Although he supports her right to speak out, he says the graphic details she revealed should have remained "between us"
"He had no soul in his eyes," she says. "There was no person when I looked at him"
For women dealing with domestic violence, singer Rihanna has a bit of advice: "Forget about love."
In a "20/20" interview airing Friday, Rihanna offers her graphic account of the fateful February 7 confrontation with then-boyfriend Chris Brown -- including the terrifying blankness that seemed to come over him as he assaulted her.
The singer says it took the realization that she's a role model for her to speak out
"What was I thinking?," the singer asks, saying he was triggered by anger
The singer joins Kelly Clarkson, the Black Eyed Peas and Adam Lambert at the Nov. 22 show
Will her AMA appearance be "rated R"?
After months of healing, the singer says she hopes to speak for other abuse victims
"This happened to me. It can happen to anyone," says the singer of the fight with "my first big love"
Although he supports her right to speak out, he says the graphic details she revealed should have remained "between us"
"He had no soul in his eyes," she says. "There was no person when I looked at him"
For women dealing with domestic violence, singer Rihanna has a bit of advice: "Forget about love."
In a "20/20" interview airing Friday, Rihanna offers her graphic account of the fateful February 7 confrontation with then-boyfriend Chris Brown -- including the terrifying blankness that seemed to come over him as he assaulted her.
The singer says it took the realization that she's a role model for her to speak out
"What was I thinking?," the singer asks, saying he was triggered by anger
The singer joins Kelly Clarkson, the Black Eyed Peas and Adam Lambert at the Nov. 22 show
Will her AMA appearance be "rated R"?
After months of healing, the singer says she hopes to speak for other abuse victims
"This happened to me. It can happen to anyone," says the singer of the fight with "my first big love"
Russian Roulette is the first release from her upcoming album
The best way to get tongues wagging is to say nothing at all, and it's a skill Rihanna has down to a science.
"The wait is ova. Nov. 23 09," the "Umbrella" singer teases on her Twitter page
The actress was only a year older than Rihanna is now when Mike Tyson assaulted her
Two LAPD officers have been placed on paid administrative leave in the ongoing police investigation into who leaked Rihanna's injury photo.
Attorneys for the two female officers deny their clients sold any photos for profit
Joyce Hawkins says her son "has dealt" with his actions - "but it hasn't been easy"
As the R&B star begins his sentence for the assault on his ex, he says, "I'm very ashamed"
Pop star Chris Brown has admitted guilt and apologized for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna in February, but he does not remember hitting the singer, he told CNN's Larry King.
Hours after his court appearance, the singer was in "good mood" as he let loose at L.A. hotspot Guys & Dolls
Three months prior to their Feb. 8 fight, the "Umbrella" singer slapped him during an argument
The R&B star was also sentenced to six months of physical labor for assaulting the singer
Pop singer Chris Brown was sentenced Tuesday to serve five years probation and to spend more than 1,400 hours in "labor-oriented service" for assaulting his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna.
The much-anticipated music video premieres with the three hitmakers at war
The country star looks to the pop star for inspiration as she prepares for her first VMA performance
The judge says the state of Virginia hasn't proposed what the singer's community labor would be
A California judge on Wednesday postponed the sentencing of singer Chris Brown for the assault of Rihanna, the singer with whom Brown has had a romantic relationship.
As he is formally sentenced Wednesday, she backs a less-restrictive restraining order
Rihanna has said it before and she'll say it again: There's no need to keep Chris Brown half a football field away from her, no matter what he admitted to doing.
A source says, "it will be the album to really give her an identity musically"
"What I did was inexcusable," the singer says in a taped message
Singer Chris Brown publicly apologized for assaulting his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna, in a video statement posted on his personal Web site Monday.
A plea deal has been reached in the assault case against singer Chris Brown, defense attorney Mark Geragos said in a hearing Monday.
Brown will be sentenced to probation and community labor in a plea deal reached on the day Rihanna was to testify
Rihanna and Brown arrive at the courthouse for a hearing in the assault case
Answers to questions as Rihanna prepares to testify in the Chris Brown assault case
"She gives me a lot of great advice, and she is very talented," he observes
Singer Rihanna's expected testimony at singer Chris Brown's preliminary hearing on assault charges will not be televised, a court spokesman said.
At the NBA Finals, fans couldn't believe their eyes when Brown and the mystery woman arrived
The pair turned out for the game in Orlando - but kept their distance from one another
The "Umbrella" singer looked happy, despite a subpoena to testify against her ex
Her lawyer says the singer will "answer all questions truthfully" at a June 22 hearing
The singer's lawyer says she will "absolutely" comply with prosecutors
Singer Rihanna cleared her schedule to testify next month in the case against singer Chris Brown, who is charged with brutally beating her earlier this year, her lawyer said.
A photographer sued Chris Brown on Wednesday, claiming the R&B singer's bodyguards roughed him up outside a fitness center when he took a photo of Brown.
