Rourke Blames Stepfather For ProblemsOctober 8th, 2009 MICKEY ROURKE has blamed his abusive stepfather for his drink and drug problems. The 57 year old made a triumphant return to the big screen last year (08), with a starring role in The Wrestler, after more than a decade in the Hollywood wilderness battling drug addiction and alcoholism.
Burke Endured Hate Campaign After X Factor WinSeptember 29th, 2009 British singer ALEXANDRA BURKE has been forced to flee her north London home after enduring a hate campaign since winning THE X FACTOR. The 21 year old claimed victory in the TV talent show last year (08) and bagged the Christmas top spot in the British charts with her single Hallelujah.
Christina Aguilera opens up about abusive fatherSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Christina Aguilera has revealed that her abusive father made life hell for her, her mother and sister Rachel. In a new TV documentary, the 'Beautiful' hitmaker has revealed that she overcame the childhood pain suffered at the hands of his army sergeant father through music.
Whitney Houston tells Oprah Winfrey that Bobby Brown spit on her, was emotionally abusiveSeptember 14th, 2009 Houston to Winfrey: Brown was emotionally abusiveCHICAGO — Whitney Houston took drugs, including cocaine and marijuana, with ex-husband Bobby Brown, who was emotionally abusive during their marriage and at one point spit on her, the singer said during an interview that aired Monday on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
"I had so much money and so much access to what I wanted," Houston told Winfrey. "I didn't think about the singing part anymore.
Brown Celebrating Baby's Birth With Cma NominationsSeptember 11th, 2009 Country singer ZAC BROWN had twice the reason to celebrate on Wednesday (09Sep09) - his wife SHELLY gave birth to their third daughter on the same day his band was nominated for four Country Music Awards. The star became a dad for a third time to little Georgia Sloan Brown late on Wednesday.
Winfrey comes out in defense of her decision to not support BrownSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has come out in defense of her decision to not to support Chris Brown, after the star slammed the TV titan for siding with ex-girlfriend Rihanna following the bust-up. After Brown's beating of Rihanna in February (09), Winfrey dedicated an episode of her hit daytime talkshow to the topic of domestic abuse and also advised the 'Umbrella' singer against the Brown.
Brown Wants To Reunite With RihannaSeptember 3rd, 2009 CHRIS BROWN hopes he will one day rekindle his romance with RIHANNA and build a future with her, despite a court order preventing him from contacting the R&B beauty for five years. The Kiss Kiss singer was told to stay away from his ex-girlfriend for the duration of his five-year probation period after pleading guilty to assaulting her after a pre-Grammy Awards party in Los Angeles on 8 February (09).
Brown Sues Former Business Partner For $7 MillionSeptember 1st, 2009 Former SPICE GIRL MELANIE BROWN has filed a $7 million (£4.7 million) lawsuit against a former business partner for fraud and breach of contract. According to court documents, Brown and her husband Stephen Belafonte claim they partnered with Dan Catullo in 2008 to set up a company to profit from her "music, touring, merchandising (and) public appearances".
Aguilera Credits Husband With Overcoming Abusive PastAugust 29th, 2009 CHRISTINA AGUILERA has paid an emotional tribute to her husband JORDAN BRATMAN in a tearful TV interview - crediting their union with helping her overcome her abusive past. The singer and her music marketing executive husband will be married four years in November (09) and share 19-month-old son Max.
Aguilera credits hubby for helping her overcome abusive pastAugust 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop singer Christina Aguilera paid an emotional tribute to her hubby Jordan Bratman in a recent TV interview, crediting him for helping her overcome her abusive past. Aguilera, 28, and music marketing executive Bratman, 32, who are parents to 19-month-old son Max, will be married four years in November.
Arrest warrant issued for Bobby Brown in Mass. after he fails to appear on contempt complaintAugust 14th, 2009 Arrest warrant issued in Mass. for Bobby BrownCANTON, Mass.
NO LARRY KING SHOWDOWN FOR DISGRACED BROWNAugust 5th, 2009 R&B star CHRIS BROWN has pulled out of a reported appearance on CNN news show LARRY KING LIVE. The interview with King - Brown's first since his fight with ex-girlfriend Rihanna in February (09) - was allegedly scheduled for Wednesday night (05Aug09), after the singer had been formally sentenced for his attack on the Umbrella star.
Chris Brown releases video apology to fans for Rihanna beating, calls actions 'unacceptable'July 21st, 2009 Chris Brown apologizes for Rihanna beatingLOS ANGELES — Chris Brown has publicly apologized for his beating of Rihanna (ree-AHN'-ah). Brown released a two-minute video on his Web site on Monday apologizing to fans and saying he is sad and ashamed of his conduct.
Chris Brown pleads guilty to felony assault in case involving RihannaJune 23rd, 2009 Chris Brown pleads guilty to assaultLOS ANGELES — Chris Brown has plead guilty to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna. Brown entered his plea before a preliminary hearing was scheduled to start in Los Angeles on Monday.
Rihanna, Chris Brown both seen at Game 4 of NBA Finals; Hulk Hogan and Tiger Woods meet beforeJune 12th, 2009 Rihanna, Chris Brown seen in crowd at NBA Game 4ORLANDO, Fla. — R&B singer Chris Brown and former girlfriend Rihanna were among the celebrities in the crowd at Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Orlando.