James Dolan is looking to hire Queen Bey to keep the buzz going at his Las Vegas music venue Sphere, The Post has learned.
Dolan, who also owns the Knicks and Rangers, has been talking to Beyoncé’s team about the possibility of the pop superstar moving into her state-of-the-art stadium after U2’s epic run ends early next year. next year, sources close to the situation said.
The “Single Ladies” singer’s mother, manager, Tina Knowles, as well as Bey’s husband, Jay-Z, have made separate tours of the $2.3 billion venue on the Las Vegas Strip, sources told The Post. .
But to put a ring on Beyoncé’s finger to seal the deal, her team is asking for about $10 million to produce the diva’s high-tech show, a source said, about the same amount of money the Sphere gave her. He paid U2 to put on his show. , as The Post exclusively reported.
Beyoncé’s spokesperson did not return calls or emails.
U2 opened the 20,000-capacity Sphere in September and concludes its 36-show residency in February. There have been no other events scheduled.
Beyonce wrapped up her “Renaissance World Tour” last month and has no shows scheduled for next year. A trailer for the concert film, “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé,” was released last week, much to the delight of her beloved Beyhive. It hits theaters on December 1.
The media mogul has also been considering other iconic musicians, including Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga, a source close to the situation said.
Dolan may be hesitant to spend the big money that Beyoncé seeks, since the venue makes very little on concert tickets because star acts get guaranteed income.
Instead, profits are generated from the sale of suites and from the sale of advertising on the LED screens that wrap around the inside and outside of the ball-shaped arena.
During a Nov. 8 earnings call, he told analysts, “We’re having conversations with artists across a wide variety of genres, including discussing print runs of different lengths.”
“We hope to host two additional residences in the [first half of 2024] and we look forward to sharing more details,” he added.
The Sphere, which was more than $1 billion over budget, reported that it lost $98.4 million in the quarter that ended Sept. 30.
The earnings report came days after the shock resignation of Sphere Entertainment CFO Gautam Ranji.
Sphere Entertainment includes only The Sphere and the MSGN cable network. Their other stadiums and the Knicks and Rangers are in other public vehicles.
Sphere’s share price fell slightly on Wednesday, trading at around $36.
