The good old days...

Vintage photos of Rihanna and Chris Brown's "happier" times.

Chris Brown claims he's not a "monster"

Finally!

Chris Brown is addressing the public in a video about his alleged assault towards then-girlfriend Rihanna back in February.

However, he also takes the chance to promote his new album Graffiti and his next single that will be coming out this summer.

“I just wanna say ‘what’s up?’ because I ain’t been out there in a minute,” he says in the video that was shot at Shaquille O’Neal’s house with Bow Wow. “But the new album is gonna be coming soon. We working on it right now. It’s called Graffiti. It’s got everything on it, so y’all be ready for that.”

He concluded with, “Everybody that’s haters, they just been haters. All my real fans, I love you all. I ain’t a monster.”

Really Chris? Because beating your girlfriend sure makes you seem like one.

Let's hope radio stations continue boycotting his songs!

Check out the video below.

Rihanna's nude photos: Update

A few days ago, nude photographs of Rihanna hit the web.

48 hours later, the 21-year-old refused to release a public statement, but her record label, Island Def Jam Music Group, sent a letter to at least one website that published the photos.

The letter refers to "unauthorized photos purported to be...Rihanna," and demands that the photos be removed from the site, and calls the photos a violation of "the Artist's rights." They neglected to confirm whether or not the photos were of Rihanna, however.

Chris Brown's reps were quick to release a statement to Essence.com saying, "This is both a false and defamatory statement. Chris has not released or 'leaked' any photos of Rihanna (or anyone else for that matter)."

However, one of the original photos that leaked was of Brown sitting on a hotel bed with pink panties on his head. Another photo with Rihanna in bikini bottoms and a white dress shirt (above) has "I love you - Robyn. I miss you." scrawled across the bathroom mirror.

If Brown didn't leak them, then who did?

When will these celebrities ever learn??

Nude photos of Rihanna leaked online!

Uh-oh!

Looks like Rihanna's gotten herself into another scandal!

Naked photos of the 21-year-old singer have leaked onto the internet. Two of the photos are close-ups of Rihanna's face. Her face is not visible however in the photos showing her breasts and buttocks.

This is really unfortunate...she was just beginning to get her life back together!

I wonder if Chris Brown is responsible for this??

Chris Brown pleads not guilty

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Arriving almost 30 minutes late for his court hearing yesterday, singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to his alleged assault against then-girlfriend, Rihanna.

Brown's lawyers are said to be planning out a plea deal with the L.A. District Attorney's office in order to avoid a course case at all costs.

But let's be honest, how is he going to convince anyone with evidence like this?

When asked about the plea deal, Rihanna's lawyer said, "I believe there are efforts by all parties involved to resolve this case expeditiously. That would be beneficial to everyone. Rihanna would be pleased if this case were resolved quickly and fairly."

The pop singer's father, Ronald Fenty, also spoke out, saying Brown needs to "stop being in denial." He told reporters,

"So what happened? Somebody else did this to Rihanna then? I would like to see justice go in the right direction. Who did it - that's the question now. If he's not guilty, who did it? He should say 'guilty' and let the court be leaning into him and try himself to the mercy of the court, see if he gets a fine. I think he's a talented guy, but everybody should have to pay. When you do the crime, you do the time."

Brown is due back in court on April 29th. Let's hope justice will soon be served!

Is Rihanna still a suitable CoverGirl?

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Even though she was allegedly abused by her boyfriend, Chris Brown, singer and CoverGirl spokesperson Rihanna still went back to him, and is even recording music with him.

Now, the 21-year-old is trying to get out of testifying against Brown in court.

All this less-than-admirable behaviour has gotten beauty company, Revlon, to secretly hire a huge polling company to find out if Rihanna is hurting its competitor, CoverGirl.

The online survey features a CoverGirl mascara commercial. It then questions participants if they know who the person in the commecial is (Rihanna), if they've heard about her in the news lately, and if they feel she is an "appropriate spokesperson" for the product.

Rihanna needs to smarten up and leave Chris Brown before she ruins her own career!

Chris Brown's mystery text message sender revealed!

