Ads, Charity announcements and Feature appearances known to help.
Monitor your popularity with polls and participation in Awards. (If you picked a good agent, s/he will help here big time.)

Tips

Have a website, blog or both and network them.
Becoming a "low cost" celebrity can be anyone's niche.
Every once in a while, do something outrageous.
Try to be witty or funny at times but don't force it if and when not natural.
If you want to stay famous, you'll need to add to the life of those who have come to love you.
Have as many connections as possible, including other celebrities.

Warnings

You can make history or become history; your choice.
Contrary to popular belief, being celebrity is not always easy. Once you are famous, your personal life is no longer your own. Try to keep it separate as much as you can.
Be aware of scams. Submissions to talent agencies should be free. If anyone demands your money for it, do not listen to them.
Don't get to know Joe Johnson too well. And, always check your spelling.

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Sources and Citations

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity

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2. How to Act Like a Celebrity

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Steps

Get out of the house and be seen! Go to all the popular parties.
Buy some oversize sunglasses.
Buy some designer labels, if you can't afford them, buy knock-offs
If you are going to a party or a club or anywhere really, hire a car, not a limo. The only people that still rent limos are going to funerals and proms,or weddings. Any late model luxury sedan will do.
Get a close group of friends that you really like and invite them to come with you, you don't want to be a loner! Have your friends follow you about, like the Harajuku girls and Gwen Stefani.
Dress like a celebrity but add your own twist! You don't want to look exactly like someone else! Find your own swag or style.
Get glittery! You probably can't afford diamond jewelry, so buy fake diamonds; they look just as good and it isn't as bad when you lose them while dancing.
Do something A-list to your hair! Curl your hair or put it in a half pony... don't straighten it, this just makes your hair look dry.
Get good arm candy. That means a designer (eBay) handbag and maybe a cute guy. But you don't have to have a guy to make you look good.
Cause some drama! Don't be afraid to say something to someone as long as its the truth! Don't be too goody-goody or you'll end up on the d-list quick. Causing drama is great to make yourself more known.
Get a free mini make-up make-over. They usually give these at popular chain make-up and clothes shops/malls.
Two words. Red Lipstick. If you want instant glamour, put it on and shine! It makes your teeth look whiter!!
Consult your friends for everything... don't leave them out!
Don't be afraid to stand out... Paris Hilton once said life is too short to blend in, and she's right, get noticed. Do some karaoke or start a dance!
Practice your pout in the mirror. Think Angelina Jolie!
Try having a cute catchphrase. Don't say, "That's hot!", because it's not hot, it's so 2004. Try, "That's golden!" and "Ah-mazing!". Try saying something cute like that.
Black-tint your car windows, but check the local regulations.
Make a "demands" list for your parents like Jennifer Lopez e.g.- must have pillows fluffed; it'll probably get you no where with them but it's a lot of fun!
Practice your autograph all the time.
Smile all the time! Be happy and make everyone think your life is perfect, even though nothing can technically be "perfect."

Tips

Don't act too full of yourself, celebrities are just normal people like us who happen to be famous.
Brush off even the hot guys when they flirt without being mean. But not the hottest...that's the guy you want!
When you make a mistake, relax and don't get embarrassed..instead play it off like you meant to do it or...laugh with the crowd and blame it on your drink.
Read the tabloids and learn about what your favorite celebs do all day.
Enjoy yourself! You are a celebrity, life is fun.

Warnings

Well, if you want to be a celebrity, act like one. I mean act like one; don't just dress up like one, look the part and act the part. If you decide to do anything, be decent at it, or find something you are really good at.
Don't be too conceited. Nobody is perfect and everyone knows that. You'll look fake and nobody will want to be your friend.
Don't come off as too much of a player or someone overly promiscuous.
Don't copy someone else's style or personality--you will get nowhere. You need to have your own "thing." Pick something.
Keep in mind that acting and looking famous won't actually make you famous, unless you have talent or money that people think is worth paying attention to.

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3. How to Dress Like a Celebrity

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It's fun watching TV and movies... except for one little flaw: The entire time you're wishing you were as glamorous and sophisticated as the stars. Have you ever wondered how Mary-Kate, Kirsten, Nicole, and Lindsay get dressed to get coffee, but still look ridiculously good? Here's how.

