Chris Brown Pulls Out of Kids' Choice Awards

Although Nickelodeon had been prepared to really give their fans a choice to vote Chris Brown as one of their favorite stars, amidst the attention surrounding him and girlfriend Rihanna and their violent fight last month, the singer has decided against being a nominee for the Kids' Choice Awards.

In a statement his rep says: "Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song.

Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding the incident last month has shifted the focus from the music to whether he should be allowed to be among those nominated.

While Chris would like to speak to his fans directly about this and other issues, pending legal proceedings preclude his doing so at this time. Once the matter before him has been resolved, he intends to do so."