The dental health insurance controversy in the U.S. The shocking mass killing at Fort Hood, Texas. Rihanna breaks her silence about domestic abuse. These are the top stories making headlines around the world.

Famous celebrity singer-actress Mariah Carey, who is promoting her movie 'Precious', said she was once emotionally and mentally abused. It was scary, she admitted as she talked about the domestic abuse case of Rihanna and Chris Brown on 'Larry King Live'

Breaking her 9-month silence since the violence occurred, the exclusive interview will air on Good Morning America Thursday and be rebroadcast Friday on 20/20.

Chris Brown has been sentenced to five years of formal felony probation and six months of community service for the assault on then girlfriend, Rihanna in February. The sentencing is part of a plea deal that his lawyers arranged.

It is being reported that singer-actor Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault after a violent incident in February between himself and pop singer Rihanna. This now closes a long a sordid saga.

Singer Chris Brown spoke to the public for the first time after he was charged for allegedly assaulting his girl friend Rihanna. He told fans that he is not a monster but offered no apologies.

After nude pictures of R&B singer Cassie surfaced and were confirmed by the singer herself, it is being reported that nude pictures of Rihanna have now been published on the web.

It's a case that shocked the world; two up-and-coming singers in a violent argument, and the woman gets beaten up. The man says she made him do it. The court case of Chris Brown is now beginning in California.

Rihanna is seeking the return of $1.4 million in jewellery she was wearing the night she was allegedly beaten by Chris Brown.

A recent poll of Boston area teens revealed that almost half of those surveyed believe Rihanna is responsible for the beating her boyfriend, Chris Brown, allegedly gave her. A woman is bloodied and bruised, and somehow our kids believe she is at fault.

Famous talk show host Oprah Winfrey dedicated her show Thursday to the Rihannas of the World, obviously in reference to the domestic violence controversy between popular entertainers Rihanna and Chris Brown

The ex-wife of former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson advised Actress-Singer Rihanna to 'get out now' amid reports that the popular singer and Chris Brown are back in each other's arms after the two figured in a domestic violence controversy

TMZ.com has revealed the mystery woman who sent the text message to Chris Brown is 40-year-old manager. This text message triggered the now famous fight between him and Rihanna.

Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey will dedicate a show to domestic abuse this Thursday. Winfrey said it will be dedicated to all the Rihannas of the world. Winfrey is referring to the recent case of pop star Rihanna who was allegedly beaten up by Chris Brown.

Faced with a potentially tarnished reputation and much opposition to a reconciliation, Rihanna is under more pressure. The queen of TV talk shows, Oprah Winfrey, made her statement loud and clear.

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has some advice for battered pop-star Rihanna. Winfrey said Chris Brown will hit her again.

There has been much written on Rihanna returning to Chris Brown in light of their alleged domestic violent relationship. While many don't understand the concept of a victim returning to her abuser, Rihanna fits the statistics.

The Los Angeles District Attorney Office has charged singer Chris Brown with felony assault and making criminal threats in the felonies for allegedly attack on his girlfriend. He is expected to be arraigned this afternoon.

Chris Brown has been charged formally with two felonies stemming from an alleged attack with his girlfriend. He was arrested in February after a fight sent Rihanna to the hospital.

People Magazine posted yesterday that Chris Brown and Rihanna were back together, on Saturday however, Chris Brown was seen partying at one of the popular beaches in Miami without Rihanna.