Brown on Rihanna Allegations 'I'm Not a Monster'

Chris Brown has spoken out about his alleged attack on ex-girlfriend Rihanna to assure fans he's "not a monster".

The R&B singer is facing charges of felony assault and making criminal threats in relation to his well-publicised altercation with Rihanna in Los Angeles on 8 February (09), which reportedly left the Umbrella hitmakerbattered and bruised.

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Brown is fighting to clear his name after pleading not guilty to the accusations in April (09) - and now he's taken to the web to address the situation and reveal his plans for a pop comeback.

In a video post on YouTube.com, Brown says, "I just wanna say what up 'cause I ain't (sic) been out there, but a new album's gonna be coming soon, called Graffiti... I'm about to drop a single this summer for y'all, we ain't (sic) going nowhere. "Everybody that's been haters, they always been haters.

All my real fans, I love y'all, I ain't (sic) a monster".

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Rihanna Setting Up Home With Chris?

Rihanna and Chris Brown are moving in together.

The 'Umbrella' singer - who has been looking at multi-million dollar mansion in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles - is planning to set up home with Chris as soon as she chooses a property.

Gossip website X17Online reports: "Once Rihanna moves in to her new pad, Chris Brown will be joining her!"

Rihanna, 21, was spotted looking at properties in the exclusive area - where celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Richie and Cameron Diaz live - on Monday (23.03.09).
Among the houses she viewed were a $6.5 million four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom property with glass walls, a swimming pool, outdoor theatre and a large garden.

The singer also visited Christina Aguilera's former home, which boasts four bedrooms and seven bathrooms and costs $6.9 million.

Her next stop was Jerry Seinfeld's old house, which is on the market for $6.2 million and has three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a gym and swimming pool.

Real estate agent Russ Filice said: "The house has incredible views, a contemporary pool and is very private.

"Rihanna has just started her search for a house. She was in a great mood. Her questions were centered around her lifestyle in the house - how she could entertain, how private it is."
Chris has been charged with felony assault and making criminal threats following his alleged attack on Rihanna last month.

He is yet to enter a plea and is due in court for an arraignment hearing on April 6. If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison.

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Rihanna and Chris Brown Record A Duet!

Have Rihanna and Chris Brown just completely forgotten they’re supposed to be embroiled in a bitter court case over whether of not said Brown beat up the lovely singer?

Well, I’ll answer that for you shall I? Yes they blinking well have as they decide to release a duet together to prove they are very much still ‘in love’ - crikey, watch out Sonny and Cher!

According to sources in the US, the reconciled couple are heading into the studio to record a duet for Brown’s new album - well I suppose that might be the only way Brown ever shifts his records from now on…

The couple’s show of unity comes just weeks after Brown allegedly assaulted Rihanna in a Lamborghini he’d rented, leaving her bloody and bruised. In the weeks that have passed, he’s since been charged with assault and making criminal threats and faces over four years in jail if found guilty.

However, despite what the police, press and, well everybody is saying, the pair seem to be completely oblivious to their impending trial and decided to try and cash in on the headlines as much as they can, by recording a bloody record!

Meanwhile, Brown reportedly refused to leave LA after his hearing last week to spend the weekend with Rihanna - and the couple remain “very much in love”, according to pals.

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Rihanna's Family Pray For Prison

Rihanna's family hope Chris Brown is jailed.

Chris, 19, has been charged with two felonies - assault and making criminal threats - for his alleged attack on the 'Umbrella' singer and her loved ones hope he receives the maximum sentence of four years and eight months in prison if found guilty.

One relative said: "It's about time. He should be in jail. He deserves whatever he gets."

Chris reportedly punched, bit and choked Rihanna until she was unconscious after they began arguing in his rented silver Lamborghini on February 8.

Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty has spoken out about the incident, claiming no punishment could excuse Chris' behaviour.

