4 frugal ways to become famous

When you look at celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber, do you ever wonder how they became so famous? Is it because they are better-looking or more talented? No, more often than not, these people have a team of publicists who are carefully and continually oiling their wheels of fame and popularity.

In the case of Justin Bieber, however, he got his start in a very inexpensive way -- he became famous after his mom posted a YouTube video of him singing for their family and friends to see. The video went viral and was seen by the singer Usher. The rest, as they say, is history.

Looking for the glow of neon lights but don't want to spend a lot of green? Here are four frugal ways to get famous.