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Famous as :
R&B singerBirth Name :
Robert Sylvester KellyBirth Date :
January 08, 1967Birth Place :
Chicago, Illinois, USASpouse :
Aaliyah (singer, 30-Aug-94 - 7-Feb-95) (annulled), Andrea Lee (former back-up dancer, 1996 - 2009)Claim to fame :
Single "I Believe I Can Fly" (1996)
R. Kelly's 'Untitled' Will Be Dropped in December
October 22, 2009 02:10:28R. Kelly will come out, bringing a new studio album called "Untitled" in U.S. market on December 1. It means that he will face off Alicia Keys who also plans to drop her new effort "The Element of Freedom" on that particular date.
The lead single from the album is a duet track between Kelly and Keri Hilson. Titled "Number One", the song peaked at the eighth place on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Tracks chart. Its remix version features T-Pain and Keyshia Cole on the hook.
R. Kelly's 'Number One' Music Video Feat. Keri Hilson
August 18, 2009 03:08:54A music video for R. Kelly's new single "Number One" has just hit the web. The video captures Kelly and Keri Hilson hitting a radio station, taking the mics and singing to the new song.
"Number One" is confirmed to appear among new materials in Kelly's upcoming ninth studio album "Untitled". Its music video reportedly is directed by Chris Robinson and produced by DJ Skee.
Exclusive Interview: Nathan, the Next Big Thing in R'n'B
July 21, 2009 05:07:49With new acts coming in every other day, there is one individual who is so determined at reaching the top with his talent. Nathan Fagan-Gayle or simply known as Nathan has made a buzz back in U.K. with his single "Come Into My Room". He is now working hard to conquer the States with his new effort. But two things he wants to emphasize are: not to sound American and sacrifice his creative direction just so to be signed to a major label.
In our exclusive interview with the aspiring singer, Nathan explains how he is different from the rest out there, how he gets a compliment from Alicia Keys and how Michael Jackson's death came as a personal shock to him.
Final Version of R. Kelly's New Song 'Number One'
June 19, 2009 03:06:51A brand new song titled "Number One" from R. Kelly teaming up with Keri Hilson has just arrived in its final version. The song is confirmed to appear among new materials in his upcoming ninth studio album "Untitled".
R. Kelly also has another new song called "Superman High" where he makes a duet with OJ Da Juiceman. Recently, he tweeted about filming a music video with his collaborator. "Getting ready to shoot video on Tues for 'Supa Man High' in ATL w/ OJ Da Juiceman," so he wrote.
50 Cent's New Song 'Do What It Do' Feat. R. Kelly
February 19, 2009 11:02:26A brand new song entitled "Do What It Do" from 50 Cent collaborating with R. Kelly has been revealed. Played for the first time on February 18 on New York's Hot 97 radio station, the single is said to be included in Fiddy's forthcoming fourth major studio album "Before I Self Destruct".
50 Cent will reportedly release "Before I Self Destruct" on March 24. He makes a duet with Eminem in track called "Norman Bates Motel" and joins forces with Swizz Beatz in song titled "No Time to Lose".
R. Kelly's Song 'Makin Me' Featuring Akon Leaked
January 23, 2009 02:01:14One of the tracks expected to be included in R. Kelly's upcoming album has been leaked. "Makin' Me" is one of the many which have gone online while the date for the new effort "12 Play: Fourth Quarter" is yet to be decided by the record label.
"Makin' Me" is a mid-tempo which features Akon. It is unclear whether R. Kelly will take it as the third single from the album after "Hair Braider" and "Skin. The album itself was slated to hit the U.S. market in Summer 2008 but since the singer was facing trials on his child pornography case, he was not able to promote the album and thus his camp decided to suspend the release date.
R. Kelly's Divorce to Wife Andrea Lee Finalized
January 09, 2009 12:01:11R. Kelly and his estranged wife Andrea Lee are officially singles in the eyes of law as their divorce has been finalized. Lawyers for both of them issued a joint statement on Thursday, January 8, confirming the dissolution of their marriage.
