Showing posts with label Chris Brown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chris Brown. Show all posts
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Chris Brown to five years' probation, six months' community labor for the beating of Rihanna and ordered the R&B singer to stay away from his former girlfriend for the next five years. Like that’s gonna happen.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg told Brown that he could be sent to state prison if he violated any terms of his sentence, including an order to stay 100 yards away from Rihanna unless they're attending music industry events. Let’s see if they can resist.
A probation report prepared for Tuesday's sentencing describes two previous violent incidents. The first happened about three months before the February beating while the couple was traveling in Europe; Rihanna slapped Brown during an argument, and he shoved her into a wall. In the second instance, Brown allegedly broke the front and passenger side windows on a Range Rover they were driving while visiting Barbados, Rihanna 's home country. Neither attack was reported, the probation report states.
Brown will serve his sentence in his home state — Virginia — and his community labor will be overseen by the police chief in Richmond.
The judge said she wanted to ensure that Brown, 20, performs physical labor instead of community service, such as mentoring young people. He will also undergo a year of domestic violence counseling.
Rihanna did not attend Tuesday's sentencing. I guess she had other more important stuff to do than watch her abuser face the music.
After hearing the devastating news of Michael Jackson's death, and knowing that the BET Awards are only days away from us many are asking one questions such as, will there be a tribute to the King of Pop?
Well we all know the answer to that already, but the big question of all is Who could really do an MJ tribute that does the world's greatest entertainer justice? Chris Brown, of course......Anticipating at least a video montage, we know that the BET team is most likely scrambling to include some sort of performance in the King of Pop's honor.
However, with the perilous months that Brown has experienced, he is hardly in anyone's good graces. Celeb or not. But, could a performance of monumental proportions begin to heal the wounds of disappointment and anger that our little golden boy administered in February. Think back to the 2007 World Music Awards where Brown performed an amazing rendition of MJ's Thriller, along with impromptu performances at previous BET award shows that left us speechless.
There's no doubt that Brown needs something to catapult him back into the super-stardom that he was once accustomed to. The world is hurting, especially us Black folk that literally grew up on the Jackson Five and MJ hits. We need to see that his legacy lives on. Many people, some indifferent, some disgruntled, claim that they would like to see Brown do a performance at the awards show which airs on Sunday.
Are we ready to forgive Chris Brown? Although we disagree with his actions and definitely believe that he has more crow to eat, this is a moment to take to the spotlight and do us proud. Somebody go get that jacket from the cleaners and buy back that glove. There's work to be done. R.I.P Michael.
So you would think because Rihanna didn't show up for court today Chris gets off the hook for two piecing her, well not so easily, A plea bargain has been accepted in the assault case agains him.Brown's plea deal will require him to spend 180 days in a labor domestic violence program and get five years probation for felony assault.If he violates his probation in any way, he'll get four years in prison.
Rihanna did not appear in court today and thus did not testify, I wonder why she didn't show face?.
What do U think of the court's decision? Was it fair? Too tough or too lenient?
Our boy Breezy was at Pleasure P album release party, You can bet your last dollar he wasn't thinking bout Rihanna who he had allegedly beatdown a few months back. Breezy was trying very hard to bring back his superstar steeze rollin’ in expensive cars, poppin’ bottles, flirting with older chicks and actin’ a fool.Omarion, Bow Wow, Richgirl and Mario were at the party actin' like big dawgs.
So let me get this straight. Chris Brown allegedly beats up Rihanna inside of a car on a public street, doing everything from punching her to biting her, yet anyone who says, “You know, you really shouldn’t do that,” is the bad person.Does one have to get socked in the eye to follow that logic?
Well, that’s how Chris Brown feels. During a live chat with Bow Wow last night, the man who now draws comparison to Ike Turner versus Michael Jackson, told the world “I’m not a monster.”
Maybe not, but he allegedly bites like one.
He also added, “We ain’t going nowhere. Everybody that’s haters, they just been haters. All my real fans, I love ya’ll. I ain’t a monster. Believe that.”
Chris Brown’s career should not end over one alleged slip up. His personal life shouldn’t overshadow his talent.
But, when you’re accused of domestic violence, should you be online talking about “the haters?”
Between the video chats, Twitter, and blogs, the internet is turning into one big PSA for publicists.
Well, it looks like Rihanna will have to take the stand after all. According to TMZ, the Los Angeles District Attorney told Rihanna's lawyer Donald Etra in a hearing today that the singer will be subpoenaed.Rihanna's lawyer says that his client will indeed cooperate and take the stand to testify at the preliminary hearing on June 22. "She will absolutely comply," he said. In the past, Etra had stated that Rihanna would testify if she was subpoenaed, and that is exactly what is going to happen. The preliminary hearing will determine whether or not the prosecution has enough evidence to go to trial.
