For some people, becoming a celebrity is one of the most important goals to shoot for in life. Being popular, trendy, and adorned by millions as an entertainer or personality is something that only a few people can strive for. After all, not everyone can stand being in the public eye all of the time. It takes a special breed of person to be able to handle such popularity, but how do you know if you've made it? Even if you do become a celebrity, how do you know if you're the cream of the crop? How do you differentiate an A-list celebrity from a D-list one? If you think you're on the border to stardom, then here are some signs to look out for so you know when to put in some extra work.
You've Been Interviewed by Popular Media
People are intrigued by celebrity interviews because they want to learn more about the rich and famous. However, depending on the media outlet that interviewed you, you might be on the cusp of becoming a celebrity, or perhaps you're already a full-blown star. For example, if a news outlet interviews you because of a recent event, then you probably shouldn't get your hopes up. But if Rolling Stone magazine interviews you and your band after a show? That's a completely different story!
Twitter Has Given You a Blue Check Mark
To some people, the blue tick on Twitter is a distasteful sign. In fact, many regular Twitter users routinely make fun of anyone with the blue mark on their profile. However, it's actually a fairly reliable sign of celebrity status because it means that Twitter has decided to acknowledge your identity. You need to apply for a blue tick if you want it to appear on your profile, and there's usually a process that you need to go through before Twitter accepts you as the true wonder of your online Twitter handle.
You've Performed Somewhere Big
Even if you're just the opening band for a major show, performing at a big event that's well known is a true mark of soon-to-be-celebrity status. Sure, your performance might have been a little forgettable, but you can comfortably tell people that you played alongside some of the industry's biggest names. People like Joey Armstrong started off like this, playing their sound and performing at a bunch of different places before being able to play on main stages at famous events such as the Reading and Leeds festival in the UK.
You've Signed Something for Somebody
Have you ever had the opportunity to sign something? If a fan came up to you after a show and asked for your signature on something they own, then it's a pretty big sign of your celebrity status. Even if you don't have dozens of people screaming for you to shake their hand, having at least a few dedicated fans who like you enough to ask for your autograph is a good sign that you're going places in life.