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I Didn't Provoke Sutherland: Headbutt Victim

Kiefer's target not sure what he did to earn headbutt

(Newser) - Jack McCollough has no idea why Kiefer Sutherland head-butted him Monday night, People reports. “Anyone who knows Jack McCollough knows that he would not hurt a fly,” a spokesman for the fashion designer said today, calling the attack “unprovoked.” Reports vary on the fight, with McCollough...

Rihanna Hits Red Carpet, Nixes Concert

Singer debuts at Met, cancels show on same day

(Newser) - Rihanna hit the red carpet last night for the first time since her alleged beating by Chris Brown, the AP reports. The singer, clad in a tuxedo, attended the Metropolitan Museum’s annual costume gala. Also yesterday, a comeback concert in Dubai—scheduled for May 28, the day of Brown’...

Real Housewife Still Battling Bruised 'Jilted Moron'

Kelly Bensimon in court next month to answer domestic violence charges

(Newser) - Raw nerves are definitely not settling down between wacky New York City Real Housewife Kelly Bensimon and the ex-beau she's accused of attacking. Nick Stefanov filed a police report that she gave him a black eye and face gash. “What guy does that? He acted like he was Rihanna,...

Rihanna Photo Leak Could Sink Brown Case

Singer's lawyer wants case thrown out if cops were responsible

(Newser) - The case against Chris Brown could be dismissed if a pending probe finds cops were responsible for leaking photos of a battered Rihanna, his lawyer tells E! Online. A Los Angeles judge scheduled the preliminary hearing for May 28 in response to the lawyer's request for a delay in...

Rihanna Plans Comeback Concert

First return to stage will be in Dubai

(Newser) - Rihanna will take the stage in Dubai next month in her first concert since her infamous blowup with Chris Brown, E! reports. A May 28 show, likely at an outdoor venue, is planned, with more than 25,000 tickets “going on sale in the next couple of days,”...

Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Beating Rihanna

(Newser) - Boyish pop star Chris Brown pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court today to pummeling his girlfriend Rihanna, People reports. Solemn and dressed in black, Brown murmured "not guilty" on two felony counts—making criminal threats and assault—while his mother Joyce Hawkins sat in the front...

Brown Plea Deal in Works; Arraignment Today

Singer expected to plead not guilty

(Newser) - As Chris Brown prepares for his arraignment today, “intense” negotiations on a plea deal are under way, a source tells the New York Daily News. “It’s expected to be resolved at some point soon. Rihanna wants it resolved as well,” the source says. Brown is seeking...

Brit Slams Behavior of Arrested Roadies

Two contractors allegedly assaulted officers

(Newser) - Britney Spears distanced herself from two employees arrested in Pittsburgh yesterday for aggravated assault, E! reports. “Neither of the men involved are employees of the tour or Ms Spears,” read a statement posted on her blog—the men worked for a contracted company. “Britney Spears…does not...

Mystery Archer Busted in NY Arrow Attack

Plumber was acting 'squirrely' during questioning, say cops

(Newser) - A plumber who said he was just playing around was busted yesterday in a bizarre bow-and-arrow attack on a Yonkers woman. A 30-inch arrow arced from the sky to pierce the woman's stomach as she walked in the Bronx last Sunday. Police became suspicious when the plumber, who lived near...

Runway Finalist Charged With Hurling Cat at Ex-Beau

Way to have a hissy fit

(Newser) - Way to have a hissy fit. Quirky Project Runway finalist Kenley Collins was arrested last night after hurling her cat at an ex-boyfriend in her Brooklyn apartment, reports the New York Daily News. The catty season-five contestant also lobbed a laptap, apples, and a glass of water, police said. She...

Winehouse Pleads Not Guilty to Assault

Plus, wants to talk with Blake, and more

(Newser) - In a London court today, Amy Winehouse pleaded not guilty to assaulting a fan at a charity ball last year. She was released on bail and will stand trial in July, the AP reports. But that’s not all from her crazy life:
  • Her legal troubles aren’t stopping Winehouse
...

New Yorker Felled by Arrow in Mystery Attack

'They shot me with an arrow,' screamed the woman in bizarre attack

(Newser) - A Yonkers woman was shot in the stomach yesterday by an arrow from a mystery assailant, reports the New York Daily News. She was struck as she dropped off churchgoers at a Bronx nursing home. "They shot me with an arrow," she screamed as she clutched the 30-inch...

Brown, Rihanna Record Duet
 Brown, Rihanna 
 Record Duet 
Mar 10, 2009 10:13 AM CDT

Brown, Rihanna Record Duet

Plus, details of two prior incidents emerge

(Newser) - Rihanna and alleged abuser Chris Brown are recording a duet slated for Brown’s new album, E! reports. The pair has been holed up in a California recording studio with an award-winning producer. Another source confirmed Rihanna is recording again, using music as “her refuge.” Meanwhile, the New ...

Oprah to Rihanna: 'He Will Hit You Again'

But 'she hit me first,' Brown claims

(Newser) - As Chris Brown tries to negotiate a misdemeanor plea, Oprah Winfrey spoke to battered girlfriend Rihanna through her show Friday, telling the battered singer, “If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again.” An expert on her show compared Brown to...

Brown-Rihanna Deal in Works for Book, Tour

Singer may co-author book on raising abuse awareness

(Newser) - As Chris Brown's management team scrambles to rebuild his badly bruised image, the effort—dubbed "Operation Mea Culpa"—will see Brown and Rihanna co-authoring a book about abuse and appearing on talk shows together to raise awareness about abusive relationships, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.''The only way Chris...

Rihanna to Testify If Called: Lawyer

(Newser) - Rihanna's attorney says the singer would testify against Chris Brown if called as a witness in her boyfriend's assault case, the AP reports. Donald Etra, who is representing the 21-year-old Barbados native, said today that Rihanna would be required by law to testify if prosecutors subpoena her. Etra appeared in...

Brown Still Blogging, Partying
 Brown Still Blogging, Partying 
Mar 6, 2009 10:10 AM CST

Brown Still Blogging, Partying

More from singers' friends, families

(Newser) - Chris Brown may have been charged with two felonies, but he still wants you to vote for him to win the Kids’ Choice Awards, Us reports. The singer posted a blog yesterday asking for votes and thanking fans for the support. The charges also weren’t enough to stop him...

Winehouse Charged With Assault

Singer allegedly hit fan last year

(Newser) - Just back from holiday, Amy Winehouse has been charged with assault for allegedly punching a fan in September, the Daily Mirror reports. Winehouse, who was singing back-up for her goddaughter at a charity ball when a dancer asked for a photo, reportedly smacked her in the eye and screamed, “...

Evidence Stacks Up Vs. Chris Brown
Evidence
Stacks Up Vs. Chris Brown
Mar 5, 2009 9:06 AM CST

Evidence Stacks Up Vs. Chris Brown

LA authorities have bloody gown, more gruesome photos

(Newser) - Even if Rihanna refuses to testify against Chris Brown, the evidence—including Rihanna’s bloodstained gown and a blow-by-blow police report—is powerful. Police notes obtained by a Los Angeles TV station reveal Brown bit Rihanna and shoved her head against a car window, TMZ reports, adding that photos of...

Brown's Lawyers Seek Plea Deal

Singer due in court today over alleged assault on Rihanna

(Newser) - Chris Brown's lawyers are in talks with prosecutors about a plea deal that could see the singer hit with probation instead of jail time for his alleged assault on Rihanna, insiders tell E! Online. Brown would plead guilty to a misdemeanor under the deal. Prosecutors have been looking for evidence...

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