Speaking about how he felt when Chris was charged, Ronald said: "I don't know how to react. Chris is a very talented guy. I still think he's a little immature for Rihanna. Justice can never be served in this situation. He can't feel the pain she felt.

I would tell Chris, 'Don't ever try again, don't even think about it.' I'm hurt and disturbed at that scenario.
"I don't believe in hitting a woman. I hope everything works out better for them. I don't feel happy or sad. He's in the court's hands. Let justice prevail."

Ronald has not been in regular contact with his daughter since the incident, but says he is still supporting her.

He told Us Weekly magazine: "I can't get on to her. Her mother can't get on to her, her brother told me she changed her email. Somebody has a stranglehold on her. I'm lost.

"Anyone in my family, I'm there for them. All of my kids, I'm there for them. Rihanna's no exception. All of them I would support."

Asked what message he had for Chris, he replied: "I would tell Chris, 'Don't ever try again, don't even think about it.' I'm hurt and disturbed at that scenario."

Although Chris and Rihanna initially split following the reported incident, they are now believed to have married at P. Diddy's Miami home last weekend.

Rihanna's representatives have refused to confirm or deny the allegation, saying: "We aren't able to offer anything right now but will keep you posted if that changes."

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Rihanna Dress Being Studied

Rihanna's blood-soaked dress is among the evidence being investigated by police for their case against Chris Brown.

The 21-year-old singer's $11,000 Gucci garment has been handed over to the Los Angeles District Attorney's office following Brown's alleged attack on Rihanna on February 8.

A source said: "The police took Rihanna's dress into evidence because it had bloodstains on it."

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has refused to comment on the claims.

Rihanna is believed to have requested an emergency protection order just hours after the alleged assault, to prevent Brown from contacting her. The order expired after five days.

Santa Monica-based criminal defence attorney Alec Rose said: "It is standard practice for police to ask the domestic violence victim at the scene of the attack whether they would like an emergency protective order keeping the attacker away."

The police took Rihanna's dress into evidence because it had bloodstains on it.

Brown was charged with making criminal threats and released on $50,000 bail following the incident and is due to attend an arraignment in Los Angeles today (05.03.09).

Rihanna reportedly told police he beat her and choked her until she was unconscious.

It has previously been reported Chris' rented Lamborghini - were the altercation took place - had traces of blood in it when it was impounded by police.

Meanwhile, reports claim Chris' attorney are conducting talks with the District Attorney which could see him enter a plea bargain in a bid to avoid going to prison.

The case was handed to the District Attorney yesterday (04.03.09), and Brown's' lawyer Mark Geragos has been discussing the matter with prosecutors since Monday (02.03.09).

It has been suggested his legal team want to strike a deal which would see him remain free if he pleads guilty to a misdemeanour, although it is unknown whether prosecutors are willing to compromise.

Rihanna did not file charges against Brown and the pair are believed to have married in secret at rapper P. Diddy's Miami mansion.

A source said: "Rihanna never had any intention of ending it with Chris. It's partly because she cares about him a lot. But another big part is that she can't bear the thought of him with another girl."

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Usher Blasts Chris Brown

Usher insists Chris Brown should show "a bit of remorse" following allegations he assaulted Rihanna.

The R'n'B singer made the comments after seeing photographs of Chris smiling on a jet ski while on holiday in Miami.

Referring to a leaked police picture which apparently shows Rihanna with a bruised and cut face following the altercation, Usher said: "I'm a little disappointed in this.

The R'n'B singer made the comments after seeing photographs of Chris smiling on a jet ski while on holiday in Miami
After the other photo? C'mon, Chris. Have a little bit of remorse, man. The man is on a jet ski? Like, just relaxing in Miami?"

In the photographs, Chris is seen laughing in the sea and flexing his muscles.

Chris, 19, is accused of beating and choking Rihanna after they got into an argument in his rented silver Lamborghini on February 8.

