WINONA, Minn. –The actress-author Jennette McCurdy cancelled a speaking visit to Winona State, the university’s events planner, George Micalone, said. McCurdy’s booking agency said she has had a schedule change. The Winona State event, for March 22 with $20 tickets, was almost sold out, Micalone said. Refunds will be arranged, he said. The university had a $43,500 deal with McCurdy.
McCurdy. “Schedule change” usually translates a better deal elsewhere. McCurdy’s agency pushes for $50,000 to $100,000 per appearance.