During its four years of existence, the now-defunct Fashion Meets Music Festival played out like a longform Fyre Fest for Columbus residents. Despite regular boasts about "putting Columbus on the map" and such, it amounted to little more than a spectacle to be cackled at, one that probably ultimately did more damage to the city's…

"He suffers from a learning disability that adversely affects his ability to read… in essence he cannot”R. Kelly, (C) appears at a hearing before Judge Lawrence Flood at Leighton Criminal Court Building May 7, 2019 in Chicago, IllinoisR Kelly‘s lawyers have claimed that their client is unable to read, citing this as the reason for ...

Jim DeRogatis was the first reporter to investigate allegations about Kelly. Bob Chiarito meets him in ChicagoR KellyJim DeRogatis has written seven books, including what is considered the best book about legendary rock critic and his idol, Lester Bangs. He’s been a rock critic for three decades and co-hosted a radio show on America’s Nation...

"He suffers from a learning disability that adversely affects his ability to read… in essence he cannot”R KellyR Kelly‘s lawyers have claimed that their client is unable to read, citing this as the reason for why the musician recently failed to show up in court. Kelly’s failure to respond to a lawsuit by Heather Williams,...

Although extensive sexual misconduct allegations against R. Kelly have swirled for years, Lifetime's Surviving R. Kelly documentary brought renewed, intensified scrutiny to the singer. Among other outcomes, the renewed attention resulted in a fresh round of criminal charges and the termination of Kelly's record deal.