TMZ has discovered that two new accusers have stepped ahead in opposition to R. Kelly. The media outlet was additionally available when the 2 girls joined forces to make their accusations official in a press convention this morning at 11 am. The proceedings have been recorded can be found to those that’d prefer to put a face to the ladies who want to stay nameless till additional discover.

The two girls had been flanked by lawyer Gloria Allred when the convention kicked off in New York City. Allred moderated a linear dialogue the place the alleged victims recounted their participation in an after social gathering placed on the disgraced singer. As the story goes, each girls had been invited to the stated social gathering after Kelly noticed them within the crowd at certainly one of his notorious “entrance row” live shows. 

In different R. Kelly-related information, a grand jury has been assembled to research a intercourse tape which allegedly exhibits the singer participating in sexual acts with what’s believed to be a 14-year-old woman. The damning proof was offered to Cook County’s State Attorney’s Office by lawyer Michael Avenatti. It’s nonetheless unclear whether or not the brand new accusers are in any method concerned with Avenatti’s prosecution efforts in Chicago.

This Jussie Smollett case will get crazier by the hour as new developments constantly emerge all through the day. The Empire actor who was as soon as considered because the sufferer is now being suspected of staging the crime himself. While he and his workforce have denied these allegations, it appears like he is making an attempt to bulk up his authorized workforce to deal with the investigation.

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According to The Blast, Smollett is making an attempt to recruit Colin Kaepernick’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, onto his authorized workforce after the lawyer helped Kaep rating a large settlement towards the NFL. Smollett is reportedly constructing his authorized workforce to deal with the continued investigation about his alleged assault along with different authorized points that stem from the investigation. 

With the scandalous new developments in his case, the actor’s want for Geragos may be for the sake of coping with the media. Since the allegations emerged that he staged the assault, it seems as if he wants somebody to reply the media’s questions and communicate on his behalf in interviews. Geragos has beforehand represented Kaepernick but in addition helped out Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, and Winona whereas they confronted controversial authorized troubles.

Earlier at this time, it was revealed the 2 brothers who had been initially taken in as suspects might have been seen contained in the elevator of Smollett’s constructing with the actor on the identical evening of the alleged assault. 

Between the R. Kelly scandal and the Jussie Smollett story, 2019 is off to an odd begin. Smollett's been below fireplace over the previous few days after police stated that they consider Smollett staged his personal assault. Evidence means that it is a chance and many individuals who've stood by the actor have been distancing themselves. Cardi B even prompt that he "fucked up Black History Month." Despite the media studies, his siblings are standing by his facet and pitting the blame after the media.

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Jocquis Smollett and Jurnee Smollett Bell confirmed help on-line for his or her brother Jussie amid allegations that he staged his personal assault. They shared a submit on Instagram which featured a photograph of Malcolm X together with a quote from the civil rights chief.

"This is the media, an irresponsible media. It will make the legal appear like he’s the sufferer and make the sufferer appear like he’s the legal,” the quote reads. “If you aren’t cautious, the media could have you hating the people who find themselves being oppressed and loving the people who find themselves doing the oppressing.”

A large outcry for justice rose out of Jussie Smollett’s assault by “MAGA supporters.” The incident is at present underneath investigation as a hate crime as the small print of the case level to homophobia and racism being a part of the assailants’ intentions. While the story develops and makes rounds in up to date headlines, Azealia Banks feedback on how the general public’s response to the violence could also be a software wielded by the DNC.

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“Sorry…that is all promotion for the following season of empire/propaganda to ensure black for the DNC subsequent go spherical,” she wrote in her IG Stories, “Loads of black individuals did not vote in any respect within the 2016 election which labored in Trump’s favor.” The basis of her declare is supported by 2016 election statistics. Voxreported: “The black voter turnout price declined for the primary time in 20 years in a presidential election, falling to 59.6% in 2016 after reaching a record-high 66.6% in 2012.”

The remainder of her claims previous the preliminary premise are conjecture that enhances the right-wing notion of leftists’ sensibilities. Banks views Smollett’s name for his neighborhood to be “Gayer and Blacker” and the diffusion of his message by means of media as one other instance of “democratic technique to preserve management over the black vote by exploiting our Uber-emotional self-pride.”

