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Usher to donate Gaddafi concert fee to charity

5010 days ago
Guardian MusicR&B star follows Nelly Furtado, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey in expressing regret over performing for family of Libyan leaderWeeks into the uprising in Libya, Usher has finally responded to calls that he donate his fee from a private concert for the son... more info

Caught singing for tyrants? Don't be embarrassed. Do what 50 Cent does: embrace it | Charlie Brooker

5010 days ago
Guardian MusicThe list of stars who have performed for the Gaddafi clan is impressive, but few have gone quite as far as rapper 50 CentA huge source of frustration for any performing artist is that you can't choose your fans. And the more popular you get, the more... more info

Usher - Usher Hands Gaddafi Money To Charity

5011 days ago
ContactMusicUsher has become the latest celebrity to hand money to charity after accepting a hefty fee to appear at a concert connected to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. A number of stars, including Beyonce, Mariah Carey and Nelly Furtado, have admitted being... more info

Sleeve notes: Gaddafi's musical taste hangs over the world of pop

5012 days ago
Guardian MusicThree things we learned about your average pop singer's knowledge of Middle east dictatorships (or lack of)"Wait, taking money from the Gaddfi regime is morally questionable?" says Nelly Furtado"Oh, well, nobody told me!" says Mariah Carey"I blame th... more info

Sleeve Notes: Gaddafi guilt hangs over the world of pop

5012 days ago
Guardian MusicThree things we learned about the average pop star's knowledge of the Libyan leader"Wait, taking money from the Gaddafi regime is morally questionable?" asks Nelly Furtado"Oh, well, nobody told me!" says Mariah Carey"I blame those pesky 'third-party ... more info

Mariah Carey 'embarrassed' over Gaddafi concert

5013 days ago
Guardian MusicSinger 'feels horrible' about performing for Libyan leader's family and pledges to raise money for human rights with future singleTwo years after she performed at a New Year's Eve concert for the family of Muammar Gaddafi, Mariah Carey says she feels... more info

Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey 'embarrassed' Over Muammar Gaddafi Gig

5013 days ago
ContactMusicRed-faced Mariah Carey has offered to hand over profits from her next single to a human rights charity after feeling "horrible and embarrassed" about performing a private concert for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's family. Superstars including Bey... more info

Mariah Carey "Embarrassed" for Accepting Gadhafi Cash—So What's She Doing About It?

5013 days ago
E! OnlineFor Mariah Carey, the best defense isn't a good offense. It's a good old-fashioned case of ignorance is bliss. Under mounting pressure, and in the wake of Nelly Furtado and... more info

Beyoncé donated Gaddafi money to Haiti

5014 days ago
Guardian MusicSinger claims she gave her fee for performing at a Gaddafi family party to Haiti earthquake relief over a year agoBeyoncé has no plans to donate the money she received at a private concert for Muammar Gaddafi's family, she said yesterday, because, e... more info

Nelly Furtado Admits She Performed for Gadhafi; Will Donate Her $1 Million Paycheck to Charity

5015 days ago
E! OnlineWhoa Nelly! Nelly Furtado took to the Twitterwaves today to admit she was paid $1 million for a private performance for Moammar Gadhafi's clan in 2007. But unlike other pop stars who... more info

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