Chicago, IL — The jury begun its deliberations in the R. Kelly federal trial at Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Tuesday, where it will decide the fate of the disgraced singer who is charged with 13 counts of producing and receiving child pornography, enticing minors to engage in criminal sexual activity, …
Read More »R. Kelly Convicted of Six Counts in Federal Child Pornography Trial
CHICAGO, IL — Sometimes justice never comes, sometimes it takes more than 20 years. For several women whom R. Kelly sexually assaulted when they were underage, their decades-long fight ends in some vindication. R. Kelly was found guilty on six of the 13 counts — including creating child pornography and …
Read More »St. Vincent Shows Off Her Guitar Skills With 'Down' on 'Colbert'
St. Vincent appeared on The Late Show alongside Louis Cato and the late-night show’s house band to perform a rousing version of last year’s single “Down.” The performance saw the musician showcasing her electric guitar chops in collaboration with Cato. “Down” appeared on St. Vincent’s 2021 LP Daddy’s Home, released …
Read More »Tory Lanez Trial Delayed, Megan Thee Stallion's Ex-Best Friend Subpoenaed By Prosecutors
Tory Lanez’s criminal trial on charges he opened fire on Megan Thee Stallion and wounded her in both feet while yelling “dance, bitch” two years ago was delayed again Wednesday. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, appeared for the hearing, agreed to the continuance and left the courtroom shortly …
Read More »Watch Louis Tomlinson Perform Anthemic New Single 'Bigger Than Me' on 'Corden'
Louis Tomlinson appeared on The Late Late Show to perform his most recent single, “Bigger Than Me.” Performing with his live band and a group of string players, the former One Direction singer showcased an impassioned rendition of the anthemic song. Tomlinson released “Bigger Than Me,” along with a music …
Read More »Watch James Taylor Revisit 'Fire & Rain,' 'You Can Close Your Eyes' at White House Event
James Taylor performed a special show at the White House on Tuesday to help celebrate the recent passage of President Joe Biden‘s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The musician played classic “Fire & Rain” before being joined by his wife Kim Taylor for “You Can Close Your Eyes” and “America …
Read More »Billie Eilish Learned All the Etiquette Before Meeting the Royal Family — Then Didn't Even Curtsy
Billie Eilish recalled frantically learning the proper etiquette for meeting the Royal Family last year, only to watch all that hard work be for nothing, during an interview with Fitzy and Wippa on Australia’s Nova radio station. Eilish got to meet then-Prince (now-King) Charles, as well as prince William and …
Read More »Watch Ellie Goulding Bring New Single 'Easy Lover' to 'Fallon'
Ellie Goulding appeared on The Tonight Show to perform her latest song “Easy Lover” — “one of my favorites,” host Jimmy Fallon said — on Tuesday night. The track — which is not a cover of the Phil Collins & Philip Bailey classic of the same name — is the …
Read More »'It's So Common': PnB Rock Discussed Robbers Targeting Rappers Weeks Before Shooting Death
Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock discussed how frequently rappers are targeted for robberies in an interview recorded several weeks before he was shot and killed during a robbery in Los Angeles. PnB Rock discussed the matter on an episode of DJ Akademiks’ Off the Record podcast, which was first released on …
Read More »Jesse Powell, R&B Singer Who Scored a Hit With 'You,' Dead at 51
Jesse Powell, the R&B singer who scored a Top 10 hit in 1999 with “You,” has died at the age of 51. Powell “passed away peacefully” at his home in Los Angeles, the singer’s family said in a social media statement. No cause of death was provided. “It is with …
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