Donald Trump can’t get any big name artists to perform at his inauguration…and is willing to pay ANYTHING to avoid a show filled with washed-up has-beens
TRUMP'S team is struggling to book A-list talent to perform at his inauguration next month as artists distance themselves from the brash business tycoon.
A new report suggests the Presidential Inaugural Committee is "willing to pay anything" to secure a big name for the event.
"They told me, 'We'll pay all the fees.' Most of these artists' fees are in the six to seven figures," sources told The Wrap.
The insiders claim the committee recently contacted them offering cash or even a government appointment if they deliver major names, according to the online website.
A trump negotiator also said "name your price" to one of the sources.
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"I couldn't do it," they source commented. "Not even for a billion dollars."
The President-elect's team allegedly wants "to do better than Kid Rock and Ted Nugent," who are two well-known conservative performers.
His aides are apparently searching for high calibre talent "like Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars."
Another insider - a veteran inaugural organiser - said it is unusual to pay artists to perform at presidential inauguration ceremonies, which are considered high-prestige events.
"No one with any official position at, or official relationship with, the Presidential Inaugural Committee is engaging in the conduct described," spokesman Boris Epshteyn said.
He added: "We are focused on organising an exciting and uniting celebration of freedom and democracy while following all rules, regulations and appropriate standards of conduct".
Obama managed to book Beyonce and James Taylor to sing the national anthem and America the Beautiful at his final inauguration in 2012.
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