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Tuesday 16 October 2012

Rihanna’s £5million Xmas gig at London shopping centre

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Looking grey-t ... Rihanna parties at LA nightclub before heading back to the studio

RIHANNA has got a very tidy £5million bonus heading her way — just in time for her Christmas shopping.

The singer has been asked to switch on the festive lights at Westfield in Stratford — just across from the Olympic Park.
And in return for the massive pay cheque, the Bajan star will also be obliged to perform a mini concert for 20,000 fans.
She went down a storm when she was booked for Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush two years ago.
I was there to see it and my ear drums nearly melted with the noise.
A source said: “Rihanna’s thrilled she has been asked again.
“She knows it’s a big deal and is totally up for it — if it fits in with her schedule.
“Westfield have had a great year due to the Olympics and want to fork out to celebrate.
“Even though the final contract is still being thrashed out, they’re prepared to pay up to £5million for her. Organisers are expecting around 20,000 people to swamp the park.
THE SPICE GIRLS were also discussed but Rihanna came out as the artist of choice.” The clobber she wears these days must have helped their decision.
She went clubbing in LA in this grey number on Sunday night before going back to the studio to work.
Switching on festive lights is a good way for stars to boost their bank balance.
I’d bet my boots X FACTOR contestant RYLAN CLARK will get the gig at Lakeside in Essex. Free sunbeds for life should get him on board.
JUSTIN BIEBER wouldn’t have come cheap when he did the honours at both Westfield shopping centres last year.
And ROBBIE WILLIAMS must have got a few quid to switch on Blackpool’s illuminations — he postponed his honeymoon with AYDA FIELD to do it.
Last night Myf Ryan, general manager for marketing at Westfield Stratford, said: “The Christmas light switch-on at Westfield Stratford City is one of the highlights of the festive calendar.
“This year we want to thank our loyal shoppers by


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