Banks goes on to encourage her following to vote for the GOP and keep away from the “kryptonite” that’s Hollywood. View her full principle under.

The particulars surrounding 21 Savage and Young Nudy's arrest final night time are nonetheless scarce. Whatever particulars have emerged could also be portray an inaccurate image. DJ BJ, Young Nudy's DJ and an affiliate of 21 Savage, took to Twitter final night time to dispute a few of the "info" which have surfaced pertaining to ICE's detainment of 21 Savage.

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According to stories, 21 Savage and Young Nudy have been in the identical automobile after they have been arrested in what's been described as a "focused operation." However, DJ BJ refuted these claims together with stories that mentioned the Atlanta Police Department have been those who initially arrested the rapper.

"Fake information. Savage and Nudy will not even in the identical automobile. Don't let media mislead y'all." 

Hours earlier than taking the ground at Madison Square Garden, Kyrie Irving instructed the media he owed them, or any NBA franchise for that matter, a sealed promise as to the place he’ll signal this offseason. Well, it might seem that his feedback put New York Knicks’ followers on discover as a result of when Kyrie Irving took to the ground on recreation day, they have been all cheers. Chant of “We need Kyrie” turned almost not possible to dam out by the 2nd half of play. But Kyrie isn’t any simp, the Celtics’ guard stored his composure when requested to touch upon the flattering reception.

“It’s nothing however a distraction at this level. Like I stated, I am appreciative of the fan help I get in any area. But in fact, coming again house — clearly, what is going on on when it comes to that noise and commentary, it is only a bunch of nonsense proper now,” he affirmed post-game. So, cannot do something about it. I am simply accepting, I am appreciative, however on the similar time, I received a recreation to deal with.”

The New York Knicks, who have been greater than “frivolously energetic” on the commerce entrance this week, are believed to be fascinated with attaining Irving’s providers within the offseason if he would not re-up with the Celts. For the report, Irving and the Celtics ran away with a 113-99 win over the new-look Knicks. So a lot for that vocal dedication eh Kyrie?

Bill Cosby’s at present behind bars, but it surely appears to be attracting unwarranted consideration to the State Correctional Institute Phoenix. According to TMZ, the ashamed comic spent a day in lockdown after SCI noticed a drone following him.

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Bill Cosby was reportedly positioned on a full day of lockdown after officers noticed a drone following the comic within the yard. Sources stated drone flew above the jail facility whereas he was being escorted across the yard. The comic has a private escort with him whereas he is within the yard as a result of he is legally blind. Bill Cosby was positioned underneath a full day of lockdown instantly after State Correctional Institute Phoenix safety noticed the drone flying over the jail. Officials consider that it was despatched by a media firm who was attempting to get a flick of Cosby. His attorneys have been knowledgeable of the matter.

It’s nonetheless unclear if the media outlet managed to get a flick of Cosby — the state Department of Corrections stated they do not converse on safety issues both. Pensylvania prisons have been geared up with drone detection methods final yr.

Bill Cosby is serving Three-10 years in jail after he was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a lady at his property in 2004. More than 60 different girls have come ahead with comparable accusations. Most not too long ago, an alleged video of the comic appearing inappropriately in the direction of a then 18-year-old lady surfaced and shall be introduced in an upcoming trial. 

Painter Taurean Washington has such a robust affinity for the spoken phrase, that he oft-considers himself a "hip-hop artist." After efficiently moonlighting for years below this umbrage, Taurean is able to present the World his newest physique of labor primarily based on Kanye West's lasting popularity as a producer/rapper.

Baker Mayfield is reduce from the identical material as a Junkyard Dog. What he lacks in finesse, he certain makes up in Moxey. Generally, clunky-in-attack, the Cleveland Browns' quarterback of the current, fought again claims his angle was holding the franchise again, specifically as a deterrent to touchdown huge title coaches. The 5-minute radio phase spearheaded by Jason Smith stresses the significance of attracting "established names like Mike McCarthy" to the Brown's once-vacant head teaching place. Smith believes the rookie's bust-up with Hue Jackson will hinder Cleveland's recruitment course of for years to return, particularly on the teaching place.