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Just Jared —
... The 21-year-old Bajan beauty’s ex, Chris Brown, was a no-show at Sunday night’s BET Awards because producers pulled his performance at the last minute, the NY Daily News reports. ...
SJP's Twins, Britney's New Look, Chris Brown's Sorta-Apology [Dirt Bag]
Jezebel —
... ] Chris Brown was not at the BET Awards because Al Sharpton and Jay-Z were "very vocal" with producers about not letting him appear. [ Gatecrasher ] A source says: " Jay-Z wasn't having it. He threatened to pull out of the show if Chris was involved, so BET dropped Chris." [ ...
Al Sharpton is the reason Chris Brown Didn’t Perform
Smart Sexy Rich & Crazy!......SSRAC.com —
... very vocal about his displeasure with Chris attending the ceremony. He didn’t want Chris anywhere near the awards so close to the court’s ruling.”
Chris isn’t taking the public dis on the chin, either. “He’s furious,” a pal of the singer tells us. “BET asked him to perform and waited until the last minute to tell him it was off. He’s pretty shocked and outraged right now.”
Both BET publicists and Brown’s camp say the singer was never confirmed for the show.
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Rihanna’s Smiling Again…
Necole Bitchie.com —
... Although, Rihanna was a BET awards nominee, she was noticeably absent from the Awards on Sunday. According to the New York Daily News, Rihanna opted to hang out with her new crush Rashad Lewis of the Orlando Magic instead of attending the awards. Interesting… ...
Chris Brown shunned by BET Awards, Jay-Z pulled rank
Cele|bitchy —
... show.
Meanwhile, Rihanna’s absence from the event was just as noticeable as Brown’s. But while her ex fumed, the “Umbrella” singer was busy hanging out with her crush, Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, in NYC. Says a rep for the beauty, “Rihanna was never meant to attend [the BET awards].”
Also expected at the ceremony were Usher and Justin Timberlake; both bowed out of the event but agreed to take part in a later tribute to Jackson on BET.
[From Gatecrasher]
Page Six also has Jay “threatening to pull out of the show if ...
Rihanna Keeps Focusing on Magic Despite More Chris Drama
PopSugar —
... , Rihanna was staying busy across the country hanging out with Orlando Magic's Rashard Lewis Sunday night as she continues moving forward with her life. ...
Chris Brown’s BET Awards Performance Cancelled After Protest
TFL Scandalist —
... That Jay-Z would put up this kind of stink is no surprise. When news of Rihanna’s beating broke in February, Jay was allegedly enraged and called Chris a “walking dead man.” He has long been protective of Rihanna since discovering her five years ago and signing her to Def Jam Records. [Source: NY Daily News; Photo: Getty Images] ...
Who Cares Why Chris Brown Didn’t Attend The BET Awards?
Sandra Rose —
... to perform. This nonsense has even made it into the mainstream media: One source says Brown’s absence came at the insistence of the Rev. Al Sharpton. “Al made such a fuss to the BET executives that they pulled Chris,” says our insider, who adds that Jay-Z also had a hand in the decision. “Jay is a big name in the BET community, and he was very vocal about his displeasure with Chris attending the ceremony. He didn’t want Chris anywhere near the awards so close to the court’s ruling.” READ MORE… The “source” sounds like an idiot. Jay Z is not a big name anywhere — Beyonce is. ...
While You Were Bearing With Us…
Best Week Ever —
... Chris Brown’s performance was pulled from the BET Awards last night and the singer refused to show up to the ceremony. Apparently, the network didn’t want someone with such a questionable legal history to be honoring Michael Jackson. ...
Chris Brown’s Performance Pulled From BET Awards
CelebTV.com - Celebrity Blog —
... Several insiders tell the New York Daily News that including Brown in the night’s lineup seemed inappropriate with all the negative publicity he has been facing, and his removal came at the insistance of Rev. Al Sharpton. ...
Juelz Santana On Jay-Z Blocking Chris Brown's BET Awards Set, "Sucker Move"
SOHH.com Dailies —
... to not allow the singer to perform. "So Jay-Z tells BET that if Chris performs that he will not perform," tweeted Brandon. "Ummmm........ Wait for it........WHO CARES!!!!!" ( Jacksoville News ) Other reports claim BET canceled Brown's set due to his legal case with Rihanna . Chris Brown was a no-show at Sunday night's BET Awards because producers pulled his performance at the last minute. According to several insiders, Brown's appearance was considered risky business on a night honoring Michael Jackson. The "No Air" singer is facing negative publicity after pleading guilty ...
HUSH, HUSH: WE HEARD CHRIS BROWN IS…
STR8NYC.COM- All The Juice in HollyHood! —
PISSED OFF AT BET! Snitches told NYDailyNews,
“He’s furious.” “BET asked him to perform and waited until the last minute to tell him it was off. He’s pretty shocked and outraged right now.”
Will BET feel Chris Brown’s wrath?!
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World of Wonder Productions —
... • Chris Brown's recent dust-up with his girlfriend was deemed too unsavory a past for him to join the BET Awards' tribute to Michael Jackson, and his comeback performance was yanked at the last minute. ...
Chris Brown Furious With BET Awards; Rihanna Bails On The BET Awards For Rashard Lewis
MrsGrapevine.com —
... The New York Daily News is reporting that Chris Brown was furious with BET for using him, and BET defends themselves by saying Chris Brown was never confirmed. ...