Chris Brown has already pleaded not guilty to beating Rihanna after an altercation took place between the couple back on Feb. 8, the night before the Grammys.
The subpoenae isn't the only news that came out of today's hearing. People.com is also reporting that the judge in the case rejected a motion filed by Mark Geragos, Chris Brown's lawyer, asking for an order requiring the L.A.P.D. to give up the leaks in the case. Brown's lawyers want to know who leaked the photos of Rihanna's injuries.
Late last week, self-taken nude photos of a woman alleged to be award-winning pop star Rihanna were posted on the internet, and while no one from RiRi's camp has denied or confirmed it's the "Umbrella" singer in the pics, a rep for her estranged boyfriend Chris Brown is lashing out against online reports that he had anything to do with these photos making their way to the world wide web.
“This is both a false and defamatory statement," reads a statement from Brown's rep to Essence.com. "Chris has not released or ‘leaked’ any photos of Rihanna (or anyone else for that matter).”
What is not addressed in the statement is whether or not the pics are indeed of Rihanna and whether or not that is indeed Chris with what appears to be a pair of panties draped over his head in one photo.
read more "Chris Brown denies having anything to do with the Rihanna Nude Photos."
“This is both a false and defamatory statement," reads a statement from Brown's rep to Essence.com. "Chris has not released or ‘leaked’ any photos of Rihanna (or anyone else for that matter).”
What is not addressed in the statement is whether or not the pics are indeed of Rihanna and whether or not that is indeed Chris with what appears to be a pair of panties draped over his head in one photo.
Well folks we just had to give ya'll some info on the Chris Brown hearing that should have been today.Chris Brown's public hearing scheduled for today has been postponed, and at this rate, Brown will be 40 by the time his trial actually gets underway.
A few hours ago, Brown's attorney Mark Geragos told a judge his team had not received important files and photographs from the LAPD pertaining to the case and wanted the hearing postponed. According to reports, the prosecution didn't put up much of a fight and the judge granted Geragos his wish.
The hearing has been rescheduled for May 28th with the stipulation that a preliminary hearing be scheduled by June 10th at the latest.
As always, will keep you posted.
The 19-year-old singer who has been charged with felony assault and making criminal threats following his alleged assault of Rihanna last month was having a relationship with 27-year-old Natasha Ellie.It has been claimed Natasha sent the three-page text message which is the subject of Rihanna's Emergency Room.
In the lyrics she mentions finding Natasha's number in Chris' jeans. Rihanna didn't write the song, but she met with the songwriter and told her how she felt and what she was going through and they came up with it.
Emergency Room includes the lyrics: "I was pickin' up your clothes in the closet/ I was 'bout to throw your jeans in the washer/ 'Til I saw a piece of paper sayin' "Tasha"/ I gotta say I found this a bit shockin'/ And some receipts here that say you went shoppin'/ You bought some Nike shoes/ But why you buyin stockings?/ Boy how could you lie to me?/ I thought you would die for me/ I'm not accepting another apology."
Natasha lives in Los Angeles and has worked as a runway model and also starred in several R&B videos, for artists including R. Kelly and Akon.
Natasha's representative has denied the model had a relationship with Chris, but confirmed the pair met in Miami two years ago....uhh yeah right..she aint even prettier than RiRi. First was his agent now a model, we wonder who else name's gonna pop up.
According to MTO, Rihanna has officially ended things Chris Brown and the manner in which it was done was "scandelous".
The insider, who spoke to MTO on the condition of anonymity, explained that Rihanna gave Chris an ultimatum – end all contact with manager Tina Davis, or lose her. The insider explained, “Rihanna will not take him back, especially if there is still any kind of relationship between him and Tina Davis - personal or professional! But he is not prepared to fire her, and [so he] lost Rihanna.”
As MTO reported earlier, Tina and Chris have been rumored to be having a sexual relationship for many years. According to TMZ.com, Tina sent Chris a sexual text message - which sparked the assault incident. Tina has since issued a public statement - claiming that she and Chris were not sexually involved.
And so as of last THURSDAY NIGHT, Rihanna and Chris are officially over. Another insider told MTO, “[Rihanna] left Los Angeles to clear her head … and get him out of her mind.”
But while Rihanna seems to be moving past the incident, Chris is reportedly falling into a very deep depression. A person close to Chris’ camp explains, “Initially he was confident that he’d get past this, but he’s beginning to loose hope … [Many] people are worried about him … I’ve never seen him like this.”
Source: MTO.com
With the bad, spotlight surrounding Chris Brown since he battered Rihanna's face causing him to lost several major deals and endorsements. However so far kids' station Nickelodeon has decided not to dropped Chris Brown or Rihanna from their Kids' Choice Awards nominees listing.We've been informed that over 5,284 parents have so far signed a petition requesting for Chris Brown and Rihanna to be removed.
