Chris Brown Denied Visa Over Rihanna Beating, UK Tour Postponed

LONDON (CBS/AP) There's never a right time to say goodbye.

Those lyrics from Chris Brown's 2005 self-titled debut album could be the mantra for the R&B singer's international touring woes, after Great Britain denied him entry. According to the Associated Press, the British government's Home Office rejected Brown's visa request due to his previous criminal record.

Brown, 21, was convicted of beating his former girlfriend, R&B songstress Rihanna, prior to the 2009 Grammy Awards. Last year he was sentenced to five years probation and six months of community service. 

Brown was scheduled to perform in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. Tuesday, promoter SJM Concerts informed the public that Brown's tour was postponed "due to unforeseen circumstances." However, SJM prompted fans to hold on to tickets.

They seem to be holding out hope that at some point Brown will get to say goodbye to the U.S. and hello to the U.K., to sing his signature tune for British fans.