Mariah Carey paid $1 million for gig

Mariah Carey was paid $1 million for a private gig.

According to The New York Times the singer was paid by the Qaddafi family to sing only four songs at a New Year's Day bash in 2009.

The gig took place on the island of St.Barts.

Beyonce and Usher were also hired to sing at another New Year's Qaddafi family celebrations in St.Barts.