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 Christina paid £200k to open Harrods Sale | Type: Newspaper Article |
| | Chris is a Shop Idol | Jun 19, 2004 |
 FOR most folk, the prospect of receiving £200,000 for two hours' work would be quite enough.
But when you're Christina Aguilera, you can demand even more for your efforts. She has agreed to open the Harrods sale next Monday but in addition to her hefty pay packet, we're told the 23-year-old American singer has asked for a few extras to be thrown in.
Careful Chrissie may be loaded but still has an eye for a bargain. A source close to the star, whose last album Stripped sold 10 million copies worldwide, tells us: "She's heard that in past years bargains have included a plasma screen TV reduced from £1,500 to £100 and she's asked for a personal tour before the general public are let loose on the store."
The insider adds: "Christina doesn't need to do any promotional work as she's probably the hottest singer around right now. She receives dozens of requests each week but turns the majority of them down flat."
Even so, the opportunity to follow stars such as Pierce Brosnan, Sophia Loren, Victoria Beckham and Holly Valance by opening the Knightsbridge store's summer sale was too good to resist.
"Christina will be receiving £200,000 for her duties, which include cutting the ribbon, making a welcome speech and attending a VIP breakfast with Harrods executives," our informer reveals.
"She'll be in London for two days but her official duties will take no more than two hours." And while £100,000 an hour to schmooze with Harrods boss Mohammed Al Fayed may seem good money, Christina still wants more.
"She's requested that a private jet be sent to pick her up from her home in California," adds our source.
And the diva demands don't stop there. "She has to stay in a penthouse - she doesn't really care where it is as long as it's five-star quality.
"Christina has also asked for 10 bottles of room-temperature mineral water, which can be any brand except Evian.
"She wants several bottles of wine - she doesn't mind which brand but did specify grape varieties. There have to be proper coffee mugs in the room with a selection of herbal teas, organic whole milk, soy cheese and fresh fruit platters.
"And the only champagne she'll drink is non-vintage Veuve Clicquot - a pretty cheap choice by most celebs' standards who normally plump for Cristal."
Mr Fayed's spokesman Connor Nolan confirmed: "We've had huge names opening the sale over the years but none as contemporary as Ms Aguilera.
"We're absolutely delighted she was able to accept Mr Fayed's personal invitation to open the summer sale."
THOSE LITTLE EXTRAS..
Private jet to and from her home in California.
Luxury penthouse - must be five-star quality.
Personal tour of Harrods store bargains before public are let in.
Ten bottles of room temperature bottled water - any brand except Evian.
Full-fat soy milk and cheese (must not contain canola oil, barley, oats or malt of any kind).
Pottery coffee mugs - not plastic - with a selection of fruit teas.
Platter of organic fresh fruit.
Several bottles of vodka.
Veuve Clicquot champagne - must be non-vintage.
Several bottles of wine of specific grape varieties. |
 Source: Daily Mirror | |
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