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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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
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 @ 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 @ 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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12-30-2006 @ 7:50PM
Dahlia H. said...
PEOPLE HAVE TO BE CRAZY TO PAY ALL THAT MONEY JUST TO SEE THEY FACES IN THEIR HOUSES. wHY DON'T YOU GET A TAPE FROM AMERICAN IDOL? YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE ALL OF THEM. :D WHO IS GOING TO PAY $75.000 TO SEE RUBEN'S FACE AND HEARD THAT HORRIBLE VOICE? YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING!!!!
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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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12-21-2006 @ 12:25AM
Deana said...
I would hire Lisa Leuschner. She has a fantastic voice and boy can she party.
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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 @ 2:27PM
Sandy said...
I don't understand why they would put themselves in such a position. They all have talent. I know the money is good but still to me it cheapens them big time and doesn't help the show either. I'd love to see them all in concert but of course the price is way out of range for fixed incomes. To bad they can't bring the prices down on their concerts so everyone could see them and enjoy their talent. Please stop the personal visits, it just isn't right.
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12-20-2006 @ 10:16AM
Killsteph said...
I want Mary Roach!!!!
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12-20-2006 @ 2:32PM
billy james said...
american idols can go "......." themselves!!! i hate em all.
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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 @ 2:35PM
billy james said...
i dont like maerican idol
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12-21-2006 @ 12:32PM
Nikki said...
How much for William Hung??? LOL:0)
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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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