Rihanna 'domestic Violence Can Happen To Anyone'November 3rd, 2009 RIHANNA has warned domestic violence can "happen to anyone" in her first interview since she was beaten at the hands of ex-boyfriend CHRIS BROWN in February (09). The Umbrella hitmaker has finally broken her silence over the vicious bust-up, which left her bloodied and bruised and her former lover serving five years probation for assault.
Rihanna: Chris Brown's assault and aftermath were humiliating but she's stronger, wiser nowNovember 3rd, 2009 more images
more imagesRihanna: Brown's assault, aftermath 'humiliating'LOS ANGELES — Rihanna says dealing with the media attention after being assaulted in February by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was humiliating. But she now hopes to speak for young women who are afraid to talk openly about domestic violence.
'Make Domestic Violence Act gender neutral'October 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - About 100 people staged a protest against the Domestic Violence Act in the capital Sunday saying it was "full of loopholes" and needed to be made "gender neutral". Activists of Save the Family Foundation, who organised the protest, said that service providers must ensure that the law is made more gender neutral to avoid its misuse.
Moby's Political VictoryOctober 17th, 2009 Dance star MOBY has scored a political victory, after convincing California Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER to reinstate funding to domestic violence programmes in the state. The star pledged his support to the cause earlier this month (Oct09), after scheduling three concerts in California and promising tour profits to a charity that has struggled since Schwarzenegger pulled the plug on funding in July (09).
Givens 'brown's Abuse Is Unacceptable'October 12th, 2009 Actress ROBIN GIVENS has urged RIHANNA to sever all ties with CHRIS BROWN, recalling her own abusive relationship with ex-husband MIKE TYSON. The Head Of Class star married the former heavyweight champion in 1988 and hit the headlines after revealing their relationship was filled with violence before they divorced just a year later.
Domestic ViolenceOctober 8th, 2009 Judge Jeanine Pirro
unveils a symbolic exhibit, sponsored by The National Domestic Violence Hotline and Marshalls, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month..more images
Moby Supports California Domestic Violence CharityOctober 4th, 2009 Dance music star MOBY is to donate the proceeds from his upcoming California dates to struggling domestic violence centres in the state. The hitmaker has three October (09) shows in the state and he has decided to hand over tour profits to a struggling charity there.
Rihanna does a poppet on string in see-through net dressSeptember 19th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Rihanna did a poppet on a string while sporting a see-through black net dress. The R-B lady was seen maintaining her balance on a trapeze with ease as she hung in mid-air.
Chris Brown starts community service by cleaning horse dungSeptember 17th, 2009 LONDON - Chris Brown cleaned horse dung in Virginia for the first day of his 180-day court-ordered community service for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna. The 20-year-old was spotted clearing weeds and debris at police horse stables on Wednesday, reports the Mirror.
Chris Brown's mum "loves Rihanna like a daughter"September 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Chris Brown's mother Joyce Hawkins misses his ex-girlfriend Rihanna and wishes to see her. Hawkins hasn't seen Rihanna after her son assaulted the Umbrella singer in February this year.
Brown Sentenced, Told To Stay Away From RihannaAugust 26th, 2009 R&B star CHRIS BROWN has been sentenced to five years probation and ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from his ex-girlfriend RIHANNA for the same period of time. The singer, who reached a plea deal with prosecutors in June (09) in an effort to avoid jail, was in court on Tuesday (25Aug09) for sentencing in relation to his attack on the Umbrella singer.
Brown involved in two "domestic violence" incidents before Rihanna assaultAugust 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Chris Brown and Rihanna were involved in two different incidents of domestic violence apart from the one major Grammy night instance when the R andB singer assaulted her. The court documents filed by a probation officer on the case against the 'Kiss Kiss' hitmaker mentions that the couple was involved in a furious argument just three weeks before the February incident.
Fawcett set aside money for charity in her willJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Farrah Fawcett will continue her charity work even after her tragic death - the late actress set aside part of her fortune to help victims of domestic abuse. Fawcett, who starred as an abused woman in 1984 TV movie The Burning Bed, remained dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse right up until her death and has left money for her favourite charities in her will, reported dailystar.co.uk.
Chris Brown's plea deal branded a 'joke' by justice campaignersJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - After singer Chris Brown has made a plea deal, and has been let off without a jail term for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, justice campaigners have come forward and condemned the action as a "joke". Brown, 20, has admitted to having assaulted Rihanna just hours before they were due to perform at the Grammy Awards in February.
Stevie Wonder's son arrested on domestic violence chargesJune 4th, 2009 LONDON - Motown legend Stevie Wonder's son was arrested on Monday morning in connection with a domestic violence case. Cops nabbed Keita Morris in Los Angeles, after he allegedly had an argument with an unidentified woman.