More now on the alleged attack on Rihanna by boyfriend Chris Brown ahead of the Grammys at the weekend. As previously reported, both were no shows at the big awards bash, and Brown was arrested over allegations of assault against an unnamed woman on Sunday night.
With a plethora of reports and sources now confirming it was his superstar girlfriend who Brown was arrested for attacking in the early hours of Sunday morning, TMZ.com have moved on to more gory details, and are reporting that Rihanna's injuries included a split lip, bleeding nose and bite marks on one of her arms and several fingers.
According to the website, the singer refused treatment at the scene of the crime but, before she was taken to hospital, photographs were taken of her injuries, which showed "devastating proof of abuse".
They also claim that it was not Rihanna who called the police but someone in the area who heard her screams, though other media are saying she did make the 911 call and can be heard screaming on it. Though perhaps she can be heard screaming in the background. Or perhaps all of that's made up. Who knows?
Following the previously reported announcement that Brown had been suspended from promotional activities for gum makers Wrigleys pending the criminal investigation, it has now been confirmed that he will also not take part in this Friday's NBA All-Star celebrity basketball game, as had been planned.
But, I know what you're saying, all this gossip is all well and good, but what does Kanye West think about it all? Well, he's told Ryan Seacrest exactly what he thinks. Speaking on Seacrest's radio show, West said: "I was completely devastated by the concept of what I heard".
He added that he has great affection for Rihanna and that, therefore "I feel like that's my baby sis. I would do any and everything to help her in any situation". He concluded: "All I want to say is, it's so devastating. Just as a person, I don't care how famous she is or even if she just worked at McDonald's … it should never come to that place".