"It can happen to anyone..." said the 21-year-old singer on Good Morning America in her first TV interview addressing last February's beating at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

Skeptics who suggested that her speaking out was but for mere publicity and promotion of her new album should be silenced after watching. Heartbreakingly vulnerable, the pop star said that she waited until now to speak because she was ashamed:

It was embarrassing that I fell in love with that kind of person. So far in love."

There are a lot of women who experienced what I did, but not in the … Read More

As one of Glamour's Women of the Year, Rihanna is finally breaking her ten-month silence to discuss the abuse she suffered at the hands of former boyfriend Chris Brown. Are Apologies Enough After Domestic Abuse?

In a revealing interview, the pop star explains how the aftermath of the ugly incident radically changed her life: 

It was humiliating...I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life...I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears. That was the level of media chaos that happened … Read More

We reported that Rihanna has been out on the town and moving on with her life after deciding to take a break from ex-boyfriend and alleged attacker, singer Chris Brown. It now appears that Brown is doing the same. Rumor has it that the singer has picked up an old relationship with Mary Washington college student Erica Jackson. A source states, "[Chris and Erica] met in Virginia, where he’s from. They dated back in the day and reconnected a few weeks ago when Chris was in town. They’ve been spending a lot of time together, but things only … Read More

If Rihanna and Chris Brown are taking a break, it looks like Rihanna is definitely exploring her options. The singer was spotted getting quite cozy with Wilmer Valderama of That’s 70’s Show at Geisha House in Hollywood this past Wednesday. Evidently, Wilmer hosts a weekly karaoke night at the nightspot and when Rihanna came into the place, he made a beeline for the gorgeous singer. The two chatted all evening and according to a source, “They were chatting and laughing for ages. They looked pretty cozy and relaxed in each other’s company. Wilmer was all charm and even had … Read More

First we have the reunion at Diddy’s house on Star Island in Miami partnered with rumors of a marriage after the alleged assault. Now we hear from a source close to the couple says that Rihanna and Chris Brown might be "taking a break" and have apparently decided to put a couple of time zones between them for good measure. Rihanna has recently been spotted out and about in New York City having dinner with Brandy, Beyonce and Jay-Z at the Spotted Pig, then back out the next night dining with friends at legendary restaurant Da Silvano. … Read More

We’ve reported that Chris Brown and Rihanna reunited after the alleged assault incident that happened a few weeks ago. Recently, there has also been a rumor that the couple would also collaborate in the studio soon on a duet that would go on Chris’s forthcoming album. The record has been set straight by the song’s producer and it appears that the track was recorded in the studio prior to the alleged assault the night before the Grammys. A rep for producer Polow da Don, who is working with Brown, clarified the situation: "The duet was recording long before … Read More

Yesterday we told you that Oprah had made a statement to Rihanna on her show last Friday. The talk show host weighed in after a discussion about news reports that the singer had reunited with Chris Brown after the altercation that left Rihanna with extensive injuries, saying, "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again." Well, it appears that Oprah has decided to open the topic even further. This Thursday’s Oprah episode is "dedicated to all the Rihannas of the world" according to Winfrey and the topic will … Read More

If you were watching Oprah this past Friday, you saw the talk show queen get a little deep down and personal about the Chris Brown-Rihanna situation. Let’s recap: in her new Friday format, she and a panel of guests discuss news headlines and of course the Chris Brown-Rihanna situation came up, including Chris's appearance in court this past Thursday to receive felony charges connected to the case. When discussion turned to reports that Rihanna had taken Chris back during their getaway at Diddy's Star Island resort ( Gayle King, Oprah’s BFF, evidently shares our suspicions of Chris Brown … Read More

It appears that Rihanna is ready to move on from the Chris Brown incident, although the singer is prepared to testify if she is requested. Her attorney Donald Etra has said, "She is planning to do everything that the law requires her to do. If she is required to testify, she will do so." He added that Rihanna is ready for the whole incident to be over, stating, "The fact is, Rihanna desires that it be quick and expeditious.  She wants to get back to her life and her career."

It also appears that the singer is trying to … Read More

A quick update on the Chris Brown case: the singer was charged with two felonies Thursday in regards to the February 8th assault. We just reported that questions continue to arise as to whether or not the singer tipped paparazzi off to the location of his reunion with Rihanna in Miami this weekend and now it appears that the couple will have to deal with the criminal charges that have come from the allegations. Chris faces charges for assault by means likely to create great bodily injury and criminal threats and will be arraigned this afternoon.

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