After singer Rihanna was battered by Chris Brown, talk show host Oprah Winfrey dedicated a show to domestic violence and advised women in situations similar to Rihanna's to stay away from abusive men because they "will hit you again."
In September 2009 Brown said Winfrey's comment was like a "slap in the face" since he was involved with the opening of Winfrey's school for girls in Africa. Winfrey said although she was grateful that he visited the school, "domestic violence is something I wouldn't tolerate. Period."http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/usa/2631013/Chris-Brown-wont-be-performing-at-Michael-Jackson-tribute-show.html
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Fast Facts
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Chris Brown hit Rihanna on the day of the 2009 Grammy Awards
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Shortly after the assault, the two were rumored to be dating again
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Oprah dedicated a show to the topic of domestic violence and warned "the Rihannas of the world" "if a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again"
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Chris Brown was offended by Oprah and told People that he "did a lot of stuff for her" and that her comment was like a "slap in my face"
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Oprah said she appreciated Chris Brown's help but doesnt take domestic violence lightly
