Diva Demands

Oh no! Not another blog entry on Delirious Diva? Talk about self obsession.

Nah… On the contrary, this is a little snippet on some ridiculous diva demands I read on an issue of CLEO.

JLO
For her 90min participation in a remake of Marvin Gayes’ “What’s Going On”, to benefit the victims of the Sep 11 attacks and the African AIDS epidemic, Jenny from the Block required a 13.7m long trailer with a CD player, TV and VCR. It was to be decked out in white tables, white drapes and white couches. Roses and lilies in similar shade were to complete this private enclave and it was to be scented by Diptyque candles in Tuberose, Heliotrope and Figure.

For her appearance on Parkinson and Top of the Pops, her entourage was 90-strong and required 10 dressing rooms. While on film sets, JLO also has no qualms about ensuring her star treatment. In 2001, the National Enquirer reported that her bodyguard must remain within four feet of her at all times.

Britney Spears
She requires a private phone line backstage reserved for one-way traffic only. Any incoming calls will result in a $5000 fine.

Christina Aguilera
Mousketeer Christina ain’t going nowhere without a police escort to the convert venue where – among other items – she expects to find a pack of Flintstones Vitamin tablets, water that is not Evian, a roll of film and get this – Echinacea tablets (whatever that is)

Mariah Carey
Carey demanded a litter of puppies or kittens to play with on set for an MTV appearance and once arrived for a British television interview with her own sofa! When performing, she requires a tea service for eight using the Poland Springs brand of mineral water, two hot air humidifiers, a pair of air purifiers, a box of bendy straws and not forgetting, a four-hour lunch service.

Talk about Living La Diva Loca!