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Pop stars who performed for members of the embattled Gaddafi family have been asked to apologise and hand back their fees following the violent unrest in Libya. The First Post has put together this guide to which singers have caved in to public pressure.
MARIAH CAREY
Believed to have sung four songs at a New Year's Eve party for Gaddafi's son Mutassim on the Caribbean island of St Barts in 2008.
Paid: Reportedly $1m
Apologised: Yes
Money returned: No, but will donate proceeds of forthcoming single to human rights charities
Comment: "I feel horrible and embarrassed to have participated in this mess."
In pictures: The singers who have been linked with performances for the Gaddafi family