Kris Coratti Kelly is joining CNN Worldwide as executive vice president and head of global communications.
30.06.2022 - 19:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
During R Kelly 's sex abuse trial, shocking details of his marriage to late singer Aaliyah resurfaced.
Just yesterday, the 55-year-old singer, was sentenced after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking following a federal trial in New York in September last year.
The 90s R&B singer, who's full name is Robert Kelly, was branded a "predator" who used his fame to "prey on the young, the vulnerable and the voiceless for his own sexual gratification", writes The Mirror.
During the trial, the jury heard that Kelly was accused of bribing a government employee to overlook Aaliyah's age so the pair could wed in 1994 – when Aaliyah was just 15 years old.
The singer met Aaliyah through her uncle Barry Hankerson, who was Kelly's manager at the time.
Barry brought a 12-year-old Aaliyah into the studio and had her sing for Kelly. The pair then began spending time together as Kelly produced the singer's debut album, which he titled Age Ain't Nothing But A Number.
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However, their relationship soon turned sour – with accusations of sexual abuse, pregnancy and a fraudulent marriage licence so Aaliyah could have an abortion.
Kelly was accused of bribing the Illinois government employer on 30 August 1994 so he could obtain a fake ID for the late singer, who died in 2001.
The fake ID, which claimed her age was 18, was then used to obtain a marriage license so a then 27-year-old Kelly could wed the singer, who's full name was Aaliyah Dana Haughton, named as Jane Doe one in the federal indictments.
During the 2021 trial it was also claimed by a victim,
Kris Coratti Kelly is joining CNN Worldwide as executive vice president and head of global communications.
Roe v. Wade, and with it, longstanding legal precedent.Titled the “Respect for Marriage Act,” the bill would require states to recognize legally valid same-sex and interracial marriages, and prohibit discrimination “based on the sex, race, ethnicity or national origin of the individuals in the marriage.” Couples who believe they’ve been discriminated against because of their LGBTQ identity would be allowed to pursue legal action.The number of House Republicans who defected from the Republican Party’s official position, which opposes legal recognition of same-sex relationships, was much larger than expected by most political observers, reflecting shifting attitudes on the issue of same-sex nuptials, even among Republicans — a majority of whom support same-sex marriage, according to polling.Many of the Republicans who voted in favor of the measure tended to be younger, newer members of Congress, hailing from suburbs or exurbs of large cities, though there were exceptions.For instance, all four members of the Utah congressional delegation voted in favor of codifying same-sex marriage.
Kelly Ripa shared a story about husband Mark Consuelos’ recent choice of haircut that left the “Live with Kelly and Ryan” audience in stitches.
borrowed their pride flag before serenading them at her 65,000-capacity gig in Hyde Park. Jack Burns-Langton, 28, was approached by a member of staff soon after arriving at British Summer Time festival from a bottomless brunch, and asked if his friend Dean, 32, would be willing to part with a pride flag in exchange for drink tokens and VIP access to Adele’s headline performance. The pair agreed without hesitation and soon found themselves backstage.
The stars are stepping out for Adele‘s big night!
Adele is back on stage!
It’s a very big weekend for Tom Cruise!
Adele is such a good egg, isn’t she?The Hello hitmaker took to the stage in Hyde Park on Friday night for her first UK gig in a hot minute and while she was busy being the superstar that she is, she still made sure to look out for her fans. Adele halted the show after noticing that someone in the audience needed assistance, calling for security to take them out of the crowd. Fans hailed the singer for being so caring, pointing out that not only did she call for a steward to rescue the fan, but she walked over so she could see what was going on.
Singing sensation Adele wowed fans in her Hyde Park performance in London on Friday and celebs were out to in force to see the show including Hollywood star Tom Cruise and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly. Hollywood favourite Tom, 59, was among the A-listers to head to London to watch Adele in action.The movie star showed off his incredible physique in a fitted black shirt and dark jeans and finished the outfit with a black suede jacket.The Top Gun actor was all smiles for the camera as he milled through the busy Hyde Park in London ahead of the show.
Adele broke down in tears on several occasions as she took to the stage in London’s Hyde Park for a long-awaited gig. The singer, 34, stunned in a black floor-length gown as she took to the stage to perform her hits at American Express present BST Hyde Park in London on Friday. Adele’s hair was swept up in a stylish beehive with a few delicate strands framing her face, and wore statement gold spiked hoop earrings.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFirst things first: Adele showed up.And in many ways, that was the biggest hurdle Adele had to clear on her way to triumphing at the first of two shows at London’s American Express Presents BST Hyde Park festival.You see, the last time Adele headlined a massive outdoor run in her hometown, in 2017, she canceled the last two shows of her scheduled four-night Wembley Stadium stint after damaging her vocal cords. In fact, this was her first full live show since then.More recently, there was the small matter of her Las Vegas residency, scrapped at the very last minute, leaving many British fans stranded in Sin City.
Adele just performed her highly anticipated concert in London’s Hyde Park and you can check out the set list right here!
Adele is looking incredible in these new photos!
The Eagles‘ set at BST Hyde Park in London last Sunday (June 26), it’s been reported.Don Henley and co. returned to the capital as part of their 2022 UK and Ireland headline tour, which also included stop-offs in Liverpool, Edinburgh and Dublin this month.
Adele makes her UK live return with a pair of concerts for British Summer Time Hyde Park in London tonight and tomorrow (July 1-2). Check out the official stage times below.The singer, who released her fourth album ’30’ last November, will be supported by an all-female bill at her first ticketed shows in more than five years.