A few days ago, NME reported that Rihanna and Chris Brown had teamed up in the studio for an upcoming duet, a story I initially declared too good to be true.

Well, I was right. The publicist for Polow Da Don got tangled up in a big ol’ lie thanks to TMZ. Here’s what was first reported:

Three people from TMZ then contacted Polow Da Don’s publicist, who not only said the E! story was true but gave us details — that Chris and Rihanna were engaged in “playful touching” and the session was packed with “emotion.”

But now, the publicist’s story changed:

We’ve now learned it was B.S. — Brown was in the studio last weekend, but he was not with Rihanna, and the producer is not Polow Da Don. Now Wright says she was really referring to a song Rihanna recorded in the past — but that ain’t what she said before.

THANK GOODNESS.

Rihanna was spotted in New York City last night, miles away from Brown’s location. Perhaps she really does have an in-group dedicated to well-being, rather than her position on the charts.

Respect granted.

From NME:

It has been confirmed that Rihanna and Chris Brown recorded a duet together, just weeks after Brown was arrested for allegedly assaulting her.

According to a publicist for the track’s producer Polow Da Don, the song has been completed, but no further details have been given.

This is quite honestly too good to be true. In weeks, the two will be hailed as heroes for “overcoming their differences” and working together to right what went wrong.

How dare anyone criticize Britney Spears and Madonna for being poor role models for the youth of America? Incorporating sexuality into your act is one thing. Entering back into an abusive relationship and milking it publicly for all its worth?

Yeah, that’s the right message to be sending to the little girls of the world.

Sick.

Chris Brown is currently being investigated on charges of alleged domestic abuse. As a result, both he and Rihanna have just canceled their appearances at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, which are being broadcast LIVE tonight at 8 PM EST.

The Grammys are due to begin right NOW.

I can only begin to imagine what’s about to go down in this last minute scramble to cover these missed performances. SO. JUICY.

Let us wait and see!

EDIT: Nothing happened at the show, and as per usual, I gave up watching halfway through the program. Katy Perry was an utter shit-show and Justin Timberlake proved to be an adept last minute selection.

At least the BRITS are coming up soon on February 18!