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Uh-oh! More drama and controversy for Chris Brown.

The 19-year-old singer reportedly received a three-page text message from his manager, Tina Davis, asking him to hook up later. This text message is the one that triggered the fight between Brown and his girlfriend, Rihanna on Feb. 8.

It is rumoured Davis, who turns 40 this month, was romantically involved with Brown when he was only 16 years old.. Both parties deny this.

The detective's affidavit refers to the text message as being "from a woman who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with."

Chris Brown and Rihanna recording in the studio together

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Not only are Chris Brown and Rihanna together romantically, but also professionally.

E! News reported that the two are currently in the studio recording music together.

The pair are working on a duet that Brown is hoping to include on his new album, which will be out later this year.

It was rumoured before that Brown's leaked track, "Electric Guitar" was supposed to feature Rihanna. Perhaps this is what they're working on?

Either way, another bad decision on Rihanna's part.

Chris Brown stays mum in court

During his court hearing yesterday in Los Angeles, Chris Brown remained tight-lipped and walked out without entering a plea in the two felony charges against him: assault and making criminal threats.

Speaking only four words to the judge -- "yes," "yes," and "yes ma'am," an "emotionless" Brown did not proclaim his innocence or guilt in the proceeding that took roughly 4 minutes and 20 seconds, and was granted a continuance until April 6th by request.

Reports say that Brown "wants to avoid a trial at all costs because the picture of Rihanna taken one day after the incident -- which has not been seen anywhere publicly -- is unbelievable."

The singer signed a waiver of presence during the proceeding allowing his lawyer to act on his behalf, meaning he won't have to show up to any minor court proceedings before April 6th.

After the judge granted Brown's request to continue the case, he told the singer, "You are not to annoy, harass, molest, threaten or use force or violence against anyone."

Brown also may not "disturb the peace, keep under surveillance or block movements" of her, and must get rid of any guns he may have by surrendering them to police or selling them to a licensed dealer within 24 hours. And he cannot "dissuade or prevent" anybody from attending a hearing or making a report to police.

Under the order, however, he is allowed to contact Rihanna in person or by telephone, as her attorney, Donald Etra, told the judge that "Miss Fenty [Rihanna] does not request [a no-contact] order." Therefore, there are no limitations to how physically close he may be to her.

The only restriction checked on the form is the box reading: "The protected persons may record any prohibited communications made by the restrained person."

The order expires in March 2012.

Rihanna's family unable to get a hold of her

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After hearing about the two felony charges against Chris Brown, Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty revealed to Us Weekly that he is unable to get a hold of her.

"...I can't get on to her. Her mother can't get on to her, her brother told me she changed her email. Somebody has a stranglehold on her. I'm lost," said Fenty. "I'll text the old numbers she had, and I call them. One girl answered, and she said, 'This is not Robin's number anymore.' I asked, 'Do you work for Robin? Do you deal with Robin?' And the girl hung up, so I don't know what's going on anymore. I'm lost."

Regarding the charges, Fenty said, "I don't know how to react. Chris is a very talented guy. I still think he's a little immature for Rihanna. Justice can never be served in this situation. He can't feel the pain she felt. I don't believe in hitting a woman. I hope everything works out better for them. I don't feel happy or sad. He's in the court's hands. Let justice prevail."

Let's hope that Rihanna reaches out to her family soon!

Chris Brown charged with two felonies

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Although they seem to have reconciled, Chris Brown has just been charged with two felonies - assault and making criminal threats - in the alleged beating of his girlfriend Rihanna on Feb. 8.

Brown is set to appear in an LA court at approximately 3:30 P.M. this afternoon.

If convicted, Brown faces anywhere from probation to a maximum four years and eight months in state prison, DA spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons told People.

LA's FOX 11 News was able to get its hands on LAPD detective notes from a search warrant detailing the horrific assault against Rihanna.

This is how the events unfolded, according to FOX 11:

After Rihanna read a text message on Brown's phone from a woman, he tried to force Rihanna out of the car, but couldn't because she was wearing her seatbelt.

Brown then allegedly slammed Rihanna's head against her window, and when Rihanna turned to face him, he punched her.

