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Morning 4: A look at how the new income-driven repayment plan for federal student loans would work -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: A look at how the new income-driven repayment plan for federal student loans would work -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Prosecutors: R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prison
Read full article: Prosecutors: R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prisonProsecutors say R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem โI Believe I Can Fly,โ deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls.
R. Kelly's life, from troubled talent to trafficking trial
Read full article: R. Kelly's life, from troubled talent to trafficking trialR. Kelly grew up in Chicago's housing projects and went on to have an illustrious musical career increasingly clouded by allegations of lurid behavior and sexual abuse.
Prosecutors wrap up as R Kelly trial moves into next stage
Read full article: Prosecutors wrap up as R Kelly trial moves into next stageProsecutors at the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial ended their case after calling dozens of witnesses over the past month who detailed the governmentโs sweeping allegations against the singer in lurid detail.
Prosecutors: Tapes capture R. Kelly threatening his victims
Read full article: Prosecutors: Tapes capture R. Kelly threatening his victimsProsecutors want a New York City jury at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial to hear profane video and audio recordings they say demonstrate how he threatened his victims with violence.
Detroit to join international celebration honoring Aaliyah
Read full article: Detroit to join international celebration honoring AaliyahThe City of Detroit will join five other cities across the country and three abroad in an international celebration of the late singer, actress and model Aaliyah on the 20th anniversary of her tragic death.
Witness: R. Kelly made victims write fake blackmail letters
Read full article: Witness: R. Kelly made victims write fake blackmail lettersA woman has testified that R&B hitmaker R. Kellyโs forced her and his other girlfriends to write fake blackmail letters that he wanted to have in hand in case he was ever charged with sexually abusing them.
Celebrate the life of Aaliyah at this concert in Detroit
Read full article: Celebrate the life of Aaliyah at this concert in DetroitItโs been 20 years since the passing of the Princess of R&B Aaliyah, and even though sheโs gone from this world, she is far from forgotten. She will be honored with a tribute concert Thursday, August 26, at Arethaโs Jazz Cafรฉ.
Morning Briefing Aug. 25, 2021: Remembering Detroitโs โBabygirlโ Aaliyah 20 years after death, FBI raids Detroit city hall amid corruption probe
Read full article: Morning Briefing Aug. 25, 2021: Remembering Detroitโs โBabygirlโ Aaliyah 20 years after death, FBI raids Detroit city hall amid corruption probeHere are this morning's top stories.
For pregnant women, pandemic made hunt for drug rehab harder
Read full article: For pregnant women, pandemic made hunt for drug rehab harderSpecialized rehab programs for pregnant women are a rarity, but experts say they're needed to reduce the number of babies born to mothers who are increasingly struggling with drug use.
Big Sean drops new song 'Overtime' - listen to it here
Read full article: Big Sean drops new song 'Overtime' - listen to it hereGetty ImagesDetroit's Big Sean dropped his newest song on Wednesday afternoon. The new song, "Overtime," is a three-plus minute freestyle produced by another Detroit native, Key Wane. As usual, Sean talks a lot about his hometown, mentioning Cass Tech, Aaliyah and the Detroit Lions. Overtime out now streaming everywhere! https://t.co/5resNbLo8f pic.twitter.com/TPLEurOMOT Sean Don (@BigSean) July 24, 2019Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
On this day: August 25
Read full article: On this day: August 252001: Popular R&B artist Aaliyah dies at age 22 along with eight others in a plane crash in the Bahamas after filming the music video for the single "Rock the Boat." She made her recording debut at age 14 and is best known for songs such as "Back & Forth," "If Your Girl Only Knew" and "Try Again." She also appeared in the movies "Romeo Must Die" and "Queen of the Damned." Hide Caption