"The parties have reached an amicable resolution concerning all issues related to their marriage and will share joint custody of their three children," the lawyers said in a statement. "The details of this agreement will remain confidential and the family requests that their privacy be respected during this time."
Video Premiere: R. Kelly's 'Skin'
September 18, 2008 02:09:56A music video for R. Kelly's second single called "Skin" has just been dropped. Produced and penned by himself, the song will be listed in his forthcoming ninth major studio effort, "12 Play: Fourth Quarter", which will hit the stores later before the end of 2008 under the courtesy of Jive Records.
Most recently, the R&B singer reveals his plan to make a live appearance somewhere in Africa. "I've got a few tour offers to go to Africa. (My) management is trying to put it all together and make it right," he says.
Ne-Yo Richer After Dropped From R. Kelly's Tour
September 03, 2008 01:09:25Judge favored Ne-Yo in the case involving him and his fellow R&B singer R. Kelly. A concert promoter was ordered by the court to pay Ne-Yo an amount of $700,320 in compensation of the damages done after the singer was yanked out of Kelly's "Double Up" tour.
In January this year, Ne-Yo was suing mad after he was suddenly cut off as the supporting act of Kelly's November tour while in fact he already emptied his agenda especially for the commitment. Ne-Yo claimed that he was dropped because he was thought overshadowing the performance of the main act, namely R. Kelly. Ne-Yo reportedly was only given $50,000 for the two performances that he did and demanded the remaining contractual number of $735,000.
The Pussycat Dolls' 'Out of This Club' Feat. R. Kelly Audio Leaked
August 13, 2008 12:08:04A new mid-tempo track from The Pussycat Dolls titled "Out of This Club" has just been leaked out earlier this week, featuring a guest vocal by R. Kelly. The song allegedly will be included in the girls-group's upcoming sophomore effort, "Doll Domination" which is due this September on date 16.
It is still unclear yet whether "Out of This Club" will be made a second single following "When I Grow Up" or even make the cut in the new album. Meanwhile, the official cover art for the album has just been unveiled earlier this week, showing the five-some on motorbikes.
Once Again R. Kelly Tried to Sabotage a Rapper Mate
August 08, 2008 11:08:11Another controversy is rolling towards rapper R. Kelly. He is accused for sabotaging his rapper friend Joe. In a surprising interview, Joe says that R. Kelly has applied a pattern of stalled promotion by pressuring radio DJs, asking them not to play his record when it has started getting fans' attention.
Earlier this year after Jive Records has pushed back the release of his 2007 LP, "Ain't Nothin Like Me" for several times, Joe has decided to leave the label. Joe believes that his rival R. Kelly has been the one to blame, claiming that R. Kelly has put pressure on label executives to stall his album. "R. Kelly was very instrumental in making a lot of decisions when it came to my records being played on the radio," Joe said during the interview. "He would make a call to the radio station or to the label and say, 'Hey, this Joe record is too hot right now. Yall need to pull that back.' And they would oblige."
Juries Acquitted R. Kelly of All Fourteen Counts of Child Pornography
June 14, 2008 11:06:40"Not enough evidence to prosecute" has been cited as the reason for the juries to clear R. Kelly of all fourteen counts of child pornography. In the wake of the acquittal, the singer has been planning to party it up in Chicago, TMZ claimed.
Kelly, who's a notable R&B singer, was first charged six years ago after a kinky sex tape surfaced allegedly shows him having sex with a girl who was as young as 13 at the time. Was charged with 14 counts of child pornography, he faces a minimum of four years in prison and a maximum of 15 years. He would also have to register as a sex offender in Illinois.
