Thanks to My Super Sweet Sixteen, we all now know that no party is complete without a surprise, private performance by a pop idol. Fortunately, the cast of American Idol is more than willing to shill themselves out for your next shindig. Their asking prices, however, range from $300,000 for Kelly Clarkson to $2,000 and change for second season finalist Kimberly Caldwell. The New York Post has kindly given us a run-down of Idol artist fees. Whether you pay $75,000 for Ruben Studdard or $30,000 is going to depend on how well you're connected within the entertainment industry, but is $75,000 too much to ask for your guests to hear "Sorry 2004" live? You can also expect to pay more for an Idol mini-concert versus an Idol meet-and-greet.
As much as I'm tempted to make fun of Justin Guarini's private party fee structure, he makes more for just showing up at a party and waving than I make in a month so, ummmm ... go bleed that bar mitzvah circuit dry, J-Guar.
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12-18-2006 @ 4:40PM
MacGuffin said...
Jeez, now Fox is pimping out their talent?
I'd gladly pay $2,000 for Kimberly Caldwell to come and party. Is that by the hour or for the full night?
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12-18-2006 @ 6:56PM
Darren said...
I would pay to keep any of them away from my party!
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12-20-2006 @ 7:08AM
Kelly said...
Poor Kimberly, "escorts" make more per night...You need a NEW agent sweetie !! Might want to rethink and "pimp" out a product - endorsement checks & perks can be pretty lucrative. HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!
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12-20-2006 @ 8:22AM
Chris said...
They would have to pay me!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12-20-2006 @ 9:06AM
ZUKE said...
I would pay for Bo Bice. He's hot.
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12-20-2006 @ 9:17AM
jerome liefert said...
But, you could also take your party to one of their concerts and pay extra for the back stage meetings.
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12-20-2006 @ 9:36AM
Felicia said...
i would pay for ACE YOUNG! he is so extremely hot!
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12-20-2006 @ 9:41AM
Allen said...
I would hire Catherine McPhee for the evening. Not because she can sing, because I'm pretty sure we all know that she ca't, but to see what other "talents" she may be good at:)
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12-20-2006 @ 9:57AM
james p davin said...
Carpool forever!!!!
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12-20-2006 @ 10:02AM
Deana said...
Lisa Leuschner from seasons two and three...the one that wasnt allowed to sing on the wildcard show. She has red hair and can sing fantastically.
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12-20-2006 @ 10:16AM
Killsteph said...
I want Mary Roach!!!!
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12-20-2006 @ 10:31AM
Dominique said...
I like the idea (myself being a huge 'Idol' fan). Only problem is that the people who are any good are insanely expensive.
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12-20-2006 @ 10:43AM
Annabella Ewing said...
For some that commented about some of the idols, I hope they could sing better than the ones they "insulted" in their comments.
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12-20-2006 @ 10:47AM
Trish said...
It did not say, or if it did I missed it, But I wonder how much it would cost for Clay Aiken? I would love to have him at my party and to hear that remarkable voice! He is the only artist whose voice gives me the chills.
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12-20-2006 @ 11:07AM
heather schrader said...
i loved alot of the idols i still do like chris daughtry and carrie underwood and taylor hicks and bo bice and clay aiken there all so good !!i would give anything to meet them especially the bamaboys !! theyre from my home state!! keep it real u guys no matter if u won or not you guys all rocked the stage in my eyes as far as i am concerned!! u guys rock and i wouldnt mind u guys playing for me any day!!!!
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12-20-2006 @ 11:08AM
Joe said...
Allen's comments about Catherine McPhee are lewd and disgusting! She can sing better than most people out there. You are OBVIOUSLY some fat lonely gross reject who couldn't get a date even if he paid for it!
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12-20-2006 @ 11:12AM
Jeremiah said...
I would have Carrie Underwood. Yeah I would pay for that one.
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12-20-2006 @ 11:28AM
Dan said...
Cost of having an Idol contender/winner at your party: $1000 to $200,000 ...
Cost of just having Karaoke so your party guests can be the entertainment themselves: PRICELESS !!! (And a lot more fun!)
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12-20-2006 @ 11:37AM
SMichelle said...
OOOOOOH, that makes me think of something. Maybe I can get Eliot Yamin to sing at my wedding.....Now that is something I would pay big bucks for!
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12-20-2006 @ 11:41AM
Cindy said...
Well, if I had money, sure, I'd pay good money to hear Ruben Studdard sing at my party. The man has a beautiful voice and there are other songs I would LOVE to hear him sing besides Sorry2004 (which I liked). Paying 300,000 to hear "Since You Been Gone" being yelled at my guests? I don't think so. Kelly's good but 300,000??? Please!
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