Chris Brown Pleas Not Guilty to Assault Charges

Chris Brown's arraignment was yesterday, and after almost two months of delay, the singer pleaded not guilty to assault and criminal threat charges. Attorneys are due back in court on April 29 for a preliminary hearing regarding a trial, but Brown does not have to attend.

Brown is accused of beating and threatening girlfriend Rihanna on February 8 after leaving a pre-Grammys party.

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Chris Brown and Rihanna not recorded a duet

Chris Brown and Rihanna have not recorded a duet.

The couple - who have reconciled after Chris allegedly assaulted Rihanna in his rented Lamborghini car last month - were said to be working on a track for the 'Run It' singer's forthcoming album but record company sources insist they have not been in the studio together.

A source said: "Contrary to published reports, Chris Brown and Rihanna did not record a duet after the incident. Nothing has been recorded by Chris and Rihanna together since February."

It is believed the duet speculation comes as the result of a song called 'Bad Girl' which 19-year-old Chris was working on with Polow Da Don and enlisted his girlfriend to sing reference vocals - a guide for the artist who will eventually record the song - on the demo.

The source added to People magazine: "Around August or September of 2008, Chris and Rihanna's vocals were recorded as the reference vocals for this demo only. But the song was never conceived or intended to be a duet between them, and was later recorded by other artists."

'Bad Girl' was eventually recorded by Pussycat Dolls for the 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' soundtrack.

Last week, Chris was charged with two felonies - assault and making criminal threats - in relation to the alleged attack on Rihanna.

He is yet to enter a plea, but if convicted he faces a maximum of four years eight months in prison.

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Chris Brown Punched Rihanna, Threatened to Kill Her

A detective's notes from the scene of the alleged Rihanna assault reportedly reveal disturbing details about what happened between the singer and her boyfriend Chris Brown in the early hours of Feb. 8.

According to FOX 11 in Los Angeles, which claims to have obtained the notes from a search warrant in the case, Rihanna, 21, read a lengthy text message from a woman on Brown's phone, which led to an argument. Brown – who has a standing court date Thursday – allegedly tried to force his girlfriend out of the Lamborghini, and hit her head against the passenger window.

Brown, 19, then punched the singer while still driving, according to the detective's notes, and blood filled Rihanna's mouth. He allegedly told her, "I'm going to beat the ---- out of you when we get home." Rihanna called her assistant and left a message saying, "I am on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there." The police notes say that prompted Brown to reply: "You just did the stupidest thing ever. I'm going to kill you."

The report also says that Brown bit Rihanna and put her in a headlock, and that she almost lost consciousness.

Almost three weeks after the incident, the couple reunited in Miami Beach last week.

Contacted by PEOPLE, LAPD spokeswoman April Harding said, "We cannot confirm" the detective notes.

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Did Rihanna Really Forgive Chris Brown?

Following a highly criticized reunion with Rihanna, Chris Brown returns to LA for arraignment. In other words despite the serious charges that singer Chris Brown faces in regards to the brutal assault of girlfriend and fellow superstar, Rihanna, the two reportedly reconciled and are staying at entertainer P. Diddy’s South Florida mansion.

Early this morning, the "Umbrella" starlet was spotted stepping off of a private jet in L.A. and into an SUV with Chris following behind her.

The public and media have been speculating why Rihanna had a change of heart and has seemingly forgiven her beau. While some outlets speculate Rihanna doesn't want Brown behind bars, Mediatakeout.com suggests to "Extra" that Chris could try and make a deal with the D.A. "Rihanna is willing to talk to the D.A. and try to get Chris Brown off. Chris is willing to plead no contest to domestic battery and in return get no jail time."

However The District Attorney won't be able to ignore the photographic evidence obtained by TMZ that showed a swollen and bruised Rihanna.

Rihanna, whose real name is Robin Fenty, called police after being assaulted and threatened by Brown after a pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles February 7, 2009. Both entertainers pulled out the award show at the last minute and it didn’t take long for Hollywood to speculate on the cause of the attack. She called police after being bit and pummeled by Brown while traveling in a rented Lamborghini on the way to perform at the 2009 Grammy’s. A leaked picture showing the extent of the damage done to Fenty’s face was leaked to the media and confirmed to the public just how serious the charges really were.

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Rihanna still loves Chris Brown

Brown, 19, was arrested on the night of Grammys on suspicion of assaulting the ‘Umbrella’ hit maker and was released on 50,000-dollars bail. However, Rihanna is ‘torn’ over her parents' pleas to cooperate with police after she was allegedly assaulted by Brown.

