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R. Kelly
r. kelly
Jan. 10, 2020
R. Kelly’s Ex-Girlfriends Fought Each Other On-Camera on His 53rd Birthday
Following Savage’s arrest, she has reportedly reunited with her family. Meanwhile, Clary is considering working with the Feds against Kelly.
By
Chris Murphy
trailer mix
Dec. 11, 2019
Surviving R. Kelly Part II
Trailer: R. Kelly’s Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out
The three-night event begins January 2.
By
Zoe Haylock
crime
Dec. 5, 2019
R. Kelly Charged With Bribery To Get Aaliyah A Fake ID For Their Marriage
Kelly’s previous defense was that he didn’t know the young singer was 15 when they wed.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
#metoo
Dec. 4, 2019
R. Kelly’s Girlfriend Claims She Was Hacked, Stands By Her Man
Savage previously said she was “a victim” of the R&B singer in a Patreon post on November 24.
By
Chris Murphy
#metoo
Nov. 24, 2019
R. Kelly’s Girlfriend Turns Against Him: ‘I’m a Victim’
However, the Patreon page belonging to Joycelyn Savage has now been deleted, due to the website being unable to verify her identity.
By
Devon Ivie
crime
Oct. 30, 2019
R. Kelly Skipped a Court Hearing Because of an Infected Toe
Yes, an infected toe.
By
Zoe Haylock
choices
Sept. 18, 2019
The Woman Who Bailed Out R. Kelly Wants Her Money Back, But the Judge Said Nope
But not for the reasons you might think!
By
Jordan Crucchiola
the law
Aug. 6, 2019
All Your Questions About R. Kelly’s Alleged Sex Crimes, Answered
Add Minnesota to the list of states where R. Kelly has been accused of sex crimes involving underage girls.
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
r. kelly
Aug. 5, 2019
R. Kelly Charged With New Sex Crimes in Minnesota
From an incident in 2001 involving an underage girl.
By
Hunter Harris
the law
Aug. 2, 2019
R. Kelly Denied Bail, Pleads Not Guilty in Racketeering Case
He also faces federal and state charges in Illinois.
By
Victoria Bekiempis
crime
July 31, 2019
R. Kelly Calls His Accusers ‘Disgruntled Groupies’ in Court Documents
And says one alleged victim was “admittedly promiscuous.”
By
Zoe Haylock
documentaries
July 23, 2019
Lifetime Is Making a Jeffrey Epstein Documentary
There will also be a follow-up to
Surviving R. Kelly
and a Wendy Williams biopic.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
r. kelly
July 23, 2019
R. Kelly’s Crisis Manager Steps Down Hours After Gayle King Interview
Darrell Johnson told
CBS This Morning
he wouldn’t leave his own daughter with “anyone
that’s accused of being a pedophile.”
By
Halle Kiefer
the law
July 21, 2019
R. Kelly Is Being Brought to New York to Face More Charges
A hearing is scheduled in Brooklyn for August 2.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
crime
July 16, 2019
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to New Federal Charges, Is Denied Bail
The singer faces 18 combined charges for alleged crimes against 10 victims.
By
Zoe Haylock
the law
July 12, 2019
Here’s How the Feds Got R. Kelly
A criminal “enterprise.”
By
Victoria Bekiempis
crime
July 11, 2019
R. Kelly Arrested on Federal Sex-Trafficking Charges
The singer was taken into custody in Chicago.
By
Halle Kiefer
r. kelly
June 6, 2019
R. Kelly’s Ex-Manager Indicted for Making Death Threats
The felony charge is punishable by up to ten years in jail.
By
Hunter Harris
crime
June 6, 2019
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to 11 Additional Sexual Assault Charges
Kelly previously pleaded not guilty to ten related charges.
By
Zoe Haylock
r. kelly
June 5, 2019
Black Women Felt Industry Pressure Not to Speak Out Against R. Kelly
Ava DuVernay was the “only” one who went on record, according to #MeToo founder Tarana Burke.
By
Hunter Harris
r kelly
June 4, 2019
8 Disturbing R. Kelly Revelations Detailed in New Book
Including harrowing details from the Aaliyah annulment and infamous “pee tape,” plus why the current Chicago case might fall apart.
By
Dan Reilly
r kelly
June 3, 2019
R. Kelly Reporter Jim DeRogatis Never Wants to Hear Another ‘Pee Tape’ Joke
“To see it reduced to a joke when you have this 14-year-old being violated …”
By
Dan Reilly
the law
May 30, 2019
R. Kelly Charged With 11 New Counts of Felony Assault
Some carry a potential sentence of 30 years in prison.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
the law
Apr. 24, 2019
R. Kelly Accuser Wins Lawsuit, Will Describe Sexual Assault in Court
“We don’t care about the lawsuit,” Kelly’s publicist said in response.
By
Devon Ivie
#metoo
Mar. 27, 2019
For the First Time, One of R. Kelly’s Anonymous Accusers Has Come Forward
“I’ve been carryin’ this since 2003.”
By
Anne Victoria Clark
last night on late night
Mar. 10, 2019
Pete Davidson Has a Foolproof Plan If You Still Want to Play R. Kelly
Or Michael Jackson.