The notes said blood spattered on Rihanna's clothing and the interior of the Lamborghini.

Rihanna also called her assistant, according to FOX 11, leaving a message saying, "I am on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there."

Brown then reportedly replied, "You just did the stupidest thing ever. I'm going to kill you," and proceeded to punch and bite Rihanna. He allegedly put her in a headlock so long that she almost lost consciousness.

More to come on the results of Brown's court appearance.

Rihanna's family is not happy about reconciliation with Chris Brown

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Take their advice, Rihanna!

The 21-year-old singer spent the weekend in Miami reconciling with Chris Brown, and her family is not happy about it.

"Everyone wants them to take a break, to cool off," a relative of Rihanna told People magazine after the pair returned to Los Angeles together early Monday morning. "No one wants them back together."

Her relatives thought the relationship was over after Brown allegedly attacked Rihanna on Feb. 8. However, their separating was short-lived.

A source told People that Brown and Rihanna are "definitely together" and working on a reconciliation.

"I'm concerned," continued the relative. "I don't want her to make a mistake, and I don't want her to ever go through this again."

Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, on the other hand, has said he supports his daughter and her decisions.

He told the magazine, "Whatever road she chooses, I'm behind her. We are a family who stick togethr even though we are apart."

Whose side are you on? Rihanna's father's, or her other relatives'?

The face of a womanbeater...

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Chris Brown on a jetski at Diddy's Star Island Mansion, after being reunited with Rihanna.

You really look like a tough guy now Chris...

Rihanna and Chris Brown together again?!

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WHY RIHANNA WHY???

People is reporting exclusively that Rihanna is getting back together with Chris Brown.

The pair have been separated for almost three weeks after Brown allegedly attacked Rihanna on Feb. 8.


"They're together again. They care for each other," a source source told the mag. "While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves."

Brown reportedly called Rihanna last week to wish her a happy birthday.

"They reached out to each other. It's been mutual," said another source.

The two are currently spending time together at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs's homes.

This is wrong! I thought Rihanna would be smarter than this!

Do you think that Rihanna should take Chris Brown back?

Rihanna spotted in Mexico

This is just heartbreaking...

A picture is worth a thousand words, and Rihanna's face says it all.

A few weeks after receiving the alleged beating from her (hopefully soon to be ex) boyfriend, Chris Brown, the singer was photographed in Punta Mita, Mexico, where she is said to be spending time with her closest friends.

She has previously been spotted in Los Angeles and her native Barbados.

The photos surfed in the print edition of the New York Daily News.

The paper reports, "The shocking bruises that sources say boyfriend Chris Brown left on the songbird's face just before the Grammy Awards were not visible...Nor was she smiling."

Other than a few shots from the backseat of a car, this is the first time Rihanna has been photographed in public since the Feb. 8 altercation.

Brown on the other hand, has remained in seclusion, but is reportedly taking anger management classes in Glendale, Ca.

Last week, Rihanna broke the silence issuing a statement to her fans.

"At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown" says the statement from her rep. "She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time."

Let's hope her speedy recovery continues to go well, and that justice will soon be served!

This is just awful...

This is what Chris Brown did to Rihanna. The photo was taken soon after Rihanna was allegedly attacked by Brown.

But after seeing this, I guess it really cannot be an "alleged" attack anymore.

Chris Brown releases a statement

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A week after the alleged attack Chris Brown made on his girlfriend, Rihanna, the singer has finally spoken.

The following statement was issued by a spokesman on behalf of Brown:

"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person.

Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong.

While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else.

Those posts or writings under my name are frauds."

No mention whatsoever of Rihanna, however the fact that he is "seeking counselling" means he isn't denying the situation, right?

It's still too vague for any more details, but it's about time he's said something.

What do you think of Chris Brown's statement on the incident?

Rihanna was in an abusive relationship with Chris Brown

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Regarding the alleged attack Chris Brown made against Rihanna, apparently this isn't the first time the "Forever" singer has hit his girlfriend.

Here is the police report of what happened:

An argument erupted between the two after Brown received a text message from a woman who wrote about getting together. That's when Brown started hitting Rihanna.

