Mariah Carey has always been known not just for her killer pipes, but for her incredibly diva-esque attitude towards fame. One cannot deny the woman is extremely talented, but her recent demands for an upcoming Christmas-lighting ceremony in London are a bit out of control, not to mention unfriendly to animals and the environment.

In preparation for the ceremony at Westfield shopping center, Mariah sent over a list of requests for the event, among them, 20 white kittens and 100 white doves to surround her on the podium. Really?

"We did manage to source the doves that we were going to release into the sky, but the kittens proved terribly difficult," claims a source. "In the end, it was made clear that due to health and safety, there was no way we could have the animals at Westfield. Pets are not allowed in Westfield - that rule would apply for everyone."

Aside from health and safety, we're pretty sure letting 100 white doves loose and putting 20 baby kittens in a crowded shopping center is breaking all kinds of animal rights and ethics principles!

Mariah has also requested to be showered with butterfly-shaped confetti on a pink podium while she's waving a magic wand. Confetti isn't the most planet-friendly decoration, but there are more important things to worry about, like the Rolls Royce that will be transporting Mariah, her 15 closest friends and 80 security guards to the event. What kind of gas is that going to waste?

"We have worked extremely hard to make sure that Mariah's event is fantastic. Even the model of car had to be changed six times to one that her people liked," continued the source.

We are big fans of whimsical and happy events celebrating the holidays, and believe Mariah does deserve to be honored as the fabulous musician she is, but this is a bit ridiculous. What do you think?

via contact music