Hollywood Rallies around Rihanna

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From Rihanna's mentor Jay-Z to actress Hilary Duff, Tinseltown is coming to the defense of pop star Rihanna, after it was reported she was taking back her allegedly abusive beau, Chris Brown.

According to Us Weekly, Jay-Z and his Beyoncé have reached out to the young "Umbrella" singer, who is Jay's protégé. The hip-hop king is also reportedly trying to set up a meeting between Rihanna and abuse survivor Tina Turner.

In Las Vegas, Hilary Duff sent Rihanna a message via "Extra" at the Power of Love Gala. "I wish her all the best," says Duff, "and want to let girls out there know that it's never okay to be treated like that."

Veteran actor Victor Rivers -- author of "A Private Family Matter" -- told "Extra" he suffered abuse at the hands of his father, and he believes the R&B couple needs to get help. "Chris and Rihanna need professional help. I know because I've been through it... unless there's some type of accountability, it will continue to happen."

Rihanna took Brown back, but will it help his tarnished reputation? Nationally syndicated radio host Big Boy revealed that he's not sure Chris can repair his image. "When you see something like this -- I don't know where he can go from here."

Chris faces a judge tomorrow. Will he be charged? Do you think the District Attorney should cut a deal with him? Vote now.

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Rihanna, Rihanna, Rihanna how many times have i called yo name? abeg CB shld take a bow he’s put on a big show he humiliated. just leave that bugga, u still young n cute y waste yo time on a boy who doesn’t respect u let alone beat u. there a lots of mature man out there who can treat u betta!

aLexa
March 10, 2009

My support goes to Rihanna.

George Jobson
March 9, 2009

hey - Angelita, Angie Jolie is a HO, CB is a woman beater. you are talking about 2 different things.

apples and oranges.

hey - Angelita, Angie Jolie is a HO, CB is a woman beater.
March 8, 2009

How do you stop being a fan because you don’t like the personal decisions someone makes? That’s crazy. That would mean Angelina Jolie wouldn’t have any fans, cause she’s done a lot of things many people would find repulsive. Can’t all you ignorant people lay off Rihanna and Chris please?

Angelita
March 5, 2009

Shocking Blow-By-Blow - Chris Brown/Rihanna
Posted Mar 5th 2009 8:51AM by TMZ Staff

Shocking new evidence about what happened in the car the night Chris Brown allegedly beat Rihanna.


FOX 11 in L.A. obtained LAPD detectives notes from a search warrant in the case. According to the notes, Rihanna read a three-page text message on Brown’s phone from a woman. An argument ensued and Brown allegedly tried forcing Rihanna out of the car but couldn’t because she was wearing her seat belt.

Brown then allegedly shoved Rihanna’s head against the passenger window. When Rihanna turned to face him, Brown punched her, then continued punching her while driving, according to the detective’s notes.

Blood spattered all over Rihanna’s clothing and in the interior of the car. Her mouth was filled with blood.

Brown allegedly told Rihanna, “I’m going to beat the **** out of you when we get home. You wait and see.”

Rihanna called her assistant and left a message saying, “I am on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there.”

Brown then replied, “You just did the stupidest thing ever. I’m going to kill you.”

According to the report, Brown continued to punch Rihanna, bit her on her ear, her fingers and put her in a headlock — she almost lost consciousness.


- Shocking Blow-By-Blow - Chris Brown/Rihanna

Shocking Blow-By-Blow - Chris Brown/Rihanna
March 5, 2009

The L.A. County District Attorney has just charged Chris Brown with felony assault and making criminal threats, also a felony.

Anonymous
March 5, 2009

LAPD cops interviewed Rihanna after the attack and she told them Brown had been violent toward her in the past and that the attacks were getting “more violent” as time went on. The interview is potent evidence if the L.A. County D.A. charges Brown with felony domestic battery, and that could happen as early as today.

And there’s something else. The photo that TMZ obtained showing Rihanna battered, bloody and bruised is mild compared to other photos. We’ve learned additional pics were taken on February 9, the day after the attack, and they are far more gruesome — the bruises and swelling far more pronounced. We’re told these photos show injuries that could be devastating in a case against Brown.


- Brown had been violent toward her in the past

- Brown had been violent toward her in the past
March 5, 2009

Rihanna, don’t let people get to you. If you want to be with Chris, it can definitely work. Tell people to stay out of your business, and that includes Jay-Z. He may have gotten your career off the ground, but this is not his place to intervene. You and Chris deserve another chance to work things out. Just put God first in your life before anything else and you two can work this thing out. God bless you!

