An LA judge yesterday commended Chris Brown for his "diligence" in fulfilling the terms of his probation relating to the much publicised Rihanna beating that occurred during Grammy Weekend 2009.

Judge Patricia M Schnegg noted Brown hadn't missed a session of the domestic violence counselling programme he was ordered to attend, and that he had completed his 32 days of community service. Although Brown has been fulfilling his probation terms in his home state of Virginia, he is obliged to attend regular progress report hearings in LA, where the assault charges were pressed.

Schnegg also gave Brown permission to leave the US for a series of gigs scheduled for May and June.