Steps

Go shopping! Try buying more one-piece clothes and NOT full outfits. A jacket, a tank top, a turtleneck, low-cut pants. It's better mixing up your wardrobe rather than buying complete sets of outfits. Shop at inexpensive stores to get cheap, yet chic clothes. A vintage store would be a good idea to shop for something big and bulky, and trendy.
Get your own, fancy pair of sunglasses! I'd suggest big, white or black ones for the Mary-Kate Olsen look. Getting sunglasses means wearing them WHEREVER YOU GO. That includes the supermarket too. I mean, you've seen Paris Hilton strolling down the grocery store with her mega chic black sunglasses even if it wasn't so sunny, so why can't you do it?
Wear big acessories. Always remember the word 'big'. Make it big bangles, big handbags, big earrings. Hoops work for anyone, and so do bulky handbags. With a handbag, zipped up jacket, jeans and sunglasses, you've already got the 'Watch-out-I-am-a-celebrity' look.
Be a scarf girl for a day. Wear scarves hanging around the front of your neck, or at the back, or tie one around your waist. To keep your look flowing, get a scarf.
Shoes, shoes, shoes! Knee-high boots is a definite step. Wearing flats or sandals can be optional, but honey, for the superstar look you should really buy big zip up boots and six inch platform heels! All right. They don't have to be six inch. How about four or even two? Work your style, baby!
Remember, you don't always have to look fabulous. Some celebrities would go to the supermarket wearing low-rise thread pants, a jacket and sunglasses. That's all.
Encourage yourself to wear stylish outfits like skinny jeans with jackets and a huge Prada bag! Go for Gucci and Chanel too. In special occassions, wear flowy skirts or party dresses, like strapless or spaghetti strapped black dress, perhaps midnight blue or angelic white. However, black is the big thing.
Keep your outfits flowing to the next level. Step up to the big level, meaning keep your outfits hitting the next edge. You don't have to stay up with everyone's style, keep your own style!

Tips

For purses and shoes, try to get designer such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel or Prada. If you can't afford it, get knock-offs. If you get knock-offs, make sure they look realistic, or people will think you're cheap! If they look realistic enough, if people ask if they're real, say yes. But if they don't look realistic enough, don't say yes!
Don't be afraid to experiment. If you want, opt for leggings instead of jeans. Dare to be daring! Be different and exciting.
If you want to look the part you have to act the part, work that strut you've been secretly practicing in the mirror.
Also some ideal shops if you can't afford designers try Abercrombie & Fitch, American Apparel or Urban Outfitters.
For makeup try brands such as Benefit. If you can't afford try to not buy cheap makeup as it will make you look cheap and it doesn't look as professional and is also not good quality and can result in a reaction or a rash.
Find a good regimen for your skin. Remember to wash your face twice a day as well as exfoliate with a scrub once a week. Moisturize you skin every night and drink lots of water for healthy flawless skin.

Warnings

Don't overdo the makeup; the last thing you want is to look trashy. Do you want to look like a trashed Courtney Love?
Be yourself! Don't act snooty or be mean to others!
Don't pretend to be an actual celebrity! Don't go around bragging about the new movie you were in that never existed. People will look down on you.
Don't smirk (Pursed lips, anyone?) Smile naturally for a red-carpet ready expression.

Things You'll Need

a really nice top, a huge tee, cute halter, etc.
colorful scarves
cute necklaces
flats/high-tops and other stylish shoes
black eyeliner
Mascara
Vaseline (petroleum jelly) or clear lip-gloss
BIG bag!
HUGE sunglasses!
A celeb 'tude (don't be too cocky!)

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4. How to Lead a Celebrity Life

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If you're forever gazing at glossy magazines jealously, wondering how on earth the stars manage to look so good, and get everything they want, this article will show you how!

