Good day, bad day: June 14, 2012

A 5-year-old prodigy opens her second solo New York art show, while R. Kelly gets a hefty bill from the IRS — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle

R&B singer R. Kelly owes about $4.8 million in unpaid taxes, according to the IRS.
(Image credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

GOOD DAY FOR:

Party animals

A study finds that heavy drinking, smoking, drug use, and overeating do not affect a man's sperm count. [TIME]

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Tech-savvy hikers

Google Street View unveils plans to expand its maps to include photographs of popular hiking trails. [GOOD]

Arts and crafts

A 5-year-old Australian painting prodigy opens her second solo New York City art show. [Gothamist]

BAD DAY FOR:

Female MDs

A new analysis finds that female doctors earn an average of $12,194 less per year than their male counterparts. [Newser]

The King of R&B

The IRS reports that R. Kelly stopped paying his taxes in 2005, and owes about $4.8 million. [Business Insider]

Clean getaways

A man allegedly attempts to rob a Virginia Walmart, only to get hit by his own getaway truck during the botched escape attempt. [Consumerist]

For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: June 13, 2012