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(Newser) - Boyish pop star Chris Brown pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court today to pummeling his girlfriend Rihanna, People reports. Solemn and dressed in black, Brown murmured "not guilty" on two felony counts—making criminal threats and assault—while his mother Joyce Hawkins sat in the front... More »

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 Brown Plea Deal in Works; 
 Arraignment Today 

Singer expected to plead not guilty

Apr 6, 09 8:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - As Chris Brown prepares for his arraignment today, “intense” negotiations on a plea deal are under way, a source tells the New York Daily News. “It’s expected to be resolved at some point soon. Rihanna wants it resolved as well,” the source says. Brown is seeking... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • celebrity • assault • arraignment • Rihanna • Chris Brown

Anti-Chris Brown Song Gets Radio Play

Singer's actions 'a thousand percent wrong' says member of Smoke Jumpers

Apr 3, 09 3:42 PM CDT
(AP) - A song criticizing Chris Brown is getting radio airplay in Chicago, LA, and New York, among other markets. "My Flow So Tight," by a little-known dance group called Smoke Jumpers, features the repeated line: "Chris Brown should get his ass kicked," the AP reports. A website... More »

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United States • song • rap music • Rihanna • domestic abuse • Chris Brown • criminal charges

 Rihanna, Chris May 
 Reunite on Oprah 

Singer reportedly wants public apology from alleged abuser

Apr 1, 09 7:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna and Chris Brown may be reuniting—on Oprah’s couch, Hollyscoop reports. Rihanna has been talking to Oprah since the talk show queen famously begged her not to take Brown back, sources tell Look magazine, and a public apology may be in the works. More »

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Oprah Winfrey • domestic violence • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Rihanna Still 
 Working With DA 

Attorney, DA rep confirm cooperation

Mar 31, 09 10:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna is cooperating with the Los Angeles District Attorney in the case against Chris Brown—and reports otherwise are “totally incorrect,” her attorney tells E! A rep for the DA’s office also confirms Rihanna is “a cooperating victim” in the domestic-violence case, although she will not... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • arraignment • district attorney • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

Bruised Pic Leads to Push for 'Rihanna's Law'

Plus, Chris Brown cancels court meeting

Mar 25, 09 9:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The now-ubiquitous photo of a battered Rihanna has propelled an advocacy group to push for “Rihanna’s Law,” which would deter law enforcement employees from releasing exploitative photos of crime victims, the Los Angeles Times reports. “We can no longer tolerate the leaking of private information when... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • photograph • Rihanna • Chris Brown • court appearance

 PSA Re-enacts Rihanna Beating 

Activist organization launches new campaign

Mar 20, 09 8:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna’s alleged assault by Chris Brown is re-enacted in a new PSA, AP reports. Actors play out the scene while a narrator reads details from the police affidavit. “There was no need to sensationalize things. It was bad enough,” says the CEO of DoSomething.org, adding that... More »

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online videos • domestic violence • reenactment • Rihanna • PSA • teenager • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Teen Fans Blame...Rihanna 

Experts stress need for education

Mar 19, 09 8:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - Who deserves the blame for Chris Brown’s alleged attack on Rihanna? Not Brown, say many teens. A recent survey showed 46% blame Rihanna, while 52% placed blame on both parties, the New York Times reports—and the level of support has parents worried. "She probly ran into a... More »

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domestic violence • celebrity • hip-hop • Rihanna • teenager • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Rihanna 'Too Ashamed' 
 to Go Public With Chris 

Singer won't comment on case, wants it forgotten

Mar 17, 09 10:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna isn’t ready to confirm she's back on with Chris Brown, for fear of fan backlash, reports Bang Showbiz. The singer told a pal, “I’m too ashamed to go public yet.” And not just about her relationship—don’t expect Rihanna to mention anything about the... More »

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domestic violence • celebrity • relationship • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Rihanna to Rebound 
 on Big Screen 

Singer in talks for Bodyguard, Charlie's Angels

Mar 16, 09 10:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - With a series of high-profile film projects on the table, Rihanna is set to jump back into the spotlight, the New York Daily News reports. An insider says the pop star is in talks to reprise Whitney Houston’s role in 1992’s The Bodyguard. A Charlie’s Angels sequel... More »

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music • film • celebrity • Justin Timberlake • Rihanna • movies • Chris Brown

