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Lil Wayne is going to write a memoir about his time spent in prison.

Grand Central Publishing announced on Thursday that it will publish “Gone Till November,” a collection of the diaries Wayne kept during his eight months in jail at Rikers Island in 2010, stemming from a gun charge.

Ben Greenberg, Grand Central’s executive editor, says, “He kept detailed journals of his inner and outer life while he was on Rikers Island, and they certainly tell a story. They are revealing.”

Wayne’s diaries cover his thoughts about his past and future, his family, kids, and the people he met while behind bars.

“Gone Till November” is slated to be released on November 28, two years after the rapper got out of jail.

Will you be picking up a copy of his book?

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Lauren London is trending on Twitter thanks to reports claiming she’s expecting a baby with rapper The-Dream.

It is NOT true.

She is not pregnant.

The rumor appears to have been started by a fake Fox News Twitter account that cited “sources from TMZ.”

It’s totally bogus.

The supposed mom-to-be dispelled the rumors herself on Twitter on Saturday, writing, “Blah blah blah. No I’m not pregnant or Nor do I even know the Dream like that. Now back to real life. God Bless.”

London, who’s appeared in shows like “90210″ and movies such as ATL and Madea’s Big Happy Family, has a two-year-old son with Lil Wayne.

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Adele and Lady Gaga are among the superstar women who lead the nominees for the 2011 American Music Awards.

Katy Perry, Rihanna and Taylor Swift also garnered multiple nominations for the ceremony, which will air live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on November 20.

Lil Wayne will take on Gaga, Perry, Swift and Adele for “Artist of the Year” honors.

Winners will be determined by online voting.

Here’s the full list of nominees:

Artist of the Year:

Adele

Lady Gaga

Katy Perry

Lil Wayne

Taylor Swift

Pop or Rock Music – Favorite Female Artist:

Adele

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

Pop or Rock Music – Favorite Male Artist:

Justin Bieber

Bruno Mars

Pitbull

Pop or Rock Music – Favorite Band, Duo or Group:

LMFAO

Maroon 5

OneRepublic

Pop or Rock Album:

Adele, 21

Rihanna, Loud

Lady Gaga, Born This Way

Rap/Hip-Hop Music – Favorite Artist:

Lil Wayne

Nicki Minaj

Kanye West

Rap/Hip-Hop Album:

Lil Wayne, Tha Carter IV

The Throne, Watch the Throne

Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday

Soul/R&B Music – Favorite Male Artist:

Chris Brown

Trey Songz

Usher

Soul/R&B Music – Favorite Female Artist:

Rihanna

Beyoncé

Kelly Rowland

Soul/R&B Album:

Chris Brown, F.A.M.E.

Rihanna, Loud

Beyoncé, 4

Alternative Rock Music – Favorite Artist:

Foo Fighters

Black Keys

Mumford & Sons

Adult Contemporary Music – Favorite Artist:

Adele

Bruno Mars

Katy Perry

Latin Music – Favorite Artist:

Pitbull

Enrique Iglesias

Jennifer Lopez

Country Music – Favorite Female Artist:

Sara Evans

Miranda Lambert

Taylor Swift

Country Music – Favorite Male Artist:

Jason Aldean

Brad Paisley

Blake Shelton

Country Music – Favorite Band, Duo or Group:

Zac Brown Band

Lady Antebellum

The Band Perry

Country Music – Favorite Album:

Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party

Taylor Swift, Speak Now

The Band Perry, The Band Perry

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“Drake is LEAVING Young Money… And We’ve Got PROOF!!” blares another so-called “WORLD EXCLUSIVE” from MediaTakeOut, which still hasn’t figured out how to unlock its cap key.

According to the blog, the rapper has long been “UNHAPPY with his arrangement” at Lil Wayne‘s record label, and recently made his “FIRST STEP towards an escape.”

So, what did he do?

“In what many insiders call a COUP D’ETAT,” writes the misnomer-plaugued site, “Drake announced the co-acts on his upcoming CLUB PARADISE tour. And not ONE YMCMB [Young Money & Cash Money Billionaires] artist is included.”

MediaFakeOut adds that the singer “has ONE MORE ALBUM on his contract with Young Money,” which is set to be released on November 15, after which “Drizzy is giving the DUECES!!”

