For the time being, Doublemint gum won't be using advertisements featuring Chris Brown.

R&B artist Chris Brown may end up needing payday loans someday if what the tabloids are speculating about is true. After Brown’s tumultuous night, which landed him in jail, some are saying that his domestic assault charges could end his career.

Personally, I think that’s a bit sensationalistic. Stars have weathered worse things. However, at least for now, it appears it will cost Brown quite a bit, including his reputation, possibly his relationship and quite a bit of cash. I’m not just talking about the $50,000 he paid to bail himself out of jail.

Alleged abuse

So, the incident went like this. Brown’s girlfriend, R&B star Rihanna, called police about 12:30 a.m. Sunday.  She said she had been attacked, and a police report says she had visible cuts and bruises on her face. She told the police Brown was her attacker. Sunday evening, just before the Grammy’s, Brown was arrested. Both Brown and Rihanna had been scheduled to perform at the Grammy’s.

Domestic assault is always a tragedy, no matter who is involved. But when public figures, who act as role models for many, are involved, it’s even more complicated.

The cost of criminal charges

Brown was held briefly in jail before he bailed himself out for $50,000. But that is only the tip of the iceberg as far as what this will cost him financially. Wrigley’s gum has already pulled TV ads featuring Brown. The Doublemint gum ad that includes a song by Brown and video of the R&B star dancing will not be aired again while the investigation is ongoing. The commercial aired Sunday night during the Grammy’s.

Just to add more to the tab, Brown’s rented silver Lambourghini has been impounded. In the midst of fame and fortune, Brown certainly won’t need payday loans to get the car out of the impound yard, but it’s tough to say where things will go for the star from here. Brown has also been involved in the “Got Milk?” campaign, but his involvement was scheduled to end this week. However, Milk did issue a statement saying the company was taking the allegations against Brown “very seriously.”

Rihanna doing well

Reports confirm that Rihanna was hospitalized after the incident. Her publicist would not say whether Rihanna remains in the hospital, but said the diva was doing well. E! News reported Monday night that Rihanna was still in the hospital. Rihanna and Brown have been together for more than a year. If Brown is convicted in the assault, he could face three to four years in prison.

More celebrity gossip

Another R&B singer, Usher, also proved to be a no-show at the Grammy’s. Reports also came out Sunday saying that Usher’s wife, Tameka Raymond, was in the hospital because of complications from plastic surgery. Luckily, Raymond is in stable condition.

It brings up an interesting point, though. People who are considering plastic surgery must remember that any type of surgery is dangerous, and if something unexpectedly goes wrong, they could find themselves needing payday loans to cover the cost of complications.

There are many reasons why you might use quick payday loans. An unexpected bill can arrive at an inappropriate time, or maybe your car breaks down and you won’t be able to get to and from work because of the lack of extra funds to cover the cost. People use quick payday loans in emergency situations. Not only can they save you money by helping you avoid bounced checks and late fees on a bill, but they can help get you out of a heartrending, disastrous situation. I would like to share a story of a really great friend of mine.

Best Friends Forever

Megan grew up in a loving home in Parker, Colorado. Although she was raised in a family that did not indulge in many of the material luxuries in life, such as fancy cars and mansion-like homes, she was the happiest kid on the block. Megan, along with her two sisters and a brother, were the most polite and well-behaved children I could remember during my childhood. They were thankful and treasured every little thing they had. I met Megan in my second grade class and became friends immediately. We went everywhere together; school, church, and every recreation event. For almost two years, for extra money, we even waitressed at the same restaurant. I became a part of her family as much as she became a part of mine.

We Said Goodbye and Went Our Separate Ways

Megan’s father was a school bus driver and her mother worked as a housekeeper. Although both her parents had never completed high school, education was a must in their family.  Not only were they polite and well-behaved, they were the brightest kids I knew. Come to think of it, Megan was always my tutor during my high school days. If I had a question or was unsure of something regarding any school assignment, I was sure I’d find peace of mind through Megan and her family. We went our separate ways after high school. Megan was offered a scholarship to attend one of the best schools, and considering the fact she came from a family that was in need of an extra cash flow, she was thrilled to be offered such an opportunity. We tried to stay in contact and exchange on-line memos as much as possible. After a period of time, I received an unexpected call from her, excitingly announcing her engagement with “the sweetest guy” she’d ever met. After her marriage, our relationship was put on a complete halt – until our reunion last year. I would never have guessed what she had endured.

What Really Happened?

A couple months into her marriage things got pretty ugly. It turned out “Joe” was not the man she thought he’d be. She was his prisoner, restricted from the world. Fortunately, she was able to keep a part-time job. Since she was cut off from her family, friends and her personal assets, her situation only got worse. It breaks my heart just thinking of it. She detailed the terrible aspects of her marriage (which I prefer not to enclose) and how she found the strength to escape.

Hope, Recovery, and Quick Payday Loans

Bottom-line is I’m glad Megan is doing better now. She would not be here today if she hadn’t escaped when she did. Her scars are still visible, but if it weren’t for the help of loyal friends, their support and a couple of quick payday loans, she probably would not have had the chance for her wounds to heal. Payday loans have saved many people from heading towards a tragedy and have also provided assistance to recovery – even with something as devastating as Megan’s.