Gun Threats Shut Down 'Surviving R. Kelly' Premiere in NYC, Organizers Accuse Singer of 'Intimidation'
Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty The premiere of Lifetime’s upcoming docuseriesSurviving R. Kellywas abruptly cut short in New York City Tuesday night due to gun threats. The film was only about 10 minutes in, when theatre management asked the attendees to evacuate the event, which was held at NeuHouse Madison Square. Once everyone was safely out of the building, event organizers were heard telling the crowd, “We exited the building out of an abundance of caution, but this is all the more reason why we need to make sure this message is heard....