Just like the rest of us,
celebrities have basic needs like food and shelter and require public admiration in order to thrive. Like the stars in the sky, celebrities are something we can admire from afar but never get to meet in person. Contrary to popular belief, many famous people are actually available for individual engagements.
Many famous people are willing to appear at exclusive gatherings if the fee is high enough. It's just that, even by the standards of the celebrity market, the prices of some stars are absurd. We've compiled a list of seven famous people who are truly available for booking and several alternatives in the same price range.
1. Courtney Love
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Although Courtney Love's heydays may be over, she is far from retiring. This former vocalist, who was very close to Kurt Cobain, is still performing for special occasions. She requests between $30,000 and $50,000 for every appearance, which may seem steep until you remember that Anna Kournikova requests the same amount.
2. Jenny McCarthy
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Jenny McCarthy can be paid between $50,000 and $75,000 to make public appearances and give speeches on topics such as autism even though this could sound like a good deal if you're hoping to meet a former playboy model, keep in mind that Ice Cube and Kermit can also attend your event for the same fee.
3. Donald Trump
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Until recently (within the past two years), this presidential contender was available for private speaking engagements. Even if you had to pay him $250,000 to $350,000, meeting a potential president in person could be worthwhile before the magic happened. Tony Hawk, George Takei, and Bill Nye are three more credible alternatives costing half as much as Trump.
4. The Backstreet Boys
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Although the Backstreet Boys haven't put out an album in a while, a ticket to see them live will set you back a cool million. Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, or AC/DC, will play a private concert for one million dollars.
5. Nickelback
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There has been a significant drop in Nickelback's fan base over the past few years, but the band has not lowered its ticket prices accordingly. It will cost you a minimum of $1,000,000 and up to $1,250,000 to see this rock band live. And just so you know,
Snoop Dogg also asks for this kind of money.
6. The Black Eyed Peas
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The Black Eyed Peas' high asking price may indicate that they are among the highest-priced celebrities, given the group's revolutionary position over the past decade. The group's performance fee ranges from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, which is in the same ballpark as what prominent superstars like Robert Downey Jr. and Christian Bale charge for similar engagements.
7. Susan Boyle
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Susan Boyle has a lovely personality and an amazing voice, but her fee of $350,000 to $500,000 is somewhat high. This "Britain's Got Talent" discovery earns the same amount as ZZ Top, a real iconic band.