R. Kelly
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
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
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’
“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
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R Kelly case
‘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
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
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?
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
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
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
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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