Chris Brown who was nominated for two awards Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song for "Kiss Kiss," will not be attending the awards - confirmed by a spokesperson for the show.
Nickelodeon statement:
The Network stands by its decision not to remove Brown, who has been charged with felony assault and making criminal threats, as a nominee for the show set to air on March 28.
"Like all our KCA nominees, Chris Brown was nominated by kids several months ago based on his body of work as a performer," a Nickelodeon rep said. "And the kids who vote will ultimately decide who wins in the category."
Since the release of different reports that Rihanna and Chris Brown are back together and were reunited at P Diddy's Beach House in Miami,It as began to anger many of Rihanna's fans mostly females and industry insiders such as Oprah Winfrey and former manhattan sex-crimes prosecutor Linda Fairstein.
Oprah Winfrey: "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again."
She also went on to say that, she would dedicate a program about the situation on her next show - Domestic Violence.
"I want to do a show about it, dedicated to all the Rihannas of the world."
The former Manhattan sex-crimes prosecutor Linda Fairstein went as far as to compare the Chris Brown, Rihanna's saga to O.J. Simpson's case.
"Many of the circumstances in her case were like the early warning signs in the O.J. Simpson case," Fairstein said.
She also mentioned the fact that Chris Brown choked Rihanna while saying, "Now I'm really going to kill you" is a particularly bad sign.
"Choking behavior is a very interesting factor. It's hands on, face-to-face. It's a very intimate type of violence," she said. Well if she wants to get back with him..well lets just say its HER blood...
Not only did Chris Brown beat Rihanna’s face in… now he’s trying to destroy her career.Whispers are all over the place that Rihanna is on the verge of losing all her major endorsements over this whole assault incident.
Here’s how E! Online is reporting things:
"I don't believe brands will use a reunion with Chris Brown as the sole basis for disengaging from her," says David Reeder, vice president at the branding agency GreenLight.
"More likely, brands will let consumers voice their opinion on the resumption of her relationship. If public sentiment takes a less than supportive turn, current deals she has may choose not to renew."
"More likely, brands will let consumers voice their opinion on the resumption of her relationship. If public sentiment takes a less than supportive turn, current deals she has may choose not to renew."
Meantime, marketing consultant Eli Portnoy of the Portnoy Group adds, "A lot of marketers are taking a wait-and-see attitude."
Girl … you’re about to lose IT ALL … You better get away from that PUNK. I guess love IS blind REALLY blind maybe even as the result of a black eye LOL.
Learning that his daughter and Chris Brown have reconciled, Rihanna's father says he supports the singer in her decisions."Whatever road she chooses, I'm behind her," said Ronald Fenty, when reached by telephone in Barbados. Fenty took the reunion in stride Saturday, as he worked selling novelty items on a street corner in downtown Bridgetown. He says he hasn't spoken to his daughter since earlier this month, for her 21st birthday, and only found out about the reconciliation through the media.
"We are a family who stick together even though we are apart," he tells PEOPLE.
Rihanna and Brown have been in Miami Beach together, almost three weeks after Brown, 19, allegedly battered the "Umbrella" singer on Feb. 8, a source tells PEOPLE.
"While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves," the source says.
As for Rihanna, Fenty would only say, "She's a smart girl." When asked what he would tell Brown as a father, he demurred, "I have no comment on Chris Brown."
What a fool. Tell your daughter to ditch him dude!
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, music video director and actor. He made his recording debut in late 2005 with Chris Brown at the age of 16. The album featured the hit single "Run It!", which topped the Billboard Hot 100, making Brown the first male artist to have his debut single to top the chart. The album has sold over two million copies in the United States and was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Brown's second studio album, Exclusive was released worldwide in November 2007. It spawned two successful singles; his second U.S. number one hit, "Kiss Kiss" featuring T-Pain and "With You", which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Brown has released a deluxe version of his album called the The Forever Edition. The first single off of it, "Forever", was released in May 2008 and reached number two on Billboard Hot 100. Exclusive has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
In addition to his solo commercial success, Brown has been featured on several hits such as "No Air", a duet with singer Jordin Sparks, "Shortie like Mine" with the rapper Bow Wow and "Shawty Get Loose" alongside Lil Mama and T-Pain. The songs have peaked on number three, number nine and number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 respectively. Due to his dance routines, Brown has been compared to renowned R&B artists such as Usher and Michael Jackson, citing both as large influences on his music.
