PHOTOS: Private concerts, public controversy
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The spotlight has been on the music industry recently as several stars like Mariah Carey and Usher, above, went public about playing private gigs for members of Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi's family. While the musicians offered to donate their proceeds to charity, the news drew attention to a bigger cultural phenomenon: celebrity artists being hired by rich, powerful and sometimes disreputable clients. Click ahead for a look at other stars caught in the scandal.
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L.A. for less than the price of sunblock. 
paid performers,not judges.and if you got the bucks,why wouldn't you hire them.if you like the music.get rich or get over yourself and chicken ***t moralising.