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How To Become Famous

HOW A MEMORABLE STAGE NAME CAN HELP YOU BECOME FAMOUS

fa’mous adj. — Well or widely known; famous

in-fa’mous adj. — Having an exceedingly bad reputation; notorious.

There are numerous ways to become famous. There are famous sports athletes, famous politicians, famous chefs, famous artists, famous musicians and bands, and of course, famous actors. This article focuses on how to become famous in the entertainment industry.

There are millions of aspiring actors, but only a handful of ones that become famous. So how do you become famous? You must become outstanding at what you do. That requires training, experience, and persistence. Picking a memorable stage name helps.

Stage names have a long history. People used stage names for all sorts of reasons — to become memorable, to hide their real identity, or because their real name sounded ridiculous or was unreadable. People have also changed their names because their real name sounded similar or was identical to some other famous person. For instance, Ray Charles was originally Ray Robinson, but there was already a famous boxer named “Sugar” Ray Robinson, which was also a stage name.

People change their names or use stage names just to be memorable. Did you know that Marilyn Monroe’s original name was Norma Jean? Why is the name “Marilyn Monroe” better? Her new name uses a poetic device called alliteration.

Then there are the single word names, which were very cool in the 80’s, like Prince. Madonna. Sting.

Of course, another trend is the three-word name: like Sarah Jessica Parker.

Of course, you can’t ignore some of the hip-hop names that have emerged as well: Snoop Dogg, P. Diddy

Pick a professional name that people can remember. You don’t need to legally change your name to have a stage name, although plenty of celebrities eventually change their name to adopt their stage name, not all of them do that. Most importantly, work at your craft. A good stage name will only help you if you’re already excellent at acting, singing, or modeling.

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Miley Cyrus Is Way Too Cool For Silly Hannah Montana!

Miley Cyrus apparently can’t stand playing the part that made her famous on Hannah Montana!!

The tween says:

“What I am sure about is I’m going to rejoice and be happy to finally not have to be … well, to not be somebody I’m not exactly. As I’ve grown into it, I’ve grown out of it. When I was 12, I thought, ‘I want to be famous all the time! I want everybody to recognize me!’ I can’t breathe looking like that anymore.

A friend came by the set one day and said, ‘You don’t look very happy.’ I said, ‘I’m feeling claustrophobic in all these frills. I hate being thought of as a product. I am not a doll, and people want to treat me that way… I’m older now. I have an opinion. I have my own taste.”

Yes, princess, but you’re PLAYING a CHARACTER. You can have an opinion and your own taste on your own time!

Don’t bite the hand that feeds it!

Without Hannah Montana you’d probably still be unknown!

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Sandra Bullock Moves Out!

Oh no!

Sandra Bullock is no longer living with hubby Jesse James.

Guess that confirms everyone’s worst fears.

The Oscar-winning actress left their California home on Monday, days before the report of Jesse’s affair surfaced in the rags, which means Sandra knew the ugly truth before the rest of us.

Poor girl!

At least she has all of America on her side!

[Image via WENN.]

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Are You Ready For A Jack White And Jay-Z Duet??

They’re on completely different sides of the musical spectrum, so this could either be really good or really bad!!

Jay-Z and Jack White have collaborated on a track together, and according to them, it’s the best thing ever!!

The White Stripes frontman says:

“I just did a record with Jay-Z. We did a song together a few weeks ago. It was incredible. I played him something that I’ve been kicking around for a while and he immediately came out with words for it. It’s unbelievable-sounding.”

It’s probably going to sound pretty good, but we think we’ll remain cautiously optimistic until it’s released!

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Wendy Gets Renewed!

How YOU doin’?

We imagine Wendy Williams is doing pretty well with her talk show being renewed through 2012!

Congrats, Wendy!

Here’s to more wigs and crispy Slim Jims for years to come!

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