The Chrihanna Chronicles: Chris Says 'Not Guilty'

As expected, Chris Brown entered a not guilty to felony charges of assaulting and threatening to kill Rihanna after a pre-Grammy party in February. The 19-year-old arrived at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles with his mother and four bodyguards today. He was greeted by fans, protesters with signs, and the media. Several sheriff's deputies accompanied his entourage as they entered the building.

After hearing the charges against him -- assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury and making criminal threats -- Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg asked for his plea. Chris answered with a hushed "not guilty, your honor."

As we've told you, Brown's legal camp -- headed up by Mark "Get 'Em Off" Geragos -- has been trying to hammer out a deal with prosecutors that would prevent Chris from having to spend any time behind bars. If he's convicted on both charges, he faces almost five years in prison.

Meanwhile, Rihanna has removed herself from the situation by going back to her home in Barbados late last week. However, she has been cooperating with the LA District Attorney's Office on Brown's case. She wasn't in court today, but her attorney, Donald Etra, was.

Brown is due back in court on Wednesday, April 29th.

A Chrihanna Chronicles Update

Is it really over between Chris Brown and Rihanna? While there's been no official word of a breakup and the last word going around was that the two were taking a break, RadarOnline reported that several of RiRi's friends were making toasts to that effect at a private party she held in Los Angeles on Sunday. An insider was quoted as saying, "People close to Rihanna have drilled it into her head that if she stays with Chris her career will be over."

The party, which was reportedly held to celebrate the success of her single Disturbia, also found guests toasting to the fact that she's about to land a major fashion magazine cover and a film role.

Meanwhile, Chris is doing his best to rehab his image. According to MSNBC's The Scoop, the singer was cheesing for the camera with the University of Mary Washington women's basketball team in Fredericksburg, Virginia on Tuesday. Not so coincidentally, the school is in the middle of its week-long White Ribbon Campaign, whose tagline just happens to be "Men Working to End Men's Violence Against Women."

Chris is due back in court on Monday in Los Angeles to answer for the two felony charges he faces for allegedly attacking Rihanna. Stay tuned.

Teen Group Uses Chrihanna Chronicles to Highlight Abuse

Finally someone's using The Chrihanna Chronicles for good! E! Online is saying that DoSomething.org, a teen empowering group founded by Melrose Place actor Andrew Shue, has launched an online PSA that recreates the fight that allegedly ocurred between Chris Brown and Rihanna in hopes of shining a light on dating abuse.

Check it out here.

More of The Chrihanna Chronicles...

Okay. I have to admit that this Chris Brown-Rihanna reunion thing has vexed my soul. Even though they are both grown enough to make their own decisions, I still think they need to get some real help before they get back together.

With that being said, you know I'm just too through with reports that the two have gotten married. Star Magazine is saying that in the midst of their tearful reunion over the weekend in Miami, Chris proposed to Rihanna.

Apparently, little Miss Good Girl Gone Bad has an inner homemaker living on the inside of her. A source was quoted as saying, "All she’s ever wanted was to be with him forever. Rihanna is looking for the husband-and-two-kids deal before she turns 25. She believes in fairy tales, and she wants to live hers with Chris. She was totally up front and confessed to him, 'I can’t live without you.'"

Seriously??? Where is Dr. Phil when you need him?

And that's not all -- even though the world saw photos of the alleged beating Chris inflicted on Rihanna, now she doesn't want to press charges. According to police reports, her original statement will be handed to the Los Angeles County District Attorney later this week, along with various witness accounts. However, without her testimony, there may not be a strong enough case to actually prosecute Brown.

At this point, the two are supposedly holed up in a Beverly Hills hotel after being spotted getting off a private jet in Los Angeles. His trial is set for tomorrow. Stay tuned for more of The Chrihanna Chronicles....

Is There a Reconciliation in Store? The Chrihanna Chronicles Continue...

When we last left the Chris Brown-Rihanna saga -- heretofore known as The Chrihanna Chronicles -- she was in Los Angeles to celebrate her 21st birthday on Friday while he was somewhere free on 50-thousand dollars bail. Now, here's the latest installment...

If the New York Daily News is to be believed, Brown is doing his very best to get back on Rihanna's good side. An insider said that Chris called to wish her a happy birthday. In addition, he already sent her a diamond bracelet and necklace and an iPod Touch. As if that weren't enough, Brown's mother, Joyce, sent flowers for the Good Girl Gone Bad. Apparently Mom has a lot of love for the Barbados-born beauty.

While some girls can't be won over by expensive gifts and expansive gestures -- especially after taking the kind of beating she took -- looks like Rihanna isn't one of those girls. An insider was quoted as saying, "Rihanna so wanted Chris with her on her big day, but obviously realizes why they can’t be together right now. But it’s becoming more and more clear that she can’t be without him." Look for a reconciliation soon, sources say.

In spite of everything, Rihanna was in a festive mood for her party -- a casino-themed soiree held at a rented house in the Hollywood Hills. All the guests gambled, and while alcohol flowed aplenty, the newly-legal lady didn't partake. In addition to celebrating another year of life, the singer was happy that her face is healing up nicely and is practically scar-free.

After everything was said and done, Rihanna headed home to Barbados to kick it with her family. Stay tuned...