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Mystery Archer Busted in NY
Arrow Attack

Mar 20, 2009 7:00 AM CDT

Mystery Archer Busted in NY Arrow Attack

Plumber was acting 'squirrely' during questioning, say cops

(Newser) - A plumber who said he was just playing around was busted yesterday in a bizarre bow-and-arrow attack on a Yonkers woman. A 30-inch arrow arced from the sky to pierce the woman's stomach as she walked in the Bronx last Sunday. Police became suspicious when the plumber, who lived near...

Runway Finalist Charged With Hurling Cat at Ex-Beau

Mar 19, 2009 9:57 AM CDT

Runway Finalist Charged With Hurling Cat at Ex-Beau

Way to have a hissy fit

(Newser) - Way to have a hissy fit. Quirky Project Runway finalist Kenley Collins was arrested last night after hurling her cat at an ex-boyfriend in her Brooklyn apartment, reports the New York Daily News. The catty season-five contestant also lobbed a laptap, apples, and a glass of water, police said. She...

Winehouse Pleads
Not Guilty to Assault

Mar 17, 2009 9:41 AM CDT

Winehouse Pleads Not Guilty to Assault

Plus, wants to talk with Blake, and more

(Newser) - In a London court today, Amy Winehouse pleaded not guilty to assaulting a fan at a charity ball last year. She was released on bail and will stand trial in July, the AP reports. But that’s not all from her crazy life:

Her legal troubles aren’t stopping Winehouse

...

New Yorker Felled by
Arrow in Mystery Attack

Mar 16, 2009 2:55 AM CDT

New Yorker Felled by Arrow in Mystery Attack

'They shot me with an arrow,' screamed the woman in bizarre attack

(Newser) - A Yonkers woman was shot in the stomach yesterday by an arrow from a mystery assailant, reports the New York Daily News. She was struck as she dropped off churchgoers at a Bronx nursing home. "They shot me with an arrow," she screamed as she clutched the 30-inch...

Brown, Rihanna
Record Duet

Mar 10, 2009 10:13 AM CDT

Brown, Rihanna Record Duet

Plus, details of two prior incidents emerge

(Newser) - Rihanna and alleged abuser Chris Brown are recording a duet slated for Brown’s new album, E! reports. The pair has been holed up in a California recording studio with an award-winning producer. Another source confirmed Rihanna is recording again, using music as “her refuge.” Meanwhile, the New ...

Oprah to Rihanna: 'He Will Hit You Again'

Mar 9, 2009 7:16 AM CDT

Oprah to Rihanna: 'He Will Hit You Again'

But 'she hit me first,' Brown claims

(Newser) - As Chris Brown tries to negotiate a misdemeanor plea, Oprah Winfrey spoke to battered girlfriend Rihanna through her show Friday, telling the battered singer, “If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again.” An expert on her show compared Brown to...

Brown-Rihanna Deal
in Works for Book, Tour

Mar 7, 2009 5:49 AM CST

Brown-Rihanna Deal in Works for Book, Tour

Singer may co-author book on raising abuse awareness

(Newser) - As Chris Brown's management team scrambles to rebuild his badly bruised image, the effort—dubbed "Operation Mea Culpa"—will see Brown and Rihanna co-authoring a book about abuse and appearing on talk shows together to raise awareness about abusive relationships, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.''The only way Chris...

Rihanna
to Testify
If Called:
Lawyer

Mar 6, 2009 6:30 PM CST

Rihanna to Testify If Called: Lawyer

(Newser) - Rihanna's attorney says the singer would testify against Chris Brown if called as a witness in her boyfriend's assault case, the AP reports. Donald Etra, who is representing the 21-year-old Barbados native, said today that Rihanna would be required by law to testify if prosecutors subpoena her. Etra appeared in...

Brown Still Blogging, Partying

Mar 6, 2009 10:10 AM CST

Brown Still Blogging, Partying

More from singers' friends, families

(Newser) - Chris Brown may have been charged with two felonies, but he still wants you to vote for him to win the Kids’ Choice Awards, Us reports. The singer posted a blog yesterday asking for votes and thanking fans for the support. The charges also weren’t enough to stop him...

Winehouse
Charged With
Assault

Mar 6, 2009 9:06 AM CST

Winehouse Charged With Assault

Singer allegedly hit fan last year

(Newser) - Just back from holiday, Amy Winehouse has been charged with assault for allegedly punching a fan in September, the Daily Mirror reports. Winehouse, who was singing back-up for her goddaughter at a charity ball when a dancer asked for a photo, reportedly smacked her in the eye and screamed, “...

