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NEW YORK -- There won't be any awkward Chris Brown moment at the Kids' Choice
Awards _ the embattled pop star has withdrawn his name from the ballot.


Brown had been nominated for favorite male singer and favorite song for "Kiss
Kiss" at the March 28 awards show on Nickelodeon. The nominations came shortly
before his arrest for allegedly attacking girlfriend and fellow pop star
Rihanna.


A petition had been circulated to take his name off the ballot, but Nickelodeon
said yesterday he was still on. On Wednesday, Brown decided to take his name out
of consideration.


In a statement, his representatives said while Brown would like to speak
directly to his fans, he can't because of his criminal case.


He thanked his fans for their support.