"I mean, damn, her eye's black and the sides of her face are all hurt. But she keeps saying she still loves him," the New York Daily News quoted a friend, as telling the Us Weekly magazine.

Rihanna's parents are reportedly pleading with her not to worry about how jail time might affect Brown's career.

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Chris Brown Apologizes for Incident, Denies Some Reports

R&B singer Chris Brown, who was detained by police last weekend on suspicion of assaulting a woman widely believed to be his pop star girlfriend Rihanna, explained on Sunday that he was “sorry and saddened” with regard to the incident, and that he was seeking counseling.

The 19-year-old popular performer best known for chart-topping hits like “Forever” and “Run It!” had not issued any statement related to the alleged attack until yesterday. Chris Brown surrendered to Los Angeles police on February 8, but was subsequently released on $50,000 bail after being booked for a domestic violence investigation. Although he was suspected of making a criminal threat, which is a felony, he has not been charged by the district attorney’s office, as the case is still being looked into.

The arrest reportedly followed a not very peaceful argument with 20-year-old Rihanna soon after the couple left a pre-Grammy Awards party. The row initially took place in a Lamborghini the singer had rented and continued outside the vehicle, where several people witnessed the alleged fracas.

The artist hired a public relations company that dedicates to crisis management to release a five-sentence statement in which he explains that media reports have made wrong deductions. “Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired,” the statement read. “I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person.”

Chris Brown did not mention his father in the release, although Clinton Brown was quoted by People on Friday as saying that his son was “very remorseful” and “concerned about the situation.” In addition, the singer’s dad told the publication that his son needed some time on his own “to get his thoughts together” and that he cared about Rihanna’s condition.

In spite of the fact that authorities have not officially revealed the name of the assault’s victim, unidentified police sources told various media outlets that Rihanna had been bruised in the attack, while numerous blogs and publications have issued reports in which they offered the same information.

Chris Brown, however, wrote in the statement that “the media is wrong.” Moreover, he said that he would like to disclose more details, but that he was unable to do so until “the legal issues are solved.” The star warned his fans not to take into consideration blog posts bearing his signature because “those posts or writings under my name are frauds.”

Many showbiz figures defended both Chris Brown and Rihanna, explaining that the couple needs support during this phase of their relationship. Rapper Jay-Z told People magazine that Rihanna, whom he helped launch a career in music, is going through a harsh period and that she is “very young” to cope with the situation. The hip-hop singer stood up for Rihanna in an attempt to urge media to take it easy on his pal.

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Rihanna 'dumped' on Facebook

Chris Brown has officially ended his broken romance with Rihanna via Facebook.

The under-fire rap star reportedly changed his relationship status to 'single' on the networking site to bring down the curtain on the relationship following the vicious fight, reported to haven taken place on Sunday.

The 19-year-old also defended himself against allegations that he beat the Umbrella star, leaving her hospitalised with reported facial injuries before the Grammys.

Pushing the blame back in RiRi's court, Brown reportedly wrote: 'You'll begin to see her true colours. Believe it!'

Meanwhile, more of his nearest and dearest have stepped forward to defend his reputation.

The rapper's cousin Phylicia Thompson insists Rihanna would have had to 'provoke' him for him to strike out.

'Chris was not brought up to beat on a woman. So it had to be something to provoke him for Chris to do it', says Thompson.

The cousin also made an astonishing claim that any physical assault would be his version of 'having fun'.

'He wouldn't have done it just to be having fun...But what happens behind closed doors, nobody ever knows.'

Thompson insists her famous cousin is feeling 'down' about the 'incident'.

'He might feel down right now because his fans are looking down on him, like he's done something wrong,' she said.

'Of course, yes, he's done something wrong because he put his hands on her, but like I said, you don't know what happened. He had to be provoked to do it. Chris would never have done it.'

Via metro.co.uk

Rihanna Cooperating with LAPD in Brown Investigation

Rihanna is said to be cooperating with the Los Angeles Police Department in the investigation concerning the incident involving R&B singer Chris Brown, which took place on Sunday and resulted in Brown having been arrested for having made criminal threats.

Currently, more pieces of information are being brought to light, with reports from TMZ having announced that unnamed police sources had revealed Rihanna’s injuries had been massive.

Reportedly, photos of the injuries show major contusions on both sides of the singer's face, with major swelling and bruising, including a split lip and a bloody nose, along with bite marks on one of her arms and several fingers.

