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Chris Brown Bails on Kids' Award Show

Rep cites pending charges as reason

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Mar 11, 2009 2:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – Amid growing protests over his inclusion in the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Chris Brown has withdrawn from the event, TMZ reports. Just yesterday, the network defended Brown's right to contest his two nominations, but with the singer facing charges for allegedly beating Rihanna, parents groups were skeptical about the decision to leave him on the ballot, ABC News reports.

"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," his rep said. "Chris would like to speak to his fans directly about this and other issues. Once the matter before him has been resolved, he intends to do so."

Rihanna is shown arriving at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills last month, left, and, in this undated photo provided by TMZ, Rihanna is shown after she was beaten, according to TMZ.
Rihanna is shown arriving at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills last month, left, and, in this undated photo provided by TMZ, Rihanna is shown after she was beaten, according to TMZ.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles and TMZ)
Chris Brown accepts the award for Favorite Male Singer during last year's Kids' Choice Awards. He dropped his name from the nomination list for this year.
Chris Brown accepts the award for Favorite Male Singer during last year's Kids' Choice Awards. He dropped his name from the nomination list for this year.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
Chris Brown is seen during his arraignment on charges of assault last week at the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts in downtown Los Angeles.
Chris Brown is seen during his arraignment on charges of assault last week at the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts in downtown Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/ Bob Chamberlin,Pool)
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Guest
Mar 11, 2009 3:27 AM CDT
O lawl...
Guest
Mar 11, 2009 3:15 AM CDT
what a negative image that he represents to people of color. maybe he justs wants to be one of the "boys". gansta style

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