So you desperately want to meet a celebrity?
If you just adore Enrique Eglesias and go nuts over Britney Spears or the guys from Blue then you probably harbor secret fantasies about meeting them in the Laundromat or at Starbucks ‘just by accident’. Maybe you have even surfed their web site only to find that their mail isn’t really received by them personally. Don’t give up! Did you know that if you got celebrity savvy you could actually meet a celebrity? Your dreams could come true today so read on to discover how to meet your most craved celebrity in a few clever steps.
* Do Your Celebrity Research
Do as much research on your favorite star as possible. Try to find out where they live or where they are on tour and then make sure you are nearby. If you discover the low-down on a favorite hotel, party spot or hair salon where they get their nails done, be there as much as possible.
To get hold of this this type of information you will need to read magazine interviews, watch television interviews, surf their official Web site online and join online groups where you might be able to meet and to talk to others who have already gotten lucky with your favorite celebrity.
* Join a Celebrity Fan Club
Fan clubs can be a wonderful way to connect with fellow fans. You will be able to share information about hot spots or where your celebrity was last seen or is seen on a regular basis. You could even meet up with each other and go celebrity hunting together. If you want to meet a celebrity two heads are always better than one.
* Create Your Own Celebrity Fan Web Site
This can be a good way to attract a celebrity’s attention. If your web site is good enough, your celebrity may even link the site to his or her official one. No Doubt currently links to over thirty fan sites on their official Web site.
Remember, rap fan ‘Stinke’ created a fan site for his favorite group Souls of Mischief back in 1996. Apparently the band was so impressed, they made the site Stinke created their official web site and even gave him a credit in their album credits. Wowee!
Celebrity Web site creators are sometimes lucky enough to get exclusive ‘first listens’ to new releases or concert tickets and invites to special events.
* Join a Celebrity Street Team
This is great way to meet a celebrity ( Britney Spears ?)! Street Teams are groups of people or an individual whose purpose is to promote an artist, or an event. The members of the group endeavor to request songs on radio stations or hang up posters marketing the artist and the event. They also bombard Internet message boards and do just about anything legal to promote an artist and his or her latest event.
If you want to join a Street Team, try visiting your celebrity’s official web site for more information. Mariah Carey has a street team and they qualify for tons of free stuff and exclusive news. You may just get lucky and meet a celebrity just by doing a bit of promotion work!
* Get a Job in the Media
This is another option where the odds of meeting your favorite hunk or sex-siren are huge. Getting a media job is a good way to meet a celebrity. You might want to work as a print journalist for an entertainment newspaper or magazine, or work in radio or television. As a media employee you have access to the inside track.
With a press pass you can go back stage or into press conferences and ‘meet-and-greets’. Radio interns get to meet stars for interviews or when they stop by the radio station to promote their music or movies. Even if you are a high school student you can get a media internship.
How to Behave When You Meet a Celebrity
* Don’t Act Star Struck.
Ok, we know you ARE star struck but keep the raving for after you meet a celebrity. Be cool and polite if you meet up with him or her. Even though you will be very nervous, don’t act like it. This may make your celebrity nervous too.
* Make Sure Before you Ask for the Celebrities Autograph
Even though you may be dying to get proof that you actually DID meet a celebrity, play it safe when asking for an autograph. Although many celebrities are happy to sign your autograph book they may be having a private dinner. Ask only if it seems appropriate.
* Follow Your Instincts and be True to Yourself
The Hollywood scene is famous for its easy access to drugs and alcohol and celebrities are people too after all. If you find yourself in a sticky situation don’t be tempted to behave in a way which is out of character for you, just because you want to meet a celebrity. No matter what, never lose your self respect.
* Always Behave Appropriately
Don’t become a stalker! By this we mean don’t do anything illegal or anything that might harm you, your celebrity or anyone else. If you are lucky enough to ‘bump into’ your sought after star never go overboard or get out of hand.
Follow the above advice and suggestions and you could meet a celebrity and have fun doing it! Perhaps your adventure as a Street Team member also sets you up for a future in promotions or you could become a professional media personality as a result of your media job. For now, though, concentrate on having fun and don’t be disappointed if you don’t meet a celebrity right away. Patience is the key to a great celebrity hunt! Have fun and say hello to Britney for me!