Van Halen demanded all the brown M&M's be removed from the group's candy bowl. Turns out that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to celebrity backstage demands.
The Smoking Gun contains a variety of leaked backstage documents uploaded to their site. We sifted through 15 of them to find out what A-listers want in their dressing rooms.
While some celebrity requests may confirm diva suspicions—a barber's chair for Kanye—we were surprised by some of the requests—an electric scooter, a smoothie station and you'll never guess which foul-mouthed rap star needs Lunchables.
From rose-scented candle requests to organic honey bans, see what the biggest singers ask for backstage.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé demands her dressing room be kept at 78 degrees and asks for chicken legs "HEAVILY SEASONED" with cayenne pepper, and rose-scented candles. And, don't have Coca-Cola products anywhere near—Beyoncé can only be seen with Pepsi products due to a contractual agreement.
The Demands:
1 Large table for catering dressed with white tablecloths.
Dressing room should be 78 degrees
4 Brand New White Towels in bathroom (2 face & 2 body)
Hot Food:
Juicy Baked Chicken: Legs, Wings & Breast only (Please season with fresh garlic, season salt, black pepper, and Cayenne pepper HEAVILY SEASONED!!)
Steamed Garlic Broccoli
Lightly Seasoned Green Beans
Lightly Seasoned Steamed Spinach
Beyoncé can only have Pepsi products.
1 Case of Aquafina water (half cold, half room temperature)
1 Hot Tea Set up (Please have NEW Coffee Pot)
Sliced Lemons Wedges
Rose scented candles
Lighter for candles
CD player
Adele
The requests roll deep for the 23-year-old singer.
Adele asks for chicken salad sandwiches, Marlboro Lights, the "best quality" red wine and 6 metal teaspoons in her dressing room. She also bans organic honey.
The Demands:
12 Small bottles still (non-carbonated) spring water (at room temperature)
1 Electric kettle for BOILING water
6 Large mugs for tea. All mugs should be new, washed and dried.
6 metal teaspoons
2 "Squeezy" bottles clear honey (not organic)
1 Bottle very best quality red wine (Italian, French or Spanish)
1 Assortment of chewing gum
1 Pack Marlboro Light plus 1 disposable cigarette lighter
1 Small selection fresh fruit, to include bananas, apples, grapes, fresh berries NO CITRUS FRUIT!
1 Small plate of assorted freshly made, individually wrapped sandwiches, to include chicken salad. Sandwiches must NOT contain tomatoes, vinegar, chili or citrus fruit
Kanye West
Among Kanye's requests are a barber's chair, Carmex lip balm, shower shoes and a plethora of alcohol.
The Demands:
1 Tub Plain Yogurt for dipping
4 small Yoplait Yogurt
1 Bowl of assorted nuts
1 Bowl of Sunkist Salted Pistachio Nuts (No Red Coloring)
2 Packs of Extra Chewing Gum
1 Bottle of Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Caribbean Type)
1 Box of Toothpicks
1 750 ml bottle of Hennessey Liquor
1 750 ml bottle of SKY or Absolut Vodka
1 Bottle of Patron Silver Tequila
4 Six Packs of Heineken Beer
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