According to Entertainment Rundown, singer Rihanna has agreed to bring the restraining order against singer/former boyfriend Chris Brown to a level one. Brown says that the order, stemming from 2009 assault charges, is getting in the way of his career. Since his charge, the singer has completed domestic violence courses and community service. Even his judge had commended him on his progress. Lifting the order would allow Chris and Rihanna to be in the same room and communicate.

Two years is a long time and if they can move past this and be civil, more power to them. Chris is lucky that he's been able to rebound on his career after such a disastrous situation.

Do you think Rihanna's restraining order against Chris Brown should be lifted?

News broke this week that American Idol Fantasia is set to play gospel great Mahalia Jackson in a biopic. According to Zap2it.com, Fantasia is gaining 30-45 pounds for this role. The movie will be based a 1993 book about the gospel maven. Production is supposed to start in April.

I'm happy about this role for Fantasia. It's almost tailor made for her, except for the 30-45 pounds. I admire entertainers that can get so absorbed in their roles that they're willing to gain weight for them. I, on the other hand, would probably have a problem with it. I hate gaining 5 lbs-can't imagine gaining 45. Yikes! It's gonna be hell taking that back off.

What do you think of Fantasia's new role?