Collect Amazing Fantastic: Chris Brown shuns Grammys red carpet as he and Rihanna both perform at show... three years after THAT domestic violence incident

Reunited: Rihanna and Chris Brown were both at the Grammys three years after their domestic violence dispute

Three years ago, the pre-Grammys celebrations took a turn for the dramatic when Chris Brown was arrested after assaulting his then girlfriend Rihanna.
The Beautiful People singer has avoided music's biggest awards ceremony ever since, but tonight he made a comeback and performed at the star-studded event.
However despite his elaborate performance, the 22-year-old kept something of a low-profile and skipped the red carpet to head straight inside the venue.

Racy: Rihanna performed We Found Love before joining Coldplay to duet on Princess of China during the star-studded ceremony

Meanwhile his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, who is also performing at tonight's ceremony, dazzled in a very revealing gown as she worked the cameras before heading inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where the event was taking place.
She was wearing a black dress by Armani that boasted a very daring low-cut and a thigh-skimming spit up one side.
Rihanna performed hit single We Found Love, before taking to the stage with Coldplay to duet with them for Princess of China.
Chris sang his tune Beautiful people, which features Benny Bennassi, and new single Turn Up The Music, for the audience.

Scene of the crime: The pair were both supposed to perform at the 2009 Grammys before Rihanna was attacked by then-boyfriend Chris

The 23-year-old is also nominated twice for best rap/song collaboration for another No.1 jam - the Drake-assisted What's My Name? - and for her guest appearance on Kanye West's All of the Lights.
Chris Brown scooped the award for best R&B album at the ceremony, making it his first Grammy win.
He is also nominated for his song Look at Me Now, which features Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, is nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance.

Duet: Rihanna took to the stage to perform Princess of China alongside Chris Martin of Coldplay

Collaboration: The audience were in for a treat when they saw Rihanna perform once more alongside Chris Martin, after singing We Found Love

Brown has been nominated for Grammys in five of the last six years, but tonight was his first time picking up the top prize in music.
And he did not attend the event last year despite being up for three awards.
A judge eased a restraining order last February after an attorney for Rihanna said she didn't object to removing the stay-away provisions.

Having fun: Rihanna seemed unfazed at the presence of her ex-boyfriend, who she used to have a retraining order against

Raunchy: Rihanna's on-stage ensemble was even more racy than the gown she wore to walk the red carpet

The former order required Brown to stay 50 yards away from 23-year-old Rihanna, but the restriction was reduced to 10 yards if they were at a music industry event.
Rihanna is the owner of four Grammys, three with Jay-Z.
She alone won a Grammy last year for her No. 1 smash, Only Girl (In the World) for best dance recording.