R&B singer R. Kelly is blaming “rumors” for the cancelation of a scheduled performance at the University of Illinois at Chicago after students and staff petitioned against his appearance because of sexual misconduct allegations. “I don't know why they canceled the show. I've never heard of a show being …
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R. Kelly Blames 'Rumors' For Canceled Chicago Performance
“Her voice was so distinctive and powerful and I never heard anything like it,” the R&B superstar said. Simone was a leader in pushing for civil rights and influenced everyone from Aretha Franklin to Alicia Keys. Her brother, Sam Waymon, accepted the honor on his sister's behalf. The 33rd annual Rock …
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Bon Jovi, Nina Simone, Moody Blues, others inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Day, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer, was also extraordinary, hitting high notes that also earned her applause. Blige inducted Simone, calling the singer “bold, strong, feisty and fearless.” “Her voice was so distinctive and powerful and I never heard anything like it,” the R&B superstar said. Simone was …
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Bon Jovi, Nina Simone, Moody Blues make it into Rock Hall
