Confidently Book Major Celebrity Talent

We are your partner, strategist, and advocate—navigating the complex world of celebrity booking with one clear mission: to represent your interests at every step.

Most Buyers Think They’re Going Direct.

They’re Not.

When searching to hire a celebrity-level music artist, comedian, or keynote speaker, you run across many companies that claim to represent the artist. Unfortunately, they don’t. They just represent the artist in your transaction, not in their career.

This is a problem.

You think you are buying DIRECT, but you are actually negotiating with a middle-agent who adds no value to your event — and collects a nice fee for themselves.

Carrie Underwood
Alicia Keys
Katy Perry
Maroon 5
Drake

We exist to eliminate that gap.

We are not a middle layer.

We are your partner. Your strategist. Your advocate.

When booking celebrity entertainment, who’s looking out for you?
As the Event Planner’s Advocate™, we have one clear mission: to represent the buyer’s interests at every step.
Unlike traditional talent agencies, we don’t work for the artist…

We work for you.

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The Power of Celebrities + Brands

1,000+ Successful Showcases of the lasting impact of Celebrity Entertainment at a Corporate Event
General Motors Event with John Legend
General Motors Event with John Legend
General Motors Event with John Legend
Apple Event with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl
Apple Event with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl
Apple Event with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl
Cartier Event with Rihanna
Cartier Event with Rihanna
Cartier Event with Rihanna
Cisco Event with Comedian Sarah Silverman
Cisco Event with Comedian Sarah Silverman
Cisco Event with Comedian Sarah Silverman
Intel Event with Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am
Intel Event with Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am
Intel Event with Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am
Blackberry Event with Alicia Keys
Blackberry Event with Alicia Keys
Blackberry Event with Alicia Keys
Sheryl Crow Performs for the Sesame Street Workshop
Sheryl Crow Performs for the Sesame Street Workshop
Sheryl Crow Performs for the Sesame Street Workshop
Texas Charity Event with Michael Phelps
Texas Charity Event with Michael Phelps
Texas Charity Event with Michael Phelps
Intel Event with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler
Intel Event with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler
Intel Event with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler
Facebook Event with Comedian Andy Samberg
Facebook Event with Comedian Andy Samberg
Facebook Event with Comedian Andy Samberg
Avon Event with Fergie
Avon Event with Fergie
Avon Event with Fergie
Jake Owen and Paralyzed Veterans of America
Jake Owen and Paralyzed Veterans of America
Jake Owen and Paralyzed Veterans of America
Forbes Event with Stevie Wonder
Forbes Event with Stevie Wonder
Forbes Event with Stevie Wonder
Sony Event with Tom Hanks
Sony Event with Tom Hanks
Sony Event with Tom Hanks
Corporate Private Performance with Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole
Corporate Private Performance with Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole
Corporate Private Performance with Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole
Microsoft Event with Slash
Microsoft Event with Slash
Microsoft Event with Slash
Walmart Event with Ben Stiller
Walmart Event with Ben Stiller
Walmart Event with Ben Stiller
Anti-Defamation League Gala with Tony Bennett
Anti-Defamation League Gala with Tony Bennett
Anti-Defamation League Gala with Tony Bennett
Apple Event with Jack Johnson
Apple Event with Jack Johnson
Apple Event with Jack Johnson
Salesforce.com Event with MC Hammer
Salesforce.com Event with MC Hammer
Salesforce.com Event with MC Hammer
Salesforce.com with Gen. Colin Powell
Salesforce.com with Gen. Colin Powell
Salesforce.com with Gen. Colin Powell
Marriott Hotels Event with Ciara
Marriott Hotels Event with Ciara
Marriott Hotels Event with Ciara
National Retail Federation with Darrell Hammond
National Retail Federation with Darrell Hammond
National Retail Federation with Darrell Hammond
Microsoft Phone Event with Ryan Seacrest
Microsoft Phone Event with Ryan Seacrest
Microsoft Phone Event with Ryan Seacrest
Sharing Economy Summit with Uber Founder Oscar Salazar
Sharing Economy Summit with Uber Founder Oscar Salazar
Sharing Economy Summit with Uber Founder Oscar Salazar
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Event with Disco Diva Gloria Gaynor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Event with Disco Diva Gloria Gaynor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Event with Disco Diva Gloria Gaynor
OMNI Youth Services Event with Jay Leno
OMNI Youth Services Event with Jay Leno
OMNI Youth Services Event with Jay Leno
Google Event with Robin Williams
Google Event with Robin Williams
Google Event with Robin Williams
Youth I.N.C. Gala Benefit with Broadway’s Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday
Youth I.N.C. Gala Benefit with Broadway’s Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday
Youth I.N.C. Gala Benefit with Broadway’s Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday
AOL Event with Dana Carvey
AOL Event with Dana Carvey
AOL Event with Dana Carvey