He was charged with making criminal threats and released on $50,000 bail.

After initially separating, the couple are believed to have reconciled after holding crisis talks at P. Diddy's Miami home last weekend.

Although Rihanna has decided not to press charges, Los Angeles police have confirmed they are still investigating the case and have not handed it over to the district attorney.

Chris' arraignment hearing is currently scheduled for tomorrow (05.03.09)

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Chris Brown's Anger Lessons

Chris Brown is having anger management lessons.

The 'Run It' singer, who allegedly beat up his girlfriend Rihanna earlier this month, has reportedly been advised the classes will help him when he appears in court on suspicion of making criminal threats next month.

A source said: "Chris doesn't actually have to go by law, but he believes it will make him look better to the public, and he wants to try to get in a few classes before his court date on March 5."

Chris - who recently released a statement saying he was "sorry and saddened over what transpired" - is believed to have attended his first class in California on Monday (23.02.09).

It has also been claimed 21-year-old Rihanna has a bad temper and the pair had several heated arguments before the incident in Chris' car on February 7.

The source added to the New York Daily News newspaper: "Rihanna is temperamental, too. They're both too hot-headed for their own good.

"It didn't help that Rihanna grabbed the keys out of his rented Lamborghini and threw them down the street. She knew it would really infuriate Chris, and it worked."

Rihanna was allegedly left with bruises and cuts to her mouth, forehead and cheeks after Chris, 19, attacked her.

It is believed the Barbados-born beauty will be required to appear at her estranged lover's court trial, forcing the pair to see each other for the first time since Chris was arrested.

The source explained: "Rihanna will be there, she has to testify. If Chris is convicted, it would be his first offence. He won't go to prison. "

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Singer Rihanna photo leaked after she was allegedly bashed by Chris Brown

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THIS is the battered face of singer RIHANNA after she was allegedly bashed by boyfriend CHRIS BROWN.

The shocking photo was released by pals of the pop star as revenge after rapper Brown’s “arrogant” apology.

It shows her bloody, swollen lips, welts on her forehead and bruises on her eyes, nose and cheeks.

The Umbrella singer, who turned 21 yesterday , was also bitten on the arm during the alleged pre-Grammy bust-up on February 8.

The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an internal probe over how the picture was leaked to US website TMZ, saying it “has the appearance” of a photograph taken during a domestic violence investigation.

But Rihanna’s aides said they wanted the world to see her injuries after Brown’s weak apology.

One said: “The picture is shocking enough to put pressure on Chris to take more responsibility. They also know reaction to the picture could kill his career.

“Rihanna was appalled by his apology and his behaviour since the incident.”

Brown, 19, took a week to make his public statement, which didn’t even mention Rihanna by name.

He said: “Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired.

“I am seeking the counselling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones, and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person.”

And Rihanna has released a statement through her representative thanking fans for their support.

The statement reads: “At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown.

“She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time.”

Brown is free on £35,000 bail after being arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats and is due in a Los Angeles court on March 5.

The LA District Attorney’s Office is continuing to investigate whether to charge Brown with domestic assault.

He allegedly attacked the beauty in a bust-up after Brown received a text message from another woman as they left a Hollywood do before the Grammy awards.

A spokeswoman for TMZ refused to reveal the source of the photo, but added: “It has been obtained legally.”

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Singer Chris Brown has apologized for his alleged attack on Rihanna

SINGER CHRIS BROWN has apologized for his alleged attack on pop girlfriend RIHANNA.

Brown, 19, issued a statement saying: “Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am.

“I am seeking the counselling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones.

“Much of what has been speculated or reported is wrong.

“While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say.”

He was arrested a week ago in Los Angeles over “horrifying” injuries suffered by Rihanna, 20, who has been in hiding.

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Rihanna wears and eye patch caused by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown

COPS were last night investigating whether an injury that forced pop star RIHANNA to wear an eye patch was caused in a bust-up with boyfriend CHRIS BROWN.

