Chris Brown Denied Entry to Great Britain for Tour

By PopEater Staff Posted Jun 8th 2010 10:18AM

Chris Brown has been denied entry into Great Britain on the basis of his past assault conviction, meaning he'll have to postpone a small concert tour there.

Officials confirmed to BBC News that the 21-year-old singer's visa application was scuttled: "We reserve the right to refuse entry to the UK to anyone guilty of a serious criminal offense. Public safety is one of our primary concerns."

Brown, who was sentenced to community service for assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna in early 2009, now must cancel at least six concerts, beginning with a show scheduled for Wednesday in Scotland. He also scrapped a show in Ireland.

Tour promoter SJM confirmed the concerts have been postponed "due to unforeseen circumstances."

The singer tweeted the news, but has since removed that message. However, he's been letting fans know how bummed he is about the decision.

"U ever feel like the storm clouds are too thick for any sunshine to get through?" he mused on Monday.

Denying entry to American artists with criminal pasts is nothing new in Britain. Snoop Dogg was famously banned from Britain over a scuffle he had at Heathrow airport in London.

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Tuesday 08 June

By Mike

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I can't believe he even has any fans left to hold a concert in front of. Congrats to Great Britain for denying him access. He is a very bad role model for children and young adults alike. Face it Mr. Brown. YOUR 15 MINUTES OF FAME ARE LONG GONE !!!!!!!!!
GOOD BYE FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By TAYLOR

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STOP JUDGING PEOPLE NOLY GOD CAN JUDGE HIM SO LEAVE HIM ALONE HE IS DOING HIS JOB IN BEING A ENTERTIANER AND ALSO BE AWRE THAT PEOPLE DO LOVE HIS MUSIC NOT HIS PERSONALITY . hE EVEN SAID HE IS GOING TO CHANGE AND ASLO HIS CARRER IS NOT OVER IT WILL CONTINUE JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER ENTERTAINERS WHO MADE MISTAKES.

By the truth in love

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Look at Charlie Sheen, he did the same thing, and cbs is paying him 2millions for his t.v. show.

By MARES7963

CHARLES: WHAT HAS THIS GOT TO DO WITH BEING BLACK OR WHITE? GET OFF THE RACIAL KICK. I GET SICK OF PEOPLE CRYING FOUL ALL THE TIME. IF THE GUY IS GUILTY, AND HE IS, WHO CARES WHETHER HE'S BLACK OR WHITE? IF HE'S GUILTY, HE GUILTY!!!!!!!

By rcj

Elvis did a whole lot of dirt and everyone seems to glout on him. Where is the forgiveness? I recently went to a benefit concert that he gave and it was awesome so for all of you naysayers out there, learn to forgive. Look at Charlie Sheen he's been given many chances. I'm beginning to think this is racial

By bernie

he made a mistake, he's young but as far as be done with his career, I don't think so!

By Bleu Lorax

Charles you are a racist imbecile. If you don't like White people, go live somewhere far away. What do political candidates having affairs and the Gulf oil spill have to do with Britain's laws against convicted criminals? I'm so sick of having to coexist with people who have attitudes like yours. Go away.

By jpuzzlewhiz

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@ Charles:

His name is Gary CONDIT, not Conduit.

And didn't he plead "no contest" to the charges? I don't recall that the case ever went to trial, or even if it was proven that he did it.

By hydrosrv

I agree. I thought this person dried up and simply blew away. His witt was never any good nor did I consider his style in any way witty.
Such a waste, he should look for a job at Walmart instead.

Wednesday 09 June

By Hello Wendy

I think that everyone does a second chance. I believe is has paid for his mistake. More that I can say for all the other celebs that are allowed back and forward in to the UK that have drugs charges, weapons charges.....etc...

By My footie pajamas are bigfeetpjs

UK ppl will have to wait couple of more months (Years??) for this talented guy!

By JOANNA

CHARLES....
White people get away with murder????
Do you mean like OJ???

Your a racist and a moron.

By Dunk

Joanna, before you say to anyone, 'Your a moron', please learn the difference between 'your' and 'you're'. No offense, but it makes YOU look like one. Don't say it was a typo because you didn't spell it wrong, you just didn't know the difference. Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Doubtfully.

By James

@Dunk...Wow, that was harsh...Laughing...borderline over kill. I hope you were able to catch, convict and crucify who ever pis*** in your Wheaties today...Laughing.

By gabi

LOLLL Good one PJS ;-)

By writervjl66

I believe Chris Brown have learn a very good lesson by his past actions. He deserves to make a living just all other entertainers who have actually served time in jail. Everybody deserves a second chance, even Chris Brown

By Barbara

Then you give it to him. I will not.

I agree

By linda

we will give him a second chance and when he's on top singing great songs you'll feel stupid cause you'll be singing anolg to those great songs!!! and that goes for you to fallower( i agree)

"I believe Chris Brown have learn a very good lesson..."

Try "has learned," idiot.

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