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celebrity-news3 days ago

Chris Brown Denies Death Threats Against Diamond Brown's Partners in Custody Dispute

R&B singer Chris Brown has denied allegations from his ex-partner Diamond Brown that he issued death threats against her recent boyfriends. Brown responded via social media, stating he pays for all expenses related to their daughter, Lovely, including housing, schooling, and medical costs, while claiming he has not seen his child in seven months. Diamond Brown’s court filings accuse him of harassment that ended two of her relationships and request increased child support. Brown’s attorney has formally denied the claims, demanding specific evidence from Diamond’s legal team.

legal9 days ago

Judge Sets $9.5M Threshold for Chris Brown Dog Attack Payout

A Los Angeles judge has given Chris Brown’s ex-housekeeper, Maria Avila, a choice: accept a reduced $9.5 million award for a 2020 dog attack or face a new trial on damages. The judge ruled the original $12.9 million verdict excessive due to insufficient evidence regarding permanent nerve damage and future pain. Brown admitted negligence but argued Avila was partially at fault for leaving the property alone. If Avila rejects the reduction, a new trial will focus solely on the financial penalty, not liability.

legal10 days ago

Judge Offers Chris Brown Reduced Dog Attack Payout or New Trial

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that the $12.9 million jury award against Chris Brown for a 2020 dog attack is excessive. Judge Huey P. Cotton has given former housekeeper Maria Avila the choice to accept a reduced $9.5 million settlement or face a new trial solely on the issue of damages. Brown admitted negligence but argued Avila was partially at fault for going outside alone. The judge rejected Brown's request for a full new trial based on juror bias but upheld the liability finding while cutting the financial penalty.

Capitol Honor for Chris Brown Sparks Backlash Over Domestic-Violence History
entertainment20 days ago

Capitol Honor for Chris Brown Sparks Backlash Over Domestic-Violence History

At AT&T Stadium, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Rep. Venton Jones honored Chris Brown (and Usher) with separate Congressional recognitions, triggering online backlash over Brown’s domestic-violence past. Crockett praised Brown onstage while Jones presented a separate honor; Brown later clashed on social media, thanking Crockett and blasting Jones after Jones apologized to DV survivors on Don Lemon’s show, implying Crockett’s motives were political. The piece notes Brown’s longstanding legal history, including Rihanna’s 2009 assault and a 2023 London nightclub case, to contextualize the controversy.

Crockett Sparks Backlash by Honoring Chris Brown in Congress
politics21 days ago

Crockett Sparks Backlash by Honoring Chris Brown in Congress

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced online backlash after entering Chris Brown into the congressional record and praising him alongside Usher, despite Brown’s documented history of violence and legal troubles. Critics called the move tone-deaf and inappropriate for a lawmaker, while Crockett framed it as a celebration of Black artistry. Brown responded on Instagram, and Crockett had recently lost a Senate bid, with the episode renewing scrutiny over celebrities in political settings.

Texas lawmakers’ Chris Brown honor sparks backlash and apologies
entertainment21 days ago

Texas lawmakers’ Chris Brown honor sparks backlash and apologies

Texas lawmakers Jasmine Crockett and Venton Jones honored Chris Brown (and Usher) with a Congressional Record recognition and a state proclamation during a Dallas-area concert, provoking backlash over Brown’s history of domestic violence. Brown apologized to Crockett on social media, and Jones later apologized for the action, saying it aimed to engage voters. Brown pushed back on the criticism as the controversy intersects with ongoing legal allegations, including the Rihanna case, a 2023 nightclub incident, and a $50 million lawsuit from concertgoers.

Usher Renews Onstage Etiquette With Clear Warning After Gabrielle Cheyenne Moment
entertainment2 months ago

Usher Renews Onstage Etiquette With Clear Warning After Gabrielle Cheyenne Moment

Usher added a blunt onstage disclaimer during the Birmingham stop of his R&B Tour after Gabrielle Cheyenne appeared uncomfortable during a fan serenade; Cheyenne later said she attended mainly to see Chris Brown and that the team moved her to VIP without telling who would invite her onstage. Usher wove the moment into his show with a warning to the crowd, fueling ongoing online debate about consent, ‘pretty privilege,’ and onstage interaction among fans.

London nightclub clash: Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray
entertainment2 months ago

London nightclub clash: Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray

Chris Brown pleaded guilty to affray in a London court over a 2023 nightclub attack in which he allegedly struck music producer Abe Diaw with a tequila bottle; his co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu also pled guilty, while assault causing actual bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon charges were dropped. Brown faces sentencing on October 26 and could receive up to three years in jail; the case stems from the Tape London incident where Diaw alleged serious injuries.

Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Public-Order Offense in London Nightclub Incident
music2 months ago

Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Public-Order Offense in London Nightclub Incident

Chris Brown pleaded guilty to affray, a UK public-order offense, for a May 2023 confrontation at a London nightclub; co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu also pleaded guilty to affray. Charges of assault and grievous bodily harm, and a separate weapon charge involving a tequila bottle, were dropped. Sentencing is scheduled for October 26. Brown had previously been bailed with a £5 million security, with travel restrictions and passport surrender requirements in place; he is allowed to tour under those conditions.

Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray in London nightclub fight
world2 months ago

Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray in London nightclub fight

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty in London to affray for a February 19, 2023 brawl at Tape nightclub, during which he struck music producer Abraham Diaw with a bottle; his friend Omololu Akinlolu also pleaded guilty. Prosecutors dropped assault, attempted grievous bodily harm and weapon charges. He faces up to three years in prison with sentencing scheduled for October 26, and had been free on bail after the incident.

Chris Brown hit with $12.9M damages verdict over guard dog attack
entertainment3 months ago

Chris Brown hit with $12.9M damages verdict over guard dog attack

A California jury awarded housekeeper Maria Avila about $12.9 million for injuries from a guard-dog attack at Chris Brown's Tarzana home, with Patricia Avila receiving $885,000 for emotional distress and Maria's husband Oscar Olivo $50,000; Brown admitted negligence but argued prior warnings and security needs, adding to his long history of legal issues.