R. Kelly Denies It Was Him in the Child Sex Video
May 21, 2008 04:05:47One of the longest and much-delayed celebrity trials has reached a new stage where its defendant Robert Kelly aka R. Kelly is being faced with a video proof of him having sex with an underage girl. A sex tape timing at 26 minutes, was played during a court trial on Tuesday, May 20, sending the jurors and people in the court room to sit "motionless". Later on that day, Kelly stated that he was not the man in the tape.
According to the Association Press, the tape was shown through a 4 by 4 foot monitor with blinds drawn and lights dimmed. At the beginning, it shows a man handing a sum of money to the young girl who took it with a "thank you". She was heard calling the man "daddy" and would later dance before having sex with him. All throughout the screening, Kelly who sat on the defendant bench was described "occasionally rocked on his chair and rested his chin in his hand".
Video Premiere: R. Kelly's 'Hair Braider'
April 24, 2008 10:04:00On the heels of "Double Up" that was released last year, R. Kelly will release a new album called "12 Play: Fourth Quarter" this Summer and a promotion for it has been kicked off. A music video for "Hair Braider", the first single lifted from the set has been premiered.
The video clip was shot in Chicago earlier last month with director Malcolm Jones. Despite a new promotional photo of him having a gold-dyed and braided hair, the video had the R 'n' B singer's head wrapped in hat and back to its black color. The clip shows scenes of him on the set of a video shoot and being braided by a woman.
R. Kelly to Release New Album This Summer
April 18, 2008 09:04:53R. Kelly is relatively quick to spawn a new album after releasing "Double Up" only last year. The R 'n' B singer announced that he will release "12 Play: Fourth Quarter" this summer as his twelfth studio album and he has dyed his hair gold for the new image.
The first single from the album, according to Billboard.com is "Hairbraider" that leaked earlier this month. The single has even entered the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at #59 plus a video has also been shot in Chicago last month with director Malcolm Jones.
R. Kelly Sued for Not Showing Up in a Gig but Took the Fee
February 01, 2008 11:02:17R. Kelly had started off 2008 pretty rough. The R'n'B star who has a pending case with ex-supporting act Ne-Yo, is now sued by a concert promoter who claimed he failed to show up for a scheduled concert.
A Nevada-based promoter, Royalty Records, filed a lawsuit in an Atlanta District Court, suing Kelly for taking a fee of $120,000 despite not performing at a December 20 gig in Minneapolis. According to TMZ.com, Kelly ditched the show because he had to attend a court hearing in Chicago that day.
R. Kelly Dating American Idol Finalist Trenyce?!
January 18, 2008 03:01:25Having his child pornography case still in the on-going phase, R. Kelly in the meantime has been reported to be back on the dating saddle again, romancing none other than American Idol finalist Trenyce.
Multiple sources mentioned that the duo have been carrying out a secret long-distance relationship since April last year following their meeting through a mutual friend. They, moreover, are said to have been jetting across the country to spend time together.
R. Kelly Responded to Ne-Yo's Lawsuit
January 03, 2008 10:01:07On the roots of Ne-Yo filing a lawsuit against R. Kelly, a statement has been released today (January 3) by the latter's lawyers regarding the situation. They insisted that the dropping of Ne-Yo, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith, from Kelly's 'Double Up' tour was pure contractual.
In a statement acquired by Undercover.com.au, Kelly's lawyers said, "The idea that R. Kelly had anything to do with Ne-Yo being dropped from the Double Up tour is just plain silly. As we said at the time, Ne-Yo was dropped because of a contractual dispute with the tour promoter, and in fact Ne-Yo is not suing Kelly but only the promoter."
Ne-Yo Suing R. Kelly for 'Firing' Him Off Tour
January 03, 2008 10:01:17Apparently Ne-Yo has not forgotten how he was thrown out mid R. Kelly's 'Double Up' Tour. The singer, who was tapped as Kelly's supporting act, filed a lawsuit last week in Los Angeles Superior Court, involving a six-figure money.
