R. Kelly Cancels Tour Dates Amid Allegations That He Is Keeping Women in an Abusive “Cult”
7 years, 7 months ago

R. Kelly Cancels Tour Dates Amid Allegations That He Is Keeping Women in an Abusive “Cult”

Slate  

Three weeks ago, Jim DeRogatis wrote an article for BuzzFeed surfacing new allegations that R. Kelly was holding young women in abusive sexual relationships as part of what one woman’s mother referred to as a “cult.” Now, it looks like Kelly might be facing the fallout from these new allegations, as the crooner has officially canceled multiple upcoming tour dates. As Billboard reports, Ticketmaster’s website shows that three of Kelly’s August tour dates—in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Dallas—have been officially canceled. TMZ reported that the dates were canceled because of low ticket sales, and that Kelly’s show in Virginia on Friday night drew only a small crowd. Mr. Kelly unequivocally denies such allegations and will work diligently and forcibly to pursue his accusers and clear his name.” The Leading Chronicler of R. Kelly’s Alleged Sex Crimes on Why He Hopes Now Will be Different

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R. Kelly ex-manager says he believed singer’s abuse denials
2 years, 6 months ago

R. Kelly ex-manager says he believed singer’s abuse denials

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Singer R. Kelly’s former business manager told jurors Wednesday he believed the singer’s denials of sexual misconduct that emerged against his boss, adding that he came to understand that fending off false claims was a cost of doing business for a superstar. Derrell McDavid, a co-defendant at Kelly’s child pornography and trial-fixing trial in federal court in Chicago, …

R. Kelly’s manager faces trial over theater-emptying threat
2 years, 8 months ago

R. Kelly’s manager faces trial over theater-emptying threat

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The trial of R. Kelly’s manager opened Tuesday on charges that he forced the cancellation of a screening of a documentary about the singer’s sexual abuse of women and girls by calling in a threat to the crowded Manhattan theater. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz told jurors that Donnell Russell made a terrifying brief phone call in …

Non-fan of R. Kelly describes still falling prey to him
3 years, 6 months ago

Non-fan of R. Kelly describes still falling prey to him

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A woman who wasn’t a fan of R. Kelly ended up getting exposed to a sexually transmitted disease after he enticed her to join him on the road, she testified on Tuesday at the R&B entertainer’s sex-trafficking trial. The witness, taking the stand without using her real name, said she was 19 when her older half sister …

R. Kelly seeks to shake up defense team ahead of NYC trial
3 years, 9 months ago

R. Kelly seeks to shake up defense team ahead of NYC trial

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jailed R&B singer R. Kelly …

R Kelly trial postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 11 months ago

R Kelly trial postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy R Kelly’s sex trafficking trial …

R Kelly pleads not guilty as trial date pushed back to include new accuser
5 years ago

R Kelly pleads not guilty as trial date pushed back to include new accuser

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy R&B singer R Kelly …

R. Kelly a no-show in court on Minnesota solicitation charge
5 years, 6 months ago

R. Kelly a no-show in court on Minnesota solicitation charge

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Singer R. Kelly was a no-show for an initial court appearance in a Minnesota case in which he is accused of offering a 17-year-old girl $200 to take off her clothes and dance in 2001. Kelly, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, faces previously filed federal and state charges in New York and Chicago. Prosecutor Judith Cole …

R Kelly misses Chicago court hearing regarding sexual abuse case, prosecutors claim R&B singer 'refused transport'
5 years, 7 months ago

R Kelly misses Chicago court hearing regarding sexual abuse case, prosecutors claim R&B singer 'refused transport'

Firstpost  

R Kelly, who was due at a pre-trial hearing in Chicago on 15 August, has missed his court hearing. Singer R Kelly, who was due at a pre-trial hearing in Chicago for his sexual abuse case on 15 August, has missed his court hearing. Kelly’s lawyer, Steve Greenberg, argued that the prosecutor’s statements are not “100 percent true”, adding that …

R Kelly news: Singer 'briefly disappears' while being transported from Chicago to New York for court appearance
5 years, 7 months ago

R Kelly news: Singer 'briefly disappears' while being transported from Chicago to New York for court appearance

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy R Kelly briefly went off …

R. Kelly makes brief paid appearance at Illinois club
5 years, 11 months ago

R. Kelly makes brief paid appearance at Illinois club

Associated Press  

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — R&B singer R. Kelly made a paid appearance early Sunday at a club in Illinois’ capital city, but the fans who each shelled out $50 to $100 for tickets got only a 28-second performance, followed by a half-hour meet-and-greet. Hours before his appearance at the Dirty South Lounge in Springfield, Kelly posted a video on Instagram asking …

