Trump team scrambles for A-list Inaugural performers: 'They are willing to pay anything
Source: aol
Donald Trump's inaugural committee is scrambling to lock in A-list Hollywood performers for the parties celebrating him and having a rough time booking big names, two insiders tell TheWrap.
Both said that Trump inaugural committee members have contacted them in recent days offering cash or even a government appointment if they could deliver marquee names.
"They are willing to pay anything," one of the insiders told TheWrap. "They told me, 'We'll pay their fees.' Most of these artists' fees are in the six to seven figures." The insider said the Trump negotiator also offered to pay him for delivering top talent, saying, "Name your price."
"I couldn't do it," the insider said. "Not even for a billion dollars."
Trump's team issued a denial to TheWrap.
Read more: http://www.aol.com/article/2016/12/07/trump-team-scrambles-for-a-list-inaugural-performers-they-are/21622912/
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Tikki
(14,559 posts)We will celebrate seeing nothing.
The Tikkis
tom_kelly
(962 posts)JDC
(10,130 posts)woodsprite
(11,923 posts)It's even an appropriate song. Just change "girl" to "Trump" or "Don".
HassleCat
(6,409 posts)Clint Eastwood plays jazz piano.
Feeling the Bern
(3,839 posts)Maybe he can get Gene Simmons to come too.
Brad Stine can do stand up, along with those two woefully unfunny hacks, Colin Quinn and Dennis Miller.
There has to be someone one. . .Maybe Patricia Heaton can do it too.
alterfurz
(2,474 posts)...but so is Ted Nugent." -- John Hartzell
lastlib
(23,271 posts). . . . . . . . . . .
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,167 posts)Don't want to get shit all over the stage.
Norbert
(6,040 posts)Well..no he didn't. Not even close. LOL
MattP
(3,304 posts)keithbvadu2
(36,880 posts)It better be cash up front. Trump is known for non-payment.
Of course it would not matter with Ted Nugent.
He is just a coward pedophile.
barbtries
(28,810 posts)i guess it'll be ted nugent then
MotorCityMan
(1,203 posts)Both are right wing wackos and I'm guessing they're available.
angrychair
(8,732 posts)Nero plays the cithara...Hitler plays the piano...
perdita9
(1,144 posts)We should all show this kind of morality in our own lives.
Merlot
(9,696 posts)More of a calculation than integrity?
sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)redstateblues
(10,565 posts)Island Blue
(5,819 posts)is a Democrat, but I could be wrong.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)musicblind
(4,484 posts)hatrack
(59,592 posts)You can add this to the long list of Trump team activities that break from the accepted norms," said Jenn Topper, a spokeswoman for the Sunlight Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit that works on transparency and accountability in government. "Without knowing more specifics about the arrangements, it's difficult to say whether this would violate ethics laws or rules, but it certainly raises questions."
When the first Hollywood insider quoted in this story declined to take part, Trump's team asked him to reconsider, he said. He was told that the Inaugural Committee was in talks with Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, Lee Greenwood and possibly Garth Brooks.
exboyfil
(17,865 posts)Especially his line in Cat Scratch Fever
Well, I make the pussy purr with the stroke of my hand
They know they gettin' it from me
They know just where to go when they need their lovin' man
They know I'm doin' it for free
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TubbersUK
(1,439 posts)dflprincess
(28,082 posts)KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)Wash. state Desk Jet
(3,426 posts)Read What Donald Did To His Wedding Caterer, It Will Make You Sick
Today I did something I never did before I defriended someone who chastised me in a letter about how offended she was by Trumped Up Cards, and how she wanted me to know she was voting for Trump. This was not a fb friend, but someone who subscribes to my website newsletter (christinelavin.com). So I told her a true story Ive known about Trump since 1994.
An actor friend of mine worked for a caterer in 1993. It was a new caterer, and this caterer was thrilled to land the kind of job that can really boost a career catering Donald Trump and Marla Maples wedding. At the time she wondered why he didnt hire other caterers hed used in the past, but just thanked her lucky stars he hired her.
Everything went beautifully the food was a hit, the waiters/waitresses all were totally professional. Everything was first rate.
Donald Trump refused to pay the bill. He told the caterer, I know you are new at this, and when you tell people you catered MY wedding, you will get more business than you could ever dream of. So I am doing you a favor. And when I do favors, I dont pay. End of discussion.
She couldnt believe it she sent numerous bills ignored. She threatened to sue he said Go ahead. I dont lose in court. She explored suing, but came away knowing it would cost her high legal bills, and wouldnt be worth it. After more than six months of his stonewalling she ended up paying her staff out of her own pocket, though couldnt pay them fully or shed be out of business. So Trump stiffed not only her, but her staff, her chefs, her busboys.
This is not a story I recently heard its one I heard 22 years ago. We know many stories like this now. The woman who wrote to me today said, I know you have a big heart and wont hold it against me, but I wanted you to know Im 100% for Trump.