She then ordered him to drive her home and "faked a call" to someone, saying things like, "He's dropping me off. Make sure the cops are there."

This fake call supposedly sent Brown over the edge, which led him to say something like, "You are really fu**ed up now. I'm going to kill you." This statement is the basis of the criminal threats charge.

At this point, Brown allegedly began his violent attack with his fists. Somehow, Rihanna was able to take the keys out of the ignition and threw them outisde.

That's when Brown fled the scene.

According to the police report, Rihanna told cops this was not the first town Brown hit her, and referred to it as an ongoing and escalating abusive relationship.

Whether or not Brown will be given the more serious charge of criminal threat is not sure, but it's almost certain that he will be charged with felony domestic battery, as the photos of Rihanna's injuries are said to be enough proof.

Chris Brown and Rihanna: More Updates

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Developments, rumours, and celebrity input involving Chris Brown's alleged attack against Rihanna have been flooding the media for the past couple of days.

Here are some of the updates about the incident:

What Happened:

• A source revealed to E! News that Rihanna told police that Brown choked her while threatening to kill her and, as a result, she lost consciousness.
  
  The fight started when they left Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party on Saturday. Shortly after midnight, it escalated, and Brown pulled over the silver Lambourghini to the side of a street in L.A.'s Hancock Park neighbourhood.
  
  According to the source, Rihanna then grabbed the car keys and tossed them out the window, which sent Brown into a rage. He tried to find the keys, then came back to the car, put his hands around her neck, and said, "I'm going to kill you!"
  
  Rihanna told the police that by the time she regained consciousness, Brown had fled the scene. Her injuries (blackened right eye, swelling, and hand prints on her arms) concerned the responding officers so much, they drove her to the hospital instead themselves, instead of waiting for an ambulance.
  

• Other sources say that Brown's alleged attack supposedly started with a text message he received from another female.
  
  The New York Daily News reported, "He got a booty call. He got a text. Rihanna saw it and she got upset. They started to argue. She got out of the car. He wanted her to get back in, so he grabbed her. She pulled away. That's when she's told people he hit her."
  

Legal Matters:

• A police source confirmed that Rihanna is providing "ongoing" cooperation with detectives.
  

• The Los Angeles District Attorney's office asked police to do more investigative work before deciding to press charges against Brown for domestic violence. LAPD chief investigator, Detective Deshon Andrews, is keeping the case file closely guarded in order to keep anything from being leaked to the media. He did reveal, however, that 911 call recorded audio of "a screaming woman."
  

• It has been confirmed that the 911 call was not made by Rihanna, but by a witness who spotted the altercation and called police. That witness will be key to the case.
  

Background Info:

• Details have emerged that Brown has been in trouble with the law before.
  
  Life & Style magazine is reporting that in 2007, Miami police were called to Brown's hotel room because guests overheard him screaming and throwing dishes at his mother.
  
  A source said, "He was fighting with his mom. Neighboring hotel guests alerted security and they came upstairs to the room, saw the broken dishes and the mess, and then asked hi mother to leave the room. Plice were then called, but charges were not filed as Chris simply paid the hotel bill and left the hotel."
  

• Other sources, who claim to be friends of Rihanna's, have revealed to Us Weekly that they noticed visible bruises on Rihanna's neck in early December. When they asked her if she was ok, Rihanna answered, "We broke up again."
  

Public Statements:

• Neither Brown, nor Rihanna have made any statements to the public themselves.
  
  

• Rihanna's publicist, Jana Fleishman issued a statement Sunday saying only that "Rihanna is well. Thank you for your concern and support."
  
  Rihanna's grandmother, Clara Brathwaite has told the media, "I don't want people to worry. Rihanna is fine and she is doing well." Brathwaite also denied that Rihanna suffered from a broken nose.
  

• From the Brown camp, his longtime stylist, Mike B., said, "Chris is all right. He's a good kid. He feels very bad that something like this has happened."
  
  Brown's sister, Lytrell Bundy, told Extra, "He's always been a good boy — never violent." When asked about how Brown is coping with the situation, she said, "He's doing good. He's coping... He's doing as... as to be expected."
  
