Sounds like someone had a PR nightmare. Brown, arrested for allegedly roughing up Rihanna, is in a film called “Bone Deep,” out in 2010. His co-star is T.I., who will likely be in jail when the flick comes out. But T.I. wasn’t taken out of the ads. Brown was. (He still remains in the film itself.) Also, Brown started anger management on Monday, which isn’t required but he hopes will improve his public image. Yeah. About that image … source
We’re not showing them. It’s not cool that TMZ published them. There’s a reason why these photos generally aren’t supposed to get out into the public, and it’s because victims should have rights. Even if they did release the most ubiquitous hit song of 2007 and were allegedly roughed up by Chris Brown. But if you want to see it, click on the link. And feel bad about yourself. source
Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person.
Chris Brown • Through his spokesman, in response to the allegations that he hit his girlfriend, Rihanna, last weekend. He didn’t say much else, except to note that he didn’t say anything on his Facebook page about the charges. • source
In Rihanna’s corner …While rumors are swirling that the victim of the the alleged domestic violence was the “Umbrella” superstar, Rihanna’s camp has been mum. However, she has canceled a number of post-Grammy appearances, most recently in Indonesia. source
The gum company plays wait and see. Brown is part of one of their current advertising campaigns, and one of his ads aired during the Grammys last night – an event Brown missed due to being arrested on assault charges (possibly involving his girlfriend Rihanna, though neither side is talking). The gum company plans to give the pop star the benefit of the doubt, but for now is suspending their ad campaign with him. source
Domestic violence? They’re not naming the victim. R&B superstar Chris Brown, 19, wasn’t at the Grammys last night because of a domestic violence incident. Police are not identifying the victim, who suffered visible injuries, but mentioned it happened early Sunday. Brown was seen with his girlfriend, R&B superstar Rihanna, not long before the Grammys started. Both she and Brown canceled their appearances. source