I wrote back, I may have a big heart, but its not that big. Goodbye.
Should she write back to chastise me more, her email will go straight to the trash where it belongs.
Anybody reading this offended? Please let me know.
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tinrobot
(10,914 posts)madokie
(51,076 posts)would gladly do it for free. trouble is neither is hollywood
sheshe2
(83,860 posts)sheshe2
(83,860 posts)The American taxpayer is going to foot the bill IF THEY CAN FIND SOMEONE.
redwitch
(14,946 posts)"Stormtroopin'"
In the early morning hours there's a din in the air;
mayhem's on the loose.
Stormtroopers comin', and you better be prepared.
Got no time to choose.
Get ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
Comin' up that street, jackboots steppin' high.
Got to make a stand.
Looking in your windows and listen to your phone.
Keep a gun in your hand.
Get ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
Get ready. Stormtroopres comin' around.
Two hundred down, and it's comin' 'round again.
Got no second choice.
Where's the justice and where's that law.
Raise your healthy voice.
Get ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
We'll be ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
Getting ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
Get ready. Stormtroopers comin'.
-Ted Nugent
redwitch
(14,946 posts)"Wang Dang Sweet Poontang"
I will be curled up in the fetal position on inauguration day
LenaBaby61
(6,976 posts)And he can sing "Danke Schoen" over and over and over agian
Maybe get 76 year old Chuck Norris to do some fancy Karate Chops for a few hours
67 year old Gene Simmons could put on his giant boots again and sing "Dr. Love?"
Oh Lord, Had to re-edit.
How could I forget about 82 year old Pat Boone, who could once again STEAL Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" to wrap up the festivities ....
That's all I got right now
LuckyLib
(6,819 posts)TexasBushwhacker
(20,210 posts)A lot of bankruptcies and lawsuits that is.
msongs
(67,433 posts)perfectly legal. once a song is released in any version, any other person can record and release that song as long as they pay a royalty to the publisher of that song....if Little Richard's publisher cheated him out that its not on pat boone. and now back to political commentary....
They_Live
(3,239 posts)Thems some ugly dudes. The ugly is deep.
Fast Walker 52
(7,723 posts)busterbrown
(8,515 posts)jimlup
(7,968 posts)But maybe Trump is saving him for Secretary of State
Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)ailsagirl
(22,898 posts)Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,317 posts)You pick the headliner.
a kennedy
(29,699 posts)miyazaki
(2,248 posts)rusty quoin
(6,133 posts)democrank
(11,100 posts)Or, maybe Trump's three favorite kids could form a musical trio since they're experts at everything else....global warming, safaris, military tactics, running a country, fashion, and SO much more.
LonePirate
(13,431 posts)Country music fans, by and large, are Republicans so playing for Trump won't hurt their careers. Some of the artists probably even voted for him. Of course Trump will have never heard of any of them but beggars cannot be choosers as they say.
msongs
(67,433 posts)dont hate me cuz Im talented lol
mtngirl47
(990 posts)he could command the Army, Air Force and Navy Bands to play!
LeftInTX
(25,515 posts)The plastic surgery aspect...provides just the finesse
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Didn't he accept a million dollars to perform at Rush Limbaugh's latest wedding?
hibbing
(10,107 posts)Demonaut
(8,924 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)(CNN)Elton John will not be performing at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to the singer's spokeswoman, denying a claim made by a vice chair of Trump's presidential inaugural committee.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/23/politics/donald-trump-elton-john-inauguration/
pressbox69
(2,252 posts)Lord knows what he played.
SCVDem
(5,103 posts)you remain dead to me!!
If you aren't already retired, you are dead to me!!
Chances are I never liked you anyway!
One inauguration and they can ride out 4 years of drumphshit.
Assholes!
rurallib
(62,444 posts)uponit7771
(90,359 posts)johnp3907
(3,732 posts)Or maybe Municipal Waste would do it.
WhiteTara
(29,721 posts)and canned music...if they can get permission from the artists.
Greywing
(1,124 posts)He was so thinking of it like a grand coronation ... I will not be watching. Not my president
RAFisher
(466 posts)I know areas around capitol hill are locked down but areas open to the general public might be a mess.
Dream Girl
(5,111 posts)Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)Elton John said no.
Dream Girl
(5,111 posts)Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)her twitter account.
Dream Girl
(5,111 posts)musicblind
(4,484 posts)They're a Christian band. That doesn't necessarily mean they'd be Trump supporters though, but they're pretty big right now. Their song Heathens is really good.
OnionPatch
(6,169 posts)My daughter adores them and would be devastated. We'd definitely be returning her concert tickets.
musicblind
(4,484 posts)They made some questionable tweets after gay marriage passed. It was odd, but unclear. So, who knows. They make good music though.
Fast Walker 52
(7,723 posts)kskiska
(27,045 posts)entertained at W's inaugural.