Together with Compound Touring Inc., Ne-Yo whose born name is Shaffer Smith, filed the suit against Rowe Entertainment Inc. that acts as the tour's promoter, citing breach of contract and violation of the right of publicity. Ne-Yo who reportedly only given $50,000, now demands the remaining $735,000 that was agreed when he was signed alongside the 'not-fired' Keyshia Cole and J. Holiday.
R. Kelly to Cancel Concert in Virginia: Judge Order
December 29, 2007 09:12:24It has been reported that R. Kelly will have to miss his January 13 concert after a judge ordered him to cancel it. The R'n'B singer who supposed to perform in Virginia that day, will have to show up for a court date the following day.
This has stemmed from his failure to show up in a scheduled court appearance earlier on Wednesday, December 19 after his tour bus was delayed in Utah because, reportedly, it was stopped for speeding. In anticipation, Judge Vince Gaughan has ordered him to skip the show at Hampton Coliseum.
Activists to Stop R. Kelly's 'Double Up' Tour
December 13, 2007 12:12:22After tossing Ne-Yo off his tour bus, R. Kelly is in possible threat to stop his 'Double Up' tour permanently. Not because Ne-Yo is making a retaliation but since activists are gathering a plan to boycott the tour by rallying outside his upcoming concert in Los Angeles.
The African-American campaigners are unhappy that the R'n'B singer is earning money while his child pornography trial is still unsettled. They will voice their protests outside L.A.'s Forum on Friday, December 14.
Too 'Hot' Ne-Yo Dropped From R. Kelly's Tour
November 21, 2007 10:11:22Ne-Yo is yanked out of R.Kelly's 'Double Up' tour. A rep from Kelly's camp said that it was between both artists' managements and none is to be misunderstood as personal friction. Ne-Yo apparently disagrees with this.
Ne-Yo, who is dropped as Kelly's supporting act after only two performances, received the news through his rep on Monday (November 19) night. "I am disappointed that I won't be able to perform for my fans," he said in a statement from Def Jam.
R. Kelly Brings Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole and J. Holiday on Tour
October 04, 2007 01:10:23
R. Kelly aims mass of crowd when he launches a new U.S. tour this fall. The R&B singer - whose child pornography trial is suspended - has asked Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole and new comer J. Holiday to accompany him on the road.
The jaunt will start November 14 at Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, G.A. and continue in other 38 dates before concluding January 12 at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, V.A. This would be Kelly's first major U.S. tour since his joint tour with Jay-Z in 2004.
R. Kelly's 'Rockstar' Video Online
September 20, 2007 04:09:07
The music video of R. Kelly's collaboration with Kid Rock and Ludacris has finally arrived. 'Rock Star', third single from R. Kelly's 'Double Up' album gets its music video premiered on Yahoo Launch on Tuesday, September 18.
The clip is made a movie-like at the beginning with directing credits from Kelly himself and E. Rosenblatt. Kelly was in the same bus with Ludacris and Kid heading to a small club in a relatively deserted town that was quiet before they arrived and delivered 'Rock Star'.
Jay-Z's 40/40 Club Sued for Playing Music Without Paying Royalties
June 28, 2007 03:06:41
Jay-Z's New York nightclub 40/40 is hit with a federal lawsuit over allegation of breaking music licensing laws.
Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) filed a lawsuit on behalf of such famous musicians, as Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, and Kanye West, claiming 40/40 club played songs without proper licensing.
R. Kelly Releasing "Same Girl" Video
June 20, 2007 01:06:54
R. Kelly's "Same Girl" featuring Usher has created a surge of anticipation when the audio leaked on Internet few months ago. The song is now officially opened for listening plus viewing through a video directed by Little X (Destiny's Child, Ghostface Killah, Xzibit).
If anybody thought that the two will put up their ego when collaboration taking a way, they are wrong. "There was no ego when they got together," said Little X in an interview with MTV. "They were playing basketball on lunch breaks, it was all good. No egos. No gangs. It's all straight, it's all good. Just the chemistry and good vibes. You'll feel it off the screen."