By
Devon Ivie
last night on late night
Mar. 10, 2019
SNL
’s R. Kelly Can’t Believe We Missed All His Clues
“My lawyer was telling me no, but my ego was telling me yes.”
By
Devon Ivie
crime
Mar. 9, 2019
R. Kelly Out of Jail Again As Anonymous Citizen Pays His Child Support
“I promise you, we’re going to straighten all this stuff out,” he told reporters outside of jail.
By
Devon Ivie
r kelly
Mar. 8, 2019
R. Kelly Accusers Say Gayle King Interview Reminded Them of His Abusive Rage
Joycelyn Savage’s parents have also responded to the interview, saying Kelly should “rot in jail.”
By
Dee Lockett
last night on late night
Mar. 8, 2019
Elton John Called Gayle King to Talk About the R. Kelly Interview
“He goes, ‘Gayle? It’s Elton here.’”
By
Hunter Harris
r. kelly
Mar. 7, 2019
R. Kelly Had Another Outburst With Gayle King Over His Unpaid Child Support
“How can I pay child support? How?!” If my ex-wife is destroying my name and I can’t work!”
By
Dee Lockett
arrests
Mar. 7, 2019
R. Kelly Arrested for Unpaid Child Support, Going Straight Back to Jail
He reportedly owes more than $160,000 to his ex-wife and alleged abuse victim, Drea Kelly, for their three children.
By
Dee Lockett
r. kelly
Mar. 7, 2019
R. Kelly’s Girlfriends Tearfully Defend Him to Gayle King on
CBS This Morning
“Both our parents are basically out here trying to get money and scam.”
By
Hunter Harris
r. kelly
Mar. 7, 2019
R. Kelly Also Investigated in Detroit Over Alleged Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old
This case is separate from the ten counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault the singer was charged with in Chicago.
By
Halle Kiefer
r. kelly
Mar. 6, 2019
Gayle King’s R. Kelly Interview to Be Released as Hour-Long Prime-Time Special
In addition to unreleased footage, the special will feature an interview with Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage, two women who live with Kelly.
By
Halle Kiefer
r. kelly
Mar. 6, 2019
R. Kelly Angrily Denies Charges in Gayle King Interview
“I didn’t do this stuff! This is not me! I’m fighting for my f*cking life!”
By
Bethy Squires
and
Dee Lockett
bad samaritan
Feb. 26, 2019
How Did R. Kelly Post Bail If He’s So Broke?
Thanks to this day-care owner, apparently.
By
Dee Lockett
sexual abuse
Feb. 25, 2019
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual-Abuse Charges, Faces New Lawsuit
He is now facing another lawsuit from a woman claiming he sexually abused her when she was 16.
By
Dee Lockett
the r kelly case
Feb. 24, 2019
R. Kelly Fails to Pay Bond, Spends Second Night in Jail
$100,000 is apparently too much of a financial burden.
By
Devon Ivie
the r kelly case
Feb. 23, 2019
Judge Sets $1 Million Bond for R. Kelly After Underage Sex Abuse Charges
He must also surrender his passport and not contact anyone younger than 18.
By
Kim Bellware
the law
Feb. 22, 2019
Attorney Shares Disturbing Details of R. Kelly Sex Abuse Video
Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti said the video is a “break” in the case.
By
Kim Bellware
sexual abuse
Feb. 22, 2019
R. Kelly Charged With 10 Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
The victims reportedly range in age from 13 to 16 years old; Kelly will turn himself in on Saturday.
By
Dee Lockett
crime
Feb. 21, 2019
Multiple States Are Convening Grand Juries Investigating R. Kelly
The singer is being investigated by Illinois, New York, Georgia, and the Department of Homeland Security.
By
Bethy Squires
sexual assault
Feb. 21, 2019
R. Kelly Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Two More Underage Women
The two women claim he sexually assaulted and harassed them in a hotel in 1995.
By
Dee Lockett
r. kelly
Feb. 14, 2019
R. Kelly Might Be Indicted Based on New 45-Minute Sex Tape
The tape reportedly shows Kelly sexually assaulting an underage girl.
By
Hunter Harris
controversies
Feb. 6, 2019
Here’s What Wedding, Radio, and Event DJs Think About R. Kelly Song Requests
It has never been easier to just remove his existence, and his music, from listeners’ ears.
By
Lauren Levy
apologies
Feb. 1, 2019
All the Artists Who’ve Denounced R. Kelly
From Lady Gaga to Jennifer Hudson to John Legend to Jada Pinkett Smith.
By
Dee Lockett
and
Katie Rothstein
not today satan
Jan. 29, 2019
R. Kelly Plans to Further Curse Us With a New Album
He’s reportedly looking for someone willing to distribute it.
By
Dee Lockett
behind the scenes
Jan. 29, 2019
Why Spotify Finally Let People Mute R. Kelly
After a failed first attempt at banning Kelly, Spotify has put the onus of holding him accountable on the consumer. Here’s why.
By
Dee Lockett
huh
Jan. 21, 2019
Erykah Badu Asks Fans to Give R. Kelly ‘Unconditional Love’ Amid Legal Troubles
Her audience booed in response.
By
Devon Ivie
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