The Celebrity Booking Process

How Do I Hire a Celebrity for a Corporate or Private Event?
Submit a request

Submit our website form. We’ll ask you to provide a few key event details and budget goals

Consultation call 

We’ll schedule a call to discuss your event goals, offering our expert guidance on expectations

Talent Curation

We Identify a shortlist of available talent, factoring in tour schedules, to ensure accurate recommendations

Narrow it Down

We’ll help you rank and narrow down your top 3 priority picks

The Firm Offer

We craft a formal offer and present it to the Artist

Contract + Deposit

If the offer is accepted, we issue your agreement. If declined, we move to your next preferred choice.

EVENT PROFILE

  • The return to in-person events began at the New York Hilton with more than two thousand attendees. Opening the show was comedian Tom Papa who had the guests rolling with Covid shutdown stories. Just as the pandemic begins to fade here in NYC, we are reminded of the saying tragedy + time can equal humor, generally attributed to Mark Twain...well the theory was proven by Tom Papa on this corporate… [Read more]

  • jay leno agent manager

    Celebrity Direct was asked to provide Jay Leno for a corporate event performance at The Field Museum in Chicago. To hire or book Jay Leno Jay Leno Performs His Best Lines “How many are worried about a government shutdown?...How many are worried about it starting back up?” “The crime problem in New York is getting really serious. The other day the Statue of Liberty had both hands up.” “How come… [Read more]

  • Most Buyers Think They're Going Direct. They're Not. When searching to hire a celebrity-level music artist, comedian, or keynote speaker, you run across many companies that claim to represent the artist. They don’t. They just represent the artist in your transaction, not in their career. This is a problem. You think you are buying DIRECT, but you are actually negotiating with a middle-agent who adds no value to your event… [Read more]

  • For a celebration launching the new Greg Norman Signature Golf Course in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, guests were treated to a surprise performance of Steve Augeri, the former lead singer of Journey. To hire or book Steve Augeri Journey Singer Steve Augeri The new Rancho San Lucas golf course cut the ribbon at their opening celebration event in style. A surprise performance by Journey Singer Steve Augeri and his band… [Read more]

  • boyz ii men concert

    Celebrity Direct hired and produced Boyz II Men for a private in-concert performance for a corporate event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. One of the most iconic R&B Groups of all time, Boyz II Men perform at a select few corporate event engagements per year. To book or hire Boyz II Men The group’s 4 Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg: throughout their fantastic 25-year career, Boyz II… [Read more]

Why Work With Us

Not Just a Booking. A Full-Scale Production.
Booking a celebrity is only part of the equation. We build the entire experience around it.
We handle:
  • Artist negotiation and contracting
  • All production: staging, lighting, sound, technical riders
  • Event logistics and show advancement
  • VIP coordinators, security, and confidentiality
You get:
  • A seasoned producer and booking advisor in one
  • A direct line to the decision-makers behind the artist
  • A one-stop solution from inquiry to showtime
  • Peace of mind knowing every detail is managed

Turn Our Expertise Into Your Dream Event

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  • We welcome all requests for proposals and we understand that not everyone knows the various costs involved when booking celebrity talent. We know some ideas will not be realistic but surprisingly, others will be.

    The important thing is to let us know your thoughts and desired outcome and we'll do the necessary work for you. You'll receive a response with suggested talent, costs, availability, other similar talent choices and our commitment to stand by our service until the last note is played!

    NOTE: Celebrity Direct Inc. is a celebrity booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle media requests, song license requests, music collaboration requests, donation requests, interview requests and we never provide celebrity contact information.