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Clockwise from top left: Roman Polanski; Michael Jackson; Woody Allen; Allen’s Manhattan; Jackson performing with The Jackson 5; Polanski’s Repulsion.

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?

  • Claire Dederer

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R Kelly during a hearing in Chicago.

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.

  • Thomas Floyd
R.Kelly arriving at court in Chicago.

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.

  • Michael Tarm and Joey Cappelleti
R. Kelly leaves a hearing in Chicago.

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.

  • Michael Tarm
R. Kelly, pictured in 2019, has pleaded not guilty to a nine-count indictment.

‘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.

  • Megan Crepeau, Jason Meisner and Brendan Pierson
 R. Kelly at the BET Awards in Los Angeles in 2013.

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.

  • Tom Hays
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R. Kelly stands during a hearing in his sex abuse case at Leighton Criminal Court Building earlier this month.

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.

The documentary "Leaving Neverland" has created a new wave of public outrage against Michael Jackson.

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?

  • Karl Quinn
Gayle King has been praised for her composure during her explosive interview with R. Kelly.

'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.

  • Kayla Epstein
R. Kelly at a Chicago police station on February 22.

'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!"

  • Elizabeth A. Harris

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