Social Media Celebs: The New Form Of Superstar

Back in the days, who became a superstar was dictated by who was able to make it into show business. The average person on the street couldn’t become an overnight celeb. They had to put their talent to work to get opportunities to appear in movies or on television.

However, times have changed, and so have our superstars. Now the average person can become an overnight celeb, with the help of social media. Nowadays people use social media more often than they turn on their TV. Those with a large following on major social networks can become massive stars. Just look at some of the biggest social media stars at wonderwall.com/celebrity/social-media.

With new social media websites popping up all the time, our modern day superstars take on many different forms. Some stick to one platform, while some are multi-platform celebrities. Here are some of the ways people become social media celebs.

YouTube Celebs

Becoming a YouTube creator is one of the most effective ways people become social media influencers. People love to watch and share videos, and YouTube is the most popular place on the web for video content.

It’s also easy to go viral. If someone’s video gets shared across social media, their YouTube channel could blow up overnight. There are even services out there which help videos go viral, like myfollowersherd.com/buy-youtube-views/.

YouTube stars come in many forms. Some make tutorials. Some make comedy videos. There are even niches such as unboxing videos and ASMR videos which can quickly garner a big fanbase.

Instagram Models

Models don’t have to go through all the hard work of applying to agencies anymore. Good looking people often start their craft on Instagram. If they get enough people following them, companies will pay them to sponsor their products.

It’s even become the new way to scout models. Major talent company IMG have created a dedicated division for scouting Instagram models. Those with modeling aspirations should get on Instagram now.

Soundcloud Musicians

Soundcloud is a social media website intended for quickly sharing music. Popular tracks become more visible on Soundcloud’s trending section. It’s a good way for musicians to cultivate a following. Some musicians even get their big break from Soundcloud, as posting music can help them get signed.

Vine Stars

Vine is a social media network where people make six-second videos for people to like and share. Vine stars record short videos from their smartphones which go out to their fanbase.

Due to their short length, Vine videos can quickly be seen by many people. Much like with YouTube, Vine videos can go viral overnight. Many big Vine stars get opportunities to appear on television and in movies. Some examples can be seen at teen.com/2016/03/16/celebrities/vine-stars-who-got-television-roles.

Twitch Streamers

Video games are often closely associated with social media stars. Many of the biggest YouTube stars became famous from gaming videos. Twitch offers a way for these kinds of people to broadcast their gaming live. Fans of Twitch users can donate money directly to them, or subscribe to them for a monthly fee.

Popular Twitch streamers also get sponsorships from big gaming companies, so it can become a full-time job. Twitch gets over 100 million unique viewers a month, so the biggest Twitch stars are making a lot of money.