Chris Brown: F.A.M.E. conquers all

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At Sunday’s Grammy Awards, the recording industry’s dysfunctional family dynamics were also on display in the splashy reception given to hip-hop musician Chris Brown. Brown, who pleaded guilty in 2009 to felony assault on fellow musician Rihanna, wasn’t just allowed into the Staples Center for Sunday’s ceremony; he was asked to perform two songs, making him a highly conspicuous part of the show. It was jarring to see him and Rihanna performing in close succession.

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