Chris Brown appeared in a Los Angeles court yesterday to enter a plea of "not guilty" to two felony counts of aggravated assault and criminal threats, stemming from his arrest in early February after an altercation with singer Rihanna.

It's no secret that Chris Brown is less-than-keen about copping to the felony assault charge that's been filed against him for his much-publicized altercation with pop star girlfriend Rihanna.

It's not unusual to focus on work during tough times. Which is exactly what Rihanna and Chris Brown have chosen to do as their altercation, subsequent reconciliation, and ensuing legal affairs continue to captivate the public's attention.

Nearly a month after the alleged pre-Grammy altercation with Rihanna, Chris Brown has been charged with one count of felony assault and one count of making criminal threats (also a felony) by the Los Angeles District Attorney.

Less than a month after their pre-Grammy altercation, during which Chris Brown allegedly assaulted Rihanna, leaving her with horrific injuries, the couple have reconciled.

This week's top stories had everyone talking: Kanye West mouthed off about Thom Yorke, the White Stripes disappointed on Conan's last night at Late Night, Chris Brown and Rihanna continued to cause controversy, and SPIN's Ellen Carpenter had some eyebrow-raising ideas about how to spend the $787 billion economic stimulus -- and blink-182's Mark Hoppus had something to say about it on his