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Friday, April 3, 2009

RIHANNA HIT BY CHRIS: REPORT

RIHANNA HIT BY CHRIS: REPORT

LOS ANGELES - Singer Chris Brown was arrested yesterday after allegedly roughing up a woman - and his longtime girlfriend, Rihanna, a no-show at last night's Grammy Awards, was reportedly the victim.

Brown, a 19-year-old R&B star who had been scheduled to perform his love song "Forever" at the show, allegedly attacked 2007 Grammy-winner Rihanna, 20, after an argument in his car, according to E! News.

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Police didn't identify the victim - and would neither confirm nor deny it was the pop star.

Brown surrendered after being charged with making criminal threats, and was released later on $50,000 bail. He's being investigated for alleged domestic violence and felony battery, and more charges could be filed later, the LAPD said.

Rihanna was supposed to perform her hit single "Disturbia" last night, but canceled shortly before the show.

"We're sorry she is unable to join us," the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences said in a statement.

Soul legend Al Green performed with pop star Justin Timberlake in Rihanna's place.

Grammy officials made no mention of Brown's performance, but he didn't appear as scheduled.

Neither Rihanna, who was nominated in three categories, nor Brown, who was nominated twice, walked the red carpet.

While Brown appeared unscathed, Rihanna suffered visible bruises on her face after the fight, E! News reported.

Despite some reports that she was taken to a hospital, her publicist, Amanda Silverman, said the singer "is well. Thank you for your concern and support."

A spokeswoman for Brown's label declined comment, and calls to his attorney, Mark Geragos, weren't immediately returned.

Police said the assault took place in LA's Hancock Park neighborhood at around 12:30 a.m.

"After stopping his car, Brown and the woman got out and the argument escalated," a police statement said. "The woman suffered visible injuries and identified Brown as her attacker."

The couple had last been seen at a glitzy pre-Grammy bash Saturday night in the same neighborhood - and were photographed smiling, with Rihanna's arms around Brown.As Chris Brown negotiates a plea deal, the R&B singer is making it known Rihanna struck him first that infamous night in Los Angeles. Why does he think it matters?

Because he's negotiating a plea deal, according to TMZ, and has been charged with two felonies for allegedly beating his girlfriend Rihanna. If she hit him first, his lawyers believe, it's not a felony:

Sources say Rihanna was the first one to strike — slapping and striking Brown "numerous times" while he was driving, after seeing the text message from another woman.

Supposedly, this version of events is reflected in the official police report. Floating the story publicly fits perfectly into Brown's dual PR strategy of appearing remorseful even while shifting some blame for the beating to Rihanna.

But Brown needs a swift resolution. As this story drags out in the press, the singer's onetime fans are just growing more disgusted. After seeing Rihanna's police photo, or knowing what it shows, no one really cares what she did to Brown, who emerged physically unblemished.

Prosecutors no doubt realize that time is on their side and will leverage the huge advantage this gives them in negotiating a deal. They just have to keep their star witness from slipping away.

Rihanna Music

If nothing else, it has been an eventful and eye opening year for Barbados born songstress Rihanna. In addition to recording one of the most popular singles of 2005, the hypnotic "Pon De Replay" (which bass bumped out of more car windows while igniting a slew of barbeques last summer), she won over the masses with her charming Bajan persona. "So much has happened in my life, I feel like I've grown five years in a year," she gushes. No doubt, by the time Def Jam Records released Rihanna's debut album Music of the Sun, it was obvious that this young woman was more than a one-hit wonder. With a work ethic reminiscent of Motown sisters back in the day when soul reigned supreme, Rihanna traveled throughout the world. 2005 saw Rihanna rocking the mic on tour with Gwen Stefani, making crowds sweat in Japan, posing for magazine covers in Los Angeles and shooting her first film role for Bring It On Yet Again. This was a long way from the quiet life she led in Barbados in the parish of St.Michael. Robyn Rihanna Fenty has come through her musical initiation process unscathed. And now she is poised for everything that 2006 may hold as she readies to do it again with her sophomore release A Girl Like Me. "I grew up so much this past year. I had no choice. To pursue my dreams, and with their support, I left my entire family in Barbados to move to the States. It was a little scary to have no friends or family and all of a sudden step into a recording studio," recalled Rihanna. "2005 taught me the dedication and responsibility it takes to make this dream a reality. Waking up at 5:00 am to start rehearsals, the training, the schoolwork, interviews, video shoots, going all day; it always seemed glamorous but it is real work. My love for music and singing will never change but the rose colored glasses are no longer so rosy." "Many times over the past year, I didn't have anyone my age with me. When recording this album, I wanted it to seem like I was having a personal conversation with girls my age," says the eighteen-year-old singer. "People think, because we're young, we aren't complex, but that's not true. We deal with life and love and broken hearts in the same way a woman a few years older might. My goal on A Girl Like Me was to find songs that express the many things young women want to say, but might not know how." Dropping from the harmonic heavens to the groovalistic dance floor, Rihanna has returned with another single that will have listeners begging the d.j. to play it one more time. Produced by Jason Rotem, the sizzling "S.O.S." is bringing the summer heat early this year. With its hypnotic beat and enticing melody, "S.O.S." utilizes the electro-funk of Soft Cell's '80s classic "Tainted Love" to create a soulful anthem of young love. "I got excited when I first heard this track and three days later, it was recorded," Rihanna says. Turning heads with its rebel sound, "S.O.S." has been used as the theme song for their NIKE latest women's line, which can be viewed on NikeWomen.com. "Making that commercial was yet another new experience," she says. "It took six days to shoot, but working with choreographer Jamie King (Madonna and Shakira) was amazing." Focusing on progressing as an artist, Rihanna has recorded a compelling track of heartbreak called "Unfaithful." Penned by her label-mate Ne-Yo and Stargate, the song documents the tragic decay of a relationship when another person starts cheating. Yet, in this instance, it is the girl who has strayed. "On a lot of records, men talk about cheating as though it's all a game. For me, 'Unfaithful' is not just about stepping out on your man, but the pain that it causes both parties." Perhaps the most surprising track is the rock meets island vibe of "Kisses Don't Lie." Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, the principles of her production company, SRP, used a mixture of Caribbean elements, electric guitar and a mesmerizing bassline." Coming from Barbados, I really hadn't heard that much rock music," Rihanna confesses. "Touring with Gwen changed my perspective. So, when I was discussing this project with L.A. Reid, Chairman of Island Def Jam Records, I made sure to say I want to experiment with some rock." During the recording of A Girl Like Me, Rihanna jet set down to Jamaica to record with Sean Paul on the yardie duet "Break It Off." Smiling, Rihanna explains, "I have so much respect and love for Sean Paul. He took me to visit the Bob Marley Museum before going into the studio, which was an amazing experience. When we finally got to the studio, I felt as though Marley's spirit was in the room with us." With A Girl Like Me, the beautiful singer proves that her breakthrough was no fluke. After selling 1 million copies worldwide of her debut Music Of The Sun, once again, the summer belongs to Rihanna.

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