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Kelis Rogers-Jones (born Kelis Rogers on August 21, 1979), is known simply by her first name Kelis (pronounced Kuh-lees). Her name is an amalgamation of her parents' first names, her black father Kenneth and Chinese-Puerto Rican mother Eveliss. Growing up in Middle Class Harlem, New York Kelis' childhood was not a deprived one. But she was not without problems, after her parents realised they could not cope with her unruly behaviour (Kelis shaved all her hair off at age 13, soon afterwards dyeing the regrowth the colors of the rainbow)... |
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News in english
about Kelis
(August / 2009)
Basement Jaxx Prep Guest-Heavy Fifth Album Date: 06 Aug 2009
Spin -
What do Santigold, Yoko Ono, and Kelis (of "Milkshake" fame) have in common? All appear on Scars , the new album by pioneering dance duo Basement Jaxx, out October 6. The disc's thirteen tracks also feature vocal contributions from Lightspeed Champion, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Yo! Majesty, and more. Basement Jaxx recruited the who's-who of singers to help return to a more classic club sound after ...
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Manatee Sheriff investigating death of 4-year-old girl Date: 15 Aug 2009
ABC Action News Tampa Bay -
Deputies were called to 6716 46th Ave West, and found Kelis Rucker unresponsive around 6:20 pm Friday night
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Celebrity birthdays on Aug. 21 Date: 21 Aug 2009
Miami Herald -
Actor-filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles is 77. Singer Kenny Rogers is 71. Actor Clarence Williams III (The Mod Squad) is 70. Newsman Harry Smith is 58. Actress Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) is 53. Actress Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix) is 39. Singer Kelis is 30. Actor Cody Kasch (Desperate Housewives) is 22. Actress Hayden Panettiere (Heroes) is 20. Actor RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) is 17.
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Nas' Financial Earnings Exposed, Kelis Wants $281K In Spousal Support Date: 21 Aug 2009
SOHH.com -
A new legal document has hit the net that exposes Nas' financial records as his estranged wife Kelis asks for over $281,000 in support. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
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KELIS WANTS MORE SPOUSAL/CHILD SUPPORT: Her lawyer is seeking "retroactive" money from rapper. Date: 24 Aug 2009
Eurweb -
*Additional spousal support is being requested by singer Kelis in her ongoing divorce court drama with estranged husband Nas. According to TMZ.com, sources say Kelis' lawyers have drawn up a list of items that she should be awarded, including back child and spousal support.
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Funeral services for girl, 4, set for Saturday Date: 27 Aug 2009
Bradenton Herald -
MANATEE - Funeral services for Kelis Shontay Rucker, whose death is under investigation by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, are set for Saturday.
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