The biggest entertainment news stories in 2019
By Mona Austin As the decade comes to a close, The Slice has rounded up the top news of 2019 in the world of entertainment. Some of the stories caught our attention include unexpected deaths and the unexpected actions of celebs. Here are the top 10 highs and lows from the people who entertain us that made headlines this year: 1. Jussie Smollet hate crime hoax Gay and Black, the actor claimed to be a target of a hate crime. Chicago police said he staged the whole thing and he was charged with 16 felony counts, but prosecutors later dripped the charges. Smollet lost his job as Jamal in the final season of "Empire" and to a degree, his credibility as a professional actor. He maintained his innocent throughout the ordeal. 2. R. Kelly documentary The "Surviving R. Kelly" Lifetime docuseries set off a revolving door of new charges that kept the beleagured R&B singer in court. The series caused Kelly to lose his record deal after activists prote...