Win the Chance to Do a Duet with R. Kelly!
June 13, 2007 09:06:54
R. Kelly is giving once in a lifetime opportunity to do a duet with him in "I'm a Flirt Remix". Fans who are interested to get their voice featured along with the R&B star may enter the contest in courtesy of Jamglue Inc.
The basic concept of the contest is for you to get familiar with the song by listening it on either R. Kelly's MySpace or official website. Once you get the groove and start to picture how you may chip in the half part of the song, record your voice using Jamglue Recorder. When you're happy with the remix, then you can submit and earn votes from viewers.
R. Kelly Scored #1 with "Double Up"
June 07, 2007 03:06:16
As expected, R. Kelly's "Double Up" opened at #1 on Billboard Hot 200 chart this week with nearly 368,000 copies sold. The release of this record makes his eight solo album to enter the chart at either #1 or #2.
With the exception of his debut album in 1992, R. Kelly has spawned continuous chart topping albums that are always beyond the 100,000 parameter. His sophomore effort "12 Play" debuted at #2 while the following self-titled album was treated better with #1 entry. The fourth, fifth and others entered the chart at either no. 1 or 2.
Bow Wow & Omarion Baking Secret Album
May 30, 2007 12:05:30
As previously reported, Bow Wow is going to do a joint project with his buddy singer Omarion. Up to this level, the two have been working on an album that will be ready for sale by November.
Announced on Tuesday (May 29), the rapper and R&B singer will combine their music in an album that is yet untitled. Omarion said that this project "isn't about money" but is more about the music. "We both started young and have grown up together, working on the same tours, and have developed our identity in the music world," he said.
R. Kelly's Tribute Song for Virginia Tech Victims
May 02, 2007 10:05:23
In the midst of horror and grief upon Virginia Tech incident last month, singer R. Kelly showed his concern through a song titled "Rise Up". The hope-lifting tune is available for download starting from May 15 and all of the profit will be earmarked to Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.
The singer came out with the song after watching the coverage of the shooting on TV. Written within the lyrics was the verse "We'll fight this together, we'll be strong together, stand together, pray together. Rise up, when you feel you can't go on, rise up, and all of your hope is gone, rise up, when you're weak and you can't be strong, rise up." The clip can be seen here.
T.I.'s New and Star Studded LP
March 20, 2007 09:03:31
For what is considered the most conceptual album of rapper T.I., it really does receive a lot of back ups from reputable artists. The fifth studio album which is dubbed "T.I. vs. T.I.P." will be released in July and feature two of the Grammy award winning singer's musical personas.
Via phone from Atlanta, T.I. spilled out some hints on the new album. As the backbone for this album, he has invited the controversial rapper, Eminem to jot in, "We got a real hot concept that we spoke about over the phone. It's gonna be on some real creative sh**." He has also slated Justin Timberlake to contribute a song in the LP. He said, "We're just waiting on the proper song to get him on my album as well."
R. Kelly's Star Studded New Album
March 10, 2007 10:03:38
Within a short time, R. Kelly's new album "Double Up" will be out on May 29. It would be his thirteenth studio album and is pretty much star studded.
The first single released is "I'm a Flirt (Remix)" featuring T.I. and T-Pain. Many people are wondering why Bow Wow who has the same track in his album "The Price of Fame" (2006) is not featured in the video. It turns out that Bow Wow's version is a bonus track and its promotion to radios is prohibited. R. Kelly is actually the one who has the song's rights even though in billboard it is listed as 'Bow Wow or R. Kelly (featuring T.I. & T-Pain)'.
Appendix Surgery Forced R. Kelly to Miss A Court Appearance
February 09, 2007 02:02:12
R. Kelly has just had his appendix removed. The R&B singer was admitted to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami on Sunday Feb 4th and underwent surgery shortly thereafter.