Uhh…exactly how is the fact that fellow Young Money artists are not opening Drake’s tour “proof” that he’s exiting the label?

And if the rapper was so “unhappy” in his arrangement with Young Money, then why would he continue to collaborate with Lil Wayne, who’s featured on his new album “Take Care”?

In any case, a rep for the rapper tells Gossip Cop, “There is no truth to this rumor.”

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Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne and a slew of other celebrities have made it into the 2012 Guinness Book of World Records.

The Biebs lost to Gaga for “Most Twitter Followers” — she had 11,259,372 as of June 29 — but he took the title for ”Most Popular Video of Any Kind Online,” with “Baby” snagging 463,820,304 views as of Feb. 16, 2011.

Lil Wayne is in the book for “Most US Hot 100 Hits by a Rap Artist,” with 64 between 1999 and 2010.

J.K. Rowling recieved the title of “First Billionaire Author,” with her seven Harry Potter books selling more than 400 million copies worldwide.

Johnny Depp is listed as “Highest Paid Actor” ($75 million), and Sandra Bullock as “Highest Paid Actress” ($56 million), while “Two and a Half Men” star Angus T. Jones is the “Highest Paid Child Star,” earning $250,000 per episode.

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Miranda Cosgrove – “Highest Paid Child Actress” ($180,000 per “iCarly” episode)

Hugh Laurie – “Highest Paid Actor in a TV Drama” ($400,000 per “House” episode)

Prince William and Kate Middleton – “Most Live Streams for a Single Event” (72 million streams for the Royal Wedding)

Rihanna - “Most US #1 Singles in a Year (Female)” (Four singles: “Rude Boy”, “Love The Way You Lie,” “What’s My Name?” and “Only Girl”)

The books hits store on Thursday, September 15.

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Lil Wayne‘s “Tha Carter IV” smashed the single-week iTunes album sales record set last month by Jay-Z and Kanye West‘s “Watch the Throne,” needing only four days to hit the 300,000 downloads mark.

“Watch the Throne” sold 290,000 units through iTunes in its first full week.

The outstanding iTunes debut for “Tha Carter IV” comes despite the material leaking online ahead of its release date, and even though, unlike “Watch the Throne,” Lil Wayne’s album was made available through a wide range of outlets – not just iTunes – from Day One.

Even more impressively, “Tha Carter IV” is tracking toward more than 850,000 copies sold overall (digital and physical combined), which would be the biggest first-week sales for a male artist since his own “Tha Carter III” in June 2008.

Official first-week numbers will be published on Wednesday.

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The MTV Video Music Awards kick off live from Los Angeles tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Lady Gaga will open the telecast with a performance, and other major acts like Adele, Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars and Pitbull will also take the Nokia Theatre stage.

Selena Gomez, Rick Ross, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Kim Kardashian, Will Ferrell, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Lautner will be among the evening’s presenters.

Plus, Jennifer Lawrence will unveil a preview of The Hunger Games.

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Lil Wayne injured his head in a skateboarding accident in St. Louis.

He was taken to the DePaul Health Center emergency room and received nine stitches over his left eye before being released.

“The Lou was good but I busted my fuggin head at the sk8park! 9stitches! Gnarly gash over my left eye! Luv the people,” tweeted the rap superstar this morning.

We’re glad to hear Weezy’s in good spirits and out of the hospital.

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Connor Cruise, son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, is an aspiring DJ, and HollywoodLife claims the 16-year-old just made a major move in his career.

The site picks up a report from the equally lame MediaTakeOut that says Cruise “has been tapped by Lil Wayne to be part of his Young Money & Cash Money Billionaires roster.”

“He will allegedly be producing beats at the label,” adds HollywoodLife, “and may even go on tour with some of the most famous artists, including Lil Wayne and Drake!”

“Tom & Nicole must be so proud!” speculates the outlet, whose reporting is very rarely anything to be proud about.

Not surprisingly, the Cruise/Young Money report is 100% wrong.

A rep tells us the story is “totally false,” adding that there haven’t even been discussions for Cruise to join the label.

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The 2011 BET Awards take place live tonight from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Kevin Hart hosts.

Among the artists scheduled to perform are Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Drake, Beyonce and Mary J. Blige.

Gossip Cop will have live streaming coverage below!

