Prosecutors Ask to Include New Allegations of Bribery and Sexual Abuse in R. Kelly Sex Trafficking Trial

Friends with benefits is not a new concept (hell, there’s a movie with that exact title), but friends with benefits in the millennial age? Maybe that’s a slightly different view of the phenomenon, especially as millennials and gen Z are said to move fluidly between partners, much more so than Gen X and above.

Jury selection in the first of the R Kelly sex abuse trials was completed yesterday, with opening statements in the New York case scheduled to begin next week.Judge Ann Donnelly swore in the twelve person jury – made up of seven men and five women – following a three day selection process during which dozens of potential jurors were questioned.Donnelly obviously needed assurances from all of those who will sit on the jury that they will be able to remain impartial, despite the intense media

Not following in his parents’ footsteps. Michael Consuelos has dabbled in the acting world like his parents, Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseulos, but he has zero interest in one of their other pastimes: posting thirst traps.

NEW YORK -- R&B star R. Kelly will face an anonymous jury made up of seven men and five women when his New York City sex trafficking trial goes forward next week with opening statements.The panel was sworn in on Wednesday after dozens of potential jurors were screened by U.S.

Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he would be resigning, effective in 14 days.  His resignation comes one week after an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James that found that he sexually harassed 11 women, including staffers and women who did not work for his administration.«The best way I can help now is to step aside,» Cuomo said at a news briefing.Shortly before his resignation, his attorney, Rita Glavin, appeared to be outlining his defense.

Ellise Shafer administratorThe New York Film Festival has revealed the full lineup for its 59th edition, including Julia Ducournau’s “Titane,” Paul Verhoeven’s “Benedetta,” Todd Haynes’ “The Velvet Underground” and more.“Titane” won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

said in March he would not step down and denied any wrongdoing, though he apologized for making any women in his office feel uncomfortable. After James made her announcement, one formerly anonymous aide whose allegations were detailed in the report filed criminal charges.

Prince Andrew is being sued by Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who is accusing the royal of abusing her when she was 17 years old.

filed a lawsuit against Prince Andrew accusing him of sexual abuse.In the suit, filed on Monday in New York federal court, Giuffre accused the 61-year-old royal of sexually abusing her at Epstein’s Manhattan home when she was under the age of 18, and of intentionally inflicting emotional distress.

Prince Andrew‘s troubles aren’t going away.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTwo years after R. Kelly was jailed on multiple sexual assault and misconduct charges, his trial in New York begins with jury selection after months of Covid-related delays.

NEW YORK -- Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang known for such hits as “Celebration” and “Get Down On It,” has died. He was 70.He died peacefully in his sleep Saturday in New Jersey, where he was a resident of Montclair, according to a statement from his representative.Thomas was the alto sax player, flutist and percussionist.

The judge overseeing R Kelly’s sexual abuse trial in New York has ruled that the prosecution can present evidence in court in relation to other alleged crimes for which he has not been charged.

Aw! It was “remembrance at first sight” for Jenna Dewan and her fiance Steve Kazee!

NEW YORK -- One of the alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell has a memoir coming out this fall. Sarah Ransome's “Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back” is scheduled for Nov.

Federal prosecutors in R Kelly’s New York sex abuse case have asked for more testimonies to be heard at the musicians’ upcoming trial.One of three prosecutions pending in relation to the numerous allegations of sexual abuse that have been made against Kelly, the New York case currently centres on allegations made by six women and girls.However, prosecutors now say that they want the court to also hear testimonies from more than twelve other people.

NEW YORK -- Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly's sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to girls, and the government wants jurors in his upcoming sex trafficking trial to hear those claims.Prosecutors aired a wide-ranging raft of additional allegations — but not new charges — against the R&B star in a court filing Friday.

Federal prosecutors filed a detailed court document Friday, asking a New York judge to admit new allegations against R&B singer R. Kely in his upcoming sex trafficking trial.

Looks like Adele, 33, is off the market! The “Hello” singer recently enjoyed a date night with sports agent Rich Paul, 39, at the NBA playoffs, leading many fans to believe the two are an item. The alleged couple had never been seen out together before, though Rich did reveal in a May 31 interview with The New Yorker that he was “hanging out” with a major pop star, but declined to reveal their identity.