Musician Chris Brown, center, performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Palms Hotel and Cas …

Musician Chris Brown, center, performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Palms Hotel and Cas ...

Musician Chris Brown, center, performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Palms Hotel and Casino on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)