JI7
(89,262 posts)trump.
i think if Kasich or Jeb or Rubio or just about any of them won there would be some people who would be willing to perform even if they did not support them in the election.
bdamomma
(63,918 posts)all those dic.....tators who congratulated him.......putin for instance they could have a love fest together. How cozy they would all be under one roof......
wisteria
(19,581 posts)Demonaut
(8,924 posts)Mike Nelson
(9,966 posts)...will never get another cent from me.
Ilsa
(61,697 posts)I'm glad they are having a hard time. It would be great for a democrat to get a huge fee and donate it to a big Democratic cause.
Augiedog
(2,548 posts)roamer65
(36,747 posts)TeamPooka
(24,248 posts)pressbox69
(2,252 posts)potone
(1,701 posts)but doesn't it seem depressing to you that we are about to inaugurate someone that no one wants to perform for? Usually being asked to perform at a presidential inauguration is considered to be a high honor, but everyone is fleeing him like the plague. There is something truly pathetic about his attempt to buy people to appear with him. That should tell him all he needs to know about how he is regarded by most people in this country.
LiberalLovinLug
(14,176 posts)Sucha NastyWoman
(2,749 posts)no_hypocrisy
(46,160 posts)gordianot
(15,242 posts)ProfessorPlum
(11,272 posts)nicely played
still_one
(92,372 posts)very bad credit risk
Cryptoad
(8,254 posts)fit the bill........
Feeling the Bern
(3,839 posts)Cryptoad
(8,254 posts)Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)Good choice for the fascist theocrats.
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)She actually has a sizable gay fan base, believe it or not.
So I'm not sure where you get your information.
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)This from a friend of a friend of a friend.
Justice
(7,188 posts)Hekate
(90,773 posts)He won't have to pay them and they can't refuse.
I hope Hollywood stands solid.
KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)And give Trump a taste of his own "breach of contract" medicine.
Let Trump watch an empty stage.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,829 posts)lurking under rocks here and there. They'd probably be really happy to get that gig.
Liberal In Red State
(442 posts)jmowreader
(50,562 posts)I don't think Trump is stupid enough to actually have Ted Nugent at his inaugural, and Trump isn't known for brainpower.
underpants
(182,868 posts)Gene Simmons was on the celebrity show too and god knows he will do ANYTHING for money. He licensed KISS to be used on coffins for crying outloud.
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Missn-Hitch
(1,383 posts)Dance the night away with Nugent and Huckabee on bass guitar, Charlie Daniels with his devil-slaying fiddle and Kid Rock.
Are there any tickets left?
lunasun
(21,646 posts)Nonhlanhla
(2,074 posts)from one of those Trump-loving fundie churches down south.
Freethinker65
(10,036 posts)underthematrix
(5,811 posts)who White Nationalist Party voters would enjoy. They seem to like Ted Nugent and Clint Eastwood. And white entertainers in Trump's age group would probably enjoy performing for him. I won't be watching any of it.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,355 posts)Marcos must surely be a hero of Trump.
hedda_foil
(16,375 posts)I fully expect Twittler to turn the balls into a Daddy/Daughter dance with the lovely Ivanka.
pressbox69
(2,252 posts)Bring Lee Atwater front and center to play his guitar for Trump and the damned.
pressbox69
(2,252 posts)Forget music they can have live pro wrestling provided by Linda McMahon the queen of the WWE.
tavernier
(12,396 posts)with the fur hats and three inch boots. They can do those fancy sit down kicks with their arms crossed. Putin can bring them along, since he will be a guest speaker.
jpak
(41,758 posts)yup
ProfessorPlum
(11,272 posts)PassingFair
(22,434 posts)hatrack
(59,592 posts)PassingFair
(22,434 posts)Blue Racist Singing Sisters....
Nitram
(22,853 posts)...spend the time performing progressive material, with trenchant anti-Trump commentary in-between songs.
babydollhead
(2,231 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)Cuz that's what he did and now wants to do
You let me violate you
You let me desecrate you
You let me penetrate you
You let me complicate you
Actually the whole Downward Spiral could work
babydollhead
(2,231 posts)wordpix
(18,652 posts)as the dignitaries file in and sit down
AKing
(511 posts)The Wizard
(12,547 posts)and Elvis impersonators. Ted Nugent and Kid Rock would love to kiss Herr Twittler's ass.
Vinca
(50,302 posts)no_hypocrisy
(46,160 posts)Atwater got us to where we are!
chimpymustgo
(12,774 posts)Hekate
(90,773 posts)He stiffs the help!
solara
(3,836 posts)What about this super group?
Ted Nugent
Wayne Newton
Azealia Banks
Kanye West
Loretta Lynn
Charlie Daniels
Tila Tequila
And then the pièce de résistance -Brittany Spears
BuddyCa
(99 posts)montanto
(2,966 posts)nugent or meatloaf, I'd make sure I got cash in advance.