 Rihanna Feels Unworthy: Oprah 

It's a sign of low self-esteem, she says

Mar 13, 09 6:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna took back her abusive boyfriend because she feels bad about herself, Oprah said on her show yesterday. "If you go back with a man who hits you, it is because you don't feel you're worthy of being with a man who won't," she said. Guest Tyra Banks... More »

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entertainment • Oprah Winfrey • Tyra Banks • abuse • domestic violence • Rihanna • Chris Brown

 Brown to Ax 
 Manager; She 
 Denies Affair 

Brown upset with his entire team

Mar 12, 09 11:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Chris Brown is ready to fire his manager, the New York Post reports—but not because of their rumored affair. Brown is upset his apology over the alleged assault of Rihanna was issued late and sounded “insincere,” an insider says, and the singer is ready to replace his... More »

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domestic violence • celebrity • affair • text message • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown • manager • Tina Davis


 Chris Brown
 Bails on Kids'
 Award Show 

Rep cites pending charges as reason

Mar 11, 09 2:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Amid growing protests over his inclusion in the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Chris Brown has withdrawn from the event, TMZ reports. Just yesterday, the network defended Brown's right to contest his two nominations, but with the singer facing charges for allegedly beating Rihanna, parents groups were skeptical about the decision... More »

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music • domestic violence • Nickelodeon • Rihanna • Chris Brown • criminal charges

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Brown 
 Rumors 
 Old News: 
 Manager's Dad 

Plus, reality acts fight over Jacko, and more

Mar 11, 09 11:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - Two British reality talent-show acts nearly came to blows in their competition to open for Michael Jackson’s London shows, the Mirror reports. It may be a moot point, the New York Post adds—so far, no one is willing to insure the July concerts. Elsewhere:
  • The father of
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reality TV • Angelina Jolie • detox • diet • celebrity • affair • concert • Amy Winehouse • Blake Fielder Civil • yoga • Ashley Dupre • Chris Brown

(Newser) - Nickelodeon says it won't pull Chris Brown from contention in its Kids' Choice Awards later this month, despite an onslaught of protests from angry parents, E! reports. "The kids who vote will ultimately decide who wins in the category," said the TV station. Parents stepped up protests with... More »

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Nickelodeon • Rihanna • Chris Brown

Chris Brown's Manager Sent Sexy Text That Sparked Fight

TMZ says pair had sexual relationship

Mar 10, 09 1:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - The woman who left a three-page text on Chris Brown’s cell phone, inciting Rihanna’s fury and Brown's aggression, was none other than Brown’s manager, TMZ reports. Rumor has it Brown and Tina Davis, 40, had a relationship when Brown was 16, though both have denied it. The... More »

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crime • abuse • domestic violence • fight • text message • Rihanna • Chris Brown • manager

 Rihanna Case 
 a Wake-Up Call 
 for Teens 

Young people becoming more aware of domestic violence

Mar 10, 09 11:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Rihanna-Chris Brown saga provides an important “teachable moment” for kids, USA Today reports. One in four teen relationships involves violence and this highly visible case is bringing awareness to those who thought “it can’t happen" to me—especially after a photo of Rihanna's battered face was... More »

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education • abuse • domestic violence • violence • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Brown, Rihanna 
 Record Duet 

Plus, details of two prior incidents emerge

Mar 10, 09 10:13 AM CDT
(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 ... More »

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music • domestic violence • celebrity • assault • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown • recording

Oprah to Rihanna: 'He Will Hit You Again'

But 'she hit me first,' Brown claims

Mar 9, 09 7:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - As Chris Brown tries to negotiate a misdemeanor plea, Oprah Winfrey spoke to battered girlfriend Rihanna through her show Friday, telling the battered singer, “If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again.” An expert on her show compared Brown to... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • felony • misdemeanor • plea bargain • assault • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown


 Brown-Rihanna Deal 
 in Works for Book, Tour 

Singer may co-author book on raising abuse awareness

Mar 7, 09 5:49 AM CST
(Newser) - As Chris Brown's management team scrambles to rebuild his badly bruised image, the effort—dubbed "Operation Mea Culpa"—will see Brown and Rihanna co-authoring a book about abuse and appearing on talk shows together to raise awareness about abusive relationships, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.''The only way Chris... More »

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