R. Kelly-tied show not permitted

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois officials say a concert here that was to be hosted by R. Kelly cannot take place in the wake of new sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Illinois Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Denise Albert told the Chicago Tribune that the application for the Spring Break Jam in April was denied Thursday because of security concerns after protests outside Kelly’s Chicago studio this week. Kelly has been under fire since the recent airing of a Lifetime documentary “Surviving R. Kelly.” He has denied all allegations.

A tip that Kelly was holding two women against their will prompted Chicago police to visit his residence Friday. Officers interviewed Kelly and the women but found no evidence of wrongdoing.