Rep: Chris Brown Withdraws From Awards, Plans to "Speak" About Rihanna

Us Magazine - March 11, 2009 6:36 PM PDT
Story photo: Rep: Chris Brown Withdraws From Awards, Plans to Chris Brown arrives at Conde Nast Media Group's Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall on September 5, 2008 in New York City.Us Magazine
Chris Brown -- who been charged with two felonies in the alleged beating of Rihanna -- has withdrawn his name from Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards ballot.

"Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song," his rep says in a statement. "Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding the incident last month has shifted the focus from
the music to whether he should be allowed to be among those nominated."

"While Chris would like to speak to his fans directly about this and other issues, pending legal proceedings preclude his doing so at this time. Once the matter before him has been resolved, he intends to do so," the statement concludes.

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Despite an online petition (with more than 2,166 signatures) asking for Brown's removal, a Nickelodeon rep told Usmagazine.com Tuesday the troubled singer would remain in contention.

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Said the rep, "Like all our KCA nominees, Chris Brown was nominated by kids several months ago based on his work as a performer, and the kids who vote will ultimately decide who wins in the category."

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  • shaiBabi
    It's funny how just a few months ago, all you heard was chris chris chirs.. Now he's this and he's that! Well think about it.... Why would a man bite a woman? strike a woman and ect? There's something neither one of them is telling.... She's been a witness to DV in her life so who know, maybe she started something she couldn't finish. If u kick a do
    report abuseposted April 9, 2009 8:25 AM PDT
  • kjo1022
    I SUPPORT CHRIS ANS RIHANNA THROUGH THESE TOUGH TIMES
    report abuseposted March 13, 2009 5:29 AM PDT
  • angel101
    yall need to stop hatin on riri an chris brezzy
    report abuseposted March 12, 2009 3:20 PM PDT
  • ILOVECB
    YALL SUM DUMB DUCKS I MEAN IF SHE WANT TO BE WITH HIM THATS HER NOT YOU SO YALL HATERS SHUT THE FLUNCK UP.AND IF SHE WANNA KEEP GETTINHG HER ASS BEAT THATS HER FAULT CAN SHE CAN LEAVE ANYWAY KEEP YO HEAD UP CHRIS CAUSE I STILL LIKE YOU NOMATTER WHAT
    report abuseposted March 12, 2009 12:21 PM PDT
  • karrett barbosa
    Domestic violence is a big thing, It cant be just written off. That being said Chris & Rihanna are very talented. Eventually they will try move on & attempt get their careers back. People will need to allow these 19 & 21yr old kids another chance.. I dont think it should end either of their carrers but I do think THEY need some help if a fight over a text turns into a bat
    report abuseposted March 12, 2009 1:15 AM PDT
  • texas
    i still like him again i say who cares she is back with him so she does not care why should we
    report abuseposted March 11, 2009 11:09 PM PDT
  • Alyse H
    he is a disgusting pig!
    report abuseposted March 11, 2009 11:03 PM PDT
  • 2 cool 4 u
    everyone should just boycott chris brown he is fugly anyways and cant sing
    report abuseposted March 11, 2009 10:37 PM PDT
  • dede
    Although, I DO NOT support any violence between a man and a women, I would like to point out Rihanna's song called "Breaking dishes" in this song she talks about busting dishes off her bf's head and says she wont stop till the cops come and "shes going to fight a man tonight." After listening to this song its hard for me to think of her as a com
    report abuseposted March 11, 2009 10:18 PM PDT
  • lovely
    i love hbk: You are retarded by saying girls must be well behaved cuz guys are naturally violent. You are saying that it's Rihanna's fault then, and that is the most ignorant statement I have ever heard. I figured you were pretty dumb when you said Chris Brown is super talented.
    report abuseposted March 11, 2009 10:07 PM PDT
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