  Another friend told People magazine, "You can tell everybody that Chris really feels bad about the whole situation, about it coming out the way that it happened, the way he went about it, the way she went about it … it's just a wack situation." The friend also said the story is "not as bad as everybody is trying to gas it up to be."

Celebrity Input:

• Celebrities have also been quick to comment on the alleged incident:
  
  In an interview on Carson Daly's talk show, Brown's friend, rapper, T.I. said, “Yeah, I spoke to him today. He cool, you know. I guess he a little concerned about the situation, but he’s still the same Chris.” He later issued a statement saying he "made a mistake of commenting before understanding the situation."
  
  Rihanna's mentor, and the man who discovered her, rapper, Jay-Z was supposdly enraged when he heard that Brown allegedly hit Rihanna. A source said, "He hit the roof. Chris is a walking dead man. He messed with the wrong crew."
  
  Actor Terrance Howard told the paparazzi, "Chris is a great guy. He'll be all right… Rihanna knows he loves her… Everybody just needs to get out of their way." He later retracted these "insensitive remarks," insisting that he didn't know about the alleged incident when he made the remarks.
  
  Rapper Kanye West told Ryan Seacrest, "I feel like that's my baby sis and I would do any and everything to help her in any situation."
  

Aftermath:

• As a result of the alleged situation, Brown has cancelled a series of events associated with the NBA All-Star Game this weekend in Phoenix.
  
  
• Rihanna has cancelled her 21st birthday bash. There were about 200 guests invited to the carnival-themed soiree, which was supposed to be held on February 20th in New York City. She has also postponed her concerts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Jakarta.
  
  
• Brown has been dropped by the Body by Milk campaign. The brand issued the following statement: "The Milk Mustache campaign is taking the allegations against Chris Brown very seriously. We are very proud and protective of the image of the Milk Mustache campaign and the responsible message it sends to teens. Mr. Brown’s ad was launched last fall and is scheduled to end this week."
  
  
• Radio stations in the states, specifically WAKS "Kiss" FM 96.5 in Cleaveland, have dropped all of Brown's tracks from their playlists, after listeners called in outraged that his music was still being supported.
  
  The station's program director Bo Williams said, "I then made the decision to rid the whole station of Chris Brown songs while this plays out. We are fans of Chris Brown's music, and this is not something that will last forever. But it appears that Chris has made some poor choices, we are following the lead of our listeners, and we will not be supporting Chris Brown on 96.5 Kiss FM in Cleveland until the alleged situation gets resolved."
  
  
• An inside source has revealed thet Brown has been trying to contact Rihanna: "Chris has been trying to contact her. So far she hasn't taken his call. Her family is on their way to be with her. She has some close girlfriend looking after her."
  
  
• Brown's mugshot will not be released, as he was arrested within LA city limits. According to LA city law, mugshots are only released to the public if the individual poses a threat to the public or its distribution will assist in the criminal investigation.
  
  
• A photo has been floating around depicting a bruised and battered Rihanna. It is not real, it's photoshopped.
  

With files from CNN, E!Online, PerezHilton, and other souces linked in the entry.

Chris Brown and Rihanna Update

TMZ.com is reporting that there are pictures of Rihanna's injuries which have been deemed "horrific."

The photos show major contusions on both sides of her face, and there is "serious" swelling and bruising.

Her lip is split and her nose is bloody, and there are confirmed bite marks on one of her arms and on several fingers.

They also are reporting that Rihanna claimed that Chris Brown struck her with his fists, which is what did the damage. There was no object used in the alleged attack.

Rihanna refused treatment at the scene, but before she left cops took photos. TMZ was told that the photos alone are "devastating proof of abuse."

They've also learned that Rihanna did not call 911, but rather a person in the area who heard her screams.

Rihanna's family is reportedly planning to to get her out of L.A. to keep her away from Brown.

A member of Rihanna's inner circle says, "They [her family] want to get her back to Barbados. They want to keep her away from Chris right now."

Her record label has suppsedly hinted that her scheduled concert in Malaysia this Friday will be cancelled.


This just keeps getting worse and worse!