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Chris Brown Checks Into Rehab

Chris Brown has checked into rehab. A day after his release from jail, following an altercation in DC over the weekend, news has surfaced that the 24-year-old singer is getting some help.

Chris’ rep said in a statement to E! News on Tuesday:

Chris Brown has elected to enter a rehab facility. His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point.

He received a misdemeanor assault charge in the incident (reduced from an initial felony charge), and is due back in court Nov. 25. Currently still on probation from his 2009 assault on Rihanna, Chris is facing 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.

During the day, Chris took to Twitter with the following message:

In order to go where u have never gone u have to be willing to go where u never been!!!!

And before he departed, his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, posted the below photo to Instagram of the two of them sharing a kiss. “Always & Forever,” she wrote.

According to E! Newz, his longtime attorney, Mark Geragos, dropped him off at a facility on Tuesday.

Nelly & Tae Heckard Party It Up At Compound

Nelly hosted at Compound nightclub and brought his girlfriend Tae Heckard along with him. Check out how the cute couple partied until the lights came on inside...

Nelly may not claim the two are a couple, but we all know the deal. The rapper and his TV actress boo Tae made it a date night partying it up at Compound in Atlanta last night. The twosome were spotted arriving together and having some cutesy moments while Tae made her faces for the cameras:

We're told at the end of the night, Nelly busted out singing Jodeci songs on the mic for his girl.

"LAHH ATL" star Karlie Redd was also there for the cameras.

Well aren't these two cute...

Barneys New York Issues Apology To Jay Z

He has a massive partnership with Barneys New York slated to kick off for the holidays, but Jay Z has been getting pressure to back out due to the store’s racial profiling scandal.

However, head honcho Mark Lee has personally apologized to the “99 Problems” rapper for his company’s sins, hoping his words will be sufficient atonement to keep the business venture on track.

Lee declared, "We deeply regret that these recent events have distracted from the great work of the [Shawn] Carter Foundation, and we offer our sincere apologies to Mr. Carter."

Jay Z (real name Shawn Carter) will launch the New York Holiday collection on November 20th, with a portion of the proceeds to go to his Shawn Carter Foundation.

In response to a petition asking him to sever ties with Barneys, Jay previously explained, "If I make snap judgments, no matter who it's towards, aren't I committing the same sin as someone who profiles? I am no stranger to being profiled and I truly empathize with anyone that has been put in that position. Hopefully this brings forth a dialogue to effect real change."

Pics From Drake's "Worst Behaviour" Video Shoot [PHOTOS]

It looks like Drake has more in store for his "Worst Behaviour" video. WordOnRoad published some photos showing the OVO rapper shooting more scenes for his Nothing Was The Same track with director Little X.

With camouflage and some black leather Timberlands in tow, Drizzy can be seen posted next to a classic Chevrolet. He wasn't alone either. In many scenes, Drake can be seen rapping alongside locals. Memphis legends Juicy J and Project Pat also make cameo appearances.

Mind you, Drake was spotted with Hot Boys member Turk in the previous batch of behind the scenes flicks.

See the BTS shots in the gallery on the following pages.

Spoiler alert: The most interesting thing you'll see in the pictures is OVO affiliate OB O'Brien garbed in an owl suit. Here's to hoping that we'll see the finished product sooner than later.

Beyonce Photobombs Concertgoer During Show

While rockin’ the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena, during her tour stop last week, Beyoncé surprised a concertgoer when she photobombed her selfie.

Standing at the front of the stage with her friend, the young lady had her phone on-hand to capture a pic of herself during the show. As she prepared to snap her pic.. Bey leaned down to join in on the shot. The fan later shared her excitement with the moment by posting the photo to Tumblr, saying:

OMG OMG OMG I can’t believe it happened to me! It was such a blur, I just remember her bending down to me and my friend and I just turned for the photo and wowoowow it was the best moment ever! Like she posed, it’s crazy I wasn’t even expecting her to look at my phone or notice me in the crowd.

She summed up the evening, describing it as the “perfect night.”

Kerry Washington is Pregnant

Well Gladiators, looks like Olivia Pope is having a baby! A friend of the Scandal actress Kerry Washington confirmed with UsWeekly that she is indeed pregnant! Take a peek inside for the particulars on how far along she is!!!

Kerry Washington PregnantI had noticed that Kerry’s dresses had gotten a little looser, but who would have thought she was 4 months pregnant under all that extra fabric!!! UsWeekly confirmed Kerry baby bump early this morning. This will be the first child for her and her new husband NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha. Kerry_Washington_Nnamdi_AsomughaCongrats to Kerry and Nnamdi!!! And gladiators… we are now officially on Kerry Washington baby bump watch!!!

Swizz Beatz’s 6-Year-Old Son Launches ‘Kaseem’s Dream’: Mashonda, Jennifer Williams, Carmelo

It’s a party! Swizz Beatz and sons attended the Halloween style launch of ‘Kasseem’s Dream’ in New York City. Beatz (born Kasseem Dean) son Kasseem, 6 (from his previous marriage) is the face of the lifestyle brand for creative kids.

Held at the Brklyn Beast, a dance venue that teaches a combination of Parkour, Capoeira and transformative dance, the kids donned Halloween costumes with Kasseem dressed as a zombie and brother Egypt, as a prince. Ex-wife Mashonda, reality star Jennifer Williams, Carmelo Anthony and son Kiyan attended the event. Peep the pics below.

Very Nice!

REUNITED? Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian SPOTTED TOGETHER At Kanye West's "YEEZUS" Concert in LA

Lamar Odom and Bruce Jenner joined the Kardashian clan for Kanye West's "Yeezus" concert at the Staples Center in LA. (Check the pic at the link) So are the twosome officially back together and ending their separation?

Though Lamar and Khloe were seated together, sources told TMZ that they have not reconciled. And, of coirse, they would know since the info is coming straight from the Kardashian kamp.

Reportedly, the family invited Lamar out for the evening because he's been clean and sober (for a few weeks) and they are "supporting his recovery and wanted him to have a good time." Oh...how nice of them.

Anywho, Lamar has hired Lindsay Lohan's lawyer, Shawn Holley, to defend him against the photographer who claims Lamar attacked him earlier this summer. Shawn and Lamar recently filed an answer to the photographer's lawsuit saying, he "provoked [Lamar's] unlawful and wrongful conduct."

We'll keep you posted about the case....

Tina Knowles has a new Beau and it’s former Soap Actor Richard Lawson!

This week, Denise Rich & Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research hosted an a star-studded gala in support of cancer research. As expected, the red carpet was packed with stars including Hugh Jackman, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Tommy Hilfiger, Debra Messing, Martha Stewart and a few other familiar faces. Chaka Khan kicked off the night with a powerful set along with Pharrell and Usher. One of the more ‘interesting’ attendees was Tina Knowles, Beyonce’s mother, who made her first public appearance with another man, since divorcing ex-husband, Mathew Knowles. Rumor has it, he’s an actor named Richard Lawson.

If he looks familiar, it’s because of his role on “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”, where he played opposite Whoopi Goldberg and Angela Basset. We’re keeping our eyes locked on these two! Anywho, check out photos from the event.