Rihanna Out 51st Grammy Due To Injury

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Grammy day was supposed to be a glittery affair for R&B’s reigning It couple, Chris Brown and Rihanna. But things went horribly amiss. About the time Brown was scheduled to be singing “Forever” onstage at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, he was instead detained by police, being questioned for allegedly roughing up Rihanna.

Brown, 19, turned himself in at the LAPD’s Wilshire station around 6:30 p.m. and was booked on suspicion of making criminal threats, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of four years. The case will now be sent to the district attorney’s office and further charges could be filed. He was released from jail after posting $50,000 bail. “He was very professional and didn’t appear to have injuries,” said Sgt. Bridget Pickett, adding, “He’s a good looking young man.” While Brown appeared unscathed, sources tell E! News that the alleged victim was Rihanna, 20, and that she suffered visible bruises on her face during an early morning confrontation. Both in turn nixed scheduled Grammy appearances. A spokeswoman for Brown’s label declined comment and calls to his attorney, Mark Geragos, weren’t immediately returned. Despite sources saying that Rihanna had been hospitalized, her publicist, Amanda Silverman, said the “Disturbia” singer “is well. Thank you for concern and support.” Per department policy, police declined to identify the alleged victim in the incident, which occurred about 12:30 a.m. in the Hancock Park area, apparently as the two were heading home from Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy bash, where they had been all smiles. In a statement, police say Brown and his companion “became involved in an argument. After stopping his car, Brown and the woman got out and the argument escalated. The woman suffered visible injuries and identified Brown as her attacker.” By the time officers arrived on the scene, Brown had split.

Source: E! News

 

Entertainment Tonight has confirmed that Brown’s girlfriend, pop singer Rihanna was involved in a car accident this morning and will not be performing at tonight’s 51st Annual Grammy Awards.

A Grammy representative told ET that the singer’s face is slightly bruised from the accident and no announcement has been made as to who will be taking her place on stage.

Source: msn.com

Legendary R&B performer Al Green has been added to the roster of tonight’s perfomers to fill out the bill according to EW.com.

Rihanna is nominated in three categories this year, including Best Dance Recording for “Disturbia.”

Last year Rihanna was involved in a car crash following the Grammys awards ceremony. After taking home a Grammy for Rap/Sung Collaboration for her hit song “Umbrella”, Rihanna was inside her car outside the Island Def Jam party when another vechicle rammed into it. She was reported not injured.

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