Chris Brown's Grammy Absence Unrelated To Rihanna Trial

On Friday, Chris Brown went to court for another progress report hearing and his attorney appealed for a reduced restraining order - a "do not annoy" dropped down from a "stay away."

The judge will consider the appeal.

But now Brown's critics claim the move was all part of the 21-year-old's attempt to attend the Grammys without violating his probation. One of Brown's reps, Tammy Brook, shoots this down:

"This court date and the lifting of the restraining order is part of the planned ongoing legal proceedings. The date was scheduled months ago. Chris Brown is very thankful for his Grammy nominations, but due to scheduling conflicts, he will not be attending the Grammys."

Chris Brown, who has completed his domestic violence counseling, is up for three Grammys this year.

Even Rihanna wants to move on from this whole mess. Maybe the media (and the public) should simply let it be at this point?