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YouTube Wedding Stars Fight Domestic Violence

(Newser) - The Minnesota couple whose exuberant wedding procession went viral, generating millions of YouTube hits, are using their powers for good. Having brought priceless publicity to the song Forever, by domestic batterer Chris Brown, Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz are encouraging fans to support domestic-violence prevention.

Brown Gets a Boost From Viral Wedding Video

Record sales soar as shamed singer enjoys 'halo effect'

(Newser) - The hit YouTube video of a wedding party boogieing down the aisle has given Chris Brown a much-needed boost in record sales, not to mention publicity for something besides domestic violence, Billboard reports. The singer's Forever, the couple's song of choice, is now in the iTunes top 10 despite having...

Brown Apologizes for Rihanna Assault

'No one is more disappointed in me than I am,' singer says in YouTube video

(Newser) - Chris Brown breaks the silence on his alleged assault on Rihanna with a YouTube confessional posted today, E! reports. “I felt it was time that you heard directly from me that I am sorry,” the singer said, explaining that he had remained silent since the February incident on...

Drowning in Alcohol, Aborigines Split Over Booze Ban

Some see restrictions as infringement on hard-won rights

(Newser) - As the Australian government cracks down on alcohol in Aboriginal areas, some communities are taking matters into their own hands, instituting local restrictions on booze, the New York Times reports. Some indigenous leaders see alcohol as a blight on their communities, fueling child abuse and domestic violence. But others see...

Brown Cops to Assault, Avoids Jail

(Newser) - R&B star Chris Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault today and will get 5 years’ probation but no jail time, TMZ reports. Also included: Six months of labor, mandatory court visits every three months, and a restraining order keeping him 50 yards from his victim, singer Rihanna, at all...

Rihanna, Chris to Meet at Hearing

Rihanna expected to take the stand; media swarm

(Newser) - Los Angeles courthouses are no strangers to paparazzi, but today’s preliminary hearing for Chris Brown promises to be one for the record books. Brown’s case is proving more popular than those of fellow tabloid magnets Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan, with 52 media outlets requesting attendance....

Abuse Victim Blige Records Duet With Chris Brown

(Newser) - In a somewhat baffling move, Mary J. Blige has recorded a duet with alleged Rihanna-beater Chris Brown, Jezebel reports. Blige has been outspoken about her suffering at the hands of a former boyfriend and the terrors of growing up around domestic violence. To make matters more uncomfortable, it appears that...

Turkey Loses Milestone Gender Case
Turkey Loses Milestone Gender Case
Jun 10, 2009 8:02 AM CDT

Turkey Loses Milestone Gender Case

Domestic violence ruling marks women's rights breakthrough

(Newser) - Europe’s human rights court has ruled against Turkey in a key gender-discrimination case, holding that the country was too lenient toward a man who attacked his wife and killed his mother-in-law. The case marks the first time the Court of Human Rights has labeled such a case gender discrimination,...

Lavish Wives Deserve a Slap: Saudi Judge

His comments are met with protest at domestic violence conference

(Newser) - A Saudi judge says women who spend lavishly on items like designer abayas (black gowns) deserve to be slapped by their husbands, Arab News reports. His comments at a domestic violence conference invoked loud protests from women in the audience. The judge also lamented that "nobody puts even a...

Brown Lawyer Pursues Leaker
 Brown Lawyer Pursues Leaker 
May 7, 2009 9:35 AM CDT

Brown Lawyer Pursues Leaker

Geragos plans to mine internal police records for evidence

(Newser) - Attempting to learn how TMZ got a photo of Rihanna’s bruised face, Chris Brown’s lawyer filed two motions yesterday asking for internal police records, the New York Daily News reports. The LAPD is still probing the leak internally, but lawyer Mark Geragos is due back in court May...

Rihanna Hits Red Carpet, Nixes Concert

Singer debuts at Met, cancels show on same day

(Newser) - Rihanna hit the red carpet last night for the first time since her alleged beating by Chris Brown, the AP reports. The singer, clad in a tuxedo, attended the Metropolitan Museum’s annual costume gala. Also yesterday, a comeback concert in Dubai—scheduled for May 28, the day of Brown’...

Real Housewife Still Battling Bruised 'Jilted Moron'

Kelly Bensimon in court next month to answer domestic violence charges

(Newser) - Raw nerves are definitely not settling down between wacky New York City Real Housewife Kelly Bensimon and the ex-beau she's accused of attacking. Nick Stefanov filed a police report that she gave him a black eye and face gash. “What guy does that? He acted like he was Rihanna,...

Rihanna Photo Leak Could Sink Brown Case

Singer's lawyer wants case thrown out if cops were responsible

(Newser) - The case against Chris Brown could be dismissed if a pending probe finds cops were responsible for leaking photos of a battered Rihanna, his lawyer tells E! Online. A Los Angeles judge scheduled the preliminary hearing for May 28 in response to the lawyer's request for a delay in...

Susan Boyle Makeover Begins
 Susan Boyle Makeover Begins 
GOSSIP ROUNDUP
Apr 22, 2009 10:52 AM CDT

Susan Boyle Makeover Begins

(Newser) - Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent contestant and Internet sensation, has been the subject of one hot debate: Makeover or no makeover? The makeover process has already begun, Deadline reports—Boyle appeared recently in a trendy dress and leather jacket. “It wasn’t until I saw myself on TV...

Rihanna, Chris May Reunite Tonight

Plus, Rihanna reportedly planning tour

(Newser) - Chris Brown and Rihanna may be reuniting in public for the first time tonight, the Daily Star reports. Rihanna is a confirmed guest at an ASCAP Awards after-party honoring a songwriter who has worked with both her and Brown; Brown is “possibly” attending. Meanwhile, Rihanna is planning “a...

Woman Tapes Puppy to Fridge
 Woman Tapes Puppy to Fridge 
Apr 17, 2009 4:10 PM CDT

Woman Tapes Puppy to Fridge

Abby Toll faces animal cruelty charges after bizarre fight with boyfriend

(Newser) - A 20-year-old University of Colorado at Boulder student faces animal cruelty charges after taping her boyfriend’s Shiba Inu puppy to a refrigerator, NBC 9 Colorado reports. Abby Toll apparently didn’t like Rex, boyfriend Bryan Beck’s dog, and taped up the animal after the two had a fight....

Rihanna Plans Comeback Concert

First return to stage will be in Dubai

(Newser) - Rihanna will take the stage in Dubai next month in her first concert since her infamous blowup with Chris Brown, E! reports. A May 28 show, likely at an outdoor venue, is planned, with more than 25,000 tickets “going on sale in the next couple of days,”...

Brown Plea Deal in Works; Arraignment Today

Singer expected to plead not guilty

(Newser) - As Chris Brown prepares for his arraignment today, “intense” negotiations on a plea deal are under way, a source tells the New York Daily News. “It’s expected to be resolved at some point soon. Rihanna wants it resolved as well,” the source says. Brown is seeking...

Karzai Demands Review of 'Home Rape' Law

(Newser) - Pressure from British and German leaders over legalized rape in Afghanistan has pushed President Hamid Karzai to order a review of a law governing Shiites, Reuters reports. Karzai said the Justice Ministry would scrutinize the Shiite Personal Status Law and send it back to parliament if necessary. But he said...

Knightley Stars in Domestic Violence Ad

Spot shows successful actress' encounter with abusive partner

(Newser) - Keira Knightley gets roughed up in a new TV ad on domestic violence, the Guardian reports. Knightley, playing herself, returns home to be accused by her abusive partner of an affair with a co-star. As he beats her, the camera pulls out to reveal that they are on a film...

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