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Ken Lee / People.com:
Chris Brown Under Investigation for Felony Battery  —  Chris Brown is under investigation for alleged domestic violence felony battery, the LAPD confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “The identity of the victim will not be released,” said Officer April Harding.  “Any victim who's involved …
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TMZ.com:
Chris Brown Turns Himself In  —  TMZ can confirm that Chris Brown just entered an LAPD station, where he turned himself in to police .  —  Chris is being investigated by the LAPD for an alleged domestic violence felony battery that occurred early this morning near Hancock Park in L …
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown Investigated for Alleged Assault  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Chris Brown is being investigated by the LAPD in an alleged assault on a female.  —  Cops have yet to release the name of the female in question.
The Insider:
Rihanna Cancels Grammy Performance; Chris Brown Sought By Police  —  In what may or may not be related news, “The Insider” confirms that pop singer Rihanna will not be performing at tonight's Grammys following sustaining a bruised face in what sources called a car accident.
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown Arrested — Caught On Tape  —  Chris Brown has officially been booked into the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department.  —  Brown has been charged with one count felony criminal threats.  His bail has been set at $50,000.  —  UPDATE 11:42 PM EST: TMZ has learned Chris paid his bail and was released.
Discussion: PopSugar and CONCRETELOOP.COM
Extra:
Chris Brown Booked  —  Singer Chris Brown has been charged with felony battery after turning himself in to Los Angeles police.  —  Brown, 19, was arrested at 6:30 PM Sunday and stands accused of felony battery, in which the alleged victim suffered visible injuries.
Discussion: CandyKirby.com
Paul Chi / People.com:
Report: Tameka Foster Has Plastic Surgery Emergency  —  Usher and Foster  —  Usher's wife Tameka Foster Raymond has suffered a serious injury due to complications from plastic surgery in Brazil, reports Access Hollywood.  —  On Saturday night, Usher canceled his performance at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis's Pre-Grammy Gala.
Stephanie Chavez / L.A. Now:
R&B singer Chris Brown booked on suspicion of making felony criminal threats  —  [Updated 8:17 p.m.] R&B singer Chris Brown has been booked tonight on suspicion of making felony criminal threats in connection with an incident involving his girlfriend, pop singer Rihanna …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Did Chris Brown Beat On Alien Princess RiRi?!  —  Chris Brown allegedly beat a bitch in a car at around 12:30 this morning and the cops are currently investigating it.  The s**t went down after Chris and the chick (most likely RiRi) started arguing inside the car.  They both got out of the car and that's when s**t got violent.
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Chris Brown Charged, Arrested After Alleged Rihanna Assault  —  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Chris Brown has been charged with felony battery after an alleged violent incident on Saturday night, Access Hollywood has learned.  —  Earlier on Sunday, the LAPD was investigating Brown for assault following …
Marcus Errico / E! Online:
Chris Brown Arrested After Alleged Rihanna Assault
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Access Hollywood:   Chris Brown Under Investigation For Assault; Brown & Rihanna To Miss Grammys
X17 Online:   X17 SOURCE: CHRIS BROWN ALREADY TURNED HIMSELF IN
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Taylor Swift & Miley Cyrus: Sing Out Sisters!  —  If their rehearsal is any indication of things to come tonight, Taylor Swift predicts her Grammy performance with Miley Cyrus will be something special.  —  “We rehearsed for just a day,” Swift told me last night at Clive Davis …
Discussion: Extra
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MTV:
Miley Cyrus Calms Taylor Swift's Grammy Nerves
Discussion: Junior Celebs
Mary Beth / INF Daily:
2009 GRAMMY AWARDS- CARRIE UNDERWOOD  —  Carrie Underwood was quite sparkly at the Grammy Awards tonight.  The singer already took home took home an awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her song “Last Name.”  —  I'm not quite sure if I'm feeling Carrie's gown, it's a bit Vanna White-esque for me!
Discussion: omg!
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Mary Beth / INF Daily:
2009 GRAMMY AWARDS- THE JONAS BROTHERS
Discussion: omg!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Draw Cheers at BAFTAs  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt drew huge cheers from the crowd at the British Academy Film Awards Sunday in London.  —  Jolie, in a black silk crepe Giorgio Arman evening gown, walked the carpet with Pitt and signed autographs for fans.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Usher Cancels Pre-Grammy Gig Due to “Serious” Family Emergency  —  Usher is dealing with a family crisis.  —  Record mogul Clive Davis shocked guests at his annual star-studded pre-Grammys party Saturday night when he announced that the R&B superstar would not be performing as planned.
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