Ever, like me, wondered why the stars spend soooooo much time sitting through one fashion show after another? Well, did you know it’s a huge thing with them to score these gigs because they actually get paid to be there.

Let’s pretend for a minute that you’re an A Lister and, for example, a major designer wanted you to make an appearance at his show during say, NY’s Fashion Week….we’ll you’d do it for a modest fee, say $100,000!!! And, if he wanted you to appear at said show, wearing one of his pieces, well, then that’s extra! And if he wanted you to make a little appearance on the red carpet before the show, that's extra, too. And if he wants me to say nice things about his clothes in the press...You get the idea?

Here’s an example, word is Rihanna, who is apparently among the highest-paid celebrity seat fillers at fashion shows, would demand in the vicinity of $100,000 just to sit down. Beyoncé, however, is reportedly open to negotiation, but would like between $80,000 and $100,000 dropped into her account if you’d like her to be seen in a front row. But wait! There’s More! As I mentioned earlier, each little extra can set a designer back thousands of dollars. Apparently some fashion houses will BUY a celebrity for a year and then in the contract, it may outline five to seven things the star will do, like wear a designer to an awards show or premiere, or give the designer a nod in an interview. So now you know! Nice job if you can get it ;-)