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Internet celebrity facts for kids

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An Internet celebrity is someone who becomes famous because of the Internet. People also call them social media influencers. They get well-known by sharing things like videos, photos, or writings on websites like YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. Because so many people use social media, these celebrities can reach a huge audience all over the world!

Sometimes, companies ask Internet celebrities to help advertise products. This is called influencer marketing. These celebrities often share their lifestyle or ideas, which can influence trends in fashion, video games, or entertainment.

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PewDiePie is a very famous YouTuber.

How People Become Famous Online

People can become Internet celebrities in different ways. Millions of people write online journals called blogs or make videos called vlogs. But not everyone becomes famous. Sometimes, it's a person's unique personality that makes them well-known, even more than what they create.

Viral Fame

Some people become famous very quickly because of a single viral event or viral video. The Internet helps videos, news, and jokes spread super fast. If something spreads widely enough, it can become an Internet meme. For example, Zach Anner, a comedian, became famous worldwide after he sent a video to a TV competition.

This idea of quick fame is a bit like what artist Andy Warhol once said about "15 minutes of fame". Today, with so much online sharing, some people joke that "everyone will be famous to fifteen people" on the web.

Different Sizes of Influencers

Internet celebrities, or influencers, can be grouped by how many followers they have. This usually refers to their followers on platforms like Instagram:

  • Nano influencers usually have fewer than 5,000 followers.
  • Micro influencers have between 5,000 and 100,000 followers.
  • Macro influencers have between 100,000 and 500,000 followers.
  • Mega influencers have between 500,000 and 5,000,000 followers.
  • Celebrities are those with over 5,000,000 followers.

Famous Internet Personalities

Many people have become famous thanks to the Internet. Here are a few examples:

  • Perez Hilton is a blogger known for his website, Perezhilton.com. He writes about gossip and news about musicians, actors, and other famous people.
  • Grumpy Cat was a female cat who became famous for her naturally grumpy-looking face.
  • Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, known as "PewDiePie", is a Swedish YouTuber. He started making "Let's Play" videos (where he plays video games and comments on them) in 2010. He became one of the most subscribed channels on YouTube.
  • Zoella is an English vlogger (video blogger), businesswoman, and author.
  • Alfie Deyes is an English vlogger and author.
  • Joe Sugg is an English YouTuber, actor, singer, and author.

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See also

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