Basket Case
Ahh, it's one of those great, evil ironies of Hollywood: The more powerful and wealthier you are -- ergo, the more money you have to buy whatever you want -- the more free stuff you get.
Exhibit A: The gift basket.
From a recent press release touting the upcoming American Music Awards basket, given to the show's presenters:
"American Music Awards" duffel bags will contain almost 150 items including first class round-trip airfare anywhere American Airlines flys, vacation getaways to Jamaica, Rio Audio MP3 players, Beamer video phones, Suunto computer wrist watches, hot air balloon rides, home microbrewery systems, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, Scott Kay AMA commemorative jewelry, gift certificates for laser eye surgery, Baja Fresh VIP All Access Passes, Samsonite luggage, Hummer leather jackets, Tiffany guitar lamps, stereo speakers, throwback athletic jerseys, cameras, Guess watches, retro record players, Ben & Jerry's ice-cream for a year, karaoke machines, health club memberships, semi-precious jewelry, Calvin Klein cologne, Crabtree & Evelyn lotions and creams, Cross pens, Godiva chocolates, Philips Electronics' Super Audio CD Digital Surround Systems, shower radios, commemorative pool cues, TOVA perfume, X-Talk wireless cellular headsets, barbecue grills, cowboy hats, Perry Ellis clothing and Reebok shoes. Additionally, artist Art David will create a custom painting depicting images of the celebrities choosing.
Did I hear that right? A Baja Fresh VIP All-Access Pass? What the hell is that? And more importantly, where can I get one?
And don't even get me started on free Ben & Jerry's ice cream for a year.
Here's a list of people who will be getting said bag: Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, "American Idol"'s Clay Aiken & Ryan Seacrest, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw, Ashanti, Kid Rock, Pink, Fleetwood Mac, Dennis Franz, Toby Keith, the "Newlyweds" Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson, George Lopez, Hilary Duff, Kiefer Sutherland, Rod Stewart and about 50 other entertainers.
Hey-- Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. One per household, all right? That goes for you too, Clay Aiken and Ryan Seacrest.
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