Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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Things appeared to be going smoothly for Rihanna and Chris Brown at the Grammy salute to Clive Davis on Saturday. Both singers canceled their Grammy performances Sunday  after reports surfaced about a domestic assault.

Chris Brown was out of jail and keeping a low profile in Los Angeles on Monday, a day after posting $50,000 bail on a felony charge of suspicion of making criminal threats. His girlfriend, Rihanna, also was lying low.

Both pop stars canceled appearances at Sunday's Grammy Awards after news broke about Brown's involvement in an assault on a woman the previous night. Police have not identified the woman, but Brown, 19, was seen leaving a pre-Grammy gala Saturday with Rihanna, 20, before the suspected assault. The Los Angeles Times and People report that sources identify Rihanna as the woman, but USA TODAY has been unable to confirm that information.

Fallout from the publicity has begun. A Wrigley's Doublemint gum commercial has been pulled for now. "We believe Mr. Brown should be afforded the same due process as any citizen," Wrigley's announced Monday. "However, we have made the decision to suspend the current advertising featuring Brown until the matter is resolved."

Instead of going to the Staples Center for the Grammys on Sunday, Brown went to the Wilshire police station with defense attorney Mark Geragos, who has represented Michael Jackson and Winona Ryder.

Police say more charges may be filed when the Los Angeles County district attorney reviews the case. Arraignment is set for March 5.

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