Celebrity Riders: What Do The Stars Want Backstage On Tour?
We all love to know how the stars relax backstage on tour. There have been plenty of reports around certain stars and their demands - so we've rounded up some of the best 'reported' celebrity rider requests.
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1. What Does Justin Bieber Have On His Tour?
During his recent Purpose tour dates in India, amongst so many other things, Justin reportedly requested scented candles, watermelon gum, organic bananas, half a gallon of almond milk and loads of other healthy bits. Oh and he's also asked for a private jet on standby too - as you do. Picture: Getty/iStock
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2. What Does Beyonce Have On Tour?
Californian venue, the Rose Bowl has reportedly deemed Bey's trailer the "most calorific" that they have ever seen. Complete with Twinkies, white wine, oatcakes and sliced cheese, Beyonce may not be high maintenance but insiders have claimed that her high-fat trailer treats are what is making Beyonce pile on pounds. Not that we've noticed, we think she looks incredible! Picture: PA
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3. What Does Lady Gaga Have On Tour?
Gaga's made no secret of her love for tea, so we're not surprised a box of PG Tips (specifically) is reportedly on her list of tour backstage needs. Remember to put the kettle on next time Gaga's in town kids! Source: Digital Spy
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4. What Does Kanye West Have On Tour?
TMZ reports that Kanye requests some SERIOUS diva demands from cylindrical vases (a man of taste) to mint dental floss and a discontinued speaker set - that hasn’t been on sale in ten years! Picture: Getty/iStock
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5. What Does Adele Have On Tour?
Bite-size chocolate bars, chewing gum and muesli were said to be among the star's list demands during her North American tour in 2012, as sandwiches that were not to include any tomatoes, vinegar or chilli. Source: NME
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6. What Does Joe Jonas Have On Tour?
The ex Jonas Brother singer doesn't just have one puppy on his tour rider, oh no... he has TWELVE. He completes the rider with Foster's beer, Tim Tams and Harry's Meat Pies. Life of a popstar eh? Picture: Instagram/iStock
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7. What Does Nicki Minaj Have On Tour?
Nicki Minaj's tour rider list is reported to include fried chicken, a full china tea set, a tray of meats and cheeses, and a humidifier. Source: Daily Mail
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8. What Does Rita Ora Have On Tour?
The singer's list of needs on a recent tour were said to have included an assortment of Green & Blacks chocolate, ripe bananas, chicken sandwiches and Nandos hot sauce - presumably to add over the sarnies? Source: USA Today
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9. What Does Jay-Z Have On Tour?
According to TMZ Jay-Z requires his dressing room to be at 21 degrees celsius at ALL times, along with requesting three Mayan tuberose-scented candles AND a bottle of Ace Of Spades champaigne - and organic whole milk for little Blue Ivy. Oh... and no hoovering outside his room! Picture: Getty/iStock
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10. What Do One Direction Have On Their On The Road Again Tour?
These boys are definitely down to earth - Harry, Louis, Liam and Niall only ask for a dressing room each plus a personal training room, all with a 'pleasant ambiance' and soft loo roll (well, duh) and odourless air freshener. They like a selection of pinball, ping pong and air hockey games to relax with, and they want their meals (and handmade desserts) on an actual plate rather than a polystyrene box & three cases of Irish craft beer and a case of Guinness. Picture: Press/ iStock
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11. What Does Jennifer Lopez Have On Tour?
There's been plenty of talk about J-Lo and her rider with the most recent claims that her list is said to include a 45-foot trailer complete with white drapes, white sofas, roses, candles and - best of all - homemade apple pie. Could it be? Source: Huffington Post
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12. What Does Drake Have On Tour?
As well as plenty of alcohol and pork-free food, Drake is reported to request a pair of clippers, a set of speakers and some peppermint soap; which he claims "tingles the body and clears the mind". We'll let your imagination run wild with that one. Source: Contact Music
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13. What Do One Direction Have On Tour?
The group recently insisted they're not the sort to make outrageous demands on their rider, revealing the only things they want while on tour are a cup of Yorkshire Tea and plenty of sausages, obviously. Source: Sugar Scape
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14. What Does Beyonce Have On Tour?
Unsurprisingly, Beyoncé is on a massive health kick when on the road, requesting plenty of vegetables including lightly steamed spinach and broccoli to go with "heavily seasoned" baked chicken. And as well as asking for her dressing room to be baby-proofed when Blue Ivy is joining her, the secret to her flawless skin appears to be a bar of plain Irish Spring soap. Source: Celeb Buzz
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15. What Does Taylor Swift Have On Tour?
With plenty of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, sweets, red bull and mac and cheese on her supposed tour rider, Taylor Swift's tour bus has the potential to be one of the most fun places on earth. Source: Yahoo
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16. What Did Kanye West Ask For For His Oxford Union Talk?
Kanye's rider demands are actually a lot less weird than we would expect from the king of controversy. 'Ye apparently asked for hummus and raw asparagus, a small veggie platter, bottles of Volvic water (with the labels taken off, duh), tea bags and double espressos and a full length mirror when he went to do a talk at Oxford University. Who knew Yeezy was so low maintenance?! Picture: Getty/Thinkstock
