Justin Bieber Scores $1 Million For Tel Aviv Concert
Posted on Wed Apr 20th, 2011 8:25am PDT By X17 Staff
Justin Bieber is now $1 million richer thanks to a recent performance in Tel Aviv.
The 17-year-old performer, who hit the stage on April 14 at Hayarkon Park in Israel, was paid a million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Promoters were counting on a sold-out show, however only 17,000 showed up ... rather than the 35,000 expected.
Israeli promoter Shuki Weiss, who decided not to book Bieber for his show, said the following about Biebs being "overpaid" for the gig.
Madonna performed at the same location back in 2009 and drew a massive crowd. Find out how many showed up in comparison ... after the jump.
When Madonna performed at Hayarkon Park back in 2009, she drew a crowd of 56,000. Huge difference!The 17-year-old performer, who hit the stage on April 14 at Hayarkon Park in Israel, was paid a million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Promoters were counting on a sold-out show, however only 17,000 showed up ... rather than the 35,000 expected.
Israeli promoter Shuki Weiss, who decided not to book Bieber for his show, said the following about Biebs being "overpaid" for the gig.
- "They overpaid and did not market it right. I think it's important for every artist to come to Israel, but you need to know your crowd."
Madonna performed at the same location back in 2009 and drew a massive crowd. Find out how many showed up in comparison ... after the jump.
Despite the less-than-stellar turnout for Biebs, the singing sensation tweeted:
- "AMAZING NIGHT ... AMAZING PLACE ...AMAZING SHOW!! NEVER GOING TO FORGET THIS ONE. #BLESSED."
If we were paid a million, we wouldn't forget it either!