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R. Kelly Performs With Phoenix at 2013 Coachella Festival [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:29:52 +0000

Surprises are almost expected at Coachella, but the 2013 Coachella Festival had a surprise no one expected. French band Phoenix brought out none other than R&B crooner R. Kelly to close their April 13 set. Phoenix were just tearing into their hit ’1901′ when Kelly came onstage and sang his ‘Ignition’ remix over the track. [...]

R. Kelly Honored to Collaborate With Kanye West on 'To the World'

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:30:49 +0000

R. Kelly's collaboration on 'To the World' from the G.O.O.D. Music album 'Cruel Summer' was one of the many highlights on the collection. The veteran R&B crooner was grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Kanye West, who is a fellow Chicagoan artist.

Listen to Whitney Houston + R. Kelly's Duet 'I Look to You'

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:46:08 +0000

Before she passed, Whitney Houston recorded a duet with R. Kelly called ‘I Look to You,’ which has just been released. Recording industry vet Clive Davis, who discovered Houston, called into ‘On Air With Ryan Seacreast‘ on Tuesday, (Sept. 25), to unveil the unreleased exclusive track, which will appear on the upcoming album ‘I Will [...]

Usher, Estelle + R. Kelly Lead Nominee Pack for the 2012 Soul Train Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:30:22 +0000

Usher leads the pack of nominees for the 2012 Soul Train Awards with five nominations, including Album of the Year for 'Looking 4 Myself.' Following behind Usher is R&B songbird Estelle with three nods including Song of the Year ('Thank You').

Listen to Kanye West + R. Kelly's Track 'To the World'

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:41:08 +0000

As you may already know, Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music album has sprung a leak. One song that caught our attention is track No. 1 on the album, 'To the World' featuring R. Kelly.

R. Kelly Says 'The Notebook' Led to His Divorce

Jessica Sager — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 21:30:57 +0000

R. Kelly has always been an emotional guy, but who knew chick flicks got under his skin so badly? The 'Write Me Back' singer details his divorce from wife Andrea Kelly, including what led up to the split, in his new book, 'Soulacoaster, The Diary of Me'. (We'll give you a second to stop chuckling at the title. Okay, ready?) The biggest catalyst? Apparently, 'The Notebook.' Yes. 'The Notebook.'

R. Kelly Cancels Shows, Rushed Back to Chicago to Seek Medical Treatment

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:46:59 +0000

Uh oh. R. Kelly was forced to cancel big time appearances on New York TV shows this week, including 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' and 'TODAY,' in order to return to Chicago to seek medical treatment.

RollingStone.com reports that R. is suffer

R. Kelly Fights Back Tears During Whitney Houston Funeral Performance

Jessica Sager — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:18:18 +0000

When R. Kelly wrote 'I Look to You' for Whitney Houston 10 years ago, he never thought that he'd be singing it at the legend's funeral. Kelly choked back tears during his rousing performance of the song at Houston's memorial yesterday (Feb. 18), giving a new meaning to the track he penned.

Whitney Houston's Funeral Features Performances by Alicia Keys, R. Kelly + More

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:10:43 +0000

Whitney Houston's three-hour funeral was aired on CNN and streamed online today (Feb. 18). While pop divas like Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige were in attendance and the likes of Alicia Keys, R. Kelly and Stevie Wonder performed, it was still a traditional Baptist worship service at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., where Houston was born.

At the beginning of the ceremony, the priest said, "We gonna have church today," and that's just what they had while celebrating the singer's life and her immovable faith.

R. Kelly + Zorro – Celeb Look-Alikes

Cristin Maher — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:40:00 +0000

R. Kelly is known for his weird antics, both in and out of the spotlight, so it didn't come as that big of a shocker when he showed up sporting a black face mask to the Grammy Awards in 2004. Is it just us, or does R. Kelly look like he c

R. Kelly Needs Funding for 32 'Trapped in the Closet' Chapters

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:46:19 +0000

R. Kelly needs your help. The Chicago singer-producer wants to continue his music soap opera 'Trapped in the Closet' but he's financially unable to release it to the public. In an interview with TMZ, Kellz revealed that he has 32 chapters ready to go. WTF?

Melanie Amaro Believes She Can Fly With R. Kelly on 'X Factor'

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:57:06 +0000

Following guest performances from Alanis Morissette and Avril Lavigne, we weren't all that surprised when R. Kelly showed up to duet with Melanie Amaro on his own 1996 smash, 'I Believe I Can Fly,' and their duet soared even though the surprise was spoiled.

