Posted by chicagomedia.org on February 11, 2009 at 18:10:26:
In Reply to: Java Joel stunting it up again...this time thanks to Ike Turner..I mean Chris Brown posted by Bleep on February 10, 2009 at 18:09:29:
Radio Stations Stop Playing Chris Brown Songs
Singer Arrested After Alleged Domestic Dispute
via AP
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A Cleveland-area radio station has stopped playing music by singer Chris Brown, who was arrested after an alleged domestic dispute.
Radio host Java Joel of 96.5 WAKS-FM said he stopped airing the songs on Monday when outraged listeners called to criticize Brown, according to a posting Tuesday on the station's Web site.
Brown, 19, surrendered to police and was arrested Sunday after a woman said he attacked her during a fight the night before. Numerous media outlets citing unnamed sources have identified the woman as Brown's 20-year-old pop star girlfriend, Rihanna.
WAKS program director Bo Matthews said he decided to keep Brown's music off the air until the allegations are resolved. He said the station enjoys the tunes and won't ban them forever.
Stations in Pittsburgh and Indianapolis also reportedly pulled Brown's music.
Brown's attorney was not immediately available for comment Tuesday night. A message seeking comment was left after business hours for the singer's representative.