Dubai denies there were plans for R. Kelly concert
5 years, 11 months ago

Dubai denies there were plans for R. Kelly concert

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s government on Sunday forcefully denied a claim by R&B singer R. Kelly that the artist had planned concerts in the sheikhdom after he had sought permission from an Illinois judge to travel here despite facing sexual-abuse charges. In a rare statement, the government’s Dubai Media Office also denied claims by his lawyer in court …

R. Kelly’s trip to Dubai off for now as contracts reworked
6 years ago

R. Kelly’s trip to Dubai off for now as contracts reworked

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — An overseas trip by R. Kelly is in limbo after his attorney asked a judge Friday for more time to provide details to the court about up to five concerts the R&B singer wants to perform next month in Dubai. Greenberg said Kelly wasn’t a flight risk, noting that the Grammy winner traveled abroad for concerts prior to …

R Kelly asks US judge for permission to perform in Dubai and 'meet with the royal family'
6 years ago

R Kelly asks US judge for permission to perform in Dubai and 'meet with the royal family'

The Independent  

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R. Kelly says ex-wife destroyed his name, others stole money
6 years ago

R. Kelly says ex-wife destroyed his name, others stole money

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — R. Kelly angrily blamed his ex-wife for “destroying” his name and claimed other people stole from his bank accounts during new portions of an interview that aired Thursday, a day after the R&B star was jailed for not paying child support. Kelly, who is charged with sexually abusing three girls and a woman in Chicago years ago, shouted …

The Latest: Women say parents lying about Kelly, want money
6 years ago

The Latest: Women say parents lying about Kelly, want money

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on the sexual abuse case against R&B singer R. Kelly : 8:20 p.m. Two women who live with R. Kelly in Chicago say their parents are trying to get money from the R&B singer so they have been lying about Kelly holding them against their will. Clary’s parents say they “never ‘sold’ our daughter to him …

R. Kelly's Amsterdam concert cancelled after weeks of controversy
6 years ago

R. Kelly's Amsterdam concert cancelled after weeks of controversy

NL Times  

The R. Kelly concert scheduled in Amsterdam next month has been cancelled, the venue The Box announced in a statement on Monday. "The appearance of the documentary series 'Surviving R. Kelly' and some recently published incriminating videos have led to commotion, discussion, insights and dialogue." It is not clear if the organizers mistook the recent Surviving R. Kelly three-part series …

German arena cancels concert after R. Kelly charges
6 years ago

German arena cancels concert after R. Kelly charges

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A German concert arena canceled its contract Tuesday with the organizer of an R. Kelly tour, days after the R&B star was charged in the United States with sexually abusing four people, including three underage girls, dating back to 1998. The operators of the arena had already removed “We regret the fans’ understandable disappointment and ask them to …

Amsterdam venue removes R. Kelly concert from website
6 years ago

Amsterdam venue removes R. Kelly concert from website

NL Times  

Amsterdam venue The Box removed an R. Kelly concert scheduled for April from its website. "However, we did not think it appropriate to still communicate the event through our channels, as the situation is so unclear uncertainty about the artist," Nora van der Woude said. Over the weekend Van der Woude, a partner and co-owner at The Box, told NL …

Exclusive: R. Kelly Amsterdam concert in question after new arrests
6 years, 1 month ago

Exclusive: R. Kelly Amsterdam concert in question after new arrests

NL Times  

The Amsterdam venue booked for an R. Kelly concert in April now says it wants the event scrapped following the musician's arrest in Chicago on Friday. "When we signed the rental agreement with the concert promoter J Noah Entertainment in 2018, we weren’t and couldn’t have been aware of the content of the Documentary and the media-explosion and public attention …

R. Kelly arrested, charged in Chicago with sexual abuse
6 years, 1 month ago

R. Kelly arrested, charged in Chicago with sexual abuse

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, was charged Friday with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. Best known for hits such as “I Believe I Can Fly,” …

R Kelly turns himself in to Chicago police after being charged with sexual abusing underage girls
6 years, 1 month ago

R Kelly turns himself in to Chicago police after being charged with sexual abusing underage girls

Firstpost  

Th charges against R Kelly involve four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. pic.twitter.com/5OxqOUWJPz — Anthony Guglielmi February 23, 2019 Kelly’s attorney, Steve Greenberg, told reporters following the singer’s arrest that one of the charges he faces appears to be tied to a decade-old child pornography case. Best known for hits such as ‘I …

