Singer Chris Brown Finally Sentenced

On Tuesday, a judge placed the singer Chris Brown on felony probation for 5 years. He must obey all laws and keep in touch with the Probation Department. He is subject to search and seizure at any time for the next 5 years and can't own any dangerous weapons, including guns and knives. He must also perform 180 days of community labor, which can be performed in Virginia where he is from. He has to complete a 52 week domestic violence program sponsored by the Commonwealth Catholic Charities. He will have to pay $2,500 in restitution and another $2,500 in probation expenses. He has to pay a $30 criminal correction fee and $400 to a domestic violence fund. He also has to go to court every 3 months during his probation.

The judge issued a protective order that will last 5 years where Brown is ordered to not harass, assault, threaten, or molest his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. He is not allowed to have any contact with her, even through a phone or 3rd person. He has to stay at least 100 yards away from her, unless there is an entertainment-related event, then he must stay at least 10 yards away from her.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Singer Bobby Brown

An arrest warrant has been issued to the singer Bobby Brown after he didn't show up to a court appearance to address his failure to pay child support payments. He owes more than $45,000 in child support payments for two of his teenage children that he has with his ex-girlfriend Kim Ward. Brown is suppose to pay $5,000 each month for the children. In 2007, he spent four days in jail for missed child support payments.

Singer Chris Brown's Sentencing Delayed

The singer Chris Brown's sentencing has been delayed until August 27th because the judge wants his to perform hard labor for his community service in Virginia. The judge also wants to know what he will be doing for his community service at the end of the month. Brown pled guilty to felony assault last month.

Singer Chris Brown Pleads Guilty

The singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault against his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. The judge issued a stay-away order that requires Brown to stay at least 50 yards away from Rihanna, except when it comes to industry events. At industry events he must stay at least 10 yards away from her. Rihanna must also keep the same distances away from him. The plea deal includes five years of supervised probation and six months of community labor.

Singer Rihanna to Testify Against Chris Brown

The singer Rihanna has been official served with a subpoena to appear in court and testify against her ex-boyfriend singer Chris Brown for the felony assault and making criminal threats case. She will have to answer all of the court's questions truthfully. The hearing is on June 22nd.

Singer Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty

On Monday, the singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to threatening and physically assaulting his girlfriend, singer Rihanna. Rihanna's lawyer was hoping that a plea deal could be made before the case went to trial and has stated that Rihanna would testify if it is required. If Brown is convicted, he could be sentenced to probation or as much as five years in prison. In March, he was charged by Los Angeles County prosecuters with felony assault likely to cause great bodyily injury and making criminal threats.

Actor Jamie Foxx Fights Off Stalker

On March 22nd, the actor and singer Jamie Foxx had to defend himself against an intruder at his hotel room in Philadelphia. Foxx had to push the man out of his room after he tried to trick him into thinking that he was Beyonce's producer. When Foxx opened the door, the man tried to push his way into the room but Foxx was able to push him out of the room and slammed the door in his face. The intruder, named Willie Brown, left the scene but Foxx ended up calling the police after he saw the man nine days later a few blocks away from the hotel. The man was arrested for burglary, criminal threats, stalking, false imprisonment, and harassment.

Singer Chris Brown Makes Court Appearance

On Thursday, the singer Chris Brown made a short court appearance after being charged with two felonies that come from a physical altercation with his girlfriend, Rihanna. His arraignment has been postponed until April 6th on charges of assault that was capable of causing great bodily injury and making criminal threats. Brown is still free on $50,000 bail and was ordered by a court commissioner not to harass, threaten, or harm anyone. The commissioner did not order him to stay away from Rihanna due to the request of her attorney.

Singer Chris Brown Arrested For Assault

On Sunday, the singer Chris Brown was arrested on accusations of assault after he was accused of physically assaulting the singer Rihanna. They supposedly had an argument in a Los Angeles neighborhood that evolved into a fight. Both Rihanna and Brown pulled out of the Grammys hours before it was telecasted this past Sunday. Brown has also dropped a planned appearance at the upcoming NBA All-Star Game that is scheduled for this weekend in Phoenix. The company Wrigley has decided to suspend all of the ad and marketing campaigns that he is involved with.

Rappers Foxy Brown and Lil Kim Gets Sued

The rappers Foxy Brown and Lil Kim are being used by a New York publisher, named Simon &Schuster Inc., which stated that they paid advances for books that were never delivered. Foxy Brown was paid $75,000 in 2005 for an autobiography called “Broken Silence” that was suppose to be delivered by February of 2006. Lil Kim was paid $40,000 for a book to be delivered by June of 2004.

The publisher wants its money back through the two separate lawsuits that were filed on Thursday. After signing the deals, both women spent time imprisoned. Lil Kim went to prison for lying in court about a shooting in 2005 and Foxy Brown was imprisoned for violating her probation by starting a fight with two manicurists in 2007.

James Brown’s Belongings Ready to be Auctioned

A judge in South Carolina gave the okay for the auction of the late singer James Brown’s belongings. The judge lifted a temporary stay that could have held up the auction. Christie’s auction house has it planned for the auction to take place on Thursday and there would be 320 items up for sale, which would include a red jumpsuit and a blue satin cape. James Brown had died on Christmas Day of 2006 at the age of 73 of heart failure.

