NewsLegalNewsLegalR. Kelly’s Manager in Trial For Charges That He Forcefully Canceled Screening of Surviving R. KellyDonnell Russell called the theater claiming someone was coming with a gun to fire on the crowdByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 21, 2022
EntertainmentMusicNow playing EntertainmentMusicNe-Yo and R. Kelly: Can We Separate Art From The Artist?Ne-Yo latest comments about canceling R. Kelly resurfaces the debate between art and the artist, and our…PublishedJuly 20, 2022
NewsLegalNewsLegalR. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years For Sex Trafficking Charges [UPDATED]His September 2021 conviction also included racketeering charges.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 29, 2022
NewsNewsR. Kelly Fan Arrested For Threatening U.S. Attorney's Office In New YorkThe accused was charged with making threats involving serious bodily injury or death.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJune 28, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsGeorgia Investigators Want Testimony From Ex-Kanye West Publicist Who Pressured Election WorkerTrevian Kutti went to Ruby Freeman's home and falsely claimed she was sent by a "high-profile individual” to push…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJune 14, 2022
NewsLegalNewsLegalProsecutors Are Seeking At Least 25 Years In Prison For R. KellyOn Wednesday, federal prosecutors urged a U.S. District Court judge to consider the sentence for Kelly to "protect…ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJune 9, 2022
NewsLegalNewsLegalAmber Heard Verdict Sends A Message To Black Women EverywhereIf the mistreatment of a wealthy blonde haired, blue-eyed white actress is ridiculed by the world, what does that…ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJune 1, 2022
NewsNewsR. Kelly and Accused Brooklyn Subway Shooter Frank James Become Friends in JailKelly is awaiting sentencing and James is awaiting to go trial.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 16, 2022
NewsLegalNewsLegalSentencing in R. Kelly Federal New York Case Delayed Until JuneWhile sentencing in the singer’s trafficking case is delayed until June, the judge denied a request to wait until…ByStephanie HollandPublishedApril 6, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionJanet Jackson Documentary Receives High Ratings on Lifetime and A&EThe two-night event debuted over the weekend to over 3 million viewers.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedFebruary 2, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionWill Smith's 1st Wife Sheree Zampino to Join the Cast of Real Housewives of Beverly HillsZampino, who previously appeared on VH1's Hollywood Exes, is one of two new additions to the long-running Bravo…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedDecember 22, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalNew Lawsuit Alleges R. Kelly and His Manager Tried to 'Silence, Harass, Bribe, and Intimidate' Accusers and Suppress Surviving R. Kelly“This lawsuit in no way connects Mr. Kelly to the alleged intentional acts of Donnell Russell,” Kelly’s lawyer…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 2, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentFormer RHOA Star Porsha Williams Details Frightening Experience With R. Kelly in New Memoir"I realized it was my opportunity to help anyone who's been hurt by him," Williams explained.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 18, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalR. Kelly Associate Gets Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Setting Accuser’s Car on FireWilliams is one of three men who have been accused of intimidating, harassing and threatening some of Kelly’s…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 18, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalThe Attorney Who Helped Get Bill Cosby Released From Prison Joins R. Kelly's Legal Defense TeamJennifer Bonjean said she believes federal prosecutors abused government statutes during the singer's racketeering…ByJ.L. CookPublishedOctober 31, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicIt’s the Remix to Rescission: The Recording Academy Doesn’t See Nothin’ Wrong With Letting R. Kelly Keep His Grammys—for Now, at Least'I think it’s something that we’re going to need to take a good hard look at,' Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedOctober 28, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalDrew Dixon, Donna Hylton and More Survivors of Color Urge New York Lawmakers to Pass the Adult Survivors ActDixon and Hylton were among several speakers advocating for the end of statutes of limitations that prevent many…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedOctober 27, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalIt’s the Remix to Conviction: R. Kelly’s Chicago Trial Finally Set for August of 2022The disgraced R&B musician was convicted in September on all nine counts of racketering and sex trafficking.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedOctober 20, 2021
NewsEducationNewsEducationTexas School Official Advises Teachers to Offer Books With Opposing View of the Holocaust. You Know Slavery Is NextA new state law banning the teaching of critical race theory has teachers terrified of teaching the truth.ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedOctober 15, 2021
NewsNewsR. Kelly's Album Sales, Streams on the Rise After His ConvictionThe disgraced singer's album sales were up 517 percent in the days after his federal racketeering and sex…ByJ.L. CookPublishedOctober 10, 2021