Tuesday, 27 May 2008

Elton John to be paid $5.2m to perform for Russian businesswoman

Elton JohnElton John has been offered $5.2m to perform an hour-long gig for a Russian businesswoman.


The ‘Rocket Man’ hitmaker, 61, would earn $1522 a second if he agrees to sing at the launch of the tycoon’s plush Moscow hotel.


A source said: “Initially Elton turned her down because he�s so busy.


“But when the offer crossed the $4million barrier it was too much to refuse, even for someone of his means. And let�s be honest, $5.2million buys a hell of a lot of flowers.




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