The MTV Video Music Awards 2012 list of nominees has been revealed. Rihanna and Drake both received the most nods, leading the star-studded pack with five nominations each. Katy Perry came in second with four nominations.
Also scoring multiple nods are Coldplay (3), Jay-Z (3), Beyonce (3), Nicki Minaj (3), Frank Ocean (3), Lana Del Rey (2), Chris Brown (2) and Justin Bieber (2). Continue reading
Yep, it’s true. Rihanna and Chris Brown got back together, at least musically speaking, to collaborate on remixes of each other’s songs, Birthday Cake and Turn Up The Music. And the former couple took to Twitter to announce the happy news.
That’s because Brown’s 2012 media strategy is to not have a media strategy at all. His manager says Brown won’t be allowed to do any interviews this year, probably a step to protect the gaffe-aholic singer from…well, himself. Continue reading
Rihanna graces the August issue of Cosmopolitan (UK) and in the accompanying interview, she dishes on love, dating, what she finds attractive in a guy, being a “hunter” like men, and how she dealt with Chris Brown.
“I’m open to love. But guys should have to earn it. Because the minute they get it, they want something else,” the international superstar says inside the mag.
“Men are like hunters: they like the chase. So you have to keep ’em guessing. Actually, I’m like that too. I get bored quickly,” she admits.
Dating Rihanna can’t be easy for the average Joe. She says: “It can definitely be intimidating to guys to date someone in this industry. It’s really hard to find a guy who really doesn’t care about that stuff. Right now, it’s easier just having my career to focus on.”
As for the Chris Brown altercation, Rihanna says, “It was an aggressive and defensive time, and allowed me to start not giving a s–t. I’ve always been good at masking my emotions.” Rihanna continues: “For me, it’s tougher to be vulnerable than to be tough.”
“I walked around with a very f*ck-you attitude.”
The BET Awards were broadcast live Sunday night from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Big winner of the night? 22-year-old Chris Brown who walked away with five trophies, including male R&B artist, video of the year and collaboration for Look at Me Now.
If that weren’t bad and strange enough, BET later tweeted a congratulations to Chris Brown for winning the Coca Cola Viewers Choice Award. So, the fan was right the first time but we have no idea why the mistake was made.
Best Female R&B Artist- Rihanna
Young Stars- Jaden and Willow Smith (tie)
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist- Kanye West
Best Group- Diddy Dirty Money
Best Collaboration- Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes for Look At Me Now
Sportsman of the Year- Michael Vick
Sportswoman of the Year- Serena Williams
Best New Artist- Wiz Khalifa
State Farm Humanitarian Award- Steve Harvey
Best Gospel – Mary Mary
Best Actress- Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor- Idris Elba
Best Movie- For Colored Girls
Best International Act, U.K.- Tinie Tempah
Best International Act, Africa- 2Face Idibia and D’Banj (tie)
Video Director of the Year- Chris Robinson
BET Lifetime Achievement Award- Patti LaBelle
Coca-Cola Viewer’s Choice – Chris Brown for Look At Me Now
Centric Award- Marsha Ambrosius
FANdemonium- Chris Brown
MTV Canada also took to Twitter and tried to explain itself: “#Rihanna fans. We were reporting on a story that was posted on several sites today. We had no intention to be salacious.”
In case you haven’t heard, Chris Brown and Raz-B got into a Twitter war right after Christmas.
Then after the rant ended, Raz’s brother, Ricky Romance, threatened Chris Brown’s life on video, and insinuated he would shoot Brown if he ever set foot in Los Angeles.
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| Raz-B & Me. |
So much for anger management! Only 9 days after Chris Brown Tweeted a copy of his anger management graduation certificate [see below], he got into a homophobic, abusive, profanity-filled Twitter fight with former B2K member De’Mario Thornton, a.k.a. Raz-B.
In this hours-long cyber fight, the two exchanged such heavy-weighted sucker punches which would have sent most people over the edge.
It all began with this one tweet from Raz-B: “I’m just sittin here Thinking how can nig*as like @ebenet & @ChrisBrown disrespect women as Intelligent as @HalleBerry11 [and] @Rihanna.”
And it just went down hill after that, with Chris Brown making fun of allegations Raz-B had made a while back claiming he was molested by his band’s male manager.
I am sure more will come Thursday as Raz-B was up into the wee hours of the night Tweeting. Below is most of their exchange, but I warn you, it is foul. Read at your own peril! I have not edited or cleaned up anything.
