Russian billionaire hires Kings Of Leon for £300k

London (ANI): American rock band Kings Of Leon performed at Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's Christmas party on December 29 night. Abramovich doled out 300,000 pounds to get the rockers to perform a one-hour set, and the Chelsea FC owner even missed out on the Blues' 2-2 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on December 28 to watch the Followill clan.

"Kings Of Leon are one of the biggest bands around at the moment and Roman is a big fan," the Sun quoted a partygoer as saying. "He had to pay a premium to get them to play the gig over Christmas because they were taking a well-earned break with their family after a very busy year," the partygoer added.