Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
The following statement was issued by a spokesman on behalf of Chris Brown on Sunday (February 15):
“Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. 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. Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media 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 except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writings under my name are frauds.” [source]
As reported, Chris was charged with one count felony criminal threats (more charges could be added after the DA is finished reviewing the case) and is expected to attend court on March 5th in Los Angeles. The 19 year-old has hired popular defense attorney, Mark Geragos to represent him.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
I’ve been getting emails from readers asking why I haven’t been updating on the Chris Brown and Rihanna incident and it’s because I REFUSE TO POST SPECULATIONS AND RUMORS. However, I will post statements and facts.
With that said, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z spoke with People Magazine on Saturday night about the incident and expressed his support for Rihanna.
“This is a real situation,” he said in Phoenix at the Sprite Green presents the Third Annual Two Kings dinner with Jay-Z and Lebron James, as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend.
“You have to have compassion for others. Just imagine it being your sister or mom and then think about how we should talk about that. I just think we should all support her. She’s going through a tough time. You have to realize she’s a young girl, as well. She’s very young.”
Asked if he’d seen Rihanna, Jay-Z replied, “I don’t want to go into it.” [source]
RIHANNA’S FATHER SPEAKS
People also had a chance to speak to Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, this past Thursday:
When he first heard that his daughter had been attacked by Chris Brown, “I didn’t believe it.”
“I know my daughter,” said Fenty, 55. As for Brown, he said, “You think you know somebody, but you really don’t.”
Describing Rihanna’s current condition after seeing her in Barbados on Thursday, Fenty said, “There is some bruising. She will be all right. I think so.”
He adds, “At some point, she will speak out. I hope she will stand up for women all over the world.” [SOURCE]
According to her father, Rihanna is currently recouping in Barbados with friends and family. Chris Brown, on the other hand, is reportedly in Virgina with family and is expected to be back in LA on March 5th for his scheduled court date.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
Chris Brown is still in Los Angeles awaiting his upcoming court date and police are now telling media sources that additional charges may be filed against him when the case is presented to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.
The 19-year-old has also canceled his scheduled appearances during All-Star Weekend.
He had been tapped to introduce the players with Shaquille O’Neal before tip-off at Phoenix’s US Airways Center.
The basketball fan had also been planning to play Friday in the annual All-Star Celebrity Game, part of the weekend-long festivities.
As reported, Chris was charged with one count felony criminal threats against Rihanna on Sunday and is expected to attend court on March 5th. Chris has hired popular defense attorney, Mark Geragos to represent him.
T.I. SPOKE TO CHRIS ON MONDAY
In an interview with Carson Daly, T.I. said he spoke to Chris Brown on Monday.
T.I. maintained that he is unaware of what exactly happened during the Sunday incident, however, T.I. said people should refrain from judging Brown:
“Yeah, I spoke to him today. He cool, you know. I guess he a little concerned about the situation, but he’s still the same Chris. I told him this too shall pass.
Hey man, you people gotta remember, we celebrities and we entertainers but we still human. All of us…Don’t expect us not to make mistakes ‘cause we will.”
T.I., who has his own set of legal woes, is going to be doing a year in prison for pleading guilty to US federal weapons charges. He expected to go into custody next month.
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Monday, February 9, 2009 |
After the media blitz that ensued after he was charged with one count felony criminal threats against his Rihanna on Sunday night, Chris Brown has another thing to worry about, his endorsement deals.
Wrigley gum has now suspended all advertisements featuring the R&B star, including the popular commercial that even played during the telecast of the 51st Grammy Awards.
A company spokesperson tells Us Weekly:
“Wrigley is concerned by the serious allegations made against Chris Brown. We believe Mr. Brown should be afforded the same due process as any citizen. However, we have made the decision to suspend the current advertising featuring Brown and any related marketing communications until the matter is resolved.”
Our good friends over at WOOOHA.COM posted that Brown also endorses a dance video game called U-Dance and has a partnership with the New Era hat company. Not to mention, a rising acting career. As we all know, this isn’t going to turn out pretty.
Here is an update on the Tameka Foster-Raymond medical scare from this past weekend in Brazil. Word is Raymond, 37, is now is stable condition after the medical incident.
Representatives for Usher Raymond, said Monday:
“Tameka Raymond is in stable condition after suffering complications from routine surgery in Brazil. Her husband Usher is with her at the hospital,” the rep added. “No further details will be released, and the family requests privacy at this difficult time.”
On Saturday night, Usher canceled his performance at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy Gala. Davis told partygoers the singer had to bow out due to a “serious injury in the family.”
Monday, February 9, 2009 |
Above is a photo of Rihanna and Chris Brown leaving Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy party in his rented Lamborghini on early Sunday morning, just minutes before the alleged attack on an “unidentified victim” in the same car. Sources say, they left the party speeding by their hotel - and ended up in Hancock Park.
Various media outlets are confirming that Rihanna (birth name Robyn Rihanna Fenty) is the reported victim, as everyone speculated. The LAPD is expected to give a briefing on the case later on this evening (PST).
As we reported, Chris has been charged with one count felony criminal threats (which could result in up to 9 years in prison) and is expected to appear in court on March 5th.
CL RELATED LINKS
** NEWS: CHRIS BROWN ARRESTED, CHARGED & RELEASED (link)
** MINI ROUNDUP: CHRIS INVESTIGATED FOR FELONY BATTERY & RIHANNA NOT AT THE GRAMMYS? (link)
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Sunday, February 8, 2009 |
Chris & Rihanna at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy party on Saturday night (Feb. 7th).
A representative for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed late Sunday, Feb. 8 that popular singer Chris Brown, 19, turned himself in at the Wilshire Police Station on Sunday afternoon, in connection with an alleged domestic violence felony battery report.
The singer voluntarily turned himself in to be questioned and according to TMZ, he was arrested and charged with one count felony criminal threats. His bail was set at $50,000, which he paid and was subsequently released.
Officials are still declining to identify the injured party (UPDATE: RIHANNA NAMED AS VICTIM) in the alleged assault and Brown’s court date is scheduled for March 5th.
As stated, Chris Brown and his reported girlfriend Rihanna both cancelled their scheduled Grammy appearances and performances on Sunday night.
Story developing….
( Photos: GETTY IMAGES / INFPHOTO.COM )
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Sunday, February 8, 2009 |
(UPDATE ON CHRIS B. STORY) Reports just came in that Chris Brown will not attending the Grammy’s this evening due to a LAPD investigation on Brown for felony battery:
“The identity of the victim will not be released,” said Officer April Harding. “Any victim who’s involved in a domestic violence incident is entitled to confidentiality.”
Around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, the R&B singer and a woman were in a vehicle in L.A. when they became involved in an argument, according to a police statement. After stopping his car, Brown and the woman got out and the argument escalated. The woman suffered visible injuries and identified Brown as her attacker, according to police.
The LAPD received a 911 call reporting the disturbance. “If police locate Brown, yes, he’s subject to arrest,” Officer Harding added.
When officers arrived they found the victim, but Brown had already left the scene, the statement reads.
The LAPD is conducting an investigation into the incident. SOURCE
Entertainment outlets covering the Grammy’s also reported that Rihanna would also not attending due to a “car accident” - her rep responded that she is doing well. Rihanna and Chris were last spotted together last night at Clive Davis’ Grammy celebration.
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