Attorney Terence Gillespie said Thursday Feb 8th that Kelly was in good condition and was expected to be released from the hospital later in the day.
R&B Star R. Kelly Sued Over Song, Alleged Beating
October 06, 2006 10:10:14
R. Kelly's legal woes continue to mount as he's been sued by a man who describes himself as Kelly's former "mentor and guide," accusing the star of attacking him and also failing to honor a financial agreement.
In his lawsuit filed Wednesday Oct 4th, Henry "Love" Vaughn alleges that in February he went to Kelly's home in Olympia Fields to watch a basketball game, when one of Kelly's other employees became "verbally abusive." The singer then dragged Vaughn to the basement, where he claims he was attacked and held against his will.
"America's Got Talent" Champ Bianca Ryan Inked First Record Deal
September 27, 2006 03:09:00
"America's Got Talent" season one champion, Bianca Ryan, inked her first record deal ever. The 12-year-old girl has signed with Columbia Records/SYCO, an imprint of Simon Cowell, the show's executive producer.
Thus, the rising star's much-anticipated debut album is slated for release on Tuesday, November 14. The effort reportedly will feature both new material and old, including Bianca's cover of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from the Broadway hit "Dreamgirls".
Snoop Dogg Gets "Blue Carpet Treatment" on October 17th
July 12, 2006 03:07:47
Long in the works for his next solo album, Snoop Dogg finally could taste the fruit as he's tapped an October 17th release date for "Blue Carpet Treatment."
Stevie Wonder, The Game, R. Kelly, Brandy and Daz & Kurupt were among the potential guest artists attending the preview of the set prospective tracks held in New York Monday July 10.
Nominees of the 20th Annual Soul Train Awards
February 03, 2006 03:02:15The show creator of Soul Train Music Awards, Don Cornelius, has announced Thursday, February 2, the nominees of the award for this year and it's R. Kelly who turns out to lead the nomination this time. Obtaining a Best Male R&B-Soul Album nod for his "TP.3 Reloaded", the R&B crooner was also nominated in Best Male R&B-Soul Single and Best R&B-Soul or Rap Music Video categories for song "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1 of 5)" besides being the first recipient of the Stevie Wonder Award, given for his outstanding career achievements in song writing.
Joining Kelly in the line-up of Best Male R&B-Soul Single and Album nominations, John Legend nabbed the honor of being presented with the 2006 Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year Award while chart-toppers Destiny's Child received another accolade for Outstanding Career Achievements from Quincy Jones.
List of American Music Awards Winners
November 23, 2005 03:11:40Notable musicians celebrated their winning at the 33rd annual prestigious American Music Awards held Tuesday Nov.22 at the Shrine Auditorium. Mariah Carey was one among many who got nominated at the event. Unfortunately, the pop diva only brought home one award, Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, from the total four nominations she got, including Favorite Female Pop/Rock which went to Gwen Stefani, Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B which went to Green Day's "American Idiot" and Destiny's Child "Destiny Fulfilled."
Apart, multiple honors went to country star Tim McGraw, who won Country Male Artist prize and Country Album for his "Live Like You Were Dying." Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Eminem, and R&B singer R. Kelly also scored great, but none of them were attending the Awards.
Carey Won Four Vibe Awards
November 14, 2005 12:11:002005 really is a golden year for Mariah Carey as her comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi" has scored very well at the chart and spawned several hits, which for sure lead her to grab more awards. Approvingly, she was a big winner at the third annual VIBE Awards held Saturday, gloriously bringing four awards all at once.
During the event, to air Tuesday on UPN, Carey won Artist of the Year, R&B Voice of the Year, Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together" and Album of the Year for her comeback hit, "The Emancipation of Mimi." Meanwhile, music group The Diplomats was named Best Group. Rapper T.I., to add, won the Street Anthem award for "U Don't Know Me."
