R
Kelly Lawyer's Asking Questions December
4, 2003 - The Lawyers representing R. Kelly are asking question like "When"
and "How old." Kelly is accused of having sex with an underage girl
and videotaping it. Kelly's legal team has filed motions arguing the case should
be dismissed because prosecutors failed to specify the date of the alleged crime.
They argue the girl could have been 17 at the time, which is old enough to consent
to sex. They also question the law that allows a man to have sex with girls 17
and older but it's illegal to videotape such acts with girls 17 and younger. Kelly
is due in court February 6th. Prosecutors have declined comment. 2003
Billboard Music Awards Finalists December
3, 2003 - Rapper 50 Cent leads the finalists for the 2003 Billboard Awards, which
will be presented Dec. 10 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
artist is a contender in six categories, including artist of the year, album of
the year ("Get Rich or Die Tryin'"), R&B/Hip-Hop artist of the year
and Hot 100 single of the year ("In Da Club").R&B
stars R. Kelly (pictured above) and Beyoncé
are each finalists in five categories, while Sean Paul and the Dixie Chicks are
contenders in four. Read More. R
Kelly Feels Like Bin Laden September
17, 2003 - R. Kelly says he feels like he's living the worst of nightmares. The
R &B singer was indicted last year on child pornography charges after a videotape
surfaced purportedly showed him having sex with an underage girl. Kelly, who's
free on bond, has denied the charges and say's he now feels like Osama bin Laden.
In the October edition of Blender magazine Kelly says that people have criticized
him without knowing the facts. The singer says he will be found innocent in the
long run. American
Music Award Nominee's Are In September
16, 2003 - There were no clear standouts as the nominees were announced for the
next American Music Awards. Several artists received two nominations including
Celine
Dion, Norah Jones, Beyonce, Avril Lavigne,
Eminem, Cher, Luther Vandross, R
Kelly and Fleetwood Mac. Winners will
be announced November 16th in Los Angeles. The 31st Annual American Music Awards
will be broadcast on ABC and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. (pictured left) Check
out the nominees.
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December
4, 2003 - The Lawyers representing R. Kelly are asking question like "When"
and "How old." Kelly is accused of having sex with an underage girl
and videotaping it. Kelly's legal team has filed motions arguing the case should
be dismissed because prosecutors failed to specify the date of the alleged crime.
They argue the girl could have been 17 at the time, which is old enough to consent
to sex. They also question the law that allows a man to have sex with girls 17
and older but it's illegal to videotape such acts with girls 17 and younger. Kelly
is due in court February 6th. Prosecutors have declined comment.
December
3, 2003 - Rapper 50 Cent leads the finalists for the 2003 Billboard Awards, which
will be presented Dec. 10 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
artist is a contender in six categories, including artist of the year, album of
the year ("Get Rich or Die Tryin'"), R&B/Hip-Hop artist of the year
and Hot 100 single of the year ("In Da Club").R&B
stars 
September
17, 2003 - R. Kelly says he feels like he's living the worst of nightmares. The
R &B singer was indicted last year on child pornography charges after a videotape
surfaced purportedly showed him having sex with an underage girl. Kelly, who's
free on bond, has denied the charges and say's he now feels like Osama bin Laden.
In the October edition of Blender magazine Kelly says that people have criticized
him without knowing the facts. The singer says he will be found innocent in the
long run. 
September
16, 2003 - There were no clear standouts as the nominees were announced for the
next American Music Awards. Several artists received two nominations including
