Article: WANT TO HIRE THE ROLLING STONES OR GET MICHAEL JACKSON TO TURN UP TO YOUR BASH? RAVI SOMAIYA OFFERS SOME TIPS FOR THE MEGA-RICH

There was a time when a bowl of Twiglets and a flick through the Yellow Pages 'mobile disco' section was enough to ensure any party went with a bang. But a glance around the showbiz columns for 2007 reveals a new phenomenon: these days, if you're anyone who's anyone, only a superstar hired for silly money will do.

Fancy being serenaded by 50 Cent? Or if that's not to your taste, Billy Joel and Elton John also play parties. If they're busy don't fret, you can always settle for Eric Clapton. In fact, as long as you've got deep pockets and know the right people, you might even persuade Michael Jackson to put in an appearance.

'We find a lot of people ask for big-name stars,' says Jules

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