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Chris Brown Claims He Is Not A Monster

Chris Brown Claims He Is Not A Monster

The singer talks about Rihanna and his latest album. For 30 seconds.

R & B singer Chris Brown is setting the record straight about the alleged beating of ex-girlfriend Rihanna and promises he’s here to stay.

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Slapping Wives For Over-Spending OK In Arabia

Judge Al-Razine of Saudi Arabia believes some domestic abuse is justified.

Domestic violence can be an inevitability in some parts of the world. In Saudi Arabia, it's sometimes approved by legal professionals. Speaking at a conference on domestic abuse, Judge Hamed Al-Razine said that a man could slap his wife if she spent too much money on a burqa.

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William Hurt Me

Marlee Matlin reveals the actor was physically abusive during their relationship.

In her new book, I'll Scream Later, Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin reveals that her relationship with actor William Hurt was physically abusive. In an interview

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Rihanna Wants Chris To Apologize On Oprah?

Like the rest of us, Chris Brown's salvation may lie in Oprah's hands.

Rumor has it that Rihanna is prepared to full forgive Chris Brown. After their alleged domestic violence incident, the Barbadian singer wants another apology from Chris Brown, but this time on Oprah. Not that Chris Brown has earned much sympathy, but he is not in an enviable position. In other Rihanna news, she is not dating Brody Jenner or Frankie Delgado, though you could have probably guessed that.

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The #1 Reason Guys Beat Up Their Girlfriends

Domestic violence explained: 8 things you need to know about dating abuse.

Men who batter rarely do it once, even if they are rich and famous. So if you're in a relationship with a guy who has pushed, hit or slapped you once, take it as a warning sign. You can expect him to do it again and again. Here's everything you need to know about batterers from domestic violence experts Diann Ackard, a PhD psychologist on the board of Break the Cycle, an organization specializing in the treatment of domestic abuse, and Candice Hopkins, director of Love is Respect, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.

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When To Give Your Ex A Second Chance

Which scenarios warrant another try? Which don't?

Loads of couples breakup and then make-up and sometimes things work out great. But knowing when, and under what circumstances, to forgive and forget is key, and most of us won't know until we're thrust into that situation. Here are six scenarios to consider…

Forget Oprah! I want to hear from you

Forget Oprah! I want to hear from you

If one in four women is affected by domestic violence. That means some of you out there have first-hand experience with this issue. I want to hear your stories.

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A Domestic Violence Survivor's Advice For Rihanna

Oprah isn't a domestic abuse victim; Kristen Rambler was. Her advice to Rihanna: LEAVE CHRIS BROWN!

Oprah isn't a domestic abuse victim; Kristen Rambler was. Her advice to Rihanna: LEAVE CHRIS BROWN! Forget the $50,000 forgiveness bracelet. Don't record the duet. GET OUT NOW! Rambler spent two years, beginning when she was 17 and a high school senior, desperately in love with her first boyfriend. But gradually the relationship turned increasingly violent. When Kristen saw Rihanna's beaten face, it was like looking in the mirror at what her own used to look like. Kristen, now 26, considers herself lucky to have survived that day. Rihanna—she wants you to hear her story and learn.

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Angelina Catches Brad With The Nanny

Reportedly slaps him all the way to next Tuesday.

Angie reportedly caught Brad getting a little too cozy with the nanny. Furious, she fired the nanny, went into fits of yelling, and bitch-slapped Brad all the way to next week.

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Oprah Gives Rihanna Some Advice

The talk show maven weighs in on the Chris Brown situation.

Oprah had some advice for Rihanna on her show last Friday in regards to the Chris Brown situation.