R. Kelly to Embark on 'Love Letter' Cruise in October 2012

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:30:40 +0000

All aboard! R. Kelly is ready to set sail next fall on a romantic five-day 'Love Letter Cruise' to the Bahamas. The cruise will take place in Miami from Oct. 1 through Oct. 6 and will travel to the Bahamian islands of Grand Turks, Half Moon Cay and Nassau.

R. Kelly's Memoir Due In 2012, Unveils Book Cover

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:26:28 +0000

R&B veteran R. Kelly recently unveiled the cover of his new autobiography titled ‘Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me.’ Although the book’s title is a little quirky, the singer confirmed it on Twitter that his memoir is coming next year. “What up y’all! I’m finally near the end of writing my life story book, Soulacoaster, ” [...]

R. Kelly Addresses the Haters on New Track 'Shut Up' (Tonsil Song)

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:21:15 +0000

R. Kelly has been relatively quiet since recovering from his throat surgery this past July. On Thursday (Nov. 10), the R&B crooner posted a new song on Twitter to address the haters who were hoping that his tonsillitis would end his storied music career.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Covers R. Kelly's 'Ignition' Remix Live

Cristin Maher — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:34:27 +0000

As most people know by now, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is pretty much the man. He has managed to build a reputation as one of Hollywood's most charming young actors, and JGL's adorably endearing persona also translates over to his musical endeavors. Recently, JGL performed at Ohio State University, and he absolutely delighted his fans when he busted into a cover of R. Kelly's sexy and smooth remix to 'Ignition.'

Cee Lo Green to Star in 'Sparkle' Remake

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:32:21 +0000

Eccentric pop star Cee Lo Green has been tapped to star in the remake of the blaxploitation film 'Sparkle,' according to Variety. The 1976 movie tells the story of three Williams sisters from Harlem, N.Y., in the late '50s who went on to become a successful girl group. But the girls' sudden rise to fame soon disrupt their own personal lives.

R. Kelly Announces Album Title and New Single

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:22:23 +0000

R. Kelly is working on a new studio album and it will be a big departure from his last romantic effort 'Love Letter.' During an interview with a Chicago radio station 107.5 WGCI, the R&B mack announced that his new LP will be titled 'Black Panties.'

R. Kelly Owes $837,000 in Federal Taxes

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:47:20 +0000

R. Kelly can't catch a break. The singer, who underwent emergency throat surgery to drain an abscess in his tonsil last week, made headlines when it was recently revealed that his $2.9 million Chicago estate was in foreclosure because he was delinquent with payments. Now, The Detroit News reports that he owes nearly a million in unpaid taxes. The R&B star apparently needs some accounting assistance, as he owes a debt of exactly $837,000 to Uncle Sam.

R. Kelly Recuperating at Home After Throat Surgery

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:52:04 +0000

Good news! R. Kelly is on the mend after having throat surgery earlier this week. According to his rep, Allan Mayer, the 'I Believe I Can Fly' crooner was released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Thursday and is recovering at his Chicago-area mansion.

R. Kelly Undergoes Emergency Throat Surgery

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:01:16 +0000

R&B king R. Kelly reportedly underwent emergency throat surgery Tuesday at a Chicago hospital. There's no additional information that was provided regarding the intricacies of the procedure or his current medical status.

R. Kelly Faces $2.9 Million Foreclosure on Chicago Mansion

Nadine Cheung — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:00:50 +0000

It looks like even R. Kelly isn’t immune to the downward economy. The Grammy-winning R&B singer is reportedly facing a $2.9 million foreclosure on his 11,140-square-foot Chicago mansion. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, JPMorgan Chase Bank filed the foreclosure lawsuit last month in Cook County Circuit Court, stating that Kelly has failed to make his [...]

R. Kelly Remixes Britney Spears' 'Till the World Ends'

Scott Shetler — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:18:52 +0000

R. Kelly lends his Auto-Tuned voice to a new remix of Britney Spears‘ ‘Till the World Ends’ that reveals what we already knew – the guy likes to party. The song starts out just like the chart-topping original recording, with Brit taking the first verse and chorus. For the second verse, the beat slows as [...]

R. Kelly, Nicki Minaj to Headline Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:06:01 +0000

Chart-topping artists R. Kelly and Nicki Minaj are set to headline the annual Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The seven-day festival kicks off July 17 and wraps up July 23.

R. Kelly Sends Out a 'Radio Message' To His Baby in New Video

Scott Shetler — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:30:20 +0000

R. Kelly begs his baby to come back in the music video for his new song ‘Radio Message,’ a track from his ‘Love Letter’ album. The video opens a beautiful aerial shot of Kelly’s hometown of Chicago while the voice of a disc jockey solicits callers for a radio contest. The DJ says, “You’re caller [...]