Rock legend Elton John has reportedly been offered a multi-million dollar pay check to play an hour-long gig for a female Russian mogul.The Rocketman singer is set to receive $5.2 million ) to perform at the launch of the tycoon’s new hotel in Moscow, Russia, later this year. If the star accepts the deal, he will set a record for the highest fee ever paid to a single artist. A source tells British newspaper The Sun, "Initially Elton turned (it) down because he’s so busy. But when the offer crossed the 4 million barrier it was too much to refuse, even for someone of his means. And let’s be honest, 4 million buys a hell of a lot of flowers. "He’s on the verge of saying yes." Sir John, 61, pocketed $3 million when he performed at a private gig in 2001.
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