The annual Kids' Choice awards took place on Saturday, and according to this article the most talked-about couple in recent months was a no-show. They both received similar nominations in the Favorite Singer (male and female categories) and each had a Favorite Song. Brown is currently charged with a felony assault and making criminal threats, scheduled to be arraigned on April 6th.
I think it was smart not to show up, considering the extent of the horrific incident and the fact that this is based on children's nominations. If either of them won an award and needed to give a speech, or if they were interviewed by the press, they would not be able to ignore the situation and pretend everything was okay--that would be wrong, in my opinion. This is the type of moral situation that should be taught to kids on a more personal level by parents or other family (if they so choose), not broadcasted on television for them to make their own inferences. Rather than cause more problems, confusion, or debate--just excuse yourself from appearing. If older teens or adults want more information, they can get it themselves from other sources.
Kids' Choice no-shows
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The media coverage of the Chris Brown/Rihanna drama reminds me of the Geraldo episode we watched in class. Media sources are using the story because it is dramatic and "sells" but in doing so, they also comment on moral issues and put such issues out their for the audience to think about. For example, if a man beats his girlfriend is it appropriate for him to show up at an award ceremony where he is recognized for his professional success?
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