According to TMZ, Rihanna initially did not want to be treated at the scene of the incident, still she allowed the police to take images of her injuries before she was taken to the hospital.

For the time being, the Los Angeles Police Department has not given out the name of the woman involved in the Chris Brown incident, by virtue of rules aiming to protect the victims of domestic violence.

Nevertheless, several media outlets have revealed that Rihanna had been Brown’s victim, including the Los Angeles Times.

LAPD did not disclose the location where the victim had been taken in order to receive treatment for her injuries, yet Radar Online said that an unnamed eyewitness had seen Rihanna undergoing treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Sunday.

The source stated that Rihanna had been brought through the back entrance on a gurney, guarded by two police officers, at the aforementioned medical institution.

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Leona Lewis 'blamed' for Rihanna attack

Leona Lewis has been forced to deny she sparked Chris Brown's violent 'attack' on his girlfriend Rihanna just hours before the Grammys on Sunday.

It's now claimed Leona's friendly chat with Brown sent the Umbrella star into a spin after they shared a joke together.

Witnesses at the pre-Grammy event claim: 'At one point, Rihanna caught Chris flirting with Leona.'

'They were carrying on and laughing, and Rihanna saw Chris with his hand on the small of Leona's back. It may have been innocent, but that set Rihanna off,' the insider alleged to Star magazine.

But now friends of British sensation Leona insist the Bleeding Love singer would never have flirted with Rihanna's man.

'I can't imagine this has anything to do with Leona. Leona's not like that. She wouldn't flirt and is happy in her own relationship,' her friend told Metro.

Another said Leona was busy celebrating her nominations with her boyfriend Lou.

A spokeswoman for Lewis, 23, insisted: 'This has nothing to do with Leona'.

Meanwhile, the fallout over Brown's alleged attack on the Barbadian beauty continues to grow after she was hospitalised with reports of facial injuries.

Insiders close to police investigations reportedly allege Rihanna, 20, has told cops her 19-year-old boyfriend attempted to 'choke her' and threatened to 'kill' her in their car.

It comes as Brown's own stepdad says he is not surprised about the allegations made about his son.

Donnelle Hawkins says: 'I wouldn't be surprised.'

'He has to take responsibility for his own actions.'

Meanwhile, US rapper Kanye West has branded the alleged assault on his friend 'devastating'.

'I feel like that's my baby sis and I would do any and everything to help her in any situation', West told US radio.

Meanwhile, Brown's friend, rapper T.I has stepped up to defend the 'Kiss Kiss' singer telling he is only 'human'. The loyalty came as a string of radio stations across America have begun boycotting his music.

Rihanna has been discharged from a Los Angeles hospital and has cancelled her 21st birthday celebration because of her 'injuries'.

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Rihanna 'well' after Brown is arrested for assault

Rihanna has assured fans she is 'well' and thanked disappointed fans for their 'concern' just hours after her boyfriend Chris Brown was arrested for assault.

The Umbrella singer addressed fans after dramatically pulling out of the Grammy Awards before it kicked off on Sunday night.

Her cancellation came as her boyfriend handed himself over to Los Angeles police on Sunday evening in connection with an investigation for assault.

The 19-year-old's arrest came amid reports he had argued with an unidentified woman and that the fight escalated when they got out of a vehicle in Los Angeles' Hancock Park neighbourhood.

An official police statement did not name the victim but said the woman in the incident 'suffered visible injuries'.

Officer Karen Smith said: 'He turned himself in around 7pm to one of our stations and is being interviewed by detectives now."

The arrest came amid separate US claims that his Barbadian girlfriend, 20, had been 'reportedly hospitalised with bruises on her face.'

A spokeswoman for the Umbrella star said today: 'Rihanna is well. Thank you for concern and support.'

Police records claim Brown was taken into custody at 6.30pm and was officially charged at 7.41pm for making criminal threats.

He was posted on bail at $50,000 (£33,500) and was released after an alleged battery incident. The 'Kiss Kiss' singer is now due to appear in court on March 5.

Rhianna's spokesperson released a statement to Grammy organisers just before proceedings kicked-off telling: 'We're sorry she is unable to join us this evening", but giving no explanation why.'

The no-show left fans gutted as the lovers were touted to perform at the US music awards ceremony.

Rihanna was supposed to sing Live Your Life/Disturbia as the second performance of the night, Brown was later to sing Forever.

Show organisers said: 'Rihanna will not be performing. We are sorry to see she is unable to join us this evening.'

Via metro.co.uk