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R. Kelly will remain in custody after a federal judge denied his post-conviction bid for bond, ruling that he remains a flight risk and danger to the community even as his legal team continues to press for a new trial.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 24

R. Kelly's Lawyer Fires Back at Joycelyn Savage's Parents Over Deepfake Claims

R. Kelly's lawyer is firing back after Joycelyn Savage's parents claimed her recent video might have been generated using artificial intelligence. The video, released by Savage over the weekend, was meant to shut down rumors that she's being held against her will by the jailed singer.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 23

R. Kelly's Fiancée Joycelyn Savage Breaks Silence Amid Explosive Prison Claims: 'I'm Not Being Held Against My Will'

Joycelyn Savage, fiancée of the troubled R&B star R. Kelly spoke out publicly after her family voiced renewed concerns over her well-being. The 24-year-old, who has stayed in communication with Kelly in the wake of his legal woes, also refuted rumors that she is held captive or brainwashed.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 19

R. Kelly's Latest Bid for Freedom After Overdose Met With Brutal Response From His Former Accuser

R. Kelly's latest emergency plea for home detention following an alleged overdose is drawing sharp criticism from one of his former accusers, who is calling his claim a manipulative attempt to avoid justice.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 18

R. Kelly to Challenge Conviction With 'Explosive' New Evidence, Lawyer Says

R. Kelly's lawyers are expected to filed a motion this week in federal court seeking to have the performer's federal conviction overturned after they say they have uncovered evidence that shows a cover-up by prison officials and members of a white supremacist gang.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / June 18

R. Kelly Hospitalized After Overdose In Jail, Lawyers Claim Attempted Murder Plot

R. Kelly is back in the news again… but not for the reason you may think. He was recently rushed to the hospital after overdosing while in jail. While he did survive and is back in jail, his lawyers are accusing the overdose of being an assassination attempt or an inside job murder for hire situation.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 17

R. Kelly suffers 'near-fatal overdose' in prison

R. Kelly was rushed to hospital after he suffered a near-fatal overdose in prison. According to a new filing by his attorney, Beau Brindley, the 58-year-old singer - who is serving 30 years in a North Carolina prison for sex trafficking and racketeering - was placed in isolation on June 10 with his anxiety medication.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 17

R. Kelly Overdosed in Prison, Rushed to Hospital After Alleged Plot to Kill Him

R. Kelly was hospitalized after suffering a reported overdose in a North Carolina prison, with his attorney alleging the incident was the result of a deliberate attempt to harm the disgraced singer.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 11

R Kelly seeks to move to house arrest over death plot fear

R. Kelly has made a bid to be released from prison. The I Believe I Can Fly singer - who is serving a 31-year sentence for child sexual abuse crimes - is seeking to be removed from federal custody and placed on house arrest after alleging his life is in danger behind bars.

Michael Jordan's Ex-Teammate At Peace After Wife's Affair With R. Kelly

NBA great Craig Hodges is known for a lot of things. He won multiple championships with the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. He also won a pair 3-point contests during All-Star Weekend.

Entertainment News / Music Times / February 18

R.Kelly's Legal Team Blasts At SNL's Resurfaced Diddy Joke, Labelling Singer As 'Problematic'

R. Kelly's lawyer slammed "Saturday Night Live" for putting the singer's life on blast during the SNL 50th Anniversary Special, calling it "arrogant" and selectively judgmental.

Entertainment News / Music Times / February 12

R. Kelly Was Charged Too Much for Victim's Herpes Medication Judge Rules

R. Kelly was dealt one legal victory during his appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals in New York. According to TMZ, Judge Richard J. Sullivan agreed that Kelly was charged too much for the name brand, Valtrex, of herpes medicine from one of his victims when the generic brand could have been used instead.

Entertainment News / Music Times / January 13

AI-Generated R. Kelly Songs Go Viral But Divides the Internet: 'This Sounds Nothing Like Him'

R. Kelly may not be making music currently, but that has not stopped some fans from using AI to generate new music from the singer. Some AI-generated versions of fake Kelly songs have gone viral on Twitter.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / January 12

He Took On R. Kelly, Chinese Spies, and George Santos

The feds’ top prosecutor in Brooklyn went after big targets around the world. What happens when the Justice Department reports to a convicted felon?

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / September 7, 2021

'Certified Lover Boy' producer addresses R. Kelly song credit

'Certified Lover Boy' producer Noah '40' Shebib addresses R. Kelly song credit: 'Doesn't sit well with me'

The 38-year-old Canadian record producer addressed the disturbing fact that R. Kelly is credited as having co-written Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" track "TSU."

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From in-depth looks at infamous murders to lesser-known capers and bonafide scams, these 20 documentary series and films are a must for true crime obsessives.

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The ultimate 2010s playlist

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