USA Today Music — The singer, who is charged with 10 counts of criminal sexual abuse, contends he can't keep up with child support responsibilities and mounting legal fees without traveling overseas for paying gigs.             more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The singer asked permission to fly to Dubai since he surrendered his passport last month as a condition of his bond in 4 cases of criminal sex abuse. more info

USA Today Music — Kelly asked a U.S. judge to allow him to come to the Arabian Peninsula sheikhdom to perform shows and "meet with the royal family."             more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — R. Kelly can find concert venues abroad even as U.S. venues canceled bookings after the "Surviving R. Kelly" documentary aired, his lawyer said. more info

USA Today Music — The 52-year-old singer shared a video to Instagram and Twitter, his first post since Jan. 1, singing and telling his daughter, 'Happy birthday, baby.'             more info

USA Today Music — Various studies have found that 7 in 10 girls endure some form of sexual harassment by age 18, and 1 in 4 will be sexually abused.             more info

USA Today Music — Cameras can be in the courtroom beginning with the singer's March 22 hearing. However, photos and video of his accusers won't be allowed without their consent.             more info

USA Today Music — Lawrence Flood, the judge overseeing R. Kelly's case, is expected to hear motions from media outlets Friday about why cameras should be allowed in the courtroom for the singer's criminal trial on sex-abuse charges.          ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Alice and Angelo Clary initially believed the relationship between their daughter and R. Kelly was all about the music. But as more allegations of sexual abuse are leveled against the embattled R&B star, the Clarys said they just want to see their da... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — R. Kelly was sent back to jail last week for failing to pay more than $160,000 in child support. more info