THE CRAZIEST ALLEGED CELEBRITY BACKSTAGE DEMANDS

Celebrities are known for making crazy, ego-hungry demands, but these celebs have taken things to a whole new level. From custom-made French lamps to 20 international phone lines, check out the craziest requests allegedly made by some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

KATY PERRY

In 2014, Radar Online obtained information from Katy Perry’s alleged tour rider. While on her Prismatic tour, the “Firework” singer reportedly demanded fresh fruit that was to be washed and cut up prior to her arrival. Also on her list: custom-made French lamps; and a cream rug, according to the report. Meanwhile, a report from the UK’s Daily Star (via The Huffington Post) alleged that Perry would not allow staff members to speak to her before a show. How nice!

BEYONCE

Okay, this one probably isn’t true. In fact, Beyonce’s team has specifically denied it. But a 2013 report, again from the wacky people at The Daily Star, was so outrageous, we had to include it here. Allegedly during her Mrs. Carter Tour, Beyonce demanded hand-carved ice balls after each show to sooth her throat. Even crazier, Jay-Z’s wife allegedly demanded new bathroom seats and red toilet paper in each bathroom. Again, this can’t be true. But…red toilet paper?

CHER

When you’ve had a long and successful career like Cher’s, you can get away with making a request or two. And Cher’s alleged demands actually make sense. According to papers obtained by The Smoking Gun, the Oscar and Grammy winner requests an entire room dedicated to housing her wigs on tour. In simple terms, it’s called the “Wig Room” according to the report. Honestly, though, anyone paying money to see Cher on tour should expect nothing less.

Madonna

Madonna has become notorious for her alleged demands and diva-like behavior. However, the “Material Girl” singer allegedly took things one step too far during her MDNA tour in 2012. According to a report by InTouch Weekly, Madonna’s list of demands included a 200-person entourage (yep) and “light-pink roses that have stems trimmed to precisely six inches.” Perhaps funniest of all, Madonna allegedly demanded 20 international phone lines, as well. Because why not?

MARIAH CAREY

In 2009, the Daily Mail reported that uber-diva Mariah Carey requested that 20 white kittens and 100 white doves surround her during a Christmas tree lighting in London. She also wanted confetti-shaped butterflies and 80 security guards, among other wacky demands, according to the report. None of this should surprise anyone who caught her infamous episode of MTV’s Cribs.

JUSTIN BIEBER

In 2013, TMZ obtained a rider from Justin Bieber’s camp which listed out a whole bunch of wacky demands. Some were admittedly common; Bieber banned all cell phones and refused to give autographs. Other demands were a bit more ridiculous. According to the report, nobody was allowed to speak to Bieber during the shoot. Oh, and you couldn’t play any music by his ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez, either. We see where he’s coming from on that one. But, come on, “Good for You” is an awesome song.

KANYE WEST

A leaked tour rider from a 2012 appearance in Australia alleged that Kanye West demanded “imported and recut Versace towels,” according to The Sun. That’s to be expected from someone like Kanye, but it actually gets worse. “He demands that any drivers ferrying him are clad in 100 percent cotton,” a source told The Sun. “No man-made fibres.” Suddenly that whole “Kanye for President” thing is starting to sound really, really dumb. Well, dumber.