This Article is From Feb 08, 2011

Cheryl Cole Gets USD 400,000 for Venice Gig

 Cheryl Cole Gets USD 400,000 for Venice Gig

Highlights

  • Cheryl Cole pocketed a staggering USD 400,000 for an hour's work, performing at a private party in Venice.
  • The singer belted out her hits including 'Promise This' and 'Fight For This Love' at a function for Audi in the Italian city, reported a website.
London: Cheryl Cole pocketed a staggering USD 400,000 for an hour's work, performing at a private party in Venice.

The singer belted out her hits including 'Promise This' and 'Fight For This Love' at a function for Audi in the Italian city, reported a website.

The 27-year-old who is reportedly all set to join the judging panel of the US 'X-Factor' took along her younger brother Garry on the trip.

The 'Girls Aloud' singer appearance fee pales in comparison to that earned by some showbusiness bigwigs. 'The Rolling Stones' currently hold the record for highest fee, earning USD 8.5 million to perform at a private function.

Elton John and Kylie Minogue are each reported to earn USD 7 million, while Christina Aguilera has a USD 5 million asking fee.

Leona Lewis, Jennifer Lopez and Amy Winehouse are allunderstood to have been paid USD 2 million for private functions in the past.

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