Chris Brown pictures

Singer Chris Brown performs onstage during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

In this Nov. 23, 2008 file photo, Chris Brown accepts the artist of the year award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles police say they’re investigating an alleged domestic violence felony battery report involving Brown.   (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

In this June 6, 2008 file photo, the audience reaches out to touch singer Chris Brown during his appearance on the NBC “Today” television program, in New York‘s Rockefeller Center.   (Richard Drew / Associated Press)

Headliner Chris Brown performs during KIIS-FM’s Jingle Ball 08 at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Saturday, December 6, 2008.   (Christina House / For The Times)

Chris Brown arrives Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, for Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy Awards party at the Beverly Hills Hilton.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

In a Dec. 12, 2008 file photo singers Rihanna and Chris Brown perform at Madison Square Garden in New York. Brown, who was arrested a week ago in connection with a domestic violence investigation, said Sunday Feb. 15, 2009 he is “sorry and saddened” by what happened and is seeking counseling from his pastor and loved ones.   (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Chris Brown arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

In this March 29, 2008 file photo, Chris Brown accepts the award for Favorite Male Singer during the 21st Annual Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles.   (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)