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This June photo of R. Kelly shows him departing a courtroom in Chicago in a case related to a state sexual abuse case. On Thursday, federal prosecutors said an additional criminal prosecution against Kelly has been launched.

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R. Kelly Arrested On Federal Charges, Including Child Pornography And Kidnapping

2:58pm July 12, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Kelly was arrested Thursday evening in Chicago and charged with 13 federal counts. On Friday morning, prosecutors in New York's Eastern District unsealed five other counts, including racketeering.

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R. Kelly Faces First Federal Charges

12:40pm July 12, 2019

Singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in federal custody, following his arrest Thursday in Chicago. He faces federal charges of child pornography and transporting women and girls across state lines for sex.

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Federal Charges Escalate Sex Abuse Case Against Singer R. Kelly

11:37am July 12, 2019

by Patrick Smith

Federal agents have arrested singer R Kelly on a 13-count indictment, including possessing child pornography. Kelly was already under indictment in Illinois on state charges.

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Barbie's Homage To David Bowie, 50 Years After 'Space Oddity'

6:19am July 12, 2019

To honor the anniversary, Mattel has come out with a Bowie Barbie that channels the pop icon's alter ego Ziggy Stardust. She's got the red mullet, gold makeup and the iconic metallic spacesuit.

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Dolly Parton in a scene from the 1980 comedy 9 to 5. The film's theme song, performed by Parton, took on a life of its own.

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A Cup Of Ambition And Endurance: '9 To 5' Unites Workers Across Decades

1:43pm July 11, 2019

by Lynn Neary

Dolly Parton's classic singalong aims a catchy beat at a serious point, listing the ways the daily grind exploits and exhausts people — some more than others.

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Bon Iver Announces A New Album, Releases Another Pair Of Songs

9:29am July 11, 2019

by Stephen Thompson

The band's fourth album, due out Aug. 30, will be titled i,i. Hear "Jelmore" and "Faith" now.

"I'm trying to keep hope, because everyone is leaving, bro," says Ahmad Hikmat, Content Director of Capital FM in Khartoum. "I am losing my team one by one."

Once A Symbol Of Freedom, Sudan's Pop Radio Station Has Fallen Almost Silent

5:48pm July 10, 2019

by Eyder Peralta

Sudan's revolution ushered in an explosion of culture. But the military crackdown has nearly muted the most popular pop radio station. A once-vibrant cultural space is now struggling for survival.

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Cover art for the upcoming album The Lion King: The Gift.

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Beyoncé Announces New Album 'The Lion King: The Gift,' Releases New Single 'Spirit'

10:06am July 10, 2019

by Maya Eaglin

Following the world premiere of the new live-action remake of The Lion King, Queen Bey announced a syncretist suite of songs inspired and influenced by the original film's music.

Nicki Minaj has cancelled her performance in Saudi Arabia due to pressure from human rights activists.

Nicki Minaj Cancels Saudi Arabia Performance, Citing Human Rights Concerns

5:29pm July 09, 2019

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Following heated criticism from human rights groups, Nicki Minaj has pulled out of a music festival in Saudi Arabia that she was scheduled to headline on July 18.

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Merck Wants To 'Empower' Infertile Women In Africa. Can Music Videos Help?

10:43am July 09, 2019

by Malaka Gharib

The songs tell women they are "more than a mother" — then promote the pharmaceutical company's fertility treatment programs. But the music videos raise some concerns.