The event begins at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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Lady Gaga recently took an on-stage stumble, but she’s far from the only pop star to slip and fall during a performance.

Yes, greats ranging from Lil Wayne to Celine Dion have hit the deck, and there’s now a video montage of 33 such wipeouts – set to “Yakety Sax,” of course.

As evidenced by the grand finale, Katy Perry might have the most trouble of all.

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Justin Bieber just got the MediaTakeOut “treatment,” which means it’s time for Gossip Cop to clean up yet another of the site’s bogus rumors.

MTO claims Bieber has signed with Lil Wayne‘s Young Money label in a “blockbuster deal.”

“If Lil Wayne pulled this off… he’d have LEAPFROGGED Jay Z and become the best rapper/music mogul in the game today,” declares the site.

Sure, and if MediaTakeOut pulled off an actual scoop, we’d be shocked.

But there’s no truth to the Bieber/Wayne rumor.

“This is a completely fabricated story,” a rep for Bieber tells Gossip Cop.

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A week and a half ago, Bing.com revealed its Top 10 Most Searched List with Kim Kardashian leading the pack, and Lady Gaga nabbing the fourth overall spot.

Now, the search engine company has unveiled its Top Searched Musicians of 2010, and Gaga took the Top Spot.

King of Pop Michael Jackson came in third place, edged out for second by new prince of pop Justin Bieber.

Next were four mouthes from the South: Miley Cyrus (#4), Britney Spears (#5) Taylor Swift (#6) and Jessica Simpson (#7).

And being in jail didn’t keep Lil Wayne off the list. He came in eight place.

Interestingly, Madonna didn’t make the cut of Top 15.

Check out the full list below.

1. Lady Gaga
2. Justin Bieber
3. Michael Jackson
4. Miley Cyrus
5. Britney Spears
6. Taylor Swift
7. Jessica Simpson
8. Lil Wayne
9. Bret Michaels
10. Carrie Underwood
11. Katy Perry
12. Mariah Carey
13. Beyonce
14. Eminem
15. Rihanna

What surprised you the most about this list?

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Here we go again.

MediaTakeOut, the site that’s never met a crazy rumor it can’t wait to slap “exclusive” on, is diving back into a supposed feud between Drake and Lil Wayne – one the site completely fabricated in the first place.

Last month, MediaFakeOut claimed Lil Wayne had punched Drake in the face after a concert in Las Vegas.

As Gossip Cop reported, the story was total b.s.

In fact, the two performers partied together the day after the supposed fisticuffs.

But instead of admitting it was wrong, MediaTakeOut is doubling down by explaining the Wayne-Drake drama with a new “BOMBSHELL.”

According to a so-called “insider,” when Wayne was still in prison, “Drake started [sleeping with] Shanell. Now everyone knows that’s Wayne’s girl.”

MTO agrees that the alleged affair was “disrespectful.” After all, says the site, “How you gonna stick you (sic) frank in Weezy’s mustard. Ladies and gents, hold onto your seals (sic), we PROMISE you… this is about to HEAT UP!!!”

Uh, Gossip Cop promises that it won’t.

(And, yes, they wrote “seals” instead of “seats.”)

Because, again, Lil Wayne NEVER punched Drake, and there’s no enormous feud between them.

MediaTakeOut just keeps taking the easy way out with Weezy.

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“MTO WORLD EXCLUSIVE!!! LIL WAYNE PUNCHED DRAKE IN THE FACE!!” exclaims another annoyingly all-capped headline on MediaTakeOut.

According to an MTO “source,” after the two performed “Miss Me” at Drake’s show in Las Vegas last Saturday night, “Wayne walked over to Drake and punched him in his face.”

Say what?

Fortunately, says the site, security “broke it up and escorted Wayne off the property.”

So what was the cause of Weezy’s outburst?

“Wayne has some bad feelings with Drake, he feels that Drake left him out there while we was [locked up],” says one of MediaFakeOut’s so-called sources.

Hmm…

Then why would he fly to Vegas to do a surprise performance at Drake’s concert?

Like many MTO stories, this one just doesn’t add up.

Gossip Cop checked in with Drake’s rep to find out whether any altercation occurred.

“There were no disruptions. The concert and after-party went off without a hitch,” she explains, adding that “Wayne and Drake were together on Sunday at Wayne’s welcome home party”

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In today’s lineup, Nick Jonas goes back in time, Taylor Swift goes to the top, and Gloria Allred goes after Charlie Sheen.

