R. Kelly's Publicist Quits  
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

And he wears snakeskin!  AARGH!
Photo from HipHop Crunch

R. Kelly is publicist-less.  Say that five times fast!  Regina Daniels, the Chicago P.R. & marketing agent for F&B singer R. Kelly resigned last week, over some sort of drama that she won't disclose.

"I have always prided myself on professionalism, respect and loyalty," said Regina.  "I ended my relationship with Kelly because there are some lines you just don't cross...I have also disassociated myself from Kelly."

Daniels was R. Kelly's publicist for 14 years.  This must be some serious shiz.  But, being a publicist and a professional, Daniels isn't likely to let anyone know what that breach of trust was.

R. Kelly reportedly also broke ties recently with singer and songwriter Ne-Yo, who was supposed to open Kelly's tour last week.  Paris Johnson, a 21-year old from East Baltimore, told the Baltimore Sun, "R. Kelly kicked him off the show.  He's cocky like that.  That's how he is."

Meanwhile, Kelly's court case for child pornography is taking far longer than drying paint.  He was initally charge 2002, and here were are creeping up on 2008.  He had a trail date in September that was postponed and has not yet been rescheduled.

"Is R. Kelly the luckiest man in showbiz, or does it just seem that way?"  Entertainment Weekly wrote in September.  "Since the 40-year-old R&B star was arrested on child pornography charges, he's been on a professional hot streak with seven top-selling albums, two national tours, and the exceedingly lonny but beloved R&B hip-hop operetta 'Trapped in the Closet.'"

Um, yeah.  I sense a new Celebrity Justice petition coming on...

   

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