Diva demands!
From Whitney and Britney to Mariah and J.Lo, discover the backstage perks and particulars the stars enjoy that the public never sees! Tonight on ET, get your first look at the "20/20" segment that takes you inside the crazy world of concert "contract riders". "Everything in the entertainment industry is controlled to the nth degree," says Andrew Goldberg, whose website, The Smoking Gun, has posted more than 100 concert riders. "I think people like to take a peek behind the manufactured façade."
Divided into categories such as "Boy Bands", "Divas", "Arena Rock" and "Cut-Out Bin", the celeb wish list provisions on the site range from those of classic rock mainstays Aerosmith and U2 to old-time crooners such as Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. According to her concert rider, Jennifer Lopez likes to have all surroundings peaceful and relaxing backstage, so her contract requires that everything be white: the entire backstage area, the couch, the table, the chairs, even the flowers and candles.
In terms of available food, some divas can be very particular. Britney Spears likes to have Cool Ranch Doritos, Cap'n Crunch and flavored instant coffee, while Christina Aguilera wants health food and Flintstones chewable vitamins. Mariah requests Evian water, but also seems to want to splurge while she's watching her weight. By diva standards, The Dixie Chicks appear to be very low-maintenance. The all-girl country band demands only fresh flowers, breakfast cereals and mineral water while on tour.
"We usually insist on cuter guys," jokes Chicks' lead singer, Natalie Maines, who says that the group likes to travel with their own things, including furniture, "because it is difficult to be on the road for six months." Tonight on ET, find out more unusual star perks! "20/20" airs tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. (Entertainment Tonight)
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