1. Chris Brown Releases Statement, Is Saddened

2. Jay-Z on Rihanna: "Imagine It Being Your Sister Or Mom

3. 50 Cent Targets Chris Brown & Rihanna In New "Officer Ricky" Episode

4. Rihanna's Father Speaks: 'I Hope She Will Stand Up For Women All Over The World'

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Chris Brown 'Sorry And Saddened ... Over What Transpired'

Chris Brown issued a statement on Sunday (February 15), a week after his alleged altercation with singer Rihanna.

"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired," the statement reads. "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," the statement continues. "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."

The statement did not directly address the alleged altercation. Brown was arrested February 8 on suspicion of making criminal threats, released on $50,000 bail and given a March 5 court date.

Brown's biological father and sister, as well as Rihanna's father, have spoken out in the wake of the incident. Jay-Z spoke with reporters on Saturday about it as well.

Rihanna's father said the singer is resting with friends in Barbados. Brown's father said he is currently at "home," presumably in Virginia.

MTV will air "Chris Brown & Rihanna: Love in Trouble" Monday, February 16, at 6 p.m. ET/ PT.


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Jay-Z on Rihanna: "Imagine It Being Your Sister Or Mom

Shawn Jay-Z Carter broke his silence on the Rihanna/Chris Brown alleged domestic violence case on Saturday during the highly trafficked NBA All-Star Weekend.

"This is a real situation. You have to have compassion for others. Just imagine it being your sister or mom and then think about how we should talk about that," Jay-Z said while at Sprite Green presents the Third Annual Two Kings dinner with Jay-Z and Lebron James.

The mogul made no mention of guilt or innocence, but simply offered words of encouragement.

"I just think we should all support her. She's going through a tough time. You have to realize she's a young girl, as well. She's very young, he stated.

Jay-Z was not as open when asked if he had seen Rihanna since the alleged incident and replied, "I don't want to go into it."

The remarks of compassion are far different than the US magazine report that Jay-Z labeled Brown a walking dead man.

Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, told People magazine that his super start daughter is bruised, but "she will be all right." He said he spent time with her on Thursday in Barbados.

Chris Brown's father also spoke to People and said that his son is apologetic about the matter that has marred the singers entertainment persona. Clinton Brown of Toppahannock, Virginia said, "He's reflecting on this situation. He's very remorseful. He's very concerned about the situation he wants to make sure that (Rihanna is) okay."

Ronald Fenty also said that he was happy, the couple's relationship was over.

"The relationship is over and I am pleased. She doesn't want to speak to Chris. She is being very brave about things and said that she will be back on stage performing soon," Fenty said.

The 20-year-old Rihanna was allegedly attacked on Feb. 8 in Los Angeles by Chris Brown, 19. Brown was subsequently arrested and faces several years in jail. Authorities have yet to formally reveal that Rihanna is actually the victim of the attack.

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50 Cent Targets Chris Brown & Rihanna In New "Officer Ricky" Episode

50 Cent continues his weekly Saturday morning "Officer Ricky" cartoon series with a new episode called "Everybody Hates Chris" showing Rick Ross arresting Chris Brown.

The third installment places Ross at the scene of last week's domestic dispute between Brown and Rihanna.
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Rihanna's Father Speaks: 'I Hope She Will Stand Up For Women All Over The World'

Ronald Fenty says of Chris Brown, 'You think you know somebody, but you really don't.'

Just a day after an interview with Chris Brown's father appeared on People.com, the magazine has published an interview with Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty.

Fenty reportedly told the magazine that when he first heard about her alleged altercation with Chris Brown, "I didn't believe it. I know my daughter," he said, adding about Brown, "You think you know somebody, but you really don't."

The alleged incident took place before the Grammy Awards last Sunday. Brown was arrested and released on bail; Rihanna is reportedly cooperating with police.

"At some point, she will speak out," he added. "I hope she will stand up for women all over the world."

Fenty said Rihanna is currently spending time with girlfriends in Barbados. Although he said he wouldn't tell his daughter what to do, he added, "If it were me, I'd move on."

Fenty said the last time he had seen Rihanna and Brown together was in July. "They seemed pretty happy," he said. "I don't know what went wrong."

On Friday, the magazine published an interview with Brown's biological father, Clinton Brown.

"He's reflecting on this situation," Brown said of his son. "He's very remorseful. He's very concerned about the situation and he wants to make sure that [Rihanna's] OK. This is unfortunate, this stumble, this situation," Brown added. "Hopefully, he will get past it. We all have our shortcomings. We all trip."

MTV will air "Chris Brown & Rihanna: Love in Trouble" Monday, February 16, at 6 p.m. ET/PT.

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