NEWS
Chris Brown is reportedly down one member of his security team, per TMZ. Following a situation that allegedly escalated into gunfire outside his Tarzana home on Friday, the individual taken into custody has since been let go from his role. Authorities shared with the outlet that the man had been working as part of Chris Brown’s security but is no longer employed by the artist.
The situation unfolded after an encounter involving a woman. According to reports, she arrived at Chris’ residence without notice, which sources say happens often. This time, though, she refused to leave, and tensions quickly rose. It has been claimed that she attempted to drive over the guard’s foot, which led to him firing his weapon. The woman later contacted police, alleging that shots were fired toward her car. The security guard was subsequently arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon as well as vandalism.
After everything surfaced, Chris Brown went on Instagram to respond to the speculation surrounding the incident, essentially denying any involvement. “AT THIS POINT THIS PATTERN IS OLD. I’m looking at the news like the rest of yall wondering when and where the hell this happened. I been in my rib this whole time. Ain’t heard a gunshot, police car or anything. DONT ATTACH MY NAME YO NONE OF THIS BULLSHT. I got sht to do!”
In other updates related to Chris Brown, the artist recently shared the official tracklist for his forthcoming album, Brown. The reveal follows the release of his single “Fallin” alongside Leon Thomas and the announcement of the “Raymond & Brown” tour with Usher. The project is scheduled to drop this Friday and is set to include appearances from NBA YoungBoy, Vybz Kartel, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, among others.
Sharleen Spiteri joined BBC Radio 2’s The Sara Cox Breakfast Show ahead of Texas taking the stage to launch the main live music programme at Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling.
Checking in from rehearsals, the Texas frontwoman spoke about getting ready for the band’s opening performance at City Park. Radio 2’s annual flagship festival takes place there from 11 to 13 September 2026. "I’m match fit because I’ve had a couple of days’ rehearsals," Spiteri said. "We’re kicking the whole weekend off, which we’re very much looking forward to, so everybody’s got to get ready to party."
Before the live acts take over, Friday’s DJ Pre-Party gets the weekend started with Radio 2 favourites Sara Cox, DJ Spoony, Gary Davies, Michelle Visage, and Rylan behind the decks.
Jo Whiley helped set the mood with a special programme from Stirling’s Tolbooth venue. Working with BBC Introducing Scotland, the broadcast put the spotlight on Scotland’s emerging music scene through performances and conversations with Fright Years, Alice Faye, and James Emmanuel.
Fright Years, a four member band from Edinburgh, played "Never Been Wrong" and offered their take on Simple Minds’ "Waterfront." Glasgow singer and songwriter Alice Faye, the BBC Introducing in Scotland 2026 winner, paired "Some Brief Encounter" with a rendition of Lulu’s arrangement of "I Started a Joke." James Emmanuel, who was born in Nigeria and now lives in Edinburgh, sang "Brothers & Sisters" before taking on Chaka Khan’s "I’m Every Woman."
"We’re all about celebrating BBC Introducing and all the music that’s come out of Scotland," Whiley told listeners. "It's about celebrating the local music scene and the incredibly important work that BBC Introducing does to support independent, up-and-coming artists."
Joining the conversation were Stephanie Cheape, presenter of BBC Introducing in Scotland, Tara McLoughlin, venue manager for Stirling Council, and student radio presenters representing the University of Stirling’s Air3 Radio.
Listeners can catch the complete interviews and live performances from the weekend’s programmes on BBC Sounds.
