A February 2010 AP file photo of Chris Brown.
Britain says US singer Chris Brown has been denied entry
into the United Kingdom, postponing his tour.
Brown had been scheduled to perform in London, Manchester,
Birmingham and the Scottish city of Glasgow but the British
government's Home Office said he had been refused a visa
because of his past criminal record.
Last year Brown was sentenced to five years' probation and
six months of community service for the beating of his
then-girlfriend, R&B singing sensation Rihanna.
The Home Office said Brown applied for his visa last week and
should have been notified of its refusal on Monday.
Promoter SJM concerts said yesterday that Brown's tour had
been postponed "due to unforeseen circumstances".
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