Evidence
Stacks Up Vs. Chris Brown

Mar 5, 2009 9:06 AM CST

Evidence Stacks Up Vs. Chris Brown

LA authorities have bloody gown, more gruesome photos

(Newser) - Even if Rihanna refuses to testify against Chris Brown, the evidence—including Rihanna’s bloodstained gown and a blow-by-blow police report—is powerful. Police notes obtained by a Los Angeles TV station reveal Brown bit Rihanna and shoved her head against a car window, TMZ reports, adding that photos of...

Brown's Lawyers
Seek Plea Deal

Mar 5, 2009 2:04 AM CST

Brown's Lawyers Seek Plea Deal

Singer due in court today over alleged assault on Rihanna

(Newser) - Chris Brown's lawyers are in talks with prosecutors about a plea deal that could see the singer hit with probation instead of jail time for his alleged assault on Rihanna, insiders tell E! Online. Brown would plead guilty to a misdemeanor under the deal. Prosecutors have been looking for evidence...

Usher to Brown: Quit Living It Up, Show Some Remorse

Mar 4, 2009 9:49 AM CST

Usher to Brown: Quit Living It Up, Show Some Remorse

'Show some remorse, man,' he urges

(Newser) - A stunned Usher yesterday blasted the luxurious lifestyle and high-spirited smiles of Chris Brown relaxing in Miami just weeks after he apparently viciously beat girlfriend Rihanna, reports the New York Daily News. "Come on, Chris, have a bit of remorse, man," said Usher. "The man's on jet...

Video Captures
Cop Tackling
Teen Girl in Cell

Mar 1, 2009 5:30 AM CST

Video Captures Cop Tackling Teen Girl in Cell

Girl tackled, apparently punched after kicking off her shoes in Seattle cell

(Newser) - A video of a Seattle cop hurling a 15-year-old girl to the floor of a holding cell and apparently punching her in the head has been released by prosecutors trying the officer for excessive force. "This case is beyond police misconduct, it's criminal misconduct," said the lead prosecutor....

Damage Control:
Brown Enrolls
in Anger 101

Feb 25, 2009 9:33 AM CST

Damage Control: Brown Enrolls in Anger 101

Singer hopes course will help his image

(Newser) - Chris Brown is trying to salvage his public image with anger management classes, the New York Daily News reports, but some insiders are quick to gripe that Rihanna—whom Brown is accused of beating up Feb. 7—should do the same. “Rihanna is temperamental, too,” said one source....

Diamonds Get
Brown Closer
to Rihanna

Feb 23, 2009 9:37 AM CST

Diamonds Get Brown Closer to Rihanna

Brown goes overboard wishing Rihanna happy birthday

(Newser) - Chris Brown showered Rihanna with gifts and called to wish her a happy 21st birthday Friday, the New York Daily News reports. “He knows he’s very much in the doghouse right now, and is doing everything he can to show her how sorry he is,” a source...

Rihanna:
I Remain Strong

Feb 21, 2009 5:17 AM CST

Rihanna: I Remain Strong

Statement comes on her 21st birthday

(Newser) - Rihanna has spoken publicly for the first time since her assault, assuring fans in a statement that "she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support," reports People. Her rep said the singer won't comment on the assault at the police's request. Rihanna turned...

First Rihanna Photo Emerges

Feb 19, 2009 9:30 PM CST

First Rihanna Photo Emerges

(Newser) - The first photo of Rihanna from the night of her assault has apparently surfaced. The gossip site TMZ released a police photo that shows a woman's bruised face, with bad swelling around one eye. Rihanna hasn't commented publicly since the Feb. 8 assault and is recuperating in her native Barbados,...

Slate Scribe
Gets in Syrian
Street Brawl

Feb 19, 2009 9:40 AM CST

Slate Scribe Gets in Syrian Street Brawl

Hitchens, two others jumped during junket

(Newser) - Three journalists—including columnist and author Christopher Hitchens—were jumped by thugs during a press junket in Beirut, reports Lawrence Osborne in a column for Forbes. Hitchens “rather gallantly insulted the swastika flag” of a “Syria-loving skinhead party called the SSNP” by scrawling an obscenity on it. He...

Boxer Challenges
Brown to 'Real' Fight

Feb 19, 2009 9:05 AM CST

Boxer Challenges Brown to 'Real' Fight

Facebook group invites public to be 'next in line'

(Newser) - At least 1,223 people want to see Chris Brown get in another fight, and a Los Angeles martial arts expert is one of them, Fox News reports. Anthony Geisler, president of LA Boxing, started a Facebook group called "I want to fight Chris Brown" that invites the singer...