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Rihanna Breaks Her Silence and Speaks About Chris Brown

PopSugarUK — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:17:58 -0800

Rihanna has spoken for the first time about her incident with Chris Brown in February. Speaking to Diane Sawyer in an interview which will air in the States on Good Morning America on Thursday and on 20/20 on Friday, Rihanna says: "This happened to me. … It can happen to anyone" and adds that Chris "was definitely my first big love". She was later seen out about about in Manhattan, and has also opened up in the December issue of US Glamour magazine, as one of their Women of the Year, about how she coped in the aftermath:

On how the people around helped her cope: "My friends and family have been extremely supportive, and everyone has been there for me. But at some point you are there alone. It’s a lonely place to be-no one can understand. That’s when you get close to God."
On she has changed as a resut: "I’m stronger, wiser and more aware. You don’t realize how much your decisions affect people you don’t even know, like fans."
On how the public experience affected her: "It has taught me so much. I felt like I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears."
On what she would say to others in a similar situation: "Domestic violence is a big secret. No kid goes around and lets people know their parents fight. Teenage girls can’t tell their parents that their boyfriend beat them up. You don’t dare let your neighbor know that you fight. It’s one of the things we [women] will hide, because it’s embarrassing. My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn’t heard. Now I can help speak for those women."

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Rihanna Breaks Her Silence and Chris Takes to TV Too

Molly — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:22:22 -0800

Rihanna talked about what finally made her leave Chris Brown, saying that it was realizing how much influence she has on young women which convinced her that taking him back was the wrong decision. She opens up to Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America, which aired this morning. Chris Brown has a special of his own to promote, also revealing his conflicted emotions on an MTV special, which is on tomorrow night. Check out a peek at both of those interviews on the PopSugar Rush Update now!

Rihanna Details the Attack, Freida & Dev's Red Carpet Rendezvous, & Miley Talks SATC

PopSugarTV — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:33:05 -0800

Rihanna shares painful details from the night Chris Brown physically attacked her, Freida Pinto and Dev Patel go hand-in-hand down the British Academy Film and Television Awards red carpet, and Miley Cyrus comments on Kim Cattrall's fabulous figure!

Rihanna Recounts the Infamous Night With Chris

Molly — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:15:00 -0800

Rihanna's full interview with Diane Sawyer will air tonight on 20/20, and here's another look at what to expect. The singer recounts in heartbreaking detail what she saw in Chris's eyes that night and how she feels about him now. Watch the PopSugar Rush now!

Video of Rihanna Describing Attack, Admits Still Caring For Chris

PopSugarTV — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:05:55 -0800

Rihanna shares more painful details from the night Chris Brown physically assaulted her, but says she still has feelings for him. And later on PopSugar Rush, Freida Pinto, Dev Patel, and Robert DeNiro are just some of the stars stepping out for the British Academy of Film and Television Awards, and Miley Cyrus discusses sharing clothes with Kim Cattrall!

Rihanna Opens Up About Assault, Stripper Claims Affair With Josh, & Cameron Plays Charades!

PopSugarTV — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:46:00 -0800

Rihanna admits she left Chris Brown after the assault to send the right message to fans, a stripper says she had a one-night stand with Josh Duhamel, and Cameron Diaz beats Jimmy Fallon at charades! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for all the latest celebrity gossip!

Video of Rihanna's First Interview After the Assault

PopSugarTV — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:13:37 -0800

Rihanna breaks her silence for the first time about being assaulted by Chris Brown. And later on PopSugar Rush, hear from the stripper who claims she slept with Fergie's husband, and find out why Cameron Diaz may need a refresher course on playing charades!

Video of Chris and Rihanna's NYC Run-in, Heidi Montag Not Going Nude, and Our Newest Twilight Vampire!

Molly — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:18:12 -0700

Lisa Sugar weighs in on what she thinks is really going on with Chris Brown and Rihanna while Michael Phelps looks a little down after his first loss in years. Plus, a look at Twilight's Victoria replacement and the latest on Mischa Barton's return to work. Check out PopSugar Rush now!

Clive Davis Gets the Pre-Party Started With Grammy Favorites

PopSugar — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:44:33 -0800

Before the Grammys took over last night, the stars got a chance to get warmed up at Clive Davis's annual pre-party on Saturday night. Whitney Houston gave her all up on stage, along with Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Leona Lewis. Chris and Rihanna looked lovey dovey and happy, just a few hours before his shocking alleged assault. Kanye, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus looked happy to rub elbows and save their voices for Sunday night as the celebs enjoyed their weekend of amazing music.

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Chris Brown Sentenced To Six Months Community Service

PopSugarUK — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:40:36 -0700

Chris Brown was sentenced to five years' probation and 1400 hours of community service over six months for assaulting Rihanna. The community labour will include graffiti removal, cleaning and maintaining grounds, and washing cars. It was noted that this will be flexible to accommodate his career.

The judge also ordered Chris not to have any communication with Rihanna during the next five years, including telephone and online contact. He's not allowed within 100 yards of Rihanna, but that distance is reduced to 10 yards if they're both at the same event.

Chris will also have to complete a 52 week violence counselling programme and was fined $2,500. He will carry out his community service in Virginia.

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