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The Chris Brown and Rihanna scandal has been surfacing in several celebrity gossip shows, such as TMZ or Access Hollywood. In early February, Chris Brown had been arrested on charges of assault and criminal threats against Rihanna, who at the time he was dating. Both singers were expected to perform at the Grammy’s the night the fight happened. Brown had reportedly beat Rihanna so badly she had to be hospitalized. Then later on more details were released that Rihanna started the fight while Brown was driving, she then threw his keys in the bushes, all over a text message Chris had received from another woman. In a recent court date 19 year old Brown faced a sentence from probation up to four years and eight months in prison, if convicted. He pleaded not guilty on both charges. Statements have been reported that Chris Brown and Rihanna are still together, even after the reported abuse. Several celebrities such as Tyra Banks, Mike Tyson, Jay-Z have spoken out about the situation. Trya Banks, an assault victim as well, understands what it is like to be in a situation such as Rihanna’s. Banks has questioned why Rihanna stays with a man that will hurt her, that even though she may love him, it is not healthy to be in that position. Mike Tyson has called Brown “A little baby”, he continued to explain how when couples are young they have feelings that are crazy. Tyson also says that “yes you (Brown) are cool but just cuz you think u are doesn’t mean you gotta go out and prove it to everyone”, he continues on and gives further advise on how to control his feelings. Jay-Z has voiced his hate toward Chris Brown. Rihanna’s success is mainly thanks to Jay-Z, he “made her the star she is”. Jay-Z does not feel comfortable with this harsh chain of events. Chris Brown is scheduled for a second, later, court date to decide his fate.