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Yearly Archives: 2019
R. Kelly’s Bail Set at $1 Million in Sex Abuse Case, Singer Faces Up to 70 Years in Prison
Prosecutors reportedly requested the R&B singer-songwriter not be granted bail, but the judge denied the request and set his bail at $250K for each of the 10 indictments, which totals $1M. If convicted, he could spend up to 70 years in prison (3-7 years for EACH count).
WATCH: Jussie Smollett Roasted by the Daily Show in Hilarious “Jussie’s Lie” Parody Trailer
The Daily Show, which airs weeknights on Comedy Central, put together a fake Lifetime-esque movie trailer mocking Jussie's "attack" and how it came to be, starring look-a-like Jaboukie Young-White as Smollett.
Nah Fam, This Ain’t It: Lil Pump Posts Video of Porn Star Riley Reid Smoking a Blunt From His Feet & Licking His Toes
Lil Pump grossed his 1.2 million Twitter followers out late Friday night (Feb. 22) after he posted a video of a woman smoking a blunt from his feet and licking on his toes.
R. Kelly’s Mugshot Released by Chicago Police After He’s Booked on Sex Abuse Charges
R. Kelly's mugshot has been released by the Chicago Police Department after the singer-songwriter turned himself in to police Friday night (Feb. 22) to answer to sex abuse charges.
Shocking Video Shows Dog Viciously Attacking Mailman in Detroit
A shocking video showing a dog violently attacking a mail carrier in Detroit has gone viral.
WATCH: R. Kelly Swarmed by Media As He Surrenders to Chicago Police for Sexual Abuse Charges
R. Kelly was met with a swarm of reporters as he arrived at a Chicago police station to be booked on 10 counts of criminal sexual abuse involving underage girls.
PETA Faces Backlash After Criticizing Google for Steve Irwin Doodle
PETA is under fire after the animal rights organization criticized Google's Doodle tribute to Steve Irwin. The group, which is known for being very outspoken when it comes to their views against any form of animal cruelty, sparked backlash on social media for their comments about Steve Irwin, making "PETA" a worldwide trending topic on Twitter.
R. Kelly Turns Himself in to Chicago Police on Sexual Abuse Charges
R. Kelly voluntarily turned himself in to the custody of Chicago police Friday night (Feb. 22) after he was charged for sexually abusing four girls—at least three of whom were minors.
“Hangover” Actor Brody Stevens Dies by Suicide at 48, Comedian Hanged Himself
Stand-up comedian Brody Stevens has died by suicide. He was 48 years old. The comedic actor's cause of death is being investigated as a suicide by hanging.
R. Kelly “Shell-Shocked” by Sex Abuse Charges, Singer’s Lawyer Says He Will Turn Himself in Tonight
R. Kelly's attorney says the singer is "shell-shocked" after being charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and he plans on turning himself in to Chicago police Friday night (Feb. 22).
“Empire” Considers Recasting Jamal Lyon Role After Dropping Jussie Smollett From Season 5 Finale
After it was announced that Jussie Smollett was removed from the final two episodes of Empire Season 5, it's now being reported that producers are considering bringing in a new actor to replace Smollett instead of simply writing his character out of the show.
No-Bail Arrest Warrant for R. Kelly Issued After He’s Charged With 10 Counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse Involving Underage Girls
A judge approved a no-bail arrest warrant for R. Kelly after he was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Most of the counts involved girls who were between the ages of 13 and 16 at the time the alleged sexual abuse occurred (between 1998 and 2010).
T.I.’s Sister Precious Harris Dies at 66 Years Old
T.I.'s sister, Precious Harris, has died, according to a social media post from her daughter. She was 66 years old.
Jussie Smollett Released on $100K Bail, Actor Told Police He Has an Untreated Drug Addiction
The "Empire" star looked pathetic as he did the walk of shame and was swarmed by the media before leaving in a black SUV.
Jussie Smollett Texted Nigerian Brothers “Might Need Your Help on the Low” Before Staging Attack
According to court documents, Jussie Smollett sent a text to Abel and Ola Osundairo four days before the staged attack, then met with them to go over details.
Donald Trump Slams Jussie Smollett on Twitter After Actor’s Arrest for Staged Attack: “What About MAGA?”
President Donald Trump weighed in on Jussie Smollett's arrest Thursday, calling the actor out for making "racist and dangerous comments" and insulting "tens of millions of people."
Wendy Williams’ Strange Disappearing Act Has Her Staff Freaked Out (Report)
America's favorite ratchet talk show host is going MIA and people are trying to figure out why the hell Wendy Williams is refusing to come back to work on her own TV show.
Mugshot Madness: Jussie Smollett Arrested, Police Say Actor Faked Attack Because He Was Unhappy With “Empire” Salary
The actor's arrest came just hours after he was indicted on a felony charge of disorderly conduct for filing a false police report when he said was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck.
Jussie Smollett Indicted, Charged With One Felony Count of Disorderly Conduct for Filing False Police Report
Not too long after Chicago police announced that Jussie Smollett had been officially classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation for filing a false police report, the "Empire" actor was indicted by a Chicago grand jury and charged with a felony related to the ongoing investigation.
WATCH: Beyoncé & Jay-Z “Bow Down” to Meghan Markle While Accepting Brit Award for Best International Group
Though hip-hop's royal couple weren't in attendance at the ceremony in London to physically accept their trophy, the couple posed with the award and thanked the Brits for honoring them in a video message that was played during the show featuring a surprise nod to Meghan Markle.
