Week in Review: Rob, Kristen & Taylor Go Global; Rihanna, Kate Gosselin & Stripper Talk It Out: PHOTO
It was ladies' week in Hollywood (and related environs) as real stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey opened up on TV about serious, emotional issues; celebish types like Kate Gosselin rehashed stories we already know, but with more tears; and nonentity (in Hollywood and related environs) Nicole Forrester talked about having a one-night stand with Fergie 's man. Hey, to each her own. Read on for your complete week in review... 1. With her new album due in a couple of weeks, it was Rihanna 's turn...

The Associated Press: Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes'
NEW YORK — Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes." "There was no person when I looked at him," the 21-year-old singer recalled during the second installment of an interview airing on ABC's "Good Morning America." "He had no soul in his eyes. Just blank." Brown was arrested Feb. 8, hours after he was accused of beating Rihanna after the two...

Rihanna: -Wait Your Turn' Single Cover!: PHOTO
Check out the sexy single cover for Rihanna ’s catchy song “Wait Your Turn.” Yesterday, Rihanna 's full interview aired on 20/20. After being assaulted by Chris Brown in February, Rihanna went back to him. Here’s her explanation of why she did that: “Lying to yourself again, [I thought], what is he going through? I had to protect him. The whole world hates him now. His fans, his career, he lost me

Video: Rihanna '20/20' Interview with Diane Sawyer: PHOTO
In her first televised interview since being assaulted by her former boyfriend, Chris Brown, Rihanna told 20/20's Diane Sawyer that she felt ashamed to have been involved with the "Kiss Kiss" singer in the first place.

HollyNotes: Rihanna, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson: PHOTO
After months of silence, Rihanna opened up about that fateful evening earlier this year and her relationship with Chris Brown to Diane Sawyer this week. A small part of the interview was unveiled Thursday on Good Morning America and the main interview was broadcast Friday night on 20/20 . Wearing a white dress with her blonde locks brushed straight back and the sides of her head shaved, Rihanna told her side of the story - and why she eventually ended things once and for all with the R&B...

Rihanna '20/20' interview is Friday's top-rated show (video)
Rihanna breaking her silence about her tumultuous relationship with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown put "20/20" at the top of Friday's TV ratings charts, giving the show a season high. Diane Sawyer's exclusive interview with the singer drew a 2.7 rating among adults 18-49 and 8.2 million viewers. That was enough for ABC to tie usual Friday winner CBS in the adult demo, though CBS still won among total viewers. ABC's "Supernanny" (4.7 million viewers, 1.3 preliminary...

Rihanna: 'Brown will never understand pain he caused'
Rihanna is not convinced her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown fully understands the hurt and pain he caused following their violent bust-up in February (09) after viewing his video apology online for the first time this week (ends06Nov09). Brown released a two-minute video on the Internet in July (09) in which he expressed his "deepest regret" for raising his fists to Rihanna, beating her black and blue. In the footage, Brown admits he is "very ashamed" of his "inexcusable" actions and wishes he could...

20/20 Rihanna Interview (VIDEO): PHOTO
The long awaited 20/20 Rihanna interview with Diane Sawyer aired last night on ABC.

Rihanna Opens Up More on Assault, Chris Brown Calls It a "Private Matter"
In the conclusion of her interview with Diane Sawyer, Rihanna said Chris Brown "had no soul in his eyes" during their altercation last February, a moment Brown said should remain a "private matter." Rihanna said during the altercation, Brown was "clearly blacked-out. There was no person when I looked at him. It was almost like he had nothing to lose." The final part of Rihanna's interview aired on 20/20 Friday, and the R&S songstress went into new detail about the incident. She said it...

Rihanna Opens Up More on Assault, Chris Brown Calls It a "Private Matter"
In the conclusion of her interview with Diane Sawyer , Rihanna said Chris Brown "had no soul in his eyes" during their altercation last February, a moment Brown said should remain a "private matter." Rihanna said during the altercation, Brown was "clearly blacked-out. There was no person when I looked at him. It was almost like he had nothing to lose." The final part of Rihanna 's interview aired on 20/20 Friday, and the R&S songstress went into new detail about the incident. She said it...

Rihanna: Chris Brown -Had No Soul In His Eyes'
“There was no person when I looked at him,” the 21-year-old singer recalled during the second installment of an interview airing on ABC's “Good Morning America.” “He had no soul in his eyes. Just blank.” Brown was arrested Feb. 8, hours after he was accused of beating Rihanna after the two argued over another woman. He later pleaded guilty to Felony Assault. In the interview, Rihanna, who is no longer with Brown, described him as “definitely my first Big Love.” She said their...

Rihanna Broke Promise To 'Never Love An Abusive Man': PHOTO
Rihanna broke her own promise when she reunited with Chris Brown days after he violently beat her up in February - because she had sworn as a youngster never to fall in love with an abusive man after witnessing her own mother's torment.

Rihanna Breaking The Silence. Chris Brown Has No Soul!
The hot topic this week was Rihanna 's interview with Diane Sawyer . The first time Rihanna opens up about her close encounter with Chris Brown 's machism. She said “Chris had no soul in his eyes. Just blank .” Somebody call Ghost Busters! We finally got one! (In Touch Weekly)

Rihanna 'Denies She Provoked Brown Attack'
Rihanna has hit out at critics who suggest she provoked Chris Brown into beating her. Speaking on U.S. show 20/20, the Barbadian has been speaking about her break-up with Brown this week. Addressing comments made that hint Ri drove Chris to assault her back in February, she said: "It's ignorance, I can say that, because even if I hit him first, that makes it OK for him to do that to me? They kind of give an excuse for what he did." "No, I did not hit him, it was a verbal argument. We weren't...

Rihanna fears the "whole world hates" Chris Brown
Rihanna fears the "whole world hates" her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. The beauty wanted to "protect" the R'n'B star after news broke he had attacked her in February, so she decided to give their relationship a second chance. "I thought, 'What is he going through?' I had to protect him," Rihanna said in an interview with Diane Sawyer. "The whole world hates him now. His fans, his career, he lost me - I just need to let him know don't do anything stupid." Although Rihanna was deeply in love with...

20/20 Rihanna Interview With Diane Sawyer (Full VIDEO)
The complete Rihanna 's 20/20 special tell-all interview with Diane Sawyer aired on ABC last night (November 6). Rihanna openly talked about her relationship with Chris Brown , what really happened that tragic night, how she is coping and reveals her father was also physically abusive towards her mother (watch videos below). More On Rihanna & Chris Brown Exclusive Interviews Rihanna To Tell Her Story On Good Morning America & 20/20 Chris Brown The Interview MTV Special (VIDEO) Rihanna...

Rihanna: I don't hate Chris Brown at all
"I actually love and care about him and I'm concerned about him doing well. I want him to do well

The Full 20/20 Interview With Rihanna: PHOTO
Go under the hood to watch the full 20/20 Rihanna interview. Good for Riri, a good look leaving that buster. Yeah, we said it, Chris Brown is a straight up coward and buster. SMH at some young sisters defending violence against women, most of them have had their a*ses socked up too and think beat downs are normal. Part 1 Part 2: Part 3: Discuss…  

In Case You Missed It: Rihanna's 20/20 Interview: VIDEO
Rihanna’s interview with 20/20 finally aired in its entirety last night and she pretty much left nothing to the imagination. She spoke quite openly and candidly about the events that occurred between her and Chris Brown. As most of you know my thoughts on the situation, I’m not going to discuss it any further. Kudos to Rihanna for speaking out. You can watch the complete 20/20 interview after the jump. Also hit the jump to see Rihanna’s brand new single cover for “Wait...