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R. Kelly Sued Over Gig Confusion
Darryl Austin claims he handed over $100,000 (GBP66,700) to Kelly's aides in January (15) after agreeing terms for a gig in Dallas, Texas in April (15), but according to legal documents obtained by...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 March 2015
The Wind And The Wave Take On Sia And Steve Nicks In 'Covers One' Ep Release
Texan two-piece The Wind And The Wave re-introduce some of the nation's favorite pop songs with their upcoming EP release, 'Covers One'. The record is set for release in February and will be followed up...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 29 January 2015
Unearthed Lady Gaga, R Kelly Video Allegedly Condones Sexual Assault
A new video clip has surfaced online allegedly containing content from Lady Gaga and R Kelly's scrapped 'Do What U Want' music video. The second single to be released from Gaga's latest album, ARTPOP, 'Do...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2014
Lady Gaga Video Was Too Controversial
Lady Gaga scrapped her video with R. Kelly to avoid controversy.The 'Judas' hitmaker previously cited ''time constraints'' and mysterious ''betrayals'' for dropping the promotional clip for 'Do What U Want' - which was directed by...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2014
R Kelly Planning Christmas Album With "A Lot Of Lovemaking" For 2014
R Kelly has already gifted us with the steamy Black Panties this festive season, his follow-up to 2012's post-throat surgery comeback Write Me Back, but as if that wasn't enough, Robert Sylvester Kelly is already...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2013
Nobody Knows What To Make Of R Kelly's 'Black Panties,' Even The Critics
So, uh, R Kelly has a new album out and music critics across the land have taken it on, albeit grudgingly. The record is titled Black Panties, which really does encompass all the main themes...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 10 December 2013
Benedict Cumberbatch Reads R Kelly's 'Genius' On Jimmy Kimmel [Video]
Benedict Cumberbatch has made women go weak at the knees yet again after appearing in a surprise skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Host Kimmel could barely contain his glee as he announced "Here, now with...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 December 2013
Benedict Cumberbatch Wins The Internet With R Kelly Recital
Jimmy Kimmel wins the Internet this week. The late show host regularly has mismatched guests, and he decided to do something about it Wednesday night (December 4). Benedict Cumberbatch Recited R Kelly's Lyrics!Benedict Cumberbatch and...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 December 2013
Lady Gaga Hosts Snl, Sex Dance With R Kelly Brings Highest Season Ratings [Video]
Lady Gaga's first time hosting Saturday Night Live was clearly immensely successful after the enigmatic popstar drew in the season's highest ratings. Not only did Gaga host but she was also the musical guest,meaning fans...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2013
Lady Gaga & R Kelly Bump 'N' Grind On Stage For 'Snl' Performance
Lady Gaga was both the host and the musical guest on this weeks Saturday Night Live, and whilst the bulk of her appearance on the show was surprisingly tame for the shock-value singer, her duet...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 November 2013
R Kelly & Justin Bieber Make Music Together, "Hot" Track Announced
Hot on the heels of his collaboration with Lady Gaga, R Kelly has contributed vocals to another pop star's track, namely Justin Bieber's. Justin announced the news via Twitter, linking a Vibe article where R...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2013
R. Kelly And Justin Collaborate
Justin Bieber and R. Kelly have recorded a single together.The 'Never Say Never' singer will release the collaboration on Monday (18.11.13) as part of his Music Mondays series.R. Kelly told Vibe magazine: ''I just did...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2013
Lady Gaga Debuts Powerful New Ballad 'Dope' [Listen]
Lady Gaga has swapped electric guitars and raucous drumkits for a piano for her new single which is entitled 'Dope.' Following the EDM-influenced 'Aura,' and pumped-up club numbers 'Applause' and 'What Do U Want' with...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 04 November 2013
Lady Gaga Gets Weird In Berlin As She Promotes 'Artpop'
Lady Gaga was in Berlin on Thursday night, showing up to a promotional launch for her upcoming album, ARTPOP, in her usual unusual style. There was no meat or any kind of strange head gear...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2013
Now Why Would Lady Gaga's 'Do What U Want' Be Ineligible For The UK Charts?
