Chris Brown is literally begging his fans to help keep him relevant -- and the convicted woman beater is using a recorded audio message to spread his desperate plea.
Brown's message is available through SayNow.com -- a website in which celebrities can record messages for their fans. In the message, Brown begs his fans to help "bring me back"-- saying "a lot of radio stations aren't playing my records. They are not being that supportive and I wouldn't expect them to."
Brown goes on to say he's "a better guy now" ... but says "[My music] won't be possible if I'm not relevant on the radio."
It was casual court day for Chris Brown, who got high marks for his community service over the whole Rihanna thing.
Brown and his lawyer, Mark Geragos, presented proof to the judge that Chris had performed 32 days of hard labor in Virginia. He's also attended 17 out of the required 52 domestic violence classes.
The Chief of Richmond, VA wrote a letter to the judge saying Brown is doing a good job.The judge said Chris can now travel out of the country, provided he gets permission from her in advance.
In fact, the judge already signed an order allowing Chris to travel out of the county for concerts from May 18 to June 27.
Brown is back in court May 11 for the next progress hearing.
Chris Brown will face an L.A. judge today -- a judge who wants to know if Brown got his hands dirty enough to satisfy his probation on that felony assault conviction in the Rihanna case.
Our sources say Judge Patricia Schnegg has been skeptical about the type of community service Brown has been performing in Virginia. She wants to make sure it's true hard labor.
Brown and his lawyer, Mark Geragos, will go before Judge Schnegg at 2 PM PT today ... and we're told they're armed with a list showing Chris got plenty dirty performing his community service -- one of Chris' specialties ... cleaning brush off Virginia highways.
Chris Brown hit the hardwood for a pickup basketball game with his friends in Hollywood last night -- but when he was done, CB was still in the mood to talk a little trash!
On his way back to his ride, Brown started joking around with our camera guy -- who, when it comes to fitness, is more Kevin Smith than Kevin Sorbo -- and insisted that our pap get his ass in the gym.
Chris Brown could have easily explained himself yesterday for that eerie photo he took with a battered-looking Jean Paul Gaultier last week ... but he didn't.
Chris Brown's publicist must have been sleeping -- because for some reason, the guy who's famous for beating up Rihanna didn't think twice about posing next to a guy who looks like he got his ass kicked.
The guy with the busted face is celeb designer Jean Paul Gaultier -- who was wearing make-up for a warrior-themed runway show ... but Chris Brown's unfortunate smiling face was 100% real.
No word on whether this violates the terms of Brown's probation.
After pleading guilty to assaulting Rihanna last year, Chris Brown was spotted at a fashion show in Milan on Tuesday wearing long black leather gloves that only O.J. could love.
Bow Wow clearly has something in common with Chris Brown -- they both commit crimes behind the wheel.
The Artist Formerly Known as Lil' Bow Wow, who partied with Brown and Akon last night at LIV nightclub at the Fontainebleau in Miami, posted a message to his Twitter page just past midnight that read, "Face numb im whippin the lambo. Tispy as f*k. Just left @livmiami."
A few minutes later, Mr. Wow wrote, "Im f**ked up!!! Ohhhh damn. Y i drive the lambo. Chris might have to drive after next spot."
BTW, the tweet isn't enough for cops to make an arrest.
UPDATE -- Bow Wow has since taken down the aforementioned tweets and apologized, saying, "Apologize for that tweet. it was stupid and immature. not a way i want to kick my #2010 year off. i got too much good stuff lined up. my bad."
La Toya Jackson is in the holiday spirit ... to bash Chris Brown and Tiger Woods.
The Jackson sister was out buying holiday gifts at Target (pronounced Tar-jay) and when she came across Chris Brown's album, she picked up Rihanna's instead out of spite.
The next item on her list? A golf club to give to Tiger's wife.
Chris Brown was instantly yanked off a live radio interview early this morning when the DJ decided to stray from the promotional questions for a more salacious topic -- Rihanna.
Chris spent several minutes promoting his new album on the "Wake Up Show" on Seattle's KUBE 93, when the topic turned to Rihanna. Brown deflected the first question saying, "I'm really done talking about the whole situation ... I'm just moving forward."
But the DJ wasn't done yet -- and blurted out, "F**k that, did Rihanna throw you under the bus or what?"
Before Brown could even respond, his handler tells the DJ, "alright guys" -- and hangs up on the station.
Chris Brown was officially dropped from a track on Timbaland's new album -- and sources tell TMZ, the decision wasn't entirely about the music.
A source close to Brown tells TMZ the singer's vocals were removed from a song called "The One I Love" due to the "drama" surrounding him.
Tim's manager, Marcus Spence, confirms Brown was dropped from the song -- but insists the move was a "creative decision for both parties" adding, "There's nothing against Chris. We love Chris."
But according to rapper D.O.E. -- who does appear on the track -- the song was originally called "Maniac" ... but was changed because "some people" didn't think it would be a good idea to attach Brown to a song with that title.
Funny enough -- Timbaland's album will be released the same day as Brown's ... December 8th.
Chris Brown's denial tour 2009 continues ... he just filed legal papers claiming he's not to blame for a nasty accident at a sports club in Los Angeles.
Brown was sued by a paparazzo (not ours) back in May. Robert Rosen claimed he fell down a stairwell at an LA Fitness club after being chased by Brown's bodyguards and was then allegedly assaulted.
Brown has just filed legal docs -- obtained by TMZ -- claiming he's not responsible for the injuries because LA Fitness didn't properly maintain and supervise its operation -- we're assuming that means keeping photogs out of the joint.
The incident occurred a month after Brown assaulted Rihanna.
Brown claims ... if Rosen gets a judgment, the cost shouldn't be on his shoulders.