Despite decades of sexual abuse accusations, singer R. Kelly can boast one hell of a devoted female fanbase.

Arrested last Friday (February 22) after being formally indicted on 10 counts of sexual abuse (including indecency with minors), Kelly entered not guilty pleas across the board.  Then, just days after word from his lawyer, Stephen Greenberg, dominated press that he was unable to pay for his own bail due to his ‘finances being in a mess’ (click here to read more on that), the Grammy-winner was released from the custody of the Cook County Jail thanks to a mystery donor.

Now, the Chicago woman who paid his bail has been revealed. Details inside:

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Good things come to those who wait it seems.

For, after a serial delay, February 22nd brought with it the long-awaited arrival of Offset‘s debut solo album, ‘Father of 4’ (click here to stream).  Lined with high profile features from the likes of Cardi B, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Quavo, and more, the set zoomed to #2 on iTunes sales charts just hours after its unveiling (blocked from the top by Lady Gaga‘s ‘A Star is Born’ soundtrack).

Yet, its saving grace – much like the solo efforts of his Migos brothers Quavo and Takeoff – has come from the streaming realm.  So much so, industry analysts predict the project will outpace the competition (including Gaga and her post-Academy Award acclaim) for next week’s top spot on the Billboard 200.

To ensure such, Offset has unveiled a cinematic video for the album’s tune, ‘Quarter Milli.’  Tapping Gucci Mane to assist, the clip – set in the 1920s – sees the duo as old school gangsters who’ve band together to pull of a bank heist before jetting off into the sunset with a quarter milli in cash.

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Pop queen Janet Jackson will be bringing hits and heat to the Las Vegas strip this summer. For, it’s been announced that the diva will launch her first residency – and it’s named ‘Metamorphosis.’

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Drake‘s ‘So Far Gone‘ was introduced to streaming services in honour of its tenth birthday this month and is now this week’s highest-selling Hip-Hop album.

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When Beyonce decided not to star in the latest telling of the ‘A Star is Born’ story the coast became clear for the brilliant Lady Gaga to swoop in and fill the vacant position.

Unfortunately, this has caused unnecessary tension between their respective fan bases as Beyonce’s fans feel her decision not to make the movie rescued Gaga from the supposed career slump she faced before its release.

There’s more.

For, the ‘Love Drought‘ star’s supporters also believe their rivals are inventing awards to give to their leader so her single ‘Shallow’ nabs a title owned by the groundbreaking self-confidence anthem ‘Formation’.

When you google “golden shepherd award”, it says it’s an award for dogs …

— ? (@4444inch) February 25, 2019

A digital war zone below…

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Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing some of R. Kelly‘s child abuse survivors, has revealed that the performer has violated his bail conditions by visiting the same McDonalds he used to frequent to target African-American children.

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Khia  has hit out at the entertainer Billy Porter because she feels he needs to “dress like a man.”

The performer made headlines when he attended this year’s Oscars in what some described as a gender-fluid fit and has now been urged by Khia to wear clothes she believes are befitting of men.

Do you agree with her?

That’s why society has a problem with this. If your back is as wide as the Incredible Hulk I don’t want to see you in a ball gown.

Watch her video and weigh in below…

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Less than two weeks after storming to the top of iTunes sales charts with the premiere of her latest single, ‘Please Me’ (featuring Bruno Mars), rapstress Cardi B‘s learned the tune premiered on the Billboard Hot 100 at #5.

An impressive start, powered by a handsome mix of digital downloads and streaming, The Stereotypes-produced cut will undoubtedly see an even bigger boost once its official accompanying music video drops.

Curious to know when you’ll be seeing it on your screens?  Cardi took to Instagram earlier today to confirm the details.  Look inside to see:

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Undoubtedly still beaming from her inaugural Grammy wins at this year’s ceremony (R&B Album of the Year, Best R&B Performance), H.E.R. took her refined and refreshing brand of R&B to this morning’s ‘Good Morning America.’

The musical guest of honor for the newscast’s ‘Oscar After Party,’ the breakout star took to the stage to perform her latest single ,“Hard Place,” which is found aboard her latest EP, ‘I Used to Know Her Part 2.’

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R. Kelly is facing quite the legal battle after being charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse.

And with the former chart-topper’s finances in disarray, the struggle was all sorts of real to pay the 10% due on his $1 million bail to secure his release.

Well, that change moments ago. Because, the R&B singer has made payment — after three days in custody.

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Last month brought with it LeToya Luckett‘s biggest bundle of joy – baby Gianna.

The youngster is the first child for the Destiny’s Child original and husband Tommicus Walker (who has a daughter from a previous relationship).

With fans keen to garner a glimpse of the baby, Luckett today obliges by sharing the first picture of her child.

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