Brown was born and raised in the small town of Tappahannock, Virginia, the son of Joyce Hawkins and Clinton Brown. He began dancing at the age of two and began singing in his church choir. He was influenced by the soul albums his parents owned. Originally interested in becoming
a rapper, he chose to become a vocalist when his mother noticed his singing voice.
a rapper, he chose to become a vocalist when his mother noticed his singing voice.From the ages seven to thirteen, Brown was scarred by the domestic violence his mother endured from her boyfriend. He claims to "hate him to this day". Atthe age of thirteen, Brown and his mother began looking for opportunities of a record deal. He was discovered by a local production team who visited his father's gas station while searching for new talent.
In 2004, Tina Davis, senior A&R executive at Def Jam Recordings at the time, was on the verge of signing Brown, but lost her job. The following day, she became his manager and landed him with a contract with Jive Records a week later. By early 2005, Brown began work for his debut album, working with the likes of Scott Storch, The Underdogs, Dre & Vidal, Bryan-Michael Cox, Bow Wow, and Jermaine Dupri.
Brown turned himself in to the Los Angeles Police Department's Wilshire station on February 8, 2009 and was booked on suspicion of making criminal threats, while under investigation for domestic violence charges, following an argument with fellow singer and girlfriend Rihanna in Los Angeles's Hancock Park.
The police report did not name the female in the incident as is policy, but stated that the female had "suffered visible injuries."However, various news media such as the Los Angeles Times, CNN, and MSNBC said that sources had identified the alleged victim as Rihanna.
The police report did not name the female in the incident as is policy, but stated that the female had "suffered visible injuries."However, various news media such as the Los Angeles Times, CNN, and MSNBC said that sources had identified the alleged victim as Rihanna.
The Los Angeles Times reported that he is being represented by defense attorney Mark Geragos, and according to Fox News, Brown has hired public relations expert Michael Sitrick to counter the wave of bad press that Brown has received. Fllowing his arrest, several of his commercial ads were suspended, his music was withdrawn from multiple radio stations, and he withdrew from public appearances, including one at the 2009 Grammy Awards, where he was replaced by Justin Timberlake and Al Green.On February 15, Brown released a statement saying, "Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired," he said. "I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerge a better person."
Apparently Chris Brown and Rihanna are officially back together. Here's how People Magazine is reporting it:The pair have reunited almost three weeks after Brown, 19, allegedly battered the "Umbrella" singer on Feb. 8, a source tells PEOPLE."They're together again. They care for each other," says the source. The on-again couple are currently spending time together at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs's homes.Adds the source: "While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves."
Riri has come out of hiding after the tragic incident with ex bf Chris Brown. She was spotted in Mexico vacationing and seemed to be in somewhat of a depressive state, who can blame her with what transpired in the last couple of weeks.Meanwhile there are rumors circulating that Rihanna may be pregnant! How true are these rumors? Only time will tell...
The 19-year-old singer accused of beating his ex-girlfriend earlier this month has been left fearing for his life, after receiving a series of menacing messages following the publication of a photo of a battered woman believed to be Rihanna.A source told In Touch Weekly magazine: "Chris is scared. Not only has he probably lost his career and his girlfriend, but he's also fearing for his security and his life.
"The photo was the last straw. The threats started pouring in the moment that appeared."
Rihanna, 21, allegedly told police Chris beat her, choked her until she passed out and threatened to kill her during an argument in Los Angeles.
Brown has been charged with making criminal threats and was released on $50,000 bail. He is being investigated for other felonies, including domestic violence and assault resulting in great bodily injury.
The source added: "He faces criminal charges and possible jail time, but he's going to have to deal with Rihanna's legion of fans and her close-knit friends in the industry."
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has confirmed it is still investigating how the photograph - a close-up of a young woman's face with cuts on her lips, bruises to her cheeks and forehead and a swollen nose - was leaked.
LAPD spokesman, Lieutenant John Romero said: "They said they were looking into it vigorously. We are not talking about the protocols, because it will relate to this investigation."
Although the LAPD has not formally identified the woman in the picture as Rihanna, they have admitted the picture appears to have been taken "during an official domestic violence investigation."
A very disturbing photo of superstar Rihanna's battered face has been leaked to the public via entertainment website TMZ.com.Now that the photo is released, industry insiders and fans are now wondering if Chris Brown will indeed face criminal charges.
However according ABC News legal analyst Dana Cole, "If there's just swelling then Chris Brown may get away with simply being charged as a misdemeanor. If that picture does in fact depict broken bones, facial fractures, contusions, then he's looking at a felony and probable jail time.
Who leaked the photo?
According to reports, only the cops who were on the scene took photos of Rihanna’s injuries so the photo could have only been leaked to the public by someone of that police division. An internal investigation has now been launched by the Los Angeles Police Department.
A popular site is claiming that another popular website is responsible for the leak after allegedly paying thousands....and because of such, Rihanna's attacker Chris Brown, may go free. That website is currently under investigation by the LAPD.
