UPDATE: Chris Brown Was Charged and Released on $50,000 Bond

Chris hiding after posting bond

via (CNN)- "Detectives investigating the alleged domestic violence felony battery booked him for criminal threats," a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department said. "At the time the case is presented to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office, additional charges may be filed."

Brown, 19, posted a $50,000 bond and was released by police at 8:35 p.m. (11:35 p.m. ET). A March 5 court date has been set.

Brown, nominated for two Grammy Awards, was scheduled to perform at the show.His girlfriend, singer Rihanna, abruptly canceled her planned Grammys performance, but neither her spokesman nor the show organizers gave a reason.

"Rihanna is well," her spokesman said in a written statement. "Thank you for concern and support."

WOW! That is all that I can say right now... totally speechless!!!!!!!!!