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“He and [rapper] Jay-Z don't get along?”

Freaky deaky swinger singer R. Kelly is about to go on trial in his hometown of Chicago for the crime of child pornography. via Gawker

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“I'm a diehard fan. Self-destructiveness is what makes her real - it makes for great songs.”

Ne-Yo has lavished praise on three of the biggest British female singers. The US RnB star has already written for Leona Lewis, John Legend, Estelle and Usher and now seems to be angling for work with Duffy and ... via Ananova

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After Ne-Yo opened for Alicia Keys last month at the Scottrade Center, he stuck around to present six songs from his upcoming album Year of the Gentleman at Grove club the Gramophone. via Riverfront Times

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“Cause ya'll the other look out there doin”

Wanna share some love with Usher? Well check out his new single "Love In This Club" featuring Young Jeezy right here on demand!... Usher - Play All Biography After being spotted by a La Face record executive at ... via KPRR-FM El Paso

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“They've already agreed to give Beyonce a cameo appearance. But (we're) hoping that (she) could be written in for a recurring role, or possibly even a permanent one.”

Caption: Beyonce Knowles. 'Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Arrivals. via ContactMusic.com

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“It's a wonderful theory psychologically to say a person is innocent until proven guilty”

No jurors were selected in R. Kelly's child pornography trial on Wednesday, leaving the total number chosen so far at eight. via News Sun

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“Our staff is incredibly scientific about this”

Organizers of the San Diego County Fair have agreed to pay singer Fergie $270,000 to perform there next month, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. via Daily India

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Caption: Kelly Rowland, . leaving Amika nightclub. after hosting a party. London, England - 10.05.08 Former DESTINY's CHILD star KELLY ROWLAND wants to follow in the footsteps of her pop peers MADONNA and GERI ... via ContactMusic.com

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“She has gained a lot of pregnancy weight. When she gains weight, she normally does the Def Jam detox, but not now.”

Bootylicious pop star Beyonce Knowles is pregnant with her first child, friends have confirmed. via Stuff

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Two potential jurors questioned in R. Kelly's child pornography trial have told the judge they've already decided the R&B singer is guilty and don't think they can be impartial. via NBC Channel 5

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