The world is abuzz about the latest tidbits of information to emerge from this story. Here is just a sample of the reactions of BlackPlanet members.

The accolades keep coming for Chris Brown — this time, he’s been named Billboard’s top artist of 2008.

Chris Brown was the big winner, but it was Kanye West’s night at the American Music Awards. Instead of his typical tantrum _ a trend West started four years ago when he lost the favorite new artist prize _ the rapper claimed two trophies Sunday and called on his colleagues to up their game.