Television
Buku Abi, a.k.a. Joann Kelly, alleges her father, singer R. Kelly, sexually abused her as a child in ‘R. Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey.’ R. Kelly’s attorney denies the allegations.
Music
The L.A.-based musician behind the viral hit ‘Million Dollar Baby’ on TikTok, new stardom and his debut album, ‘Coyote.’
Updates
Investment banker Bryant R. Riley proposed to acquire the remaining 76.8% stake in his eponymous firm B. Riley Financial Inc. for approximately $160 million on August 15.
Entertainment & Arts
Early fans were dismayed when R.E.M. became a massive major-label success. But author Peter Ames Carlin argues that the band retained its artistry even as its popularity surged.
With dozens of acts including Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and Chaka Khan, Saturday’s inaugural Fool in Love festival drew a crowd in the tens of thousands.
Perhaps best known for his 2001 book about Kurt Cobain, Charles R. Cross was a veteran Seattle-based music journalist who edited that city’s Rocket newspaper.
Hollywood Inc.
After a string of box office misses, Marvel is looking to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to bring an R-rated X-Men-powered refresh to the franchise.
“Deadpool & Wolverine†topped the domestic box office this weekend, opening with a record $205 million for an R-rated film, according to Comscore estimates.
Politics
New York prosecutors say they will oppose dismissing Trump’s hush money case, but they might be open to delaying his sentencing.
Sports
The Yurchenko double pike vault was renamed after Simone Biles when she became the first woman to land it in international competition. The U.S. gymnastics great held a funeral for the move this week.