Steps

Look through some magazines and pick out stars that you like. Ask yourself why you like them. What things do they have that you want? Try not to focus so much on the physical features however like blonde hair or blue eyes or tattoos. Some things won't suit you. This article is about what will suit you! This article will use a few well known celebrities as examples: Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton. Although maybe not loved by everyone, people certainly know who they are.
Enhance your looks.Before you can start acting like a celeb, you need to do some pimping! You might like to try getting highlights in your hair, dyeing it, and getting it styled or cut. Hair needs to be trimmed every six weeks or so to stay healthy. Go to a hairdresser because if you do it yourself there's a big chance you will mess up, and mainly - would a celeb cut/color/etc their hair themselves? No way! Look through magazines for hairstyles.
- If you don't usually wear makeup, now is the time to start. Despite what people say, you can wear a full face of makeup without looking skanky. Try to get a foundation and concealer closest to your face tone. Upscale department stores and beauty workers in salons will help you and give you good advice.
- Clean waxed brows will open up your eyes, which should have either clear, black or brown mascara on them, and a light eyeshadow like beige or taupe. Use an eyeliner pencil on the top of eyes - and only halfway on the bottom. Light pink or clear is great for lips.
Get pedicures and manicures weekly. They make your hands and feet so soft and look amazing. You can do these at home, but if you want a treat, you can always head off to a salon! They tend to do great deals. Most people do a light coat of paint for their fingers and dark for their toes. Dress up nails with stick-on jewels!
Take care of your skin. Facials should be done every week too, and you can do them at home. Cold tea bags are great for puffy eyes. Exfoliating is important as it makes your skin glow by getting rid of dead cells.
Look after your teeth. Brush, floss and whiten your teeth (professionally or with a home product) and pop mints and gum for fresh breath.
- If you have any problems, it's best to get them fixed early! If you have acne, go to your doctor and see what they recommend. If you want to lose weight, talk to your doctor or parents and try to devise a healthy eating plan. Starving yourself will slow the rate at which your body burns fat. Join a gym - you lose weight and look healthy and toned (like the celebs!), can look at hot boys and socialise.
Maintain good habits. As well as having a healthy diet, try to have some other good habits too like drinking lots of water and getting enough sleep. People wouldn't rave on about these 2 things if they didn't work!
- Try to take some time to relax and meditate. It's great. You will feel chilled and refreshed.
- If you smoke, try to limit your amount to only when you socialise or only a certain amount per hour. If you don't smoke, don't lecture either.
- If you drink alcohol, try not to get super drunk. You lose your inhibitions and end up doing stupid things you will most definitely regret. Who has seen Paris Hilton outside a nightclub throwing up on the curb, or Lindsay Lohan being carried out of a party? Nobody, because you just don't do it. Stay away from drugs for the same reason.
Buy the right clothes. Celebs have great clothes and you know why that is? It's because they get them for free. Not everyone can, and not everyone can afford a stylist. So just make do with what you've got. When shopping for clothes, try to avoid obvious knockoffs of designer stuff. It looks really tacky.
- Buy a few girly magazines and Vogue and check out what's hot. Is it girly? Bohemian? Sporty? What are your favourite celebs wearing? There's always more than one trend out, so pick one you like and try buying a few key pieces. They don't have to be designer, they just have to fit you well. If you want to buy designer and can't afford it, start saving. Do odd jobs for your parents, get a real job, etc. Put that money in a piggy bank or a real bank, then splash out on a little designer thing when you have enough. You may not be able to afford a two thousand dollar shirt, but you could afford designer sunglasses/a diary/scarf, etc. You could maybe even start with a designer perfume.
Wear accessories. Accessories really set outfits off. eBay is a great place to find toe rings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, earrings, sunglasses, big purses, etc., cheaply. So is Amazon. Clamshell phones are hot right now and you could decorate your own with jewels like Paris and other celebs. Ipods are still big sellers. Fill yours with popular music. If you have no idea what's hot, try watching music shows on tv, listening to the radio and looking at music websites.
Buy a planner and fill it up as much as you can. First pencil in appointments that you absolutely can't miss out on. Allow time for work, study, family. Then take the leftover time and start making plans! Go to the gym, swim, shop, visit friends, go/throw parties, organize lunch and dinners and hit the clubs! You will meet a ton of interesting people and have great experiences to look back on. Celebs are always out and about, having dinners, attending shows, seeing movies.
- People will love hanging out with you because your fun and energetic, and more importantly, you'll be hard to get. People love hard to get. It makes them want to impress you more so you'll pay attention to them.
Avoid celebrity oops moments! What really is celebrity oops? Oops as defined by wikipedia is a small accident. Yet when you add in a celebrity to the mix this Oops is by no means small. In fact, the celebrity status of the individual seems to magnify this small accident. If you have an Oops, would anyone but our immediate 3 F's (friends, family and fools) know? More than likely the answer to that question is NO. Yet once a celebrity makes even the smallest of Oops, they are plastered all over media outlets.
CharitableBe supportive of third world countries by donating money or getting sponsered to do things like run's. Remember Charity Starts At Home (Use Angelina Jolie's charity work as a good example).

Tips

Walk with a purpose. Lindsay or Paris never shuffle around town with their head down aimlessly. Stare straight ahead and stand tall. Don't smile at anyone - look like you're concentrating! Smiling makes you look shy and lost when you do it to strangers.
Never reveal too much about yourself. No one obsesses over celebs they know everything about. No one cares! There is no mystery to them. No fantasy! Have a private email, myspace, etc.
Don't be needy. Don't freak out if your friend hasn't called back and don't text people with things like "I'm bored." If you're bored, you're boring. Also try to avoid messages saying things like " Are you sure you're coming over tomorrow?", "You promise you'll meet me outside of that shop?". It annoys people. Pretend you're too busy for people and you'll find they'll be the ones begging to hang out with you.
Try books like the "Gossip Girl" series, Paris Hilton's book and movies like Mean Girls and Jawbreaker to get some awesome tips and an inside look on what it's like to be famous and popular.

Warnings

This does not mean you will become a celebrity.
Do not be delusional! Don't think everybody is in love with you.
Remember that you AREN'T actually a celebrity.
And DON'T be mean to people

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