A Russian billionaire paid George Michael around $US3 million to perform at a private New Year's Eve party, it has been revealed.
The unnamed man had around 300 guests at the party, which took place at his estate around 30km outside Moscow. Michael performed for around an hour, with his full band an backing singers. All performers were flown to and from the event by the billionaire."The businessman contacted George directly and asked him to perform," a source said.
"He has a vast private estate just outside Moscow and had turned his sports hall into a nightclub especially for the party. It was a fun night and George was back home in Britain by morning."
The concert is believed to have made George Michael the highest-paid performer in Russian history.
