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Rihanna Tells Her Side of the Story

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Television, Break-ups, Legal Issues

Rihanna and Diane Sawyer

UPDATE: You can watch a portion of that interview here.

said she felt like an entirely different pop star after she was attacked by Chris Brown.

The “Umbrella” hitmaker was astonished by the attention she attracted after she was abused by her then-boyfriend in February, likening it to the experience Britney had following her well-publicized breakdown in 2007.

“I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as . That was the level of media chaos that happened the next day,” she told Glamour magazine.

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Chris Brown Makes Plea Deal in Assault Case

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues

Rihanna and Chris Brown

A last-minute plea agreement has spared Rihanna from the witness stand and Chris Brown from jail.

Shortly before today’s preliminary hearing on Brown’s assault charges, the singer reached a deal that would place the the 20-year-old on five years probation. Chris was also ordered to perform six months of community labor back in his home state of Virginia. Any violation could place the musician behind bars for four years.

Although it was reported that the judge had ordered Brown to stay away from his victim, the Los Angeles Times says Rihanna is not interested in that condition.

Read More | Associated Press

Was Perez Hilton Assaulted by Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am?

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Breaking News

Perez HiltonUPDATE: Click here to read what both Perez and Will.i.am have since said about the matter.

UPDATE: After thanking fans for their concern, Hilton claimed he would not be talking about the matter any further. “It is in the hands of the authorities,” he wrote.

UPDATE: Perez says the Toronto police are with him now and has asked his followers to “please stop calling them.”

Perez Hilton may be used to reporting on celebrity fights, but it appears he may have been the victim of one tonight.

Although the details are still sketchy at this point, the blogger has been sending out messages late this evening through his Twitter account. According to his most recent tweets, he was injured by security guards and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas:

-I’m in shock. I need the police ASAP. Please come to the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel now. Please.
-I was assaulted by Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas and his security guards. I am bleeding. Please, I need to file a police report. No joke.
-Still waiting for the police. The bleeding has stopped. I need to document this. Please, can the police come to the SoHo Met Hotel.
-I spoke to my lawyer. I really need to talk to the authorities. Please come to the SoHo Met Hotel. Have called the police. Need them here.

Stay tuned for further developments….

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Chris Brown’s Day in Court

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Break-ups, Legal Issues, Rumors

Chris Brown and Rihanna

, the R&B singer who allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna, will find himself in front of a judge this afternoon. Almost two months after the headline-making incident, Brown will enter his plea for two felonies. He’s being charged with assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, and for making criminal threats.

This will be Brown’s second appearance in court to answer to the charges. Last month, Brown and his attorney requested (and received) a postponement. The hearing will now take place this afternoon, behind closed doors.

E! Online will offer a live feed of the proceedings, which will be available beginning at 3pm PT. According to the attorneys involved, has been “a cooperating victim” for the prosecution. Currently, she’s staying in Barbados.

Read More | E! Online

PSA Describes Rihanna, Chris Brown Incident in Gory Detail

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Break-ups, Legal Issues

Rihanna and Chris Brown

A new PSA from Do Something reenacts the details of the / assault case, the events which could land Brown in prison.

In the video, two teenagers in a vehicle act out the alleged violence that occurred on February 8, 2009. A voice-over graphically, dispassionately describes the punching, biting and choking that were reported to have occurred between the famous couple.

At the end, the PSA closes with a frightening statistic: one in three teens are abused in their relationships. You can view the video in its entirety . 

Read More | Do Something

British Authorities Will Not Charge Christian Bale

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Legal Issues, Meltdowns, Rivalries, Rumors

Christian Bale won't be charged for family assault After nearly living a month with the heavy shadow of family assault allegations over his head, Christian Bale and his fans can sleep a little better tonight—police authorities have announced that they will not be charging him.

In a statement released earlier today, Crown Prosecution Service said,

“We can today confirm that we have advised the Metropolitan Police Service that the actor Christian Bale should not face any charges. [There was] insufficient evident to afford a realistic prospect of conviction… the police have been advised that no further action should be taken against Mr. Bale.”

This serves plenty of vindication for The Dark Knight star, who has denied the allegations from the very beginning. We knew that Batman would never hurt his mom!

Read More | E! Online

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