Nelson Mandela in London to Celebrate Birthday

Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, is in London for the week to celebrate his 90^th birthday. He is set to attend an outdoor concert that is in his honor in Hyde Park on this coming Friday. The performances will include Queen, Annie Lennox, Leona Lewis, and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Amy Winehouse will also perform if her doctors say that it is okay for her to do so. The proceeds from the concert will go to 46664 charity, which is the AIDS charity named after the number Mandela wore while he was imprisoned by South Africa’s apartheid authorities.

Mandela is also set to meet supporters, which include Prime Minister Gordon Brown, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and talkshow host Oprah Winfrey. The concert coincides with the 20^th anniversary of London’s Free Mandela concert. Mandela was released from prison in 1990 after being incarcerated for 27 years and was elected as the first black president in South Africa in 1994.

Results of James Brown Paternity Test

A recent paternity test has shown that the singer James Brown fathered the 6 year old son of a woman who claimed to be his wife when he died. The woman, named Tomi Rae Hynie, was a former backup singer of James Brown. The boy was tested in April before a judge in South Carolina ordered to have it done. Tomi Rae Hynie and the boy are not mentioned in Brown’s will. James Brown died in December of 2006.

Rapper Foxy Brown Freed From Jail

The rapper Foxy Brown has been freed from the New York City prison that she has been serving time at. She served eight months of the one year sentence. She was originally sentenced to three years on probation in 2006 after she assaulted two nail salon stylists over a $20 manicure but the judge ruled that she was not taking the probation seriously and sentenced her to one year in prison.

Bobby Brown Serves Community Service

The singer Bobby Brown will not have any criminal charges pressed against him after police found a small amount of cocaine in his possession. A Brockton District Court clerk found no probable cause to issue a criminal complaint, but did recommend that he volunteer to mentor young people. Brown agreed to serve a year of community service.

On Dec 1, 2007, police were called to investigate a disturbance at a Brockton hotel. They found Bobby Brown sitting in a SUV of a parking lot and found cocaine in his possession.

Foxy Brown’s Travel Plea Denied

A New York judge has denied the rapper Foxy Brown’s request to get out of jail early so that she could go to California to get her ear examined and get her electronic ear implant repaired. Foxy Brown first revealed she had hearing problems during a 2004 court appearance. In her petition to the judge, she stated that her hearing condition was getting worse in jail and that it would get seriously worse unless she had the cochlear implant reprogrammed and repaired. She could get treatment in New York, but her attorneys say that she needs to be treated by specialists at House Clinic in California.

Judge Seeks To Let Foxy Brown Out of Jail

Supreme Court Justice Melissa Jackson says that she wants more information on rapper Foxy Brown’s hearing problems before she lets her get out of jail to go to California for the repair of a defective electronic ear implant. She says that she wants proof of the rapper’s deafness. Foxy Brown, whose real name is Inga Marchand, revealed her hearing issues during a court appearance in 2004. Her petition says that her hearing problems are getting worse in jail and she needs to have the cochlear implant reprogrammed and repaired.

Foxy Brown was sentenced to a year in prison in September of 2007 for violating her probation. She was placed on probation for a misdemeanor assault of two manicurists at a Manhattan nail salon in August of 2004.

James Brown’s Possessions Auctioned

James Brown’s possessions are set to be appraised and auctioned to pay for taxes that his estate owes. It is not clear which items will be auctioned yet or how much the items are worth. Brown died in Atlanta in December of 2006 and his will stated that he wanted his possessions to be divided between his six adult children. His fourth wife, Toni Rae Hynie, contested the will and claims that she is entitled to half of the estate. His children are also contesting the will, which was signed 10 months before Brown died. Trustees have asked Brown’s children and Hynie to make a list of the items that they don’t want to be auctioned.

Elvis named as Forbes’ Richest Dead Celebrity

Elvis was recently named as Forbes’ Richest Dead Celebrity. He earned about $49 million dollars this past year and last topped the list back in 2005. This past year, Charles M. Schulz made $35 million, George Harrison made $22 million, Albert Einstein made $18 million, Andy Warhol made $15 million, Theodor Geisel made $13 million, Tupac Shakur made $9 million, Marilyn Monroe made $7 million, Steven McQueen made $6 million, James Brown made $5 million, Bob Marley made $4 million, and James Dean made $3.5 million.

Even though Elvis died in 1977, his estate still makes millions of dollars through music royalties, DVDs, licensing deals, and tourism at Graceland. Graceland is Elvis’ mansion in Memphis, TN.

Singer La La Brown Murdered in Milwaukee

The RnB singer La La Brown was murdered a couple of days ago in Milwaukee, WI. She and her boyfriend were killed inside of a production studio on Milwaukee’s northwest side. The boyfriend’s brother found the two bodies when he couldn’t get in touch with his brother and went looking for him. Police say that they had been dead for at least a day. She was an upcoming artist that was known for her singing on the songs “Sex” with Lyfe Jennings and “John Doe” with Public Announcement.