Ne-Yo Takes Legal Action Over R Kelly Tour

R&B singer Ne-Yo has taken legal action against R Kelly, claiming he was fired as the star's opening act on tour because fans and critics preferred him.

The musician is suing Kelly's tour promoters Rowe Entertainment for breach of contract and loss of earnings.

The 'So Sick' singer was to play 25 shows but claims he was fired after just two, reports BBC.

Promoters said the decision was made because a "final, fully executed contract" could not be obtained from Ne-Yo's agent.

Ne-Yo - whose real name is Shaffer Smith - and Compound Touring claim the star was to be paid $785,000 (£396,000) for 25 shows of Kelly's Double-Up tour and is still owed $735,000 (£371,000).
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R Kely Trial Postponed Again

Happy People singer R.Kelly has once again had his trial postponed, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.

R. Kelly, 40, was accused in 2002 of 14 counts of child pornography, including making a videotape where he allegedly has sex with an underage girl. The girl in the tape says it is not her.

The case will now not go to trial until the spring of 2008.
Source: TMZ