People Roundup: Kenny Rogers fit; Elton John slams Russia; R Kelly charged; more


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-06-2019 11:16 IST | Created: 01-06-2019 10:26 IST
People Roundup: Kenny Rogers fit; Elton John slams Russia; R Kelly charged; more
Elton John on Friday criticized Russia's reported censorship of gay sex scenes in the new movie musical based on his life, "Rocketman," calling the decision "cruelly unaccepting of the love between two people." Image Credit: Twitter (@Festival_Cannes)

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 furore over Natalie Portman claims

American musician Moby on Wednesday cancelled 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 cancelling "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."

Elton John slams Russian cuts to 'Rocketman' gay scenes

Elton John on Friday criticized Russia's reported censorship of gay sex scenes in the new movie musical based on his life, "Rocketman," calling the decision "cruelly unaccepting of the love between two people." John and the makers of "Rocketman," which depicts the warts-and-all rise to fame of the gay British musician, issued a statement after Russian media reported that scenes involving gay sex and drug taking had been cut from screening in Russia.

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.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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