Chris Brown Withdraws Kids Choice Awards Nominations – Chris Brown was forced to withdraw his name from consideration for the 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards after a 10,000 people signed petition demanded that he,be removed from this year’s nominee list along with Rihanna.A spokesman for the 19-year-old entertainer stated:
“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.”
Nickelodeon responded in a statement:
“Chris Brown has decided to withdraw his nominations from the Kids’ Choice Awards. We agree with and respect his decision, and are looking forward to presenting a great event for our audience.”
The petition read:
“While we don’t think public figures are expected to always act responsibly in the name of being a role model, this situation is unacceptable on both sides. To say that either of these people setting a suitable example to be held up as ‘winners’ is preposterous.”
