Making outlandish requests behind the scenes in the dressing room must be a star's perks. Only a celebrity could insist that a staff member throw out her gum and order titanium straws that cost over $1000 each.
Some A-listers keep their egos in check and whose tour managers don't ask for much more than a few beers in the dressing room, and others demand their every whim be met. Honestly, we'd do the same if we were in your shoes. Here are ten
crazy requests in celebrity dressing rooms.
1. Mariah Carey
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The singer Mariah Carey is widely believed to be a diva. By the way, that isn't a negative thing either. However, the recent allegations from Marie Claire suggest that the singer has become even more diva-like in her demands. The article claims that Carey has a staff member whose sole responsibility is to dispose of her used gum. You know you've made it when you can hire someone to follow you and dispose of your used gum when you're done.
2. Rihanna
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When you've reached the top in your field, people will do whatever you ask of them without batting an eye.
Rihanna needs a fur rug in her dressing room since she frequently goes barefoot backstage. And if it were animal print, she'd love it even more! Rihanna wanted blue or black drapes with "icy-blue chiffon" for her 2010 world tour, dubbed "Last Girl on Earth," to hide architectural features like bricks and lockers.
3. Kanye West
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Kanye West might have some ridiculous tour requirements. No disappointments here, thankfully. According to insiders, West enjoys having a personal slushy machine in his bathroom. But this is no ordinary slushie machine; frozen Hennessy and Coke will need to be dispensed. That's inventive, at the very least! Supposedly, West wants to buy North an $8,000 bed. Now that he has a family of five, we can safely assume that he has at least four bedrooms on his tour rider that cost that much.
4. Selena Gomez
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All the public knows Justin Bieber's past romantic involvement with
Selena Gomez. Marie Claire reported that the couple's 2014 breakup significantly impacted Selena's expectations throughout the tour. She requested that no one mention "Justin" in her presence. There were undoubtedly several crew members with the ubiquitous surname. According to the rumor mill, after their breakup, they demanded to be addressed by new names. Except for that time, Gomez doesn't seem to have any wacky demands while traveling. The only food items available are pickles and chicken pot pie.
5. Beyoncé
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It seems like nothing is off limits when you're
Beyoncé. A few facts about the superstar's tour riders have leaked out over the years, but she prefers to keep her private life offstage. As reported by Metro, she reportedly drinks alkaline water with $900 titanium straws. In addition, her closet must be kept at a temperature of 78 degrees. She also has a strict requirement that the toilet seats be replaced after each usage, regardless of where she is.
6. Sam Smith
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It's hard to picture Sam Smith is the type of star to make outlandish requests. As it turns out, he does ask for something worthy of a superstar. I mean, he totally deserves it! The Talko claims that there are instances that Smith has had assistance with lacing his shoes. It was reported in an interview with the BBC that the singer feels ashamed about this. He also shared that he had a period where he changed into fresh jeans daily. After only one use, he decided the old ones were no longer up to snuff and tossed them.
7. Eminem
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The charges made by Capital Xtra are hard to believe, especially since
Eminem is the last celebrity you'd expect to exhibit diva behavior. The rapper who hasn't completely abandoned his roots in Detroit doesn't seem like the type who would benefit from being treated like a celebrity. Or perhaps he has a pond full of koi carp all to himself. Still, it's hard not to unwind while taking in the sights of a carp pond. Perhaps the rapper finds that just being near the pond calms his nerves before a performance.
8. Justin Bieber
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As Justin Bieber's fame has grown over the years, so have rumors about his touring crew. Recent riders reportedly include some of the most onerous demands. Capital Xtra claims the leaked Bieber rider has items like a half gallon of almond milk and a Jacuzzi. The rider of an alleged Indian concert tour also reportedly requested white curtains, purple carnations, and an absence of lilies in the dressing area. He should have access to a private plane and helicopter at all times.
9. Britney Spears
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It's common for musicians to update their tour riders every few years. Some people have various requests depending on their geographical location. When playing in London, artists like Britney Spears often have extremely particular needs. Best Life Online reports that when in London, the '...Baby One More Time' singer displays a portrait of Princess Diana in her dressing room to get into the mood of being a British celebrity. Fish and chips, a quintessential British staple, is reportedly another item she craves.