T.I. has urged his girlfriend TAMEKA 'TINY' COTTLE to stay at home, amid fears she could be caught up in a wave of violence hitting the couple's friends.The pair has lost two close pals in recent months - Cottle's former Xscape bandmate Kandi Burruss was left devastated when her fiance Ashley 'AJ' Jewell was killed following a bust-up in an Atlanta, Georgia strip-club earlier this month (Oct09). Another close pal, former world champion boxer Vernon Forrest, was shot dead by thieves in July (09). Cottle reveals she rarely leaves her home these days, following advice from her husband, who is currently serving a 366-day sentence for illegal weapons possession. She tells AllHipHop.com, “I talk to him about a little of everything, just things going on. He hears things and we talk about it. He wants me to stay out the way, me being out of harm’s way. I know it’s a lot of crazy things going on so I try to stay in as much as possible because I don’t have him here. So I come out only when it...

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LINDSAY LOHAN has confirmed she plans to seek a restraining order against her father, after he went public with his fears for the actress' health.Michael Lohan hit headlines after he alleged the Mean Girls star is hooked on prescription medication, insisting she needs to be sent to rehab to address her problems. But Lohan's comments infuriated his daughter, who accused him of using the media to "spread lies." Lindsay has now confirmed rumors she is planning to ask a court in Los Angeles to keep her dad away from her. She tells GossipCop.com, "I’m going to do it in L.A."

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MARY-KATE OLSEN has shot down reports she's set to wed her artist boyfriend NATE LOWMAN.The former child star, 23, was rumored to have accepted Lowman's proposal of marriage during a romantic break in Paris, France, earlier this month (Oct09), and made plans for a wedding next year (10). A source revealed to Star magazine that the actress' beau had popped the question after a candlelit meal, hiding the ring in a box of chocolates. The pal said, "At the end of the meal, Nate gave her a truffle box. But inside, she found a little jewelery box instead. When she opened it, there was a beautiful engagement ring. "Mary-Kate was absolutely swept off her feet by Nate's proposal. She's so thrilled, she can barely keep it quiet." Other reports suggested the pair was battling over plans for a pre-nuptial agreement to protect Olsen's millions. An insider told the National Enquirer, "Their love has grown to the point where it's time to take the next step in their relationship. Because many mil...

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ANGELINA JOLIE and BRAD PITT were special guests of the Queen of Jordan this month (Oct09) when they paid a visit to orphans in the Middle East.The actress, a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR), has been traveling across the war torn and poverty-stricken region since September (09) and she was joined by Pitt as she continued her tour with a stop in Jordan. The couple made a trip to the SOS Children's Village in Amman on 1 October (09) after accepting an invitation from American-born Queen Noor, who serves as the Honorary Chairman of the charity. It was Jolie's second time in the village after previously promising to pay for the running costs of one family's home during a 2003 visit to Jordan. And Jolie was delighted to see how well the village was being run. She says, "The SOS model of providing care for children without parental care is one of the best, as they are still in a family setting within their own country. "We hope more people learn about ...

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Racy RIHANNA is set to shock fans with the cover of her new single RUSSIAN ROULETTE - she appears topless, wrapped in barbed wire.The sexy star wears a see-through eye-patch and a skin-colored corset in the cover shot. The R&B singer unveiled the track on her official website on Tuesday (20Oct09). The track, written by Ne-Yo, is the first release from Rihanna's upcoming album, Rated R.

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PENN BADGLEY is surprised his relationship with Gossip Girl co-star BLAKE LIVELY is so successful - because workplace romances never normally work.The couple has been dating for nearly two years after meeting on the set of the hit show. Badgley admits it wasn't "the smartest move" to get romantically involved with Lively, but insists they have a happy relationship because they understand each other so well. He says, "Having a relationship with someone you work with might not always be the smartest move. But it's been wonderful to be in a relationship where we can both identify with what the other is experiencing. We have an unbelievable trust and such a healthy relationship."

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MISCHA BARTON is turning her back on the world of TV following the cancellation of her latest series THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE - because she wants to focus on "more serious roles".The 23 year old rose to fame starring in teen show The O.C., but struggled to land any major movie roles after the program ended in 2006. She signed on to Ashton Kutcher's modelling drama The Beautiful Life earlier this year (09), but the series was scrapped by The CW in September (09) due to poor ratings after airing just two episodes. Barton is now reconsidering her acting future and realises the small screen might not be for her. She tells People.com, "I think I need to back away from the whole TV approach. That whole world of network television, probably isn't, for me, a good idea now. I need to start reading for more serious roles." But Barton insists she will take her time to decide what her next project will be. She says, "It's too early to tell yet. I'm passing on all the (early) offers, because that's ...

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KANYE WEST has pulled a controversial new video from his official website.The Stronger rapper uploaded a 14-minute promo, titled We Were Once A Fairytale, featuring scenes of him cavorting with women in a club. The video, played to West's track See You In My Nightmares, ends with the star involved in a sex scene, and then stabbing himself in the stomach to release an inner-demon. But just hours after West previewed the footage - directed by Spike Jonze - the star removed it from his site and apologized to fans. On his blog, he writes, "Sorry I had to take it down."

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LEONA LEWIS fled to a police station on Monday (19Oct09) when a paparazzi scrum following her turned nasty - just days after a fan attacked her.The Bleeding Love hitmaker made her first public outing since Peter Kowalczyk allegedly punched her in the face as she was signing copies of her new book, Dreams, at a central London store last week (14Oct09). Lewis needed medical treatment for a cut across her temple after the incident, while Kowalczyk was arrested and subsequently sectioned under the U.K.'s Mental Health Act. The singer decided to brave her first trip out since the incident - but moments after she was driven away from her London home she was forced to stop because of photographers tailing her. Lewis was taken to a nearby police station where she stayed until she was reassured she was safe to carry on her journey, according to Britain's Daily Star newspaper. A spokesperson for the star says, "She was being followed by about a dozen photographers and things were getting hai...

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SCARLETT JOHANSSON is putting off plans to appear on Broadway - because she suffers from "crippling" stage fright.The actress admits treading the boards in New York is a dream of hers, but she has to overcome a phobia of performing live first. The stage fright is made all the more surprising because Johansson happily appeared in numerous plays as a child actress. She tells Glamour magazine, "I would love to work on Broadway, but I don't know that it would manifest itself in musical theater... I have terrible stage fright that I'd have to get over. (It is) crippling. Not as a kid. It came on when I was a teenager, and I think it somehow sticks with you."

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