How could one acquire some degree of fame in 30 days? [more inside]
posted by GIMG on Oct 24, 2009 - 41 answers

Celebrity Sexual Preference-filter: Does Gordon Gano, singer of the Violent Femmes, like boys, girls, or both?
posted by Jon_Evil on Oct 17, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a B&W 70s picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger in a tuxedo with a large buck-toothed grin and bad hair backstage after winning an award (for, I assume, Stay Hungry in 1977). [more inside]
posted by benzenedream on Jul 31, 2009 - 3 answers

Long shot - On my way to Vegas this weekend. What are the odds I can get my wife to meet her celebrity crush, Wayne Brady? [more inside]
posted by Hugh2d2 on Jul 15, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for people famous in their home countries or even worldwide that the average American would have never heard of. Example: Johnny Hallyday [more inside]
posted by imabanana on May 8, 2009 - 50 answers

Which famous people love cats? [more inside]
posted by Houyhnhnm on Mar 24, 2009 - 39 answers

I, the accidental paparazzo: the celebrity I shot at Central Park wants to use my pictures. Do I negotiate some financial compensation or just sign the release in exchange for having my name on the photo credits? [more inside]
posted by AnyGuelmann on Oct 10, 2008 - 20 answers

Who was the Ur-Paris? Who were the Paris Hiltons of yesteryear? Whenever I find myself in conversation with people-who-think-they're-smarter-than-everyone, I know that I will soon be subjected to a rant about how we now live in the most facile of times, obsessed with celebrities like Paris Hilton. I'd like to hear arguments for the opposing view: that this is nothing new, that, throughout history, it has always been human nature to be interested in the lives of certain people... [more inside]
posted by surenoproblem on Oct 5, 2008 - 50 answers

I'd really like to get a book signed by a (relatively) big rockstar. What's the best way to go about this? I dont really want to hang around the stage door when they come on tour and it's unlikely they'll be doing promotional events in my area. Can you help me rach the stars!?
posted by BadMiker on Oct 2, 2008 - 14 answers

Why do so many of the celebrity/gossip blogs use the same phrasing for post titles (ex: "Lindsey Lohan is Cured", "Tyra Banks is Angry", "David Duchovny is Addicted to Porn")? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on Sep 4, 2008 - 11 answers

Looking for examples of accidental/unwitting/unwilling celebrities, before the Internet. Help me find the Star Wars Kids, Afroninjas, and Tay Zondays of the pre-1990s. [more inside]
posted by waxpancake on Jul 25, 2008 - 45 answers

Which causes or ideas have become more about the messenger than the message? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 13, 2008 - 21 answers

How do I get famous rock star/celebrity autographs for my teenaged son? [more inside]
posted by Marie Mon Dieu on Jul 8, 2008 - 12 answers

Are there a lot of people who are recognizably as beautiful as supermodels who are not supermodels? Or do the present mechanisms of celebrity reliably account for a majority of people who meet the criteria to be supermodels? [more inside]
posted by cgc373 on Jun 29, 2008 - 31 answers

Have you ever written to a celebrity who has fallen from grace? Especially one who landed really, really hard? [more inside]
posted by the christopher hundreds on Jun 10, 2008 - 15 answers

Who created those 8-bit pixel art graphics of many famous characters? [more inside]
posted by stevil on Apr 3, 2008 - 3 answers

Celebrity comebacks with single artistic turning point? [more inside]
posted by wuzandfuzz on Feb 24, 2008 - 35 answers

Star sightings in NYC: This will be my second trip to NY. We will be in town March 4-5 staying near times square. Where's the best place to catch the celeb's? We probably won't be hitting any clubs mostly restaurants. I have prowled around the green looking for this but most of the questions I found just had to do with the touristy must do's. [more inside]
posted by meeshell on Feb 17, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I find a list of publicists for stars of the theatrical stage or screen? Basically, I can be a hero if I can find celebrities currently in London, England recognizable to a Canadian audience. We need to hire them for a charming bit on our show... but the ones on our short list have not turned out. Therefore, I am now looking to get in touch with an appropriate publicist who has LOTS of clients and who can make suggestions as to who we should use, and then give them to us. [more inside]
posted by Elle Vator on Jan 23, 2008 - 5 answers

What thank you gift to present to an unwilling interviewee? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Jan 21, 2008 - 17 answers

I once read a book about a couple of autograph hounds who ranked celebrities by their willingness to meet with fans and sign autographs. If this system were ported to the web and opened to the public, allowing anyone who's had contact with a celebrity to rank their experience, how could you validate that the encounter actually happened? [more inside]
posted by bjork24 on Dec 24, 2007 - 5 answers

How are paparazzi not considered harassment? [more inside]
posted by miasma on Dec 24, 2007 - 26 answers

