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Chris Brown Has Story to Tell in ‘Welcome to My Life’ Documentary

Keith GirardMay 6, 2017

Chris Brown is set to tell all about his music passion, his tumultuous Is that a place we really want to go? Yes, it is, if Brown is candid about the mainly self-inflicted rough patches in his life, including his 2009 beat down of then-girlfriend Rihanna. ...

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Chris Brown Dumped by Karrueche Tran Over Shocking ‘Baby Drama’

Keith GirardMarch 4, 2015

Chris Brown stepped out on Karrueche Tran more than once during their rocky relationship, but news that he has a nine-month-old child with sometime girlfriend Nia Gonzalez appears to be the final straw. She Tweeted her kiss-off this morning. “Listen. One can only take so much. The best of luck to Chris and his family. No baby drama for me,” she wrote. ...

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Chris Brown Goes Back to Jail in New Video With Ariana Grande

Keith GirardSeptember 13, 2014

Chris Brown’s fantasy love affair with Ariana Grande in his new “Don’t Be Gone Too Long” video has a touch of reality in it. He lands in jail in the video as well. Is this a metaphor for the time he spent in the pokey in real life? Brown and Grande, who sing a duet, are forbidden lovers in a medieval fairy tale in the video. The video opens with the two lovers arm-in-arm. ...

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Chris Brown Launches Comeback After Jail on Jimmy Fallon (see!)

Keith GirardSeptember 12, 2014

Chris Brown launched his musical comeback on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night after his career was sidelined by a stint in jail. He performed two songs from his upcoming album X, which could make or break his career. Brown, 25, has been dogged by troubles ever since his 2009 beatdown of then girlfriend Rihanna, for which he’s still serving probation. ...

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Chris Brown Enlists Lil Wayne, Tyga for New ‘Loyal’ Video (watch!)

Keith GirardMarch 24, 2014

Chris Brown may be cooling his heels in jail, but his feet are red hot in his new video for “Loyal.” Lil Wayne and Tyga get things going before Brown steps in to rap about his problems with disloyal “bitches” and “hoes.” The song was produced by Nic Nac and will appear on Brown’s long-awaited sixth studio album X from RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment....

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Chris Brown a No Show on Juicy J’s New ‘Talkin Bout’ Video (watch!)

Keith GirardMarch 14, 2014

Chris Brown is featured on Juicy J’s new song “Talkin Bout,” but is a no show in the new video. Turns out he was unavailable because he is still in rehab for anger management issues. Wiz Khalifa is also featured on the song about high rolling and knocking back girls like they were so much chattel....

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Rihanna Stars in A$AP Rocky’s ‘Fashion Killa’ Ode to Bling (video!)

Keith GirardSeptember 24, 2013

Rihanna, for once, leaves the heavy lifting for someone else. She stars in s new video for A$AP Rocky’s hip-hop anthem “Fashion Killa.” Rocky raps about bling and one hot woman. Who could want more than that? Rocky, aka Rakim Mayers, debuted the new video on BET’s “106 & Park” on Sept. 22nd and video of the video has finally made its way to YouTube....

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Nicki Minaj, Ciara Rock BET Awards With ‘I’m Out’ (watch!)

Keith GirardJuly 1, 2013

Ciara and Nicki Minaj teamed up for 2013 BET Awards for a jumpin’ rendition of “I’m Out.” Nicki opened the number sitting on some steps rapping. Ciara exploded onto the stage....

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Chris Brown Talks New Rihanna Album! Drops 'Fine China Video

Keith GirardApril 1, 2013

Chris Brown is full of surprises. He talked candidly this morning about his relationship with Rihanna and hinted over the weekend that another duet with the Barbadian songbird is in the works, and maybe even a full album. Incidentally, he says the relationship is on....

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Justin Bieber Pitches In on Will.i.am's '#That Power' (listen!)

Keith GirardMarch 15, 2013

Justin Bieber boosts his street cred with another featured performance with Will.i.am. He contributes to the Black Eyed Peas band member’s new song “#That Power.” Will.i.am also recorded tracks with Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Cheryl Cole, Nicole Scherzinger, David Guetta, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, LMFAO, Eva Simons, Chris Brown, Mick Jagger, Busta Rhymes, Demi Lovato, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne and even Kanye West. ...

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Rihanna Forgives Chris Brown, Why Can’t Everyone Else?

Keith GirardFebruary 26, 2013

Rihanna has forgiven Chris Brown for the vicious beating she received on the eve of the Grammys in 2009, why can’t everyone else? He’s still the poster boy for domestic abuse and can’t seem to shake the image of a hotheaded abuser. ...

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Drake Bounced From LA Club; Clear Violation of Civil Rights

Keith GirardFebruary 16, 2013

Rapper Drake was bounced from controversial Los Angeles nightclub Playhouse because Chris Brown was already inside, according to a new report. The move may have been prudent, but clearly violated the law. ...

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Is Justin Timberlake 'Mirrors' His Opus For New Album? (listen!)

Keith GirardFebruary 12, 2013

Justin Timberlake smooth pop sound just keeps oozing out. He’s released his latest song “Mirrors” from his upcoming album The 20/20 Experience. It’s an eight-minute opus with a full orchestra, perhaps his most ambitious song on the new set....

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Rihanna Strips, Bares Emotions in Bath for New Video (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 11, 2013

Rihanna takes minimalist music videos to a new level with her latest release for her song “Stay.” The video captures the spirit of what she says is a “very emotional” and “very personal” song. Rihanna spends the entire song nude in a bathtub, without makeup. She looks lost in thought as she sings to a piano accompaniment....

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Karrueche Tran Trying to Find Herself After Rihanna Drama

Keith GirardJanuary 29, 2013

Karrueche Tran finally gets a chance to talk in more than 140 characters about her three-way affair with Chris Brown and Rihanna. She says she’s done with the drama. Does this mean her 15 minutes of fame are over?...

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