R. Kelly’s European concerts in doubt after new charges
6 years, 1 month ago

R. Kelly’s European concerts in doubt after new charges

Associated Press  

R. Kelly’s hopes of doing a tour of Europe in April have been all but dashed now that he is facing new criminal charges. Kelly defiantly scheduled concerts in two locations in Germany and one in the Netherlands in April despite a cloud of legal issues in the wake of the recently aired Lifetime documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly” that …

R. Kelly says he’d tour internationally, then deletes post
6 years, 1 month ago

R. Kelly says he’d tour internationally, then deletes post

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — R. Kelly said Tuesday he is planning an international tour, but an Australian lawmaker wants the country to bar him from performing there if the concert plan goes forward. Kelly is going on tour instead of jail.” No new criminal charges have been filed against Kelly since the most recent alleged sexual misconduct was brought to light. …

R Kelly tour announcement sparks 'serious concerns' in Australia after Surviving documentary
6 years, 1 month ago

R Kelly tour announcement sparks 'serious concerns' in Australia after Surviving documentary

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy R Kelly has caused uproar …

R Kelly dropped by Sony Music following uproar over sexual abuse allegations against R&B singer
6 years, 2 months ago

R Kelly dropped by Sony Music following uproar over sexual abuse allegations against R&B singer

Firstpost  

The decision to drop R Kelly from Sony’s roster comes two weeks after the documentary series Surviving R. Kelly drew fresh attention to the sex abuse allegations against the singer New York: Multiple outlets have reported that Sony Music has dropped embattled R&B star R. Kelly from its roster. The announcement comes two weeks after the popular documentary series Surviving …

R. Kelly Has Been Dropped By RCA Records, 'Billboard' Reports
6 years, 2 months ago

R. Kelly Has Been Dropped By RCA Records, 'Billboard' Reports

NPR  

R. Kelly Has Been Dropped By RCA Records, 'Billboard' Reports Enlarge this image Prince Williams/Getty Images Prince Williams/Getty Images According to a report by Billboard magazine on Friday afternoon, R. Kelly has been dropped by RCA Records. The move comes in the wake of a documentary series called Surviving R. Kelly that aired on Lifetime and cataloged more than 25 …

Petition to stop R Kelly's Amsterdam show
6 years, 2 months ago

Petition to stop R Kelly's Amsterdam show

NL Times  

A petition was launched on Monday to prevent R. Kelly from performing in Amsterdam later this year. Despite the furor currently surrounding the American singer over multiple allegations of sexual abuse, R. Kelly announced last week that he will be performing at The Box in Amsterdam on April 20th, RTL Nieuws reports. According to the petition, titled "R. Kelly must …

The Allegations Against R. Kelly: An Abridged History
6 years, 2 months ago

The Allegations Against R. Kelly: An Abridged History

NPR  

The Allegations Against R. Kelly: An Abridged History Editor's note: This timeline covers allegations against R. Kelly — including allegations of sexual and physical abuse — stretching from 1994 to 2019, when this story was originally published. Aug. 31, 1994: R. Kelly, then 27 years old, marries Aaliyah, then 15 Dec. 21, 2000: Chicago Sun-Times prints first allegations of sex …

R. Kelly Gets His Day In Court Of Public Opinion After Years Of Sex Abuse Allegations
6 years, 2 months ago

R. Kelly Gets His Day In Court Of Public Opinion After Years Of Sex Abuse Allegations

NPR  

R. Kelly Gets His Day In Court Of Public Opinion After Years Of Sex Abuse Allegations Following the release of the docuseries Surviving R. Kelly, interest has renewed in the sexual abuse allegations against the R&B star. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Allegations of sexual abuse have followed Robert Kelly, better known as R. Kelly, for years, but he's remained one of …

How R. Kelly may be paying a financial price for those "Sex Cult" allegations
7 years, 7 months ago

How R. Kelly may be paying a financial price for those "Sex Cult" allegations

Salon  

Following Buzzfeed's mid-July publishing of an accusatory article by journalist Jim DeRogatis and the public reaction to it, singer and producer R. Kelly has cancelled a number of stops on his "After Party" tour. If true, it marks the first sign that R. Kelly may be starting to pay an observable financial price for the allegations attached to the Buzzfeed …

R. Kelly Allegedly Keeping Young Women In Sex 'Cult,' Parents Claim
7 years, 8 months ago

R. Kelly Allegedly Keeping Young Women In Sex 'Cult,' Parents Claim

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UPDATE: A representative for R. Kelly is denying the allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct made against the singer in the bombshell report published by BuzzFeed News on Monday. Kelly unequivocally denies such accusations and will work diligently and forcibly to pursue his accusers and clear his name.” PREVIOUSLY: R. Kelly is reportedly holding multiple women against …

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