R Kelly prosecutors ask court to hear more testimonies alleging further abuse, bribes and threats in New York 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

Sunnyside Post.All three victims suffered minor facial injuries in the attacks, with the woman also suffering a fractured tooth. However, all three refused medical attention, according to NBC New York.Police have released images of the suspect, who was seen outside a bar located at 795 8th Avenue just prior to the attack.

André Braugher has joined Universal-Annapurna-Plan B’s feature adaptation of New York Times bestseller She Said about Pulitzer Prize winners Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey’s investigative journalism into movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual assault, which led to his conviction.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation becomes effective in two weeks, Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul will replace him as the state's first female governor.

Opening Night“The Tragedy of Macbeth“Dir. Joel CoenCenterpiece“The Power of the Dog“Dir. Jane CampionClosing Night“Parallel Mothers“Dir.

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.

The first of R Kelly’s long-awaited trials over allegations of sexual abuse is now formally underway, with the jury selection process beginning yesterday. Though opening statements in the New York case are not expected to actually begin until 18 Aug as a result of the Kelly side needing more time to prepare following the departure of two of his lawyers from his legal team back in June.Kelly has been awaiting trial in jail for more than two years.

Frank Ocean has opened a new store in New York City for his recently launched “independent American luxury company”, Homer.The artist announced the venture last week, with the first Homer collection set to feature “fine and high jewellery pieces, plus printed silk scarves”.Homer’s first store opened in New York yesterday (August 9), and it is currently the only place where people can physically buy items from the company’s collection.Located at The New York Jewelers Exchange, 70-74 Bowery in New

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.

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.

The damning report from New York’s attorney general, concluding that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, also shed some light on the role that his brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, played in advising him on responding to the allegations.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ignored calls to resign and again denied engaging in sexual harassment, even after the state’s attorney general released a damning report outlining allegations from 11 women and concluding that he violated state and federal law.

The 59th edition of New York Film Festival is taking shape and today Film at Lincoln Center announced Pedro Almodóvar’s latest drama “Parallel Mothers“ starring Penélope Cruz, as the Closing Night selection of the festival. “Parallel Mothers” will make its North American premiere on October 8 at Alice Tully Hall.

A huge new announcement was made about vaccine proof in New York City.

an interview with New York Times journalist David Marchese after the writer asked Momoa if he regretted filming a graphic rape scene during his breakout performance as Khal Drogo on HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”The pilot episode of the series saw Momoa’s barbaric warlord Drogo assault and force himself on his would-be queen Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emilia Clarke, 34.When Marchese asked whether Momoa “thinks differently about those scenes today,” he replied, “Well, it was important to depict

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorClive Davis and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the artists who will be joining Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Jennifer Hudson at the New York City “homecoming concert” in New York’s Central Park on August 21: Andrea Bocelli, LL Cool J, Kane Brown, Elvis Costello, Earth, Wind and Fire, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cynthia Erivo, Jimmy Fallon, Wyclef Jean, Journey, the Killers, Gayle King, Don Lemon, Barry Manilow, Polo G, Patti Smith, Rob Thomas with

Brianna Hamblin, a television news reporter from Rochester, New York’s Spectrum News 1, posted a Twitter video today that showed her being catcalled and abused while on the job.