Reuters People News Summary

Following is a summary of current people news briefs. Country star Kenny Rogers dismisses 'wild misinformation' about his health

Country singer Kenny Rogers on Friday dismissed "wild misinformation and speculation" about his health and said he planned on "sticking around" for years to come. A statement issued on his behalf by his representatives was published after a U.S. tabloid report claimed the "Lucille" singer had been diagnosed with bladder cancer and was dying. Moby cancels book tour after furor over Natalie Portman claims

American musician Moby on Wednesday canceled his book tour after mischaracterizing a past relationship with actress Natalie Portman in his new book. A message on his website said that Moby was canceling "all upcoming public appearances for the foreseeable future." It was posted three days before he was due to start the UK leg of a tour to promote his memoir "Then It Fell Apart." R. Kelly charged with new felony sex assault, abuse counts: Chicago Sun Times report

Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly was charged on Thursday with 11 new felony counts of sexual assault and abuse that could, if he is convicted, send the R & B singer to prison for 30 years, the Chicago Sun Times reported. Kelly was indicted by a Cook County Grand Jury on four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, two counts of criminal sexual assault by force and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, documents posted on the newspaper's website showed. Ashton Kutcher 'freaking out' after date found slain, Los Angeles court told

Actor Ashton Kutcher told a Los Angeles jury on Wednesday that he was "freaking out" after learning that a young woman was found dead in Hollywood the day after he called at her home for a date. The former "Two and a Half Men" star was testifying as a witness at the trial of a man dubbed the Hollywood Ripper who is charged with the murder of the young woman and two others.