Posted Nov 6th 2009 6:00AM by TMZ Staff
Rihanna described all the horrific details of Chris Brown's brutal attack on her last February -- claiming he was soulless and had "clearly blacked out" when he was smashing her face in.
On "Good Morning America," Rihanna explained how a fight over a text message set him off -- and once the beating started, all she could think about was "When is it going to stop?"
Interestingly enough, she says she doesn't hate him -- and instead wants him to "have a great career" and to "take this as something to go through and learn."
Filed under: TV, Rihanna, Chris Brown
Tags: assault, attack, beating, chris brown, ChrisBrown, good morning america, GoodMorningAmerica, rihanna
Posted Nov 5th 2009 8:40AM by TMZ Staff
Rihanna revealed that she got back with Chris Brown after the brutal beating she took in February -- but broke it off for good when she realized the dangerous message she was sending to her young fans.
This morning on "Good Morning America" an emotional Rihanna told Diane Sawyer she didn't want to be responsible for "some young girl getting killed" for following in her footsteps.
Rihanna added "Don't react off of love. Eff love."
Filed under: TV, Rihanna, Chris Brown
Tags: abuse, chris brown, ChrisBrown, diane sawyer, DianeSawyer, good morning america, GoodMorningAmerica, rihanna
Posted Oct 31st 2009 5:30AM by TMZ Staff
Chris Brown may not "mess wit" "Bad Girls Club" contestant Natalie Nunn, but according to her, Brown did want to marry her.
TMZ obtained this video of Natalie inside the "Bad Girls" crib talking about how much she wants the convicted felon -- a dude who she says "might beat Rihanna," but "doesn't beat me."
Clearly, she sets her standards high.
UPDATE: Chris posted the following comment on his Twitter: "WTF!!!! WHAT MOON WAS THIS GIRL ON WHEN SHE THOUGHT OF THIS OUTRAGEOUS LIE>SHE ON TMZ TRYNA MAKE A NAME FOR HERSELF.I DONT KNOW YOU. I TOOK A PICTURE WITH THIS GIRL AT ME A POLOWS SKATE PARTY AND SHE RAN WITH
THE STORY. SHE'S T'D (TIRED). I GOTTA LIMIT WHO I TAKE PHOTOS WIT NOW... some people have motives thataren't positive.."
Filed under: Hook-Ups, TV, Chris Brown, Exclusives
Tags: bag girls club, BagGirlsClub, chris brown, ChrisBrown, hookup, natalie nunn, NatalieNunn
Posted Oct 30th 2009 7:20AM by TMZ Staff
Oprah took a hard stand on Chris Brown, but just a few days ago the talk show host allowed another famous alleged woman-abuser on her show -- and now the victim says she feels betrayed.
The man in question is gospel singer BeBe Winans -- who is accused of shoving his ex-wife Debra Winans to the ground in front of their kids back in February. BeBe was on "Oprah" on Friday to pimp out his new gospel CD -- his domestic violence charge is pending until another court hearing next year.
Debra tells TMZ she's "hurt by Oprah's decision to have Bebe on the show" -- especially after she refused to have Chris Brown on her show in the wake of the Rihanna beating.
Calls to Oprah's people were not returned.
Filed under: TV, Oprah, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Exclusives
Tags: bebe winans, BebeWinans, chris brown, ChrisBrown, debrah winans, DebrahWinans, domestic abuse, DomesticAbuse, oprah, rihanna
Posted Oct 29th 2009 1:38AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Chris Brown has been getting pretty close with a new woman recently -- and this one is a very bad girl.
The woman in the photos is Natalie Nunn, a contestant on the next season of a reality show called "The Bad Girls Club" -- which features women with behavioral issues.
Nunn has been out with Brown a couple times in the last few weeks -- most recently at a roller-skating party on October 16th.
In her bio for the show Nat says she "enjoys cruising in her sugar daddies' expensive cars and painting the town red with her cool celebrity friends."
She has an interesting interpretation of "cool."
UPDATE: Brown just Twittered on the subject: "Tmz..omg.... U guys have nothing better to do. And by the way. I don't mess wit that girl."
Filed under: Hook-Ups, TV, Chris Brown, Exclusives
Tags: Chris Brown, ChrisBrown, Natalie Nunn, NatalieNunn, new girlfriend, NewGirlfriend, Rihanna, The Bad Girls Club, TheBadGirlsClub
Posted Oct 26th 2009 9:30AM by TMZ Staff
It appears Chris Brown was having a hardcore emotional moment about screwing up his relationship with Rihanna -- 'cause dude just used his Twitter page to reflect about "The Way We Used to Be."
