Catering to stars at VMA awards

Celebrities are notorious for demanding perks backstage -- and Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards in Miami were no exception.

Rapper 50 Cent's reps asked for two boxes of condoms, reports the New York Daily News, as well as the obligatory bottles of Cristal. When it came to food, however, his tastes were simpler: chicken from KFC and Boston Market, and mac and cheese.

Fiddy had a kosher request, as well. ''There is to be no pork in the food or in the vicinity of 50 Cent's dressing room,'' said his demands.

Red Bull was the energy drink of choice for Green Day and Coldplay, along with plenty of booze. Green Day wanted a fifth of silver tequila, a fifth of whiskey (Jameson or Bushmill's), a fifth of vodka (Grey Goose, Vox or Belvedere) and four bottles of wine.

Coldplay wanted vodka and wine, plus no fewer than 48 bottles of lager -- specifically demanding that no American beers be included. The band's menu was healthier, with organic soup and free-range chicken on the table.

Kanye West may have a big ego, but he made few demands: He just wanted water, salad and Pepsi.