From neatly ironed carpets to vitamin C tablets shaped like the characters from The Flintstones, a diva’s list of requests ahead of a gig reads like a cauldron of vainglorious self-indulgence.
Beyoncé’s demands, while not reaching such absurdity levels, are prone to rise an eyebrow or two.
She wants at least 25 international phone lines to be made available, a host of rose-scented candles, organic whole milk, and a child-proofed space for Blue Ivy, her four-year-old daughter. When Blue Ivy was younger, Beyonce reportedly demanded that her £14,000 handmade cedar cot be flown over from New York to ensure a good night’s sleep for the little one.
Also, if you are planning to wear denim or leather while attending the gig, you will need to keep your distance from the main attraction, as Beyonce has specifically asked that anyone on her crew wears cotton clothing only, to avoid any potential miasmas.
So there you have it. Enjoy the gig.