According to police sources, the Barbados-born singer, 20, suffered a scratched cornea last year and began wearing a patch to cover her red and sensitive eye.

It is thought she then incorporated the accessory into her stage costume — including the glittering diamond-encrusted version she sported at the 2008 American Music Awards.

Umbrella star Rihanna suffered a bloody nose, swollen lip and facial bruising in an alleged bust-up with 19-year-old R ‘n’ B star Brown before last Sunday’s Grammy awards.

Los Angeles cops are now probing an alleged history of violent rows between the pair and claims of possible abuse in the past.

A police source said: “We’re investigating if her eye injury could have been caused by Brown.


“There could be an innocent explanation — but police believe Rihanna has previously refused to make a complaint against Brown. She is now being asked about her past injuries and is beginning to open up about incidents in their relationship.”

An LAPD source said: “We’re talking to her friends and management, who say she’s appeared with mysterious marks or injuries before, but always refused to explain what happened.

“There was one instance when she suddenly appeared with an eye patch, saying her cornea had been scratched.”

Brown was charged with making threats following Sunday’s alleged episode.

It is believed a domestic assault charge will be added or substituted as the main charge.

The Sun can reveal that after the weekend’s apparent bust-up, devastated Rihanna was reluctant to file a police complaint, but was persuaded to by her mum Monica.

Reports also claimed the singer was spotted with a bruise to her neck last December — but kept quiet about what caused it.

US Weekly magazine said: “Chris and Rihanna have a very volatile relationship. He can be quite wild and demanding.”

The mag said further cracks in the relationship became apparent two days BEFORE the Grammys at a party hosted by Timbaland.

An onlooker claimed Brown flew into a jealous rage — accusing Rihanna of sleeping with the hip-hop legend and producer.

Brown gave himself up to cops on Sunday and was charged before his release on $50,000 bail.

He is due in court on March 5.

His lawyer Mark Geragos did not return calls or emails last night.

Meanwhile, Brown has offically ended his relationship with Rihanna via his Facebook page.

The singer changed his relationship status to 'single' and wrote: "You'll begin to see her true colours. Believe it!".

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Pop Star Rihanna suffered 'horrific' injuries after an alleged assualt by Chris Brown

Together ... Chris Brown and Rihanna leave party in the car

POP star RIHANNA suffered "horrific" injuries after an alleged assault by her boyfriend CHRIS BROWN, US reports claim.

The Umbrella singer is believed to have bite marks on her arms and major contusions to both sides of her face, a split lip, swelling, bruising and a bloody nose, showbiz website TMZ reports.

US sources said he lashed out after the Umbrella singer accused him of flirting with another woman.

The trouble kicked off after the couple left a pre-Grammys party - hosted by Sony mogul CLIVE DAVIS - in a Lamborghini sports car.

Both later pulled out of performances at Sunday’s awards show.

A source said: “Inside the party they were very lovey-dovey, but later on they were arguing.

“Rihanna is now doing a lot of soul searching over whether their relationship can last. Only time will tell.”

Martial arts expert Brown is said to have fled after the 12.30am bust-up at the roadside in LA’s swanky Hancock Park area.

He allegedly went into hiding in a hotel and later handed himself in to cops.

Meanwhile Rihanna, 20, was rushed to hospital after dialling 911 from the hired car.

A source said: “Rihanna was distraught, she had bruises on her face, a bloody nose and sore lip. She was interviewed by police at the hospital before being released a few hours later.”

An eyewitness at the Cedars-Sinai hospital told website radaronline.com: "Rihanna was clearly very upset by what had happened and I could hear her screaming. Rihanna was trying to get her point across about something, she sounded like she was crying as she tried to get her point across."

Brown, 19, was charged with suspicion of making criminal threats and released on $50,000 bail. If found guilty he could face nine years in jail.

