I must take a brief intermission in posting celeb arrivals at the Grammy’s because there is breaking news!!

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Chris Brown is being investigated by the LAPD in an alleged assault on a female.

According to police, Brown and a woman that cops refuse to identify were arguing inside of a vehicle around 12:30 this morning when suddenly things allegedly turned violent.

Police are refusing to identify the female – but word is buzzing around that the female is RIHANNA!! Did Chris Brown beat up Rihanna!?!?

Cops say they received a 911 call, and when they arrived they noticed the woman had visible injuries. We’re told she then identified Brown as her attacker. Cops say Brown had left the scene by the time police arrived.

Cops say they are looking to speak with Brown and may arrest him when they find him.

When we called reps for Brown’s girlfriend, Rihanna, for a statement, her people told us, “Rihanna is well. Thank you for your concern and support.”

UPDATE: Grammy officials have just announced that Rihanna will neither perform on the show tonight — as scheduled — nor walk the red carpet for the event. The same announcement has been made about Chris.

TMZ