Aubrey "Drake" Graham, who was spotted kissing the singer, says there is no romance
The singer parties at an N.Y.C. bowling alley with Canadian hip-hop artist Aubrey "Drake" Graham
• She had a quiet start to the evening but Rihanna came out of her shell pretty quickly while hanging with her entourage at 1Oak in New York. The singer was sitting low, chatting with a girlfriend in her booth - until the deejay started spinning her songs. When "Live Your Life" - her duet with T.I. - started playing, Rihanna stood on the banquette, threw her arms up and sang along. "Everyone around the table went nuts like she was giving a performance or something," an onlooker says. "She obviously loved the fact that they played her songs."
As Rihanna rocks the Met Gala with a surprise performance, Brown spends time with family
The singer and her mogul mentor dine with friends in L.A.
Meanwhile, more than $1 million in loaned jewelry will be returned to Rihanna
Police still have in evidence rings and earrings on loan to her the night of her alleged beating
The singer is writing new songs about "things that inspire her," says another colleague
"It breaks my heart to see her go through this," she says of young Jasmina, who needs a bone marrow donor
Rihanna, who skipped Monday's hearing, is in Barbados and "doing fine," says her lawyer
Singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to both charges in the felony assault case against him Monday afternoon.
He's expected to plead not guilty Monday - unless a deal has been struck with DAs
As Brown's arraignment nears, the pair have been apart - Rihanna's latest stop is Barbados
The singer laughs and smiles as she arrives in the Aloha state
The MTV star tells PEOPLE Internet rumors linking him to the singer are false
The singer adds to her tats with a Hollywood house call from her favorite artist, BangBang
The troubled singer is scorned by critics but supported by good friends
The couple have decided to take a break while Rihanna focuses on her career and "clears her mind"
The singer has been stepping out in Los Angeles and New York with pals by her side as support
Contrary to earlier reports, the two haven't recorded together since the alleged assault
Singer Chris Brown has recorded a song with his girlfriend, Rihanna, after charges were filed against him for allegedly assaulting her, a source close to the record's producer, Polow Da Don, said Thursday.
The "sentimental" song "expresses the challenges of a love relationship," a source tells PEOPLE
The singer had a belated birthday celebration – without Chris Brown
Pop star Chris Brown has been charged with two felonies -- including assault -- in the Rihanna beating case. If convicted, Brown could face more than four years behind bars.
"Give it some time, get yourself some counseling, take care of yourself," she says
The R&B star is in the recording studio and urges fans to vote for him at the Kids' Choice Awards
The court's order also forbids Brown from blocking her movements or keeping her under surveillance
Experts say whether or not she takes the stand could decide her boyfriend's fate
Chris Brown should be in jail, a relative tells PEOPLE
The judge orders the singer "not to annoy, harass, molest, threaten or use force or violence against anyone"
As details about an alleged assault of Rihanna by her boyfriend, Chris Brown, emerged, fans and the entertainment industry grappled with what it could mean for the future of the young star's career.
If convicted, the R&B singer faces up to four years and eight months in prison
Notes from a police search warrant reveal violent details from the Feb. 8 incident
Experts say battered women usually return to their abuser out of fear, guilt, isolation – and love
As she returns to L.A. with Chris Brown after a Miami reunion, people close to her are "concerned" the pair may be moving too fast
Amid working things out, Brown also takes a break for some waterplay
In Barbados, the singer's father says the family sticks together – no matter what
The pair are spending time at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs's homes
Experts discuss what really matters when authorities consider domestic abuse cases
Breaking her silence, the singer – seen in L.A. this week – is "doing well" and "deeply appreciates" the support
"Sloppy work on their part," Ronald Fenty tells PEOPLE
L.A. police launch an internal investigation into the "unauthorized release of a domestic violence photograph"
Los Angeles police have launched an internal investigation to determine who leaked a picture that appears to show a bruised and battered Rihanna.
"I don't want her to go back to him," a relative tells PEOPLE
For two days, news reports called her "the 20-year old victim" allegedly attacked by R&B singer and dancer Chris Brown in his car early February 8 in Los Angeles, California.
"We should all support her," he says. "You have to realize she's a young girl"
"There is some bruising," says Ronald Fenty, but "she will be all right"
Singer Chris Brown broke his silence Sunday, a week after allegedly attacking his girlfriend, fellow performer Rihanna, on a street in Los Angeles, California.
Plus: Jessica Alba gets emotional at event to fight violence against women
"He will continue to be a good person," Clinton Brown tells PEOPLE
"If it's help they need, then let's get it right," Smith says following allegations Brown battered the R&B songstress
He says if Brown is guilty of the alleged assault, he'll have to "accept the consequences"
Experts explain that victims of domestic violence must learn they are not to blame
Fans post messages of love – and outrage – on her MySpace page
The singer won't appear at Thursday's scheduled show overseas, say promoters
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