Dee Dee
March 5, 2009

This whole Rihanna/Chris Brown matter is blown way out of proportion. People making negative comments like: she’s stupid, she should leave him, I’m not a fan anymore, yada yada yada should just take a good look at their own lives. They’re probably so unhappy in their own lives that they can’t stand it that these 2 celebrities have millions. People want to exploit them, not because they’re so concerned about domestic abuse, but mainly because they want to take shots at them because of who they are. I’m sure they’ll do just fine once everyone decides to stay out of their business.

Page
March 5, 2009

I’ll bet anonymous (the Chris Brown hater) is the same person over and over. Get a life. Back to the subject, I have my doubts as to whether the entire Hollywood is rallying around Rihanna. I think the celebrities who are supportive of both CB and Rihanna are not getting reported by the media. Clearly, people are so unforgiving of CB and yet the media didn’t go to these extremes with R. Kelly. Both of these good looking artists have talent, and the good that has come out of this situation is that they are young enough to correct their wrongs and not live a pattern of dysfunction. It seems they want so desperately to do this, but they are getting bombarded by the media. If Rihanna wants to be with Chris, then that’s not Hillary Duff’s or any other celebrity’s business. They are young enough to get it right with the proper counseling.

Ari
March 5, 2009

Police continue to investigate the case and no formal charges have yet been filed against Brown, who was booked on a felony criminal threat charge. Brown has no known criminal background, and though people close to the pair say they’ve had a tumultuous relationship at times, there had never been any indication of violence until now.

After the arrest, Brown and Rihanna spent time apart. Brown released a statement at the time, saying, “Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired” and noted that he was “seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones.”

According to experts, there was nothing surprising in the reunion between Brown and Rihanna, who after spending time in Miami both returned to Los Angeles on the same plane Monday morning.


Reconciliation Period
According to psychologist and author Lenore Walker, the average battered woman endures three to five violent incidents, from having her arm grabbed to an all-out beating, before she gives up on the relationship.

The reconciliation usually happens during what experts call the honeymoon phase in the cycle of violence, that cooling-down period after the attack when the abusive partner often expresses remorse and begs for forgiveness.

“The man is saying he’s sorry, he didn’t mean it, that it’ll never happen again,” says Walker. “It’s the loving behavior that reinforces a woman to stay, because they believe the violent act isn’t a true reflection of their man.”

If anything, the victim will often blame herself – and the attacker will agree with her. “The abuser also tries very hard to convince the victim that the attack was their fault,” says Dr. Elizabeth Miller, a Sacramento, Calif., pediatrician and domestic violence expert. “It’s common to say, ‘Honey, if you hadn’t upset me, this would’ve never happened.’

Anonymous
March 4, 2009

Everybody has comments based on rumors and media speculations. LAPD does not have the real story, only Rihanna and Chris has that truth. The picture shows injuries but we do not have the facts, because the parties involved are not talking. None of you could be on a jury because you would have made up your mind from the opening statement and would be deaf to the hearing of the evidences. The general public is blogging and celebrities commenting on rumors and media speculations. Why is the media during a rush to judgment on Chris Brown, a teenager and ruining his life but give Oscars to grown men like Josh Brolin and Sean Penn who did the same thing? Get off the young man’s back, this is Rihanna call and she is intelligent and smart know exactly why she is back with Chris Brown. These young people know now that they did something very dumb and stupid that got bigger than they can handle. They made a mistake, why not allow them to put their life back on track, together or separately. You gave those grown men second chances.

2good4u
March 4, 2009

I just wanted to let Extra know that they are pronouncing Rihanna name wrong. Its Re-on-na!! Not reanna. Its anoying..get it right!!!

AC
March 4, 2009

I saw some crazy stuff at chrisbrownsupport.com where they have a game to beat up chris brown then kiss him, u should play, lol. Be easy everyone

meganfoxxxy
March 4, 2009

Hey, anonymous- your idol must be Mike Tyson, wife beater and ear biter. you make it sound like its ok to beat up people and get away with it. you need reality check!

MIMI
March 4, 2009

she do not deserver what chris did to her.she can someone else. she is not bad looking girl.

devorra
March 4, 2009

i thank she is crazy. to take chris back. i do not care if is she with baby.

devorra
March 4, 2009

Hit me again Ike and put some stank on it.

G
March 4, 2009

The New Ike and Tina Turner! Hey,What’s Love got to do with it?

Fyuk Yiu
March 4, 2009

HE WILL HIT HER AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AS LONG AS SHE CONTINUE TO BE IN THE RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. HA HA HA

Anonymous
March 4, 2009
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