The alleged assault Rihanna suffered at the hands of boyfriend Chris Brown is no laughing matter, according to 50 Cent. While the sentiment seems obvious, it marks a change of heart for the rapper, who mocked the incident in a video posted to his Web site earlier this month.

“I thought that was something that you could use for humor, like any other comedian or someone else would utilize current events,” he told MTV News. “After I saw the photographs of Rihanna, that wasn’t funny anymore.”

Apparently, 50 Cent originally envisioned the event as a mutual domestic disturbance, leading him to portray Brown and Rihanna as “Street Fighter”-like video game characters in his “Officer Ricky” animated Web series. (Read more)

When Ne-Yo found out about the allegations of violence between Chris Brown and Rihanna, he knew he couldn’t get the story from a third party. Concerned for both his friends, the singer wanted to speak to them personally. On Monday afternoon (February 23), a still-stunned Ne-Yo offered his thoughts.

“I wanted to talk to them before I made a comment,” he said about the much-publicized incident that occurred several hours before the Grammy Awards on February 8. Brown turned himself in to police during the awards show and was booked on suspicion of making criminal threats and released. “I spoke to Rihanna. She says she’s fine. She didn’t go into detail about what happened. I understand it’s a painful situation; I didn’t push.”

Like so many of Rihanna’s fans, friends and family members, Ne-Yo said he was grief-stricken after viewing the recently leaked photo of a bruised and apparently battered Rihanna shortly after her altercation with Brown. “I saw the picture,” he said solemnly. “That just really — that hurt me to my heart, man. Again, I still don’t know what happened, ’cause I haven’t had the opportunity to talk to Chris yet. (Read more)

Pop sensation Rihanna has been nominated for her collaboration with T.I. at the MTV Australia Awards 2009. The Awards will broadcast live from the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, on MTV New Zealand, March 27, 2009. Voting is now open, so make sure to click here and vote for Rihanna!

Best Collaboration
• Jessica Mauboy feat. Flo Rida – Running Back
• Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown – No Air
• T.I. feat. Rihanna – Live Your Life
• Estelle feat. Kanye West – American Boy
• Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne – Let It Rock

The New York Post is reporting that pop singer Rihanna was scheduled to be a surprise performer at the Academy Awards Sunday night, but had to cancel after her incident with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. This is just one of the many events Rihanna has had to cancel after the attack by Brown.

According to X17 Online.com Rihanna celebrated her 21st birthday last night at a house in the Hollywood Hills, Rihanna and dozens of her friends partied into the wee hours of the morning. Rihanna’s bodyguards handed out autographed shots of the singer and asked people in the neighborhood to keep her presence quiet, as they didn’t want to attract too much attention to the scene of the party.

After seeing the startling photo of a badly bruised Rihanna, Paul Wall is sharing his thoughts on the Barbados beauty’s fight with Chris Brown that has everyone talking. “I saw the picture and read all the blog comments. I’m like, ‘Damn, that’s just bad.’ I hope she’s alright,” the “Grillz” rapper tells Rap-Up.com. “I hate to get into other people’s business; whatever happened between them, that’s between them, but I just hope they both can come to a positive conclusion and that something positive can come out of it.” The married father of one expressed his concern for the “Disturbia” singer and couples who struggle with domestic violence. “It’s just sad to see any kind of violence in a relationship. Being such young superstars, they have the world ahead of them both. I just hope that she’s alright. I didn’t see no marks on [Chris], so I’m pretty sure he’s alright.” (Read more)

After two intense weeks, Rihanna’s team has released a statement to Radar Online from a spokesperson, about the altercation she had with Christopher Brown in Los Angeles. This is what they had to say:

“At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown. She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time.”

TMZ.com has just posted a photo after Rihann was assaulted by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. The photo is extremely heartbreakin as it shows Rihanna in a stage fans would never have wanted to see her in. The photo matches the descriptions the police previously gave. The police have declined to comment on the photos authenticity, but released this statement: “The LAPD does not and will not release any victim’s photos. It’s that simple. We have not,” said Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Jason Lee. The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an internal investigation and is asking for the public’s help to find the person who leaked the photo. There is yet no confirmation that the person in the photo is in fact Rihanna, but if you look at her shoulder, it matches the same tattoo most Rihanna fans have seen before.

News report are claiming that Rihanna has left her hometown in Barbados, but is still under the radar as she doesn’t have and scheduled appearances as of now. Rihanna had been spending time with friends and family after being involved in the fight with singer Chris Brown on February 8. Its also been reported that Rihanna is torn over her parents’ please to testify against Chris, and is finding it hard to cooperate with the police as she is worried about a jail time for Chris. A friend of Rihanna has said: “I mean, damn, her eye’s black and the sides of her face are all fu–ed up, but she keeps saying she still loves him.” The friend also informs that Rihanna has visited the doctor “because of the endless headaches she’s been having since Chris hit her. The doctors were concerned about the contusions on the sides of her head. She hums sometimes, but she’s more quiet than I’ve ever seen her.”

The sales for Rihanna’s 2007 album, Good Girl Gone Bad, have gone up by 33 percent, selling an additional 25,000 copies, coming in at No. 31. And as expected, Chris Brown didn’t even crack the Top 200.

The very outspoken Roseanne has taken to her blog to vent on the situation regarding singer Chris Brown (and Rihanna). In other words she went crazy, and put Chris on Blast, here is what she had to say:

chris brown’s lies and excusesmake me want to beat the crap out of him…he uses the language of the perpetrator just like every sleazy bastard who ever smacked his wife, kid mother or girlfriend around uses. you dirty bastard, I hope you go to prison for ten years. IT’S YOUR FAULT, ASSHOLE! as for all the mealy mouthed hollywood and music scene chicks that can’t bring themselves to condemn a misogynistic bully, let me say this: your time as whores for propaganda is ending, bitches.

Rihanna is said to be “appalled” by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown’s apology statement. Brown – who has not been seen publicly following his arrest earlier this month (Sun, Feb. 8th) for allegedly assaulting the star – said on Sunday (Feb. 15) that he was “seeking the counseling of my pastor” following the incident and that he was “sorry and saddened” over what transpired. But Rihanna – who was reportedly left with two “huge contusions” on both sides of her forehead, a bloody lip and bloody nose – finds Brown’s words “arrogant”. A source close to Rihanna tells the Chicago Sun-Times, “All of us, including Rihanna, don’t understand how he can say he’s sorry on the one hand, but still … does not admit any guilt. “He should have expressed more contrition.” Another insider said that RiRi is “royally pissed off” at what she calls Brown’s “cavalier and arrogant statement.” Source ShowbizSpy.com

Everyone is talking about what went down between Chris Brown and Rihanna. The couple’s alleged fight was one of the most talked about topics at the NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix this weekend. Oprah Winfrey’s BFF Gayle King tells “Extra” she rejects Brown’s apology. “Right now I can’t think of anything that makes me support anything that Chris Brown is saying at this time. And my heart just aches for Rihanna.”

Actress Gabrielle Union says she’s trying to stay unbiased. “I know them both. Unfortunately, no one knows all the facts yet… what I think is great about this unfortunate situation is it can get us talking about violence… violence is never the answer. It’s good to get that dialogue started. I wish this wasn’t the catalyst for that… it’s never good to use violence as a means to an end.” (Read more)

The following statement was issued by a spokesman on behalf of Chris Brown: “Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person. Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writings under my name are frauds.” Source: S&C