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Associated Press:
The Latest: Lawyer: Kelly a ‘star’ with no need to force sex — CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the sexual abuse case against R&B singer R. Kelly (all times local): — R. Kelly's lawyer rejects the allegations that the R&B singer sexually abused anyone, telling reporters: “He is a rock star.
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Chicago Sun Times:
Judge approves arrest warrant for R. Kelly, charged in sex abuse case — A Cook County judge has approved an arrest warrant for embattled R&B superstar R. Kelly, who was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Cook County Friday morning, records show.
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Chicago Sun-Times, Page Six, The Wrap, Variety, Us Weekly, The Blast, Perez Hilton, In Touch Weekly, Bossip, Star, The Hollywood Gossip, Stereogum and Today's Evil Beet Gossip
TMZ.com:
R. Kelly Charged, 10 Counts Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Singer Plans to Surrender — 2:15 PM PT — Michael Avenatti just said he represents at least 1 of the alleged victims in the R. Kelly indictment, and he reps a total of 2 victims, 2 parents and 2 whistleblowers who were part of the singer's inner circle.
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Dlisted, Perez Hilton, The WOW Report, X17 Online, Page Six and TV Tattle
Chicago Tribune:
R. Kelly charged in Cook County with sexually abusing four alleged victims — Singer Robert Kelly, known as R. Kelly, is known as the king of R&B but has also has been accused of various instances of sexual misconduct over the last 15 years. — In a bombshell development …
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CBS Chicago, CNN, Sandra Rose and POPSUGAR
Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Jordyn Woods ‘Denied’ Hooking Up With Tristan Thompson When She Was First Confronted by Khloe Kardashian … Deny, deny, deny. Khloé Kardashian questioned little sister Kylie Jenner's best friend, Jordyn Woods, when she first heard that the model was seen “making out” …
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RADAR and In Touch Weekly
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People.com:
Khloé Kardashian Won't Shut Tristan Thompson Out of True's Life: 'She's Not One to Seek Revenge'
Discussion:
Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Lamar Odom ‘Feels Really Bad’ for Ex-Wife Khloe Kardashian After Tristan Thompson Cheated With Jordyn Woods
Discussion:
Bossip, RADAR, In Touch Weekly, The Hollywood Gossip, Perez Hilton and X17 Online
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner won't take Jordyn Woods' calls
Discussion:
People.com, Sandra Rose, X17 Online and Dlisted
Gary Trock / The Blast:
Comedian Brody Stevens Dead at 48 of Apparent Suicide — Comedian Brody Stevens died Friday afternoon in Los Angeles, The Blast has confirmed. — Sources close to the investigation tell us he was found just before 1:00 PM. We're told the cause of death is being investigated as a suicide by hanging.
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Hollywood Reporter, Us Weekly, The Wrap and Perez Hilton
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TMZ.com:
Comedian Brody Stevens Found Dead at 48, Apparent Suicide by Hanging — Stand-up comedian Brody Stevens was found dead Friday after an apparent suicide at his home in Los Angeles. — Law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ ... Brody was found hanging in his home Friday afternoon, shortly after 1 PM.
TMZ.com:
Jussie Smollett May Have Concocted Hoax After Attack on Lee Daniels' Gay Cousin — Jussie Smollett might have gotten the idea to stage his own attack after Lee Daniels talked about his cousin getting assaulted because he's gay ... at least that's what some members of the “Empire” cast think.
Discussion:
Perez Hilton, Bossip and The Hollywood Gossip
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
Jussie Smollett Removed From Final ‘Empire’ Season 5 Episodes Following Arrest
Discussion:
Deadline, The Hollywood Gossip, CNN, Dlisted, Perez Hilton, Complex, TMZ.com and Towleroad Gay News
Nate Nickolai / Variety:
Clark Gable's Grandson, Who Hosted ‘Cheaters,’ Found Dead at 30 — Clark Gable's grandson, Clark Gable III, died on Friday morning at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Variety confirmed with the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. He was 30.
Discussion:
Perez Hilton
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Gary Trock / The Blast:
KTLA Anchor Chris Burrous Died from Overdose on Crystal Meth During Wild Tryst — KTLA anchor Chris Burrous died from an overdose of crystal meth while engaging in vigorous sexual activity with a man he met on Grindr. — According to the L.A. County Medical Examiner …
Discussion:
Perez Hilton and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj Show Canceled After Arena Can't Handle Tech, Still Meets Fans — Nicki Minaj was unable to perform after the arena she was scheduled at had some serious electrical issues ... but the rapper still made sure to leave a mark on thousands of her fans.
Discussion:
Bossip
New York Times:
It Was the Hottest Oscar Night Party. What Happened? — Vanity Fair has ruled the roost, but its guest list is bloated by corporate sponsorships. And now there's competition from Jay-Z. — Lady Gaga is invited. So is Mahershala Ali. But the screaming fans outside Vanity Fair's Oscar party …
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Page Six and Oh No They Didn't!