Sidenote: I had recently met Raz-B at a fashion show and was extremely impressed by this man’s demeanor and sense of respect. So, it’s really odd to say the least to be reporting on this. I am just going to let their own words speak for each man involved.
Raz-B: Im just sittin here Thinking how can niggas like @ebenet & @ChrisBrown disrespect women as Intelligent as @HalleBerry11@Rihanna
Chris Brown: @razb2k nigga you want attention! Grow up nigga!!! Dick in da booty ass lil boy
Raz-B: @Chrisbrown Since you took this that far! Dude, i wasnt Raped! what a disrespect to every Kid around the world that has been Molested!!!!!
Chris Brown: Tell me this @razb2k!! Why when the money was coming in u won’t complaining about getting butplugged! #homothug!!!
Chris Brown: I’m not homophobic! He’s just disrespectful!!!
Raz-B: Ur not homophobic, ur juz homosexual on the low!
Raz -B: yo @chrisbrown i heard about all yo BoyFriends & tell yo cheerleader @1omarion 2 shut the fuck up b4 i send J BOOG 2 fuck HIS MaMa again
Chris Brown: @razb2k when I need tips on how to demolish my career I’ll call ya!!!!!
Raz-B: @chrisbrown I luv how u resort 2 disrespectful low brow tactics when u clearly sabotaged ur own career by beating women!
Chris Brown: @razb2k it’s funny how I’m nominated for 3 grAmmys off of a mixtape and ur scrambling for change!!
Chris Brown: @razb2k ur a x backup singer!!!!! What do u make? Like $1.99 an hour
Chris Brown: This argument lasted longer than your career @razb2k
Raz-B: hey followers…. i want to apologize for fostering homophobia tweets.. this has nothing to do against my followers…
Raz-B: @chrisbrown u victimize victims, ur a homophobe, ur on the down low & a woman beater. Merry Christmas & thx 4 showin every1 ur true colors
Raz-B: My step-dad is doin 25 2 life 4 abusin my mom & i heard U say ur mom was abused & this is how u represent urself by disrespectin WOMEN?!
Raz-B: @chrisbrown Dude you must really like Dudes! or you just a B2K fan! and this is how u spend 3hrs to show your true support!
Raz-B: @chrisbrown Is this your way of coming on to me???? Dude im not Gay! i was molested! stop disrespecting the LGBT community!
Raz-B: @chrisbrown Fact! i’ll be Starring in the KING of RHYTHM Movie! ike Tunner Life story! I have role for you!
Chris Brown: @razb2k merry christmas.i just gave you 20 thousand more followers.. u shouldve did this first instead of telling the world you got raped.
Chris Brown: @razb2k you have a lower back tattoo that says “different strokes”
Chris Brown: RAZBFACT: he can braid a niggaz hair with his toes!!!!! C’mon son
Chris Brown: BTW… i love all my gay fans and this immature act is not targeted at you!!!! love
Chris Brown: its wack as fuck that everybody can bash me… but soon as i defend myself its world war 3.I TAKE SHIT FROM everybody… its cool though..
Chris Brown: LOVE ALL MY SUPPORTERS and people who know my heart.HOMOPHOBE?c’mon,find a better tactic.thats pure ignorance and stupidity. i love everyone
Raz-B: @chrisbrown YOU need to stop Hidin behind that Michael jackson picture! [Chris Brown’s Twitter wallpaper is MJ] MJ would never hit a Woman! you should take down Mike and PUT up IKE
Raz-B: @Rihanna I see why you not with that Clown. Keep going hard I wish you the best with your success.
Raz-B: @chrisbrown how do u defend urself in that manner bro? I forgive u but u hve alot of pple 2 apologize to. u offended alot of abused pple
RazB: @chrisbrown u knw the world is an evil place.. so why did you play into wht the pple wanted ? My fault 4 bringing up ur past..
Here are two recent performances by Raz-B which I recorded:
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| Chris Brown’s Domestic Violence Course Completion Certificate |
Rihanna opened up in the December issue of Marie Claire UK about last year’s physical altercation with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown and her views on what happened may surprise you.
Like other abused women, Rihanna had a hard time breaking up with Chris Brown after the incident, but recalls the moment she finally knew the relationship was over. “I remember I was in New York at the Trump Hotel and I woke up and I just knew I was over it. It was a different day. I felt different. I didn’t feel lonely. I felt like I wanted to get up and be in the world. That was a great, great feeling.”
Others notice a difference in her as well. “I feel like I smile for real this time. The smiles come from inside, and it exudes in everything I do. People feel my energy is different. When I smile they can tell that it’s pure bliss and not just a cover up.”