March 18, 2008 11:24

Amy Winehouse offered $1 million to play George Clooney gig – Tabloid Hell

Singer 'seriously considering' performing at huge celebrity bash in May

Amy Winehouse has been offered $1million (£500,000) to perform live at the forthcoming celebrity party at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute in New York on May 5.

According to the Daily Mirror, Giorgio Armani, who is hosting the bash, asked George Clooney and Julia Roberts to help sign up Winehouse, who is said to be "seriously considering" the offer.

According to the newspaper, Armani wishes to use the opportunity to build a relationship with Winehouse for possible future work.

"Giorgio has made no secret to his friends that he would love to work with Amy", an anonymous source is quoted as saying. "He sees this party as an ideal opportunity to sound her out about future projects."