RIHANNA EARNS BIG BUCKS FOR HOUR-LONG CLUB APPEARANCE

Rihanna has followed in the footsteps of 50 Cent and enjoyed an easy payday after performing in Liverpool, England - she picked up $45,000 for an hour-long appearance in one of the city's nightclubs.

In March (10), the In Da Club hitmaker earned a staggering $75,000 for uttering one word to clubbers after turning up to the opening night of new hotspot Bamboo following a show in Liverpool.

And Rihanna was also persuaded to head to the same club with the promise of a hefty fee - earning the mammoth amount for staying in the venue's VIP section for 60 minutes, according to Britain's Daily Mail.

The star made a flying visit to Bamboo following her show at the city's Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday (08May10), before swiftly leaving and heading to London to continue her tour.