Overheard in Hollywood:

Rihanna

"Sometimes a girl just doesn't want to have the shit beat out of her any more. Tastes change; it happens."

Singer Rihanna, on the latest off-again in her relationship with fellow singer Chris Brown.

Overheard in Los Angeles:

 "Me? Fake the community service hours I received after I beat the shit out of Rihanna? What do you think I am? A common criminal? I am as uncommon as a man can be. Don't piss me off, motherfuckuh. I WILL hit you."

Chris Brown, who really, really likes to hit people.

 

"For God's SAKE, don't make the man ANGRY! I can't take another beating this soon." 

Rihanna, singer, following the 2009 beating, who reconciled with, and claimed her undying love for, Brown shortly before the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office made the allegation.