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9 Ways to Get Famous for Doing (Almost) Nothing

Sometimes, talent is secondary to becoming a celebrity. See the creative methods that got these notable names (Balloon Boy! Paris Hilton!) in the news. By Ali Gray (10 Photos)

Ali Gray on Oct 19, 2009 at 3:14PM

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Announce a Surprise Pregnancy

What's better than announcing an unexpected pregnancy? Doing so in front of the cameras on your reality show. Kourtney Kardashian finally got a one-up on her more famous sister Kim when she shared that she was pregnant in August. The news came as a shock after Kourtney had been open about her break-up with boyfriend Scott Disick and had been seen partying and enjoying her freedom on her show, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami. Bonus points: Be sure to share every detail with the media, including why you decided to keep the baby, how you plan to breastfeed with implants and any crazy cravings you may be having.