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What would the Grammy Awards be without some sort of drama?
Folks are still wondering what happened with an alleged altercation involving chart-topping lovebirds Chris Brown and Rihanna. One thing is for sure, their much-hyped Grammy performances were canceled in the eleventh hour – literally tonight.
"We have just been informed that Rihanna will not be attending tonight's '51st Annual Grammy Awards.' We're sorry she is unable to join us this evening," The Recording Academy issued in a terse statement 45 minutes before the big show – as commercials announcing the Barbados born beauty's appearance continued to air on CBS, which is telecasting the awards.
There are numerous reports saying the two were involved in a car accident, but a rep for Rihanna reportedly did not confirm or deny the story when asked for comment by 'MTV News.' "Rihanna is well. Thank you for the care and support" her longtime record company spokesperson confirmed to BlackVoices.com via email.
Meanwhile, Brown, who is a spokesperson for Wrigley's Doublemint gum, is under investigation for felony battery after an altercation that took place in a vehicle early Sunday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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According to police reports, officers responded to a 911 call at around 12:30 a.m. An unidentified woman at the scene identified Brown as her attacker. The 'Run It' singer was not found at the scene.
"We have just been informed that Chris Brown will not be attending tonight's 51st Annual Grammy Awards. We're sorry he is unable to join us this evening," The Recording Academy later issued in a statement.
A rep for Brown was not reachable at deadline.
UPDATE: 'The Los Angeles Times' is reporting that sources familiar with the investigation revealed that the two singers were apparently in a car together and got into an argument on North June Street. Brown stopped the car, the two got out, and the argument escalated, according to police.
A witness called 911, but Brown was gone when officers arrived at the scene. The woman suffered visible injuries and identified Brown as her attacker,
Brown and Rihanna had appeared together Saturday night at Clive Davis's pre-Grammy gala in at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. (10:10 p.m.)
UPDATE: Brown has officially been booked into the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department, 'TMZ' reported. Brown has been charged with one count felony criminal threats. His bail has been set at $50,000. (11:11 p.m.)
UPDATE: Brown has reportedly paid his bail and was released. (11:55 p.m.)
Mel B Pictures
In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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By: demetrius on 2/20/2009 9:14PM
chris i better not see u on the streets or all hell's going break don't hit my boo no more
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By: shonna on 2/21/2009 3:56PM
Chris Brown is a not cool to me at all anymore.
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By: Juicey on 2/21/2009 9:18PM
ROTFLMAOEC (Rollin on the floor laughin my ass off eatin chips) This sht seroius but funny my nephew (5) looks up to chris brown and when he heard what happened he got upset and his mom had t6o come to his school and come him down.
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By: ya boy Howard on 2/21/2009 10:00PM
people say he hit her cause Rihanna gave him std's and herpes, people say rihanna was going threw his fone and hitting him i don't know whats true but all i know is Rhinna got beat up and Chris brown don't know how to keep his temper. If no one knows da truth then nobody can say the fake so if u a real person, when someone ask you say i don't know go ask Rihanna or Chris brown
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By: Goldi8 on 2/27/2009 12:25AM
FACT (picture shows that she was assaulted) or fiction, it is DEFINITELY DISAPPOINTING!!!.
As I viewed the picture of Rihanna a deep sadness filled my heart, b/c I thought about what she may have been feeling and or thinking as the assault continued...'Will someone help me?; will his blows kill me?; I don't want to die like this!' and much more I'm sure.
My thoughts after viewing the picture were: he's beat her before (at least 2 times...the 1st time usually a slap/agressive push, 2nd time usually a small wound or bruising, and then the violent beatings escalate, now review the picture); afterwhich, he begged her not to expose his PHYSICAL ABUSE towards her, and/or said he would 'go to THERAPY', and you know he told her "I LOVE YOU!, I'M SORRY!, I SWEAR I'LL NEVER HIT YOU AGAIN!".
There's NO REASON(S) for a man/woman to physically abuse their mate. Excuses of: who started it, words that were said, actions(played) to get a reaction, jealous thoughts, proof of cheating, proof of lying, & all the other EXCUSES for physical abuse/domestic violence do not/should not substantiate a violent reaction. For certain, physical abuse/domestic violence stems deeper(environment factors...household issues...dysfunctional family dynamics) than the EXCUSES given above; and it does not stop by ignoring it, acting like it did'nt happen, allowing the abuser to get off w/no consequences & continuing a relationship w/the abuser.
Rihanna and Chris are high profile artists who influence people; which holds them to a certain standard of responsibility for their actions. The TRUTH is, young girls/boys will receive the outcome of this assault as how life/relationships are maintained. No consequences relays that boys/men are to use violence in their relationships and girls/women expect/allow abuse in their relationships. Consequences relays that boys/men do not use violence in their relationships and girls women never expect nor allow violence in their relationships.
I'm a 47y.o. woman slapped once(only and never again by anyone) by the man(not a REAL MAN) who was my husband. I was 23y.o.(1985) when he slapped the s*** out of me. I was shocked and felt betrayed, but I got over the shock & betrayal by moving out of our apartment and getting a divorce...IMMEDIATELY!!! b/c I knew/understood that it would get worse. I did not accept his phone calls: nor his requests to see me; but you know he came to my job anyway, I told him I never wanted to see him again, and I have not seen/talked to him since 1986. Yes, I believe in forgiveness; and giving (forgiveness) an opportunity for that person to reset what has occured; except abuse, once is one time too many...yes, I forgave him in my heart and never gave an opportunity for him to reset what occured b/c there are NO EXCUSES FOR PHYSICAL ABUSE AND OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE...NOT EVER!!! I am not mad at him nor bitter towards men, I've accepted that event in my life for what it is...a learning experience for me to build a personal foundation of what I will/will not accept or allow in MY LIFE!
CHHUURCCH
***PLEASE insist of your female loved ones and friends to get a mammogram and pap smear...breast/cervical cancer exams*** R.I.P. Denise Marshall
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By: BLACKMAN on 2/25/2009 3:05PM
SOME PEOPLE IN THE NEWS SAID WE AS BLACK PEOPLE NEED TWO ADDRESS VOILET ON BLACK WOMEN NOT ON NEW YORK PICTURE OF THE SHOOTING THE MONKEY!!!! BUT IF IT WASN'T CHIS BROWN & RIHANNA THEY WOULD HAVE NOTHING TO TALK ABOUT BUT THE NEW YORK TIME ???????
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By: charles on 2/28/2009 9:14PM
OK 3 weeks later they back together I hate to say I told you so but....
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By: MARGIE on 2/28/2009 11:40PM
IN THE MATTER WITH CHRIS BROWN AND RIANNA. I'M NOT SAYING IT'S RIGHT TO HIT OR PUT YOUR HANDS ON A WOMEN BUT EVERYONE IS GIVING CHRIS A HARD TIMEBUT ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION, WHAT DID RIANNA DO TO MAKE HIM THAT MAD? I DON'T BELIEVE IT'S ALL HIS FAULT. COME NOW HE DIDN'T DO THAT FOR NOTHING THINK ABOUT IT. FOR REAL IN COLUMBIANA,AL.
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By: Yum Yum on 3/01/2009 12:29PM
Damn Rianna Was Out of pocket And she got what she needed
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By: james johnson on 3/03/2009 7:15PM
listen nobody knows what really happened between them,but i can say this if a man hits a woman,bottom line it is wrong no excuses exceptions no but no reasoning.ILL SAY IT AGAIN.NO MAN SHALL HIT A WOMAN.ITS JUST NOT RIGHT PERIOD.....
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