Lady Gaga's latest single 'Do What U Want' from her upcoming album, Artpop, has been deemed ineligible by the Official Charts Company in the UK and will not feature in this weekend's Top 40 countdown...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2013
One Song A Week, Said Lady Gaga, So Here's 'Do What U Want' With R. Kelly
Lady Gaga stayed true to her media-savvy self this morning when she tweeted out a link to her new single with R. Kelly, ‘Do What U Want’. The controversial singer promised fans that she’d release...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2013
Union Park Prepares For Its Seventh Annual Pitchfork Music Festival
Pitchfork Music Festival is due to hit Chicago's Union Park again this weekend featuring some exciting headline sets from Bjork, Belle & Sebastian and R. Kelly.Every summer this globally loved festival presents some 40 plus...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2013
Bet Awards 2013: Drake, Kendrick Lemar And Gabrielle Douglas Receive Two Awards [Pictures]
The BET Awards were held on Sunday (30th June) in L.A. The Awards first held in 2001 are to celebrate minorities in the entertainment business. Winners this year were: Charlie Wilson, Nicki Minaj, Gabrielle Douglas...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 02 July 2013
Jack Johnson Replaces Mumford And Sons At Bonnaroo Festival
Jack Johnson stepped in at the last minute to cover Mumford and Son's slot. Not only did the singer have to find a band, learn a whole host of new and old and quickly practise,...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2013
R. Kelly's Flying Phobia
R. Kelly is terrified of flying.The R&B legend - who is famous for singing ´I Believe I Can Fly '- travels everywhere by bus and reportedly nearly missed his guest spot with French indie band...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 April 2013
Phoenix Stun Coachella With Live R. Kelly Collaboration
We love Phoenix here at Contactmusic but we certainly couldn’t have predicted this: the French band, making their much-anticipated comeback this year with new album Bankrupt!, played the first weekend of Coachella on Saturday night...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2013
Phoenix And R Kelly, Not Daft Punk, Rock Coachella
Coachella is pretty much in full swing now and one of the headlining acts this year is the French indie rock band Phoenix.The Grammy award-winning band were joined onstage by none other than R&B singer...
By Victoria Pavlova on 14 April 2013
Bonnaroo 2013 Lineup: Paul Mccartney, Wu-tang Clan, R Kelly!?
The Bonnaroo 2013 lineup has been announced, with former Beatle Paul McCartney and Grammy winners Mumford & Sons topping the bill at the June event in Manchester, Tennessee. Other topline guests include veterans Tom Petty...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2013
Bjork, Paul Mccartney And R Kelly: Variegated Lineup For Tennessee's Bonnaroo Festival
The Bonnaroo festival line-up has been released and it's something to get yourself excited about. Not got a ticket? You'll definitely want to get yourself one once you see who'll be performing. The Bonnaroo festival...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2013
Charlie Sheen's Lindsay Lohan Gesture Hints At His Phenomenal Wealth
Charlie Sheen, who suffered a remarkable fall from grace last year before somehow turning it in his favor, has paid off Lindsay Lohan's 100k tax bill in one go. According to TMZ.com, the Liz &...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 November 2012
A Week In Celebrity News 21 November 2012
Big Week For Biebs: It's been a rollercoaster seven days for Justin Bieber. First, it was reported that he'd split from long-time girlfriend Selena Gomez, then, he attended the American Music Awards with his mother...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 November 2012
R. Kelly's Trapped In The Closet To Hit Broadway?
Between selling millions of records, dozens of controversial episodes and numerous relationships, R.Kelly managed to build up a cult following for his 'hipopera', Trapped in The Closet. And now it looks like his creation might...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 20 November 2012
Trapped In The Closet: R Kelly's Hip-hopera Is Bound For Broadway!
Just when you thought R Kelly couldn’t get any weirder, the R&B star has revealed that he’s taking Trapped In the Closet to Broadway.Last night (November 19, 2012), he debuted the latest episode of his...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2012
R Kelly’S ‘Trapped In The Closet’ To Be Made Into Sing-a-long Version
R Kelly’s hip-hopera ‘Trapped In The Closet’ will be given the Rocky Horror Picture Show treatment when it is made into a sing-a-long version at later this month.The cult music video series’ first 22 episodes...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2012
Whitney Houston's Family Helped By 'The Houstons: On Our Own'
For many, a new reality TV show that follows the family's every move wouldn't be an ideal way to aid the grieving process after a dramatic death, but for Whitney Houston's family, 'The Houstons: On...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 October 2012
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