Rihanna paid $50K for appearance?

Rihanna has been offered $50,000 to make a public appearance, it has been reported.

The singer, who is due to perform at Sydney's Acer Arena this Saturday, has allegedly demaned a large fee to attend a post-show meet and greet at Helm Bar in Cockle Bay immediately after the gig.

According to The Daily Telegraph Rihanna's tour promoter and music label have both denied rumours that she will make an appearance at this weekend's Mardi Gras parade or the official after party.