Eminem's diva demands

Music

16:30 03 August 2005

Eminem has reportedly turned into a diva after making a series of outrageous demands for his upcoming tour - including huge buckets of KFC chicken.

The US rapper, who will be touring Britain with protégé 50 Cent in September, has made a long list of luxury items.

Eminem has told promoters he wants a "play room" - which "must accommodate eight persons" - complete with a giant TV, a Sony Playstation 2, a basketball hoop and a ping pong table.

The 'Lose Yourself' singer has also told organisers the room must contain specific food and alcohol, including luxury cognac, expensive champagne, and European-strength lager.

A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "He wants two cases of Heineken lager, two bottles of Hennessy cognac and three bottles of Cristal champagne.

"He also wants a 24-piece bucket of KFC and a selection of mixed sweets and chocolates."

The 32-year-old hip-hop star has also requested a personal masseuse to be on hand at all times and a selection of low-carb health products.

The source added: "The services of a masseuse must be available and the artist has also said he wants 10 low-carb protein bars, and half-a-dozen cans of low-carb protein shakes."

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