Just a few hours ago -- around midnight -- Brown linked to a user-made video montage, set to the tune of R. Kelly's "The Way We Used to Be," showing footage of Brown and RiRi before he destroyed her face ... and their relationship. Brown included text with the post that read, " IM SORRY YALL. JUST HAD TO POST IT."
Minutes later, Brown posted a follow up Tweet which read, "FOR THE FELLAS: showing emotion doesn't make u weak... BEING HONEST MAKES U STRONG."
Brown isn't allowed to get within 100 yards of Rihanna -- but the real question here, is he trying to get back together?
Filed under: Rihanna, Chris Brown
Tags: chris brown, ChrisBrown, rihanna, the way we used to be, TheWayWeUsedToBe, twitter
Posted Oct 22nd 2009 12:12AM by TMZ Staff
Chris Brown was thiiiiiiiis close to doin' something totally awesome ... and then his thoughts got in the way.
Brown went on the air with Hot 97.7 yesterday and admitted the legendary YouTube video of the wedding party who danced down the aisle to his song "Forever" brought him out of his darkest days -- but there's a reason he didn't get the happy couple a wedding present.
Brown claims he would have bought them a "whole like living room set or something" -- but didn't because he knew media "like TMZ" would find out and accuse him of concocting the whole plot for publicity.
Actually, it would have been a pretty cool move ... but don't worry Chris, wedding gift etiquette states you have a whole year to pick out the furniture ... and we'll give you props when you do....
Filed under: Music, Chris Brown
Tags: 97.7, chris brown, ChrisBrown, forever, rihanna, tmz, wedding
Posted Oct 18th 2009 1:00AM by TMZ Staff
Chris Brown has a lot to learn in his 52 hours of court-ordered domestic violence counseling -- but if it gets too overwhelming, at least now he'll know how to keep a cool head with the use of a proper "time-out."
TMZ obtained the booklet for Brown's Domestic Violence Awareness Group, which is spearheaded by Commonwealth Catholic Charities in Richmond, Virginia.
The book is full of tips to help Chris learn how not to throw temper tantrums -- including "Time-Out Rules," and the benefits of "deep breathing," "backward counting," and "pleasant imagery."
The booklet also has chapters on all the big no-nos:
- Using Intimidation
- Using Emotional Abuse
- Using Isolation
- Using Male Privilege
- Using Coercion & Threats
When it all comes down to it, Brown just has to remember his ABCs ... as in his Anger button, Behavior and Consequences.
Filed under: Rihanna, Chris Brown, Exclusives
Tags: chris brown, ChrisBrown, domestic violence program, DomesticViolenceProgram, felon, rihanna
Posted Oct 6th 2009 1:03AM by TMZ Staff
Chris Brown is taking a break from his busy, court mandated, hard labor schedule -- to go on a concert tour for his remaining fans.
Brown just posted this on his Twitter: "BOUT TO START A SMALL TOUR SOON.. 15 TO 20 DATES.. MY FAN APPRECIATION TOUR. just for yall.nothin bigger than 4,ooo seater."
Filed under: Music, Chris Brown
Tags: Chris Brown, ChrisBrown, concert, hard labor, HardLabor, music, rihanna, tour
Posted Sep 29th 2009 3:15PM by TMZ Staff
Whether you like it or not, that 180 days of hard labor isn't keeping Chris Brown from making new beats.
Brown hit Justin.tv today to thank his fans for their support and promised (warned?) he's "still here, trying to make as much music as possible ... while doing the community service at the same time."
What a multitasker!
Filed under: Chris Brown
Tags: chris brown, ChrisBrown, community service, CommunityService, hard labor, HardLabor, music, rihanna, songs
Posted Sep 28th 2009 1:30AM by TMZ Staff
Taking a break from his court-ordered hard labor, Chris Brown showed up to an event in Hollywood this weekend flashing a peace sign.
Because when you think of peace, you think of Chris Brown.
Filed under: Chris Brown
Tags: chris brown, ChrisBrown, hard labor, HardLabor, lebron james, LebronJames, more than a game, MoreThanAGame
Posted Sep 22nd 2009 6:20PM by TMZ Staff
Plaxico Burress just got locked away for two years for criminal possession of a weapon, while Chris Brown has started his 180 days of court-order hard labor.
Question is ...
Filed under: Who'd You Rather?, Chris Brown, Plaxico Burress
Tags: Chris Brown, ChrisBrown, Plaxico Burress, PlaxicoBurress
Posted Sep 21st 2009 1:00PM by TMZ Staff
Sporting a Storm Trooper necklace, convicted felon Chris Brown took time out from doing 180 days of court-ordered hard labor to spend a lovely afternoon shopping in L.A. this weekend.
Everyone knows the force is with Chris ... that's how he got in trouble in the first place.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Chris Brown
Tags: Chris Brown, ChrisBrown, hard labor, HardLabor, necklace, storm trooper, StormTrooper
