E! Online — Chris Brown has apparently gotten "really, really" good at picking up the trash. The R&B star turned domestic violence apologist appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court... more info

People.com — A judge is pleased with the singer's progress at a routine hearing for his probation more info

Guardian Music — After too long in the shadow of their male counterparts, women MCs are making their mark on the mainstream. Some of the key players explain why the future of British hip-hop is femaleBritish female rappers have always been a breed apart. While their ... more info

TMZ — We're live outside of court in downtown L.A., where Chris Brown is about to arrive for a progress report for his felony assault conviction in the Rihanna Case. We'll be inside the courtroom as well ... but don't know if we'll be able to go live yet... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — LOS ANGELES -- R&B singer Chris Brown is due in a Los Angeles courtroom today for a progress report hearing related to last year's incident with then-girlfriend Rihanna. more info

MTV.com News — Brown appears in court for a status hearing stemming from last year's assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna.By Jayson Rodriguez Chris Brown arrives at court in Los Angeles on Thursday Photo: Toby Canham/Getty Images Chris Brown appeared in a ... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: DJ Drama talks about recent collabos with Fabolous and Chris Brown, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Eminem and Jerry Jones at Cowboy Stadium Photo: James D. Smith/ AP Images Celebrity Favorites While most members of the Mixtape ... more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z and Eminem should rock Cowboys Stadium, Jerry Jones said. Plus: DJ Drama talks about recent collabos with Fabolous and Chris Brown, in Mixtape Daily. more info

ContactMusic — Rihanna was "venting" as she recorded 'Rated R'.The 'Russian Roulette' singer - who split from R'n'B star Chris Brown after he assaulted her last February - said... more info

Rihanna says going into the studio just weeks after being assaulted on Feb. 8, 2009, by then-boyfriend Chris Brown was cathartic. more info