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IMMINENT DANGER

R. Kelly's Lawyer Says Prison Denied Him Life-Saving Surgery

Days after a judge shot down the singer’s claim he was the target of a murder plot, his lawyers now say his life is in imminent danger—again.

Paulina Rodriguez

R. Kelly.
KILL PLOT CLAIM

R. Kelly Rushed to Hospital After Overdosing in Prison

The musician was convicted of running a scheme to sexually abuse women and children.

Leigh Kimmins

R. Kelly
SPARE US

R. Kelly Says He’s Working On New Music From Behind Bars

The disgraced singer called in to a podcast to give an update from prison.

Erkki Forster

R. Kelly’s daughter, Buku Abi
HOUSE OF HORROR

R. Kelly’s Daughter Claims Singer Sexually Abused Her

Buku Abi tells all in new two-part docu-series.

Grace Harrington

 Emily Ratajkowski says America needs to open up about male sexual assault.
‘TIME TO TALK ABOUT IT’

Ratajkowski Highlights Link Between Diddy and Menendez Bros

The model and actress wants America to open up about male sexual assault.

David Gardner

R. Kelly arriving at court in 2019
TRY AGAIN

R. Kelly Asks Supreme Court to Toss Child Sex Convictions

The disgraced singer says his 1990s crimes should be covered by the statute of limitations.

Philippe Naughton

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R. Kelly
TRAPPED

R. Kelly’s Child Abuse Conviction Upheld in Chicago Court

The imprisoned R&B artist still has a case coming up in New York, where he's hoping for better results.

Amanda Yen

Kanye West and Taylor Swift
CULTURE VULTURE

Kanye’s New Song Name-Drops Taylor Swift, Diddy, and Cosby

He previewed the song during a live stream that got cut off as soon as he played another track referencing antisemitism.

Helen Holmes

A photo illustration of Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and photographers.
SPEED READ

Britney, Paris, and the 2000s Tabloid Era of Terror

Sarah Ditum’s new book “Toxic: Women, Fame, and the Tabloid 2000s” gives more insight into the celeb downfalls we obsessed over.

Helen Holmes

R. Kelly, left, stands in court before Judge Lawrence Flood at Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago
‘PHONE TAP’

R. Kelly Sues Prison Bureau for Allegedly Leaking to Blogger

Investigators took a laptop from an officer who was suspected of illegally viewing Kelly’s recorded phone calls, emails, and visitor logs.

Alex Nguyen

R. Kelly leaves court in a silver suit and sunglasses
OVERTIME

R. Kelly Gets Another Year in Prison in Latest Abuse Case

The disgraced singer was sentenced to 20 additional years for sexual exploitation and enticement of a minor, 19 of which he’ll serve concurrently with his 30-year sentence.

Alec Karam

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