Binside TV: CHRIS BROWN DROPPED FROM BET AWARDS BECAUSE OF JAY-Z & AL SHARPTON?

There were rumors that Jay-Z was the reason why Chris Brown was a no show at the BET awards. Now there is news that BET dropped Chris Breezy from the show because of Rev. Al Sharpton. We know that Chris Brown is in trouble because of his wife beating ways but he is getting a punished for what he did to Rihanna. Chris Brown and Usher were both anointed by Michael Jackson to be his successors to the pop throne so we don't know why they weren't at the show. This didn't help BET because the Michael Jackson tribute performances were lacking. Chris Brown could have done his Thriller routine that he performed at the World Music Awards with Michael Jackson.
Chris Brown-Thriller Tribute at The World Music Awards 2006

Chris Brown was a no-show at Sunday night’s BET Awards because producers pulled his performance at the last minute.
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According to several insiders, Brown’s appearance was considered risky business on a night honoring Michael Jackson. The “No Air” singer is facing negative publicity after pleading guilty to the February assault of his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

One source says Brown’s absence came at the insistence of the Rev. Al Sharpton. “Al made such a fuss to the BET executives that they pulled Chris,” says our insider, who adds that Jay-Z also had a hand in the decision. “Jay is a big name in the BET community, and he was very vocal about his displeasure with Chris attending the ceremony. He didn’t want Chris anywhere near the awards so close to the court’s ruling.”

Brown isn’t taking the public dis on the chin, either. “He’s furious,” a pal of the singer tells us. “BET asked him to perform and waited until the last minute to tell him it was off. He’s pretty shocked and outraged right now.”

Both BET publicists and Brown’s camp say the singer was never confirmed for the show.

Meanwhile, Rihanna’s absence from the event was just as noticeable as Brown’s. But while her ex fumed, the “Umbrella” singer was busy hanging out with her crush, Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, in NYC. Says a rep for the beauty, “Rihanna was never meant to attend [the BET awards].”

Also expected at the ceremony were Usher and Justin Timberlake; both bowed out of the event but agreed to take part in a later tribute to Jackson on BET.

Usher, who attended fashion shows in Paris over the weekend, sent his regrets in a prepared statement. Timberlake was also out of the country, hitting up both Wimbledon and the Hard Rock Calling concert in London.

But perhaps JT should have made the ceremony at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium, because in his absence, he was the recipient of a roast by Jeremy Piven. “Justin should be here,” the “Entourage” actor joked. “If not for Michael Jackson, [Justin] would be selling curly fries in the Valley.” [NYDN]