1. Nick Jonas performs in “Les Miserables” — video. (People)

2. Gloria Allred writes Charlie Sheen an open letter — and is not such a big fan. (Radar)

3. Channing Tatum is being targeted to star with Jonah Hill in 21 Jump Street. (Deadline)

4. While still in prison, Lil Wayne was served with paternity papers. (TMZ)

5. Taylor Swift is named country songwriter of the year, sets record. (AP)

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In today’s lineup, Demi Lovato‘s father gets blasted, Lil Wayne gets his freedom, and Snooki gets ready for her close-up.

1. Lil Wayne is free. (TMZ)

2. Snooki is set to make her movie debut. (Celebuzz)

3. Kanye West “can understand” the way George W. Bush feels about his 2005 slam. (EW)

4. Charlie Sheen is working with a sobriety coach. (People)

5. Demi Lovato‘s family is furious with her estranged father’s public comments. (NY Post)

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In today’s lineup, Lil’ Wayne is breaking the rules, Gaga and Biebs are breaking records, and Danielle Staub won’t be breaking bread with her ex anytime soon.

1. Lil’ Wayne has been moved to solitary confinement after being caught with headphones and a charger for an MP3 player. (NY Daily News)

2. Rick Sanchez‘s wife blames “exhaustion” for his radio rant. (The Wrap)

3. Lady Gaga will pass one billion YouTube views first, but Justin Bieber is racking up views more rapidly. (ABC)

4. Danielle Staub‘s ex, Kevin Maher, plans to sue her publisher for $10 million. (TMZ)

5. Wyclef Jean is now a visiting fellow at Brown University. (AP)

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Jay-Z doesn’t just have an “Empire State of Mind.”

He’s also the emperor of all hip-hop.

The rap icon born Shawn Carter tops a Forbes list of the genre’s biggest earners this year. Jay-Z took in a staggering $63 million through album sales, a concert tour and high-profile investments.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is at #2, having parlayed his first new release in four years and ventures such as Ciroc vodka into $30 million.

In the third spot is Akon (Aliuane Thiam), whose Kon Live label includes Lady Gaga. His touring, clothing line, and other revenue streams added up to $21 million.

Rounding out the top five are heavy hitters Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter ($20 million) and Andre Young — better known as Dr. Dre ($17 million).

Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, and Kanye West make the Top 10, beating notables like Eminem (#14), Common (#17) and Rick Ross (#20).

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UPDATE: 5:30 PM

Lil Wayne has arrived at Rikers Island.

Although it had been decided that Lil Wayne would be in protective custody, the rapper has asked to do time with the general population.

ORIGINAL POST – 2:45 PM

After three postponements, Judge Charles H. Solomon sentenced Lil Wayne to a year in prison for an attempted gun possession conviction and agreed to place him in protective custody during his incarceration.

The rapper also requested special medical attention while jailed due to dental problems.

Asked whether he wished to make a statement, Lil Wayne (whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter) shook his head and declined. After sentencing he was cuffed and bowed toward fans present in the courtroom.

The conviction stems from a 2007 arrest in New York.

In November, Lil Wayne made a deal with prosecutors to plead out to a lesser sentence.

He will begin his stint today and could be released as early as October for good behavior.

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Dozens and dozens of stars were at the Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles earlier today to record a remake of “We Are the World” to benefit those devastated by the earthquake in Haiti.

Among those lending their voices and support were Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Carlos Santana, Wyclef Jean, Pink, Jennifer Hudson, the Jonas Brothers, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, will.i.am, Rob Thomas, Natalie Cole, Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Katharine McPhee, Justin Bieber, Keri Hilson, Brian Wilson, Akon, Brandy, Gladys Knight, Randy Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Adam Levine, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Robin Thicke, Jason Mraz, Faith Evans, Harry Connick Jr., India.arie, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Brandy,  Julianne Hough, Lil Wayne, Amber Rose, Nicole Scherzinger, and Vince Vaughn. 

The benefit single was produced by Quincy Jones, who along with Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, put together the original recording 25 years ago in the exact same studio. 

Gossip Cop will update when more participants’ names are confirmed.

The video for the song is reportedly going to begin airing February 11.

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