Chris Brown Back In Court For Progress Report

Chris Brown has received an “extremely favorable” report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said.

Brown appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday (Nov. 19) to offer a judge his first progress report since being sentenced for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna earlier this year. He talked and laughed with his lawyer before the hearing, which took less than 10 minutes.

The R&B singer is serving five years of probation and must attend domestic violence counseling and perform six months of community labor in Virginia.

Brown’s attorney, Mark Geragos, says Brown has already done 100 hours of community labor in Richmond, Va. Brown has also paid all of his court-ordered fees and fines.

Brown is due back in court for another progress report on Feb. 18.

Chris Brown To Release New CD On Dec. 15

Chris Brown has announced the release of his first CD since his February altercation with then-girlfriend Rihanna.

“Graffiti,” the singer’s third album, will be released on Dec. 15, he said via Twitter.

The CD’s first single, “I Can Transform Ya,” features Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz.

The 20-year-old will also kick off his “Fan Appreciation” tour in Houston on Nov. 14.

Brown was sentenced in August to five years’ probation, six months of community labor and a year of domestic violence counseling after he pleaded guilty to felony assault in the attack on Rihanna. He’s due to perform Tuesday in New Jersey at his first concert since the attack.

Chris Brown Begins Community Service. Video Footage Included

Chris Brown threw on the orange vest and started his 180-day court-ordered community service for beating his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Brown, along with 2 others, were seen clearing tall weeds and brush.

Only a few fans and TV crews showed up to catch the singer in action. Police will not reveal when or where Brown will be working to avoid any potential security problems.