It’s anything but cheap to book a celebrity to make an appearance. When a pop culture icon graces an establishment with their presence, camera bulbs flash, and crowds gather, all to the great benefit of celebrity pocket books. This New Year’s Eve will be no exception for celebrities, who voluntarily turn into hired guns for parties that want to make a media splash.
According to Forbes.com, these are some of the celebs who will be making lucrative appearances when the Time Square ball drops at Midnight.
Taylor Swift
As one of the biggest pop stars in the world, it’s no wonder that Taylor is equated with millions just for an appearance. It’s been reported that she takes in $1 million just to attend an event.
Justin Bieber
According to Celebuzz, a person who wants to see him perform on stage at a private event would need to pony up $1 million.
Michael Bublé
The singer heartthrob charges a cool $300,000 for a private two-hour gig, according to Celebuzz.
Beyoncé
The pop starlet was paid $2 million to headline a private concert on New Year’s Eve for the son of the late former Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi according to The Guardian.
Kylie Jenner
Part of the Jenner clan, the teen reality star was reportedly paid $200,000 by Glamour Magazine to appear at her own birthday party in Quebec, Canada.
Rihanna
To get Rihanna in front of a fashion show, The Huffington Post said that the Barbadian pop star is paid an average of $100,000 for each appearance.
Drake
To coax this singer into chanting his famous tunes will cost you a mere $350,000.
Kim Kardashian-West
This bombshell surely attracts lots of crowds, and it doesn’t hurt that she gets paid a hefty price for doing so. In 2013, Kim visited Nigeria for a 45 minute event and was paid a handsome $500,000 sum for it.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki is paid $250,000 for an appearance. Aside from the amount, she gets to have special “requests” like her favorite roses, humidifier, and her own silver tray.
Pamela Anderson
The former Playboy centerfold and “Baywatch” vixen was paid $250,000 to host a NYE event at Pure nightclub.
These stars surely know their value.
