Chris Brown Smashes Window After 'GMA' Interview -- 'Everyone Was Terrified,' Says Insider

We may have spoken too soon about Chris Brown's successful recovery after completing his court-ordered domestic violence counseling.

Brown's probation officer may be less than thrilled to hear that Brown let his anger get the best of him during an appearance on 'Good Morning America.' According to TMZ, Brown stormed off set, broke the window in his dressing room and tore his shirt off after reporter Robin Roberts pressed him about his 2009 convicted assault against Rihanna.

But according to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC News is defending Roberts' questioning of the star: "As always, we ask questions that are relevant and newsworthy, and that's what we did in this interview with Mr. Brown," an ABC News spokesperson said.

"A friend at the show tells me everyone was terrified," says PopEater's Naughty But Nice columnist Rob Shuter. "He is meant to perform on 'Dancing With the Stars,' but now ABC news employees are putting pressure on the network to cancel him due to concerns over staff safety."

Just one month ago, Rihanna's restraining order against Brown was lifted, and Brown was even commended at his hearing for his excellent anti-violence program progress. But from his behavior, it looks like Brown may have been doodling instead of listening during class.

Soon after, Brown unleashed a right hook -- this time the victim was his dressing room window. Pieces of glass from the shattered window reportedly fell to the sidewalk below. When security finally arrived, shirtless Brown had already left the building.


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Helen Mirren Terrified to Work with ''Bad'' Russell

HELEN MIRREN TERRIFIED TO WORK WITH ''BAD'' RUSSELL
Helen Mirren was ''terrified'' about working with Russell Brand because of his ''bad boy'' reputation.


Helen Mirren and Russell Brand The Oscar-winning actress stars with the comic actor in two new movies, "The Tempest" and "Arthur," but admits she was worried about how she would get on with the reformed hellraiser because she is a "good girl."

During an appearance on British breakfast TV show "Daybreak," she said: "I'm a bit infatuated with him. But I was terrified because, you know, it's Russell Brand! Like the bad boy of bad boys. And I'm not a bad girl, I'm a good girl. And when good girls meet bad boys, terrible things can happen - mostly to the good girls."

Despite her concerns, Helen and Russell - who is married to Katy Perry - struck up a great relationship on both sets and she has nothing but praise for him.

The 65-year-old star - who plays Prospera in "The Tempest," which is based on Shakespeare's play of the same name - said: "We did 'Arthur' together which was really wonderful and it kind of sealed our relationship. And there I got to see what an amazing guy he is - an incredible hard worker, kindest heart in the world, funny of course, he's a great guy."


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