It's difficult planning a party, isn't it? You've got a million things to worry about - venue, alcohol, food, dress code, who to invite, what entertainment to provide - and then you've got to worry about whether anyone will turn up.
Well, as far as the entertainment part goes, we've got you covered. For just $2 million (we're not sure exactly what that is in pounds, but not that much surely) you can hire Beyonce as your entertainment! Honestly, it's ridiculous you hadn't already thought of that. In case Beyonce isn't your cup of tea, here's the private appearance fees for a whole host of music's biggest stars.
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Beyonce
Queen Bey was once paid $2 million to perform on a private island at New Year's Eve. Sometimes, if you drive a hard bargain, she's willing to reduce that fee to a modest $1 million. Only if you are a princess though. An actual one.
Kanye West
Kanye West charged the president of Kazakhstan $3million for private show, proving that it doesn't matter how controversial the political figure - Weezy is ready to sign the dotted line.
Justin Bieber
The teen pop superstar was paid $1m (about £658,094) to play an hour-long private show. We think the money is going towards expanding his colection of hats.
Jamiroquai
It'll apparently cost 500k to have Jamiroquai come and perform at your party. But the cost doesn't end there. You'll need to provide accomodation for the band (five star hotel) and the crew if they have to stay the night (four star hotel). Jay Kay needs a suite, and then you'll need to book 18 single rooms with king size beds. The additional rider is just "usual band rider stuff", so that's a silver lining.
Cher
Revelling in her role as a living legend, Cher charges $1.5m (just under a million pounds sterling) to appear at a private function.
Roxy Music
If you want to see Roxy Music appear at your party it'll cost you a cool £200k, but that doesn't include production costs (stage, lights, sound board etc) or the cost of the band's rider.
The Prodigy
Considering the legendary status The Prodigy enjoy in the UK and around the world, £250k for a private appearance really isn't too bad.
Jay-Z
Jay-Z was paid $1m (about £658,094) to perform at a private Las Vegas New Year's Eve party. Half what his wife was paid, so presumably she bought the Christmas presents.
Lily Allen
Apparently it will cost 150,000 pounds to have Lily appear at your party - but she'll sing to a backing track, not with a band. Obviously she'll need petrol money and somewhere to stay too. That was in 2008, though, so perhaps it'll cost more to get her away from her family now.
Christina Aguilera
Ms Aguilera was paid $1m (about £658,094) to play an hour long show at a private Halloween party.
Mariah Carey
Mariah will play a four song set for you for just $250k (about £164,515). Per song. So that's a million dollars then. For four songs.
(Gigwise)
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