What are some techniques and tricks of pill-pushing celebrity doctors? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Nov 30, 2007 - 13 answers

What are your favorite celebrity gossip blogs?
posted by barrakuda on Nov 28, 2007 - 36 answers

Scoobie Doo endorses Mac&Cheese by allowing his likeness to appear on the box. Question- how do his master and the folks at Kraft decide on his price? [more inside]
posted by IndigoJones on Nov 16, 2007 - 5 answers

Please point me to resources on the sordid underbelly of Hollywood. [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Sep 3, 2007 - 15 answers

Where do I find the contact information for the press people/managers of celebrities (actors and the like) to interview them? [more inside]
posted by PandemicSoul on Aug 15, 2007 - 7 answers

Tired of hearing about crazy, spoiled women such as Paris and Lindsey, I want to know if there are any really rich, really accomplished young women out there doing fabulous things. Know any?
posted by BlackRose on Jun 9, 2007 - 35 answers

Celine Dion and Elvis - the duet - on last night's "Idol Gives Back". Oh pity please, how was it done? I've tried every combination I can on google/technorati.
posted by Jody Tresidder on Apr 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there an easy way to find out what celebrities will be in Las Vegas on a particular date? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Mar 1, 2007 - 4 answers

Are there any substantive critical analyses of fame written from the inside? [more inside]
posted by umbú on Feb 8, 2007 - 13 answers

Which celebrity or fictional character has the most fake myspace profiles? [more inside]
posted by roofus on Jan 31, 2007 - 13 answers

Inspired by this photo of Walt Disney, Richard Nixon, and Art Linkletter, I'm looking for more photos of odd celebrity pairings. [more inside]
posted by mattbucher on Dec 4, 2006 - 21 answers

What is the best way to search for Celebrity owned or worn items on Ebay? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Nov 28, 2006 - 5 answers

Are there any famous Iranian males who are well known among non-Iranians in the west (especially the USA)? Any kind of celebrity will do: actors, musicians, artists, authors, or other kinds of TV personalities like newscasters. [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Nov 15, 2006 - 43 answers

Are there celebrity star maps of london? [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 on Oct 17, 2006 - 5 answers

How to arrange contact with a famous singer for a very deserving young woman? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2006 - 15 answers

In order to inspire my pupils, and demonstrate to them that studying science does not mean you have to become a scientist, I'm trying to compile a list of famous people with science-related qualifications (bachelors degrees and better, preferably). I'm specifically interested in those with physics, chemistry or biology qualifications (or variations thereof, e.g. biochemistry, astrophysics) but if it turns out that Orlando Bloom has a degree in geology or Christina Aguilera is an expert neuroscientist then I'll take them too. [more inside]
posted by alby on Jul 24, 2006 - 70 answers

Where can I buy this celebrity NorthFace jacket? [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Jul 8, 2006 - 9 answers

How would I look into hiring a celebrity for an event in the UK? Before you mention it, I know it's expensive... [more inside]
posted by wibbler on May 25, 2006 - 7 answers

Help me plan out a strange segment in a weekly newspaper. [more inside]
posted by stokast on Apr 27, 2006 - 8 answers

Who is the oldest man still widely considered sexy? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Mar 2, 2006 - 80 answers

I'm looking for tales about the dark side of Hollywood, showbiz, and the gossip/tabloid industry. I've read "Day of the Locust" and "The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up", seen "All About Eve" and "Sweet Smell of Success" and "Showgirls", am halfway through Julia Phillips' "You'll Never Eat Lunch In This Town Again", and am planning on reading Joe Eszterhas' "Hollywood Animal: A Memoir". I'm not looking for gossip, per se, as much as I am looking for explorations, whether first-hand or fictional, of how screwed up the cult of celebrity is. Suggestions for books, movies, musicals, blogs, or whatever would be welcomed.
posted by Asparagirl on Jan 1, 2006 - 35 answers

Seven years ago, I had an extended affair with a celebrity, and it has recently come back to haunt me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2005 - 59 answers

Why are Japanese fans curious about musicians' (actors', sports players' etc) blood types? [more inside]
posted by bitter-girl.com on Nov 8, 2005 - 9 answers

Name 5 US Celebrities to have gone to jail that aren't boxers or rap stars. [more inside]
posted by BigCalm on Jun 14, 2005 - 51 answers

Can you help me come up witha witty name for a celebrity fashion blog? [more inside]
posted by arielmeadow on May 6, 2005 - 32 answers

Can I legally print a list of celebrity names within a fictional work? [more inside]
posted by dotComrade on Feb 23, 2005 - 9 answers

What is the psychology behind celebrity worship?
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket on Feb 21, 2005 - 32 answers

CelebrityDomainFilter: what are the "rules" for websites under the [famousperson].com domains? the famous "more inside" [more inside]
posted by petebest on Feb 7, 2005 - 5 answers