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Mariah Carey‘s had a slight pr problem recently. She and other acts like Beyonce and Usher have performed in St. Barts over the last few years at New Year’s Eve parties thrown by the sons of vicious, crazy dictator Muammar Ghaddafi. At the time, Libya was not in the news. The shows were booked by a name promoter who probably was not forthcoming about the true nature of the underwriters. Now it’s become an issue in hindsight, which is sort of ridiculous.

Anyway, Mariah is not happy about what occurred and is stepping up to the plate. First, she tells me that a song she will record for her album, called “Save the Day,” will only generate funds to be donated for human rights issues. She may even set up her own foundation. She’s done this before. All the money ever made from the song “Hero” has gone to charity–millions. She’s also donated millions from DVDs and from the song “One Sweet Day,” which she recorded with Boyz II Men.

Carey has always been very philanthropic. She still runs her annual Camp Mariah through the Fresh Air Fund; she supports it financially. She’s even given her image to PETA to sell, although considering the weather today she might want it back!

Mariah’s official statement about the birthday event:  “I was naïve and unaware of who I was booked to perform for. I feel horrible and embarrassed to have participated in this mess. Going forward, this is a lesson for all artists to learn from. We need to be more aware and take more responsibility regardless of who books our shows. Ultimately we as artists are to be held accountable.”

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  1. No, you were not naive about the singing for this guy.

    YOU WANTED THE $1,000,000 and that was the only thing you were thinking about, don’t try and tell us anything different.

    You are a money grubbing whore.

  2. For those of you that don’t understand Hollywood Corporate Speak, I would like to translate what Mariah said: “I was naïve and unaware of who I was booked to perform for. I feel horrible and embarrassed to have participated in this mess. Going forward, this is a lesson for all artists to learn from. We need to be more aware and take more responsibility regardless of who books our shows. Ultimately we as artists are to be held accountable.”

    The translation is: I’m a hardcore lefty just like all of my Hollywood friends and we just love dictators and thugs, except when the rest of the world realizes that they are murdering innocent human beings. Then we like to pretend we don’t like them anymore. And by the way… please focus on some other artists, not me, this isn’t helping me sell music you know? Like, whatever!

  3. Yea Right! She “naive” just like when Beyonce bend over and shook her ghetto booty in son’s face. Anything for their corrupt culture and $$$$$$.
    That what da snook dog say!

  4. Shocker, these people have no idea what’s going on in the world. All this is a nice gesture but if she would have taken immediate action it would have shown sincerity. She’s only doing this because Libya is front and center. If it were not for Libya’s current situation would she be doing this? No.

  5. She, was naive? Does she think we’re naive enough to believe that crap? I’ll bet the number of zero’s on her paycheck must have blinded her to the lack of Civil Rights, and Liberties practiced in that country. Yaaa, that’s it…

  6. Yo! The “GREAT” Pablo Casals came out on stage looked at his audience which included Hitler,Franko,&Musalini ,put down his instrument and said he would not perform for them. When ya look out and see tyrants,you can perform for the thugs or perform for the world.Who will be remembered in 100 years?

  8. Find it interesting that she gave the performance several years ago and is only remorseful after the performance became public knowledge. Me thinks if this hadn’t become public nothing would have happened.
    I also find it interesting that anyone with intelligence greater than a mango would be unaware of Mr Gadhafi and his sons shenanigans.
    Well what the hay, she got to St Barts and was able to hang with Sean and Russ on someone elses dime.

  9. Saving the world one song at a time…
    Nice gesture, but try to be a little more humble and don’t look to benefit from the P.R., just do your good deeds. It would be more sincere.

  10. Find it interesting that she gave the performance several years ago and is only remorseful after the performance became public knowledge. Me thinks if this hadn’t become public nothing would have happened.
    I also find it interesting that anyone with intelligence greater than a mango would be unaware of Mr Gadhafi and his sons shenanigans.

  13. Naivety or just liking themoney. It seems some will do just about anything for the money. Some call it prostitution while others exclaim it was because they were naive.

  14. what is she… 12? if she’s twelve i’ll believe it…. other than that i think she just took the money and didn’t give a nasty about whatever happened to anyone else.

  15. For MC (and many other celebs) to give millions is like a regular wage earner making, say, $50,000/yr, giving a donation of 25 cents to charity. So I wouldn’t stumble over myself showering her with accolades. But at least she is giving something.

  17. Instead of you people being so proud of Mariah, maybe you should wonder why she never thought to ask from whom she was getting the one million bucks. I would’ve. Now? NOw, she’s returning the money? So is Beyonce, who performed some time ago for Gadaffi’s son. Just NOW returning the cash or giving it to charity. They all knew before Libya blew up in the news. Only NOW it’s being returned? I would’ve been proud of her had she actually done research to see who was paying her when it had actually happened,.

