Chris Brown, center, leaves his preliminary hearing after pleading guilty to one count of felony assault on Monday, June 22, 2009, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Brown was arrested in February on suspicion of hitting and threatening then-girlfriend Rihanna after a pre-Grammy party. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Chris Brown, center, leaves his preliminary hearing after pleading guilty to one count of felony assault on Monday, June 22, 2009, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Brown was arrested in February on suspicion of hitting and threatening then-girlfriend Rihanna after a pre-Grammy party.

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  1. Chris Brown is on the cover of the Vibe Resurrection Issue, December 2009. "The Passion of Chris" allows fallen R&B idol Chris Brown the chance to discuss his side of the very public altercation with ex-girlfriend Rihanna, his upcoming album and how he plans to reclaim his place on top of the music industry.
  2. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - R&B singer Chris Brown sits during a preliminary hearing at a Criminal Court in Los Angeles June 22, 2009. Brown pleaded guilty on Monday to assaulting his former girlfriend, pop star Rihanna.
  3. R&B singer Chris Brown stands in court during a court hearing in Los Angeles, California November 19, 2009. The judge stated during the hearing that Brown is complying with the terms of his probation for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown is due back in court February 18, 2010 for another progress report.
  4. R&B singer Chris Brown (L) sits in court with his attorney Mark Geragos during a court hearing, with Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies in background in Los Angeles, California November 19, 2009. The judge stated during the hearing that Brown is complying with the terms of his probation for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown is due back in court February 18, 2010 for another progress report.
  5. R&B singer Chris Brown (L) stands in court with his attorney Mark Geragos during a court hearing in Los Angeles, California November 19, 2009. The judge stated during the hearing that Brown is complying with the terms of his probation for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown is due back in court February 18, 2010 for another progress report.
  6. Chris Brown prepares to leave court after a hearing, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles to offer a judge his first progress report since being sentenced for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna earlier this year. The R&B singer is serving five years of probation, attend domestic violence counseling and perform six months of community labor in Virginia.
  7. Chris Brown is seated as his attorney Mark Geragos speaks for Brown's first progress report since being sentenced for beating his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, in Los Angeles Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
  8. Chris Brown appears in court with his attorney Mark Geragos for a hearing, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles to offer a judge his first progress report since being sentenced for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna earlier this year. The R&B singer is serving five years of probation, attend domestic violence counseling and perform six months of community labor in Virginia.
  9. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Rhianna, 10, plays with the Sylvanian Families Caravan which features in the 12 'Dream Toys' of predicted top selling toys for Christmas on October 28, 2009 in London, England. The Toy Retailers Association have announced their annual list of 12 toys priced under 50 GBP which are likely to sell well in the run up to Christmas.
  10. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna walk through the airport terminal during a press conference upon their return to Australia at Sydney International Airport on October 7, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Ponting and Watson have returned home following Australia victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.
  11. PARIS - OCTOBER 6: Rihanna attends Chanel Pret a Porter show as part of Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 at Grand Palais on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France.
  12. PARIS - OCTOBER 6: Rihanna and Virginie Ledoyen attend the Chanel Pret a Porter show as part of Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 at Grand Palais on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France.
  13. PARIS - OCTOBER 6: Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld attend the Chanel Pret a Porter show as part of Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 at Grand Palais on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France.
  14. PARIS - OCTOBER 06: Rihanna and Virginie Ledoyen attends Chanel Pret a Porter show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 at Grand Palais on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France.
  15. PARIS - OCTOBER 06: Rihanna attends Chanel Pret a Porter show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 at Grand Palais on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France.
  16. PARIS - OCTOBER 06: Rihanna attends Chanel Pret a Porter show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 at Grand Palais on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France.

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