He was also being investigated for alleged “domestic violence and felony battery”, and more charges could be filed, cops said. Some reports claimed he had used a “deadly weapon”.

Can I remind Brown what he said in 2007.

In a magazine interview, he told how his violent stepfather battered his mum.

He said: “He used to hit my mom. He made me terrified all the time.

“I remember one night he made her nose bleed. I was crying and thinking, ‘I’m just gonna go crazy on him one day’. I hate him to this day.”

He is due in court on March 5.

Rihanna has not been seen in public since the allegations were made and it has been reported her sold-out concert in Malaysia and her planned 21st birthday celebrations in New York have been cancelled.

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Chris Brown changes his Facebook relationship profile to 'single' and writes about Rihanna

Chris Brown has officially ended his relationship with Rihanna.

The RnB musician allegedly assaulted the singer hours before the Grammy Awards on Sunday, reportedly leaving her with ‘horrific injuries'.

Chris, who has been holed up at a Las Vegas hotel, has now made it clear they've split up by changing his Facebook relationship profile to ‘single’, reports the Daily Mail.

He also writes: 'You'll begin to see her true colors. Believe it!'

Chris, 19, handed himself into police on Sunday evening and was booked with making criminal threats. He was later released on £33,550 bail.

It’s thought he could face further domestic violence charges when he appears in court on 5 March.

Rihanna - who appeared at the 2008 American Music Awards wearing a jewelled eye patch to cover 'a scratched cornea' - hasn't made a public statement.

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Chris Brown's dad shes singer is remorseful about 'this stumble'

Chris Brown’s dad, Clinton Brown, tells People that his son is “very remorseful” about "this stumble."

Speaking outside his home in Tappahannock, Va., his biological father said Chris is “very concerned about the situation and he wants to make sure that (Rihanna’s) okay.”

“This is unfortunate, this stumble, this situation,” Clinton Brown continues. “Hopefully, he will get past it. We all have our shortcomings. We all trip.”

Brown adds that there are “two sides to every story," saying, "Just because someone trips, if you are truly a fan, you are not going to demonize him instantaneously.”

His dad is also very concerned about the public backlash following the allegations of assault.

“This music industry is very unforgiving when it comes to having indiscretions,” Brown says.

OK, but isn't it a little early to be asking for forgiveness when Chris hasn't apologized or made any public statement?

Indiscretions? Trips? Shortcomings? Stumble? Two sides to every story? Demonize him? Are these poor choices of words?

Kinda makes alleged abuse sound like an innocent "oops," doesn't it? Like forgetting to do your homework or skipping class and getting caught. Those are trips and stumbles.

Abuse that forces cops to take your girlfriend to a hospital? Not so much.

What do you think? And we have to wonder what Jay-Z thinks of those words applied to Brown's alleged assault of his protege, Rihanna.

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Cops to question Rihanna and Chris Brown again

New York (ANI): Chris Brown and pop star Rihanna will be questioned by cops once again in connection with the domestic violence case against the former. The L.A police department has been pursuing the case ever since it was reported that Brown allegedly attacked Rihanna, and left her with horrific injuries, including a split lip, a bloody nose and bite marks on her hands.

While Brown is facing the backlash of the incident, Rihanna is getting major support from the music industry, including longtime pal and assistant Melissa Forde, who has been by her side after she was hospitalized. Brown's pals have also spoken in his support.

"Chris is all right. He's a good kid. He feels very bad that something like this happened," the New York Daily News quoted Brown's pal and stylist Michael (Mike B) Barnett as telling People magazine.

Another pal said: "You can tell everybody that Chris really feels bad about the whole situation, about it coming out the way that it happened, the way he went about it, the way she went about it, It's just a wacky situation."

Meanwhile, Brown is free on 50,000-dollar bail after his arrest on one felony count of making criminal threats. The district attorney's office asked Tuesday for further investigation before it decides whether to pursue the case and possibly add charges.

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