Rihanna to Rebound on Big Screen

Jay-Z, JT, Kanye among those who want to record

(NEWSER) - Rihanna’s planned duet with ex Chris Brown ended on a flat note when he allegedly assaulted her—but lucky for her, she has five back-ups good to go. Jay-Z, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, and Soulja Boy are all ready to record with her, the Mirror reports. “Rihanna has been working with the biggest names in the business,” says a source. “She is going to blow everyone away.” More»

Plus, details of two prior incidents emerge

(NEWSER) - Rihanna and alleged abuser Chris Brown are recording a duet slated for Brown’s new album, E! reports. The pair has been holed up in a California recording studio with an award-winning producer. Another source confirmed Rihanna is recording again, using music as “her refuge.” Meanwhile, the New York Daily News says Rihanna told police about two previous fights with Brown. More»

(NEWSER) - Chris Brown seems to be doing pretty well, all things considered—not only is he reportedly holed up in Diddy’s Miami mansion with the girlfriend he’s accused of assaulting, he’s also been recording tracks for a new album, E! reports. Though he shot down rumors of partying with Khloe Kardashian on Saturday, the singer hasn’t exactly been laying low—he’s been photographed jet skiing and looking relaxed, but as the Mail points out—with no Rihanna in sight. More»

'Birthday Cake' remix to 'shock the world': producers

(NEWSER) - Looks like Rihanna and Chris Brown are more than making up. Almost three years after Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex , the two are collaborating on an upcoming single, MissInfo reports. The producers of "Birthday Cake (Remix)" had earlier said that the song's featured artist was "gonna shock the world." Indeed. Brown reportedly raps on one verse and sings on a second, though it's unclear if that's what will be in the final cut; the single is due out next week. Meanwhile, Brown reportedly came to Rihanna's birthday party following the Grammy Awards (click to see her risque cake ); the two have also been clubbing together, Vibe notes. (In other Chris Brown news, he's reportedly been using a really tasteless pick-up line... ) More»

Woman says he tried it on her at Grammys

(NEWSER) - Chris Brown's mission to disgust everyone who's not a member of "Team Breezy" continues: The singer, who reacted to controversy over his Grammys performance by telling the world to "f*** off," also tried to hit on a woman at a Grammy gift lounge … in a less-than-charming fashion. The woman tells Us that Brown asked her, "Can I get your number? I promise I won't beat you!" Then "he and his friends laughed, then one yelled, 'That's his new line!'," she says. More»