Paris Hilton Voted Celebrity with the Biggest Ego
October 26, 2005 01:10:36Hotel heiress and socialite Paris Hilton has been voted the Celebrity with Biggest Ego in a new poll by Teen People, which has taken stars to task for comments they've made about themselves and their work. The beauty tops the poll mainly for her saying "(By) channeling my inner heiress, I created a new opportunity for young heiresses."
In fact, Paris beats out the like of Kanye West, Usher, and Beyonce Knowles, all of whom are ranked from No. 2 to No. 4 in succession. Other celebs with big egos are Christina Aguilera at 5th, Jack White at 6th, Justin Timberlake at No. 7, and Avril Lavigne at No. 8. Rounding out the poll's Top 10 is R. Kelly at No. 9 and Lindsay Lohan at No. 10.
Kelly Outs from The Closet
August 24, 2005 01:08:07R. Kelly has just sparked controversy concerning his "Trapped in a Closet," yet he'll soon out from the closet as MTV is bringing him onto the stage at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards. The R&B star appearance, which was announced Tuesday by the network, will mark his first time performing on the annual awards show. Kelly will join previously announced performers Green Day, Coldplay, The Killers, Shakira, Kanye West, Ludacris, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent and Kelly Clarkson.
"TP.3" Reloaded onto the Top Billboard 200
July 21, 2005 09:07:33The competition is off and the winner is still Pied Piper. This victory is the second for R. Kelly whose "TP.3 Reloaded" holds onto the top spot on The Billboard 200. Inferior to him is Houston rapper Slim Thug's major label debut, "Already Platinum," selling more than 129,000 copies to open at number two.
Enters The Billboard 200 at No. 3 is Bow Wow's "Wanted," which's been sold 119,000 copies in its first week. Meanwhile, Coldplay's "X&Y" and Mariah Carey's "The Emancipation of Mimi" each slips one level this week to No. 4 and No. 5. Following close behind at No. 6 is The All-American Rejects' "Move Along" while Missy Elliott's "Cookbook" finishes at No. 7 with 65,000.
R. Kelly "Trapped" at No. 1
July 14, 2005 09:07:10R. Kelly is no longer "Trapped in the Closet," as his new album entitled "TP.3 Reloaded," from which the single taken from, topped U.S. pop albums chart Wednesday with 490,500 copies sold in the week ended July 10, an amount that is higher than its last week which only 491,000 copies. At No. 2 on the chart was Missy Elliott's "The Cookbook," with 176,000 copies, followed by former chart-topper Coldplay, whose "X&Y" spent a second straight week at #3 with nearly 127,000 scans.
Remained at No. 4 with 116,000 copies was Mariah Carey's "The Emancipation of Mimi." Meanwhile, Ying Yang Twins' "U.S.A.: United States of Atlanta" fell three places to No. 5 with 101,000 units, whereas last week's champ George Strait's "Somewhere Down in Texas" slipped to No. 6 with 91,000 copies. "Monkey Business" of the Black Eyed Peas slipped one to No. 7 with 75,000 copies, after which there was Louisiana rapper Webbie whose "Savage Life" sold for an estimated of 68,000 copies. Fell two to No. 9 with 66,000 copies was Foo Fighters' "In Your Honor," while rounding out the top 10 was Gwen Stefani's "Love, Angel, Music, Baby" with 62,000 copies.
Kelly's Sex Video
February 03, 2005 10:02:39Illinois prosecutors come back into a deeper invesigation on R.Kelly charges over underage woman seduction. After a long period of delay, those expert prosecutors are now planning to bring into the court the original sex video showing the singer doing the bump n' grind with a minor, which probably used to send Kelly to prison.
Kelly's lawyer, on the other hand, persisted in saying his client is clean and that he isn't the person shown having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl on the video. Rather, he claims the footage as the subject of a Chicago Sun-Times story shot two years ago, sometime between 1998 and 2000, that claimed Kelly to use his fame and fortune to seduce underage women.
