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Love the art, loathe the artist: What to do with the work of monsters?

Love the art, loathe the artist: What to do with the work of monsters?

From Woody Allen to R. Kelly, a creator’s behaviour stains the films, songs and artworks we once loved. But is cancellation the only answer?

  • by Claire Dederer

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A new R. Kelly album hit streaming apps. His lawyer says it’s a crime

A new R. Kelly album hit streaming apps. His lawyer says it’s a crime

The collection of new songs that briefly appeared on Spotify and Apple Music was an “unauthorised” release of stolen music, the incarcerated R&B singer’s attorney said.

  • by Thomas Floyd
R. Kelly convicted of child pornography, acquitted of trial fixing

R. Kelly convicted of child pornography, acquitted of trial fixing

Kelly, 55, was found guilty on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement.

  • by Michael Tarm and Joey Cappelleti
Witness in R. Kelly trial says she didn’t want to ‘carry his lies’

Witness in R. Kelly trial says she didn’t want to ‘carry his lies’

“Jane” testified that it was her and the R&B singer in a videotape that was at the heart of his 2008 child pornography trial.

  • by Michael Tarm
‘He took my virginity’: First witness delivers searing testimony at R. Kelly trial

‘He took my virginity’: First witness delivers searing testimony at R. Kelly trial

The singer demanded absolute fealty from the many women and underage girls he recruited for sex in a two-decade racketeering scheme, the prosecutor said as the trial began.

  • by Megan Crepeau, Jason Meisner and Brendan Pierson
After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly

After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly

Starting this week, what prosecutors say was a not-so-secret dark side of R&B superstar R. Kelly will be presented in lurid detail for a jury in New York City.

  • by Tom Hays
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R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes

R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes

The R&B singer faces up to 30 years in jail for the latest charges, which involve a girl aged between 13 and 17.

Should Michael Jackson, R. Kelly abuse claims be heard on TV, or in a court?

Should Michael Jackson, R. Kelly abuse claims be heard on TV, or in a court?

Serious allegations about the conduct of two of the world's biggest pop stars have been made on television. But is that really the best place for them?

  • by Karl Quinn
'This is a Renaissance painting': A photo sums up Gayle King's explosive R. Kelly interview

'This is a Renaissance painting': A photo sums up Gayle King's explosive R. Kelly interview

One moment during the interview left viewers in shock - and in awe of King's composure.

  • by Kayla Epstein
'I'm fighting for my f---ing life': R. Kelly sobs in first interview since arrest

'I'm fighting for my f---ing life': R. Kelly sobs in first interview since arrest

Speaking directly to the camera, Kelly declared, "I didn't do this stuff! This is not me!"

  • by Elizabeth A. Harris
New video shows R. Kelly engaging in sexual acts with minor: lawyer

New video shows R. Kelly engaging in sexual acts with minor: lawyer

The claims come just a few days before the explosive documentary Surviving R. Kelly is due to air in Australia. 

  • by Broede Carmody

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