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Oprah Urges Chris Brown to Get Some Help

Media mogul has no regrets about domestic violence show 'inspired by Rihanna'

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2009 4:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – Chris Brown was miffed that Oprah said a recent show on domestic abuse was “inspired by Rihanna.” The singer told People it was “a slap in my face. I did a lot of stuff for her, like going to Africa and performing for her school." When TMZ asked Oprah how she felt about Brown's reaction, a rep sent this reply: "Oprah is very appreciative that Chris Brown performed at her school but she takes domestic abuse very seriously. She hopes he gets the counseling he needs."

In this image released by CNN, performer Chris Brown is shown during an interview Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, on the Larry King Live, show in Los Angeles.  The interview is scheduled to air on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
In this image released by CNN, performer Chris Brown is shown during an interview Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, on the "Larry King Live," show in Los Angeles. The interview is scheduled to air on Wednesday,...   (AP Photo/CNN, Peter Stone)
FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2008 file photo, Oprah Winfrey arrives at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast in Beverly Hills, Calif.
FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2008 file photo, Oprah Winfrey arrives at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
Chris Brown and Oprah are seen in separate file photos.
Chris Brown and Oprah are seen in separate file photos.   (AP)
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I commend Oprah on being like, 'This is a problem,' but she could have been more helpful, like, 'Okay, I'm going to help both of these people out.'

- Chris Brown

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COMMENTS
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riffran
Sep 4, 2009 10:16 AM CDT
nice pretty pastel blue bow tie poindexter....a yo homes dint noboddy fall for that wack shit iiieet...yous frontin main
Ucantusethatname
Sep 4, 2009 7:41 AM CDT
How about some help for Oprah who would take the time to comment about this scumbag?
QueenAlli
Sep 4, 2009 1:10 AM CDT
A Slap in the Face? Poor choice of words from a known woman beater. And claiming that she should not have said anything because you did charity work shows that this dummy has not learned anything. YOU HIT A WOMAN!!! You don't deserve respect FOOL.

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