celebrity wrangling
n.— «The concept of paying a star or celebrity wrangling as it’s known in the business is on the increase. “These days, even minor stars expect to be paid to turn up to events,” said one source.» —“The pay-listers” Khaleej Times (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Oct. 9, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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