  18. Is she really that stupid or was the money just too good too pass up. Get a Life MCC, “you ain’t foolin’ nobody”…”I was Nieve” I was greedy is what I was…And now she wants to paint herself in a pretty shade with this new BS, PC song about Human rights…HORSE SH**!!! It’s all about the money and not losing any of it because you did something Stupid…

  20. This should be a lesson to prevent embarrassment for all entertainers. Play the role, do your best and avoid politics. And practice always practice to be the very best at what you do. Blessings.

  24. “I was naïve and unaware of who I was booked to perform for.
    UHmmm! excuse me…that is really what you are in total…naive!
    This is an example of entertainers trying to be smart about politics, economics, geopolitical events and etc when in REALITY, they are just a bunch of uneducated drop-outs.

  26. Another liberal celebrity with no clue about the real world, no real knowledge about the people and causes she has been supporting – getting a little wake up call. People like Carey who are great artists don’t necessarily know squat about anything other than their specific artistic skills. Hopefully some of the fools who take the views of these Hollywood types seriously can look at this and get a little wake up call themselves.

  27. Mariah was not niave to go and sing for Gaddafi. At the time she was a whore that not only sang but screwed any one. So she mader money and slept with whom ever.

    WINNING!!!

  29. What a crock! If Hitler had sons would you have performed for them if the price was right? Do you recall all the Americans Ghaddafi killed on Pan Am 103? The only reason your sorry is because your performance is now known and Ghaddafi is also in the news. You are a disgrace along with all the rest who performed their circus clown acts in front of these low lifes.

  30. This story is not over by a long shot, there are a lot of HOllywood leftists who are taking money form him to finance movies. A LOT!!! Hopefully the main stream media covers the hypocrisy of these people.

  31. What a skank, She goes globetrotting with terrorist who shot down and killed Americans and you guys on this comment section applaud her. She was doing it for money…period. She doesn’t care who she hangs out with. Now I finally see why the USA is in trouble with all of the people who adore a moron such as Mariah Carey. This is a tradgedy and you people are like “she is so great”. She is only doing this now to give money because of what she did, notice the timing. She is trying to save her career by doing this move because she knew the fallout of hanging out with murderers of innocent Americans. Keep on being classy people!!!

  35. I think her publicist ought to do a better job of vetting the client if you will. Lets face it not to many people can afford 2-3 mill for a 1 hour set./ For the record I doubt that Mariah Carey could find Libya on a map if her life depended on it. That being said most people could not find it either….

  36. Very well handled damage control. I don’t think any reasonable person would hold it against her any more than if Hitler’s second cousin had gone to a show of hers with Saddam Hussein’s niece in law.

  37. So…..after living off the interest of I million dollars…you have descovered you have morals….you never heard of flight 103 Pan Am…..

  38. She’s not naive, just greedy. And when greedy people are exposed, they turn up the PR machine. Phoney, with a good voice. Take away the voice and all you have left is phoney.

  39. Why is it that celebrities are so ignorant of basic history? What kind of cocoon do they live in that shields them from knowledge? Seriously ask yourself, did you know he was Ghaddafi’s son? Seriously now, critical thinking skills required: no one told her? No one! Not one person told her who this thug was? BS. She just got caught, that is all. Truly pathetic.

  43. “May
    3/3/11 1:20pm
    Her ridiculous cooking book should go for raising money for charity too. I find it so hilarous that she wants to feed people and at the same time indulge herself. Bah.”

    Really? You’re entitiled to your opinion, but she earned the money, and she can choose to do with it what she wants. What are you doing to help feed people?

  44. Classic. She is shown to be a typical dimwitted entertainer who coddles dictators and their son’s because they are sworn enemies of the U.S. Don’t believe me? Why is it Hollywood types like Kim Jong Il, Hugo Chavez, The Crazy Persian Achmadinajad, Castro, Daniel Ortega. Now all her uneducated fans and this writer/”reporter” want to give her a pass when they are exposed as being tyrants.

  45. “I was naïve and unaware of who I was booked to perform for. I feel horrible and embarrassed to have participated in this mess. Going forward, this is a lesson for all artists to learn from. We need to be more aware and take more responsibility regardless of who books our shows. Ultimately we as artists are to be held accountable.”

    MOST OF HOLLYWOOD IS naive!. Looks to be the first one to admit it. Millions of liberals worse than her.

  50. She talked about this song is going to be for charity even before the Ghadaffi news came out….she is doing this record because she really cares! She is THE BEST!! Luv ya MC Nick aka GreekLamb

  55. MARIAH is sO amazing… and MUSIC is UNiVERSAL ..

    sO, why people who have chance and opportunity dont do things like THIS?

    Pass songs that make a difference in the lifes of each one of us, to bring

    some meaning to our existence or just join us?!

    this is what I call MUSIC.. (and MARIAH have THESE songs)

    thanK yOu mariah!! : )

  60. Why they will rip into media and superstars is hypocritical. It wasn’t Mariah shaking the hands of this man a decade ago giving him money for weapons. The west and politics havent apologised. But good on our girl! she held her head high! she was honest and didn’t hide behind a record label rep and she admitted her mistake. This is why i love Mariah she is always truthful and admits her flaws. Which makes her even more perfect Lym!

