Yesterday the news came out that Chris Brown and Rihanna were working on a duet together. We were hoping it wasn’t true, as it just made their cringe inducing reunion all the more real and potentially more public if the song is ever released. It is true, according to TMZ, and Rihanna and her abuser made the decision to record the duet from a song originally intended for her alone. A producer named Polow Da Don is said to have come up with the brilliant idea and to have talked them into it.

The whole thing came together when they decided to reconcile shortly after the attack. Sources tell us music producer Polow Da Don convinced both Chris and Rihanna to get in the studio and record a love song stat, stressing that timing was important because the heightened emotions would translate powerfully into the music.

Both Rihanna and Chris agreed and snuck in a couple of “late night” sessions that we’re told were “very, very emotional … the feeling in the room was pure love.” Clearly, love hurts.

As for how they got along, they were “playfully touching each other.”

We’re told the song was originally written for Rihanna before the fight, but after the beat down the producer believed the track — which ironically focuses on overcoming difficult challenges as a couple — would be the perfect duet.

[From TMZ]

What kind of message are Brown and Rihanna sending young fans by not only getting back together, but recording a song that will probably emphasize how you can triumph over adversity as a couple? Young women need to be told that you leave abusers immediately and press charges, not that you can “work it out” after he hits you.

I want to think that major record companies will realize that this song is too controversial to release, but it’s not like the decision-makers will suddenly grow scruples. It’s about money, and if a duet emphasizing reconciliation after he beats the shit out of you is popular, that’s all that matters. Maybe some radio stations will boycott it at least.

Meanwhile Diddy was on Ellen to explain why he let Chris Brown and Rihanna stay at this Miami home after the beating incident. Contrary to prior reports, he didn’t say that Brown tricked him by initially asking to stay there alone. He defended himself by saying “I’m not going to pass judgment on it. I’m going to be there as a friend.” Diddy did say that “I don’t think it’s right for anybody to hit anybody.”

Nickelodeon has refused to remove Chris Brown as a nominee for the Kids Choice Awards, which air March 28. He is not thought to be planning to attend, though. That’s a shame, because they could have slimed him with something foul smelling that would never wash out. Maybe then his few remaining sponsors and fans would wise up and avoid him like the plague.

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