  61. Hii Marey Carey their is a lot of fans that love you so much i believe that God has given you a gift with your beautiful voice, you to everyone in the whole wide world plus myself say that you sing like an angel sent by God and the you are a child of God. May God bless you and keep u happy and pray that you are in good health. Congratulations on your lovely baby as well

  63. Hi Mariah. I am a big fan because truly you have such a wonderful voice, for me the best female voice currently. I would love to know how you trained your voice so that is sounds so pure. I have been learning singing for 5 years now and am wishing I could some day have such pure and clear sound. Do you have any tips for me? I Iive in Barcelona the heart of blues and jazz.

  65. Keep up the good work Mariah i could do with your help getting through to my daughter who idolises you best wishes to you and your family x

  66. mariah carey has always done great i named my daughter after her n even woke up on mariah careys bday n had my daughter at 11am that day!!! without any help but from god so she has to be something very great to name my daugher after her n brag about lol mariah keep on truckin n us true fans r behide u!!!!! (luv_myne@yahoo.com)

  72. Hi, I’m a huge fan of this great and gifted woman..and 1 of the things why I love Mariah is because of her big heart besides she’s so lovely..I want to keep in touch with fans of her, I’m from Mexico..my facebook Friederich Aldo Galicia

  75. i m called noah ngah elie christian i live in cameroon i am a young african who dreams of coming to united states my parents are dead since childhood which meant that my life is not easy here is my msn nnecd123@hotmail.com j implored your help because my life here in africa is not easy my facebook armand frederic noah is

  77. HELLO MARIAH ANDREA I AM VERY Kosovo and they adore you when we sing YOUR SONGS BY YOU sang heart, and helps those CHILDREN TO ALWAYS is the most beautiful smile Yours ANDREA.

  80. i really don’t know what to say now! U ARE THE GREATES, WONDERFUL, AMAZING…………….women i have ever loved. i love the way u are. the way u help people , the way u fulfill peoples dreams ,the way ur musics makes me alive,…….GOD MARIAH I AM SO PROUD OF U. i love u and i will keep on loving u forever and no one can change that and u deserve more than admiring and thanking and again and again and again congragulation for u having a baby. U R SO SPECIAL TO ME MARIAH.

  85. I feel very proud of her for taking a stand and owning up to the responsibility that is hers. I love her and know that she wouldn’t have partaken in this intentionally. Thank you for all that you do, Mariah!

  88. It’s a shame to know that our superstars get blind-sided by politicians trying to make themselves so important to the rich n famous–in other countries–by hiring our US stars, yet they slam the US for our principles/beliefs…Nuts!

  89. MARIAH ALWAYS DO SUCH THINGS WITHOUT PRESS ON HER SIDE. Mariah really proves a true Christian life where learning from her wrongdoings. MARIAH CAREY CONTINUES TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS THAT IS WHY SHE IS ALWAYS BLESSED. I LOVE YOU MARIAH CAREY!!! ;)

  90. hello
    that I do not repair the mistakes in the ingles me I only speak portugues and tha t I use the translator
    MY DREAM TALKING WITH MARIAH CAREY nick cannon AND MY EMAIL dr-freire@hotmail.com help me
    my name Arnoon lucas freire i live in brazil
    Help me talk to Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, please
    MY DREAM TALKING WITH MARIAH CAREY
    my facebook Arnoon Freire
    my twitter @ArnoonLucas please falow mw on twitter and pass me you email contact.
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  92. mariah i think what your doing is great god allways said give to the needy and love everyone no matter what they do in there life . your the best singer in my book and in my eyes and agreat person . god bless you

  93. MARIAH CAREY THIS IS GREAT THAT YOU ARE DOING THIS, I REALLY WANNA MEET YOU AND I’M YOUR #1 FAN AND I WILL DO ANYTHING TO MEET YOU AND SHOW YOU MY DRAWINGS THAT I DO OF YOU!

  94. This is why I LOVE Mariah! She is an inspiration! She is a singer, song writter, producer, actress, at one point a dancer, an advocate, an entreprenuer… She supports, inspires, and reaches out to anyone facing a problem through her songs!

  97. Her ridiculous cooking book should go for raising money for charity too. I find it so hilarous that she wants to feed people and at the same time indulge herself. Bah.

  99. I am a huge fan of yours and I am so grateful there are artist like you and the late Michael Jackson, who stand up and make a difference to change our world for the better…
    You Go Girl! A true angel from heaven above!
    We are blessed to have you still here…
    Thank You and God Bless!
    Merrisa Stoll

  100. Good for you MCC. People have NO CLUE how much you really do philanthropically, because you don’t do it for the prestige. For you to have taken the backlash you have is beyond unfair.

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