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In Part 2 of our exclusive interview with T.I.’s fiancée, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, the former Xscape member and mother, opens up about the unfortunate miscarriage she suffered and how it still affects her today; T.I.’s wedding proposal; and what advice she has for other women who have loved ones on lockdown.

ESSENCE.COM: We’d like to offer you and your family our condolences for the miscarriage you suffered some time ago. Was there any indication that there might be difficulties with your pregnancy?
TINY: Thank you. From the time I was pregnant, the doctors told me the sac that holds the baby was split in two and they had not combined by the time she had turned 16 weeks old. As a result, she was positioned in the middle of those two sacs in her own sac. They told me there was a possibility that she could get tied up in her umbilical cord, but no one knew how or why this happened. Still, I never thought that I would lose the baby. Even the day before I visited the specialist I was told that everything was okay with the baby. When I went to see the specialist, that’s when they determined there was no heartbeat.

ESSENCE.COM: Again, our hearts go out to you and your family. How did it affect you and your relationship?
TINY: I was very upset and depressed for a while. It definitely brought us closer in our relationship. I kept a lot of company around me to help me keep my mind off of it, so I wouldn’t be so sad. She was 6 months old and I named her Lelah Amore. I keep her belongings near me—pictures and roses [from the burial]. It was very deep. Here I am, in the hospital to have a baby, deliver it, but I’m going to go home with no baby. After Lelah was born, I kept her in the room with me the whole day. They placed her in the little basket and we dressed her in an outfit and had a blanket wrapped around her. They came and got her because her body went cold and I wanted her back so they warmed her body again and I kept her. People might think that’s crazy, but I just needed to be with her. Everybody came to visit her and then me and [T.I.] had our time alone with her. We had a funeral for her and it was beautiful. T.I. did a good job with the burial. I don’t go back to visit her grave that often because it makes me too sad, but I do go for holidays and special days. My experience taught me not to take life for granted. Reverend Run’s wife, Justine, reached out to me and shared some very powerful and encouraging words with me during that time and I so appreciated it.

ESSENCE.COM: Again, we offer our deepest sympathy. We understand that in the wake of this tragedy you and T.I. rekindled your relationship with a second engagement. How romantic was the wedding proposal?
TINY: Thank you, I appreciate it. (Laughs.) Regarding the proposal, all I can say about how it happened was that it was sexy, but it wasn’t sweet. I was missing my first engagement ring and I’ll just say he gave me a bigger one and pretty much said, “I want to marry you.”

ESSENCE.COM: (Laughs.) Awesome. Is it tough being engaged to a sex-symbol rapper?
TINY: No, because I’m used to having fans myself, so I already knew what it was going to be like having been in the music business and having been around other successful men and watching what they would go through. A lot of [women] love to hate me because I’m with him, but it’s not like I meet these people when we’re out together. They know his public image, but I know him as a great father and provider who is caring, sweet and attentive to his family.

ESSENCE.COM: Do you have any words of encouragement for women who might be going through a similar situation as you?
TINY: Yes. Depending on the situation and the person, you should stick it out through thick and thin—the good and bad times. If you know you’re with someone who would give his life for you and is somewhat a responsible better half, then stand up for him. I know my man’s heart and because of that I’m going to be everything I need to be for him. Yes, he’s made mistakes, but so have I. If your man stands up for you and is there whenever you need him, then doesn’t he deserve your unconditional love and support? If I know that about my man, then that’s the kind of woman I’m going to be for him. I might need him in different ways than he needs me, but if being his woman means loving, supporting and putting his mind at ease, then the least I can do is step up to the plate and be there for him and our family.

- BOMBSHELL

COURTESY OF TINYOFXSCAPE.COM

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-BOMBSHELL

OKAY SO I BEEN HELLA BUSY THIS WEEK & I KNOW THAT I MAY BE LATE , BUT HELL I AINT EVEN SEEN THE DAMN VIDEO , SO IMMA POST IT 4 ALL MY PEOPLE LIKE ME...LIVING THE FAST LIFE & SOMETIMES LOSE TRACK OF WHATS REALLY GOING ON , BUT I HOPE U ENJOY.

-BOMBSHELL

I LOVE JOHNTA AUSTIN AND HE IS IN THIS VIDEO...IN MY PERFECT LITTLE WORLD JOHNTA AUSTIN IS MY POTENTIAL SOUL MATE...LOL...FUNNY RIGHT , BUT ANYWAY CHECK OUT HE & JERMANINE IN THIS FOOTAGE

-BOMBSHELL

I WAS SURFING THE NET LIKE ALWAYS & I RAN UP ON ANOTHER VIDEO W/ MONICA W/ JD & B.COXS.....SO HERE'S ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE...THANXS TO J.D.
I LIKE THIS LITTLE SERIES HE GOT , SO IMMA POST SOME MORE OF HIS LITTLE " LIVING THE LIFE" SERIES

-BOMBSHELL

TI WAS ON THE CARSON DAILY SHOW THIS WEEk & HE SPOKE ABOUT THE RIHANNA & CHRIS BROWN SCANDAL , BUT SINCE THE SHOW HAS AIRED TI HAS RELEASED THIS STATEMENT

"After careful consideration I realized I made the mistake of commenting before understanding the situation. I myself am no stranger to media scrutiny. My only intention was to support both Rihanna and Chris during these times. My heart goes out to both of them."

-T.I.

-BOMBSHELL

P.S. HERE IS THE FOOTAGE OF HIM ON THE CARSON DAILY SHOW

I SEEN THIS FOOTAGE OF THIS LITTLE GIRL & SHE'S A MODEL , BUT FOR HER TO BE SO YOUNG SHE IS WORKING THAT RUN WAY LIKE A PRO....CAN YOU SAY TYRA , NAOMI, IMAN , KIMORA,....I MEAN SHE'S WELL ON HER WAY & SHE HAS TO BE UNDER 10 YEARS OLD.....REMEBER YOU HEARD ABOUT HER HERE 1ST.

-BOMBSHELL

February 08, 2009. MediaTakeOut.com just caught wind of an EXPLOSIVE REPORT!!! According to some VERY WELL PLACED sources, R&B singer Chris Brown is under investigation for assaulting a "female friend."

An insider tells MediaTakeOut.com that Chris and the female friend were leaving last night's Clive Davis party when the alleged assault occurred.

The insider told MediaTakeOut.com that the woman called police - alleging that Chris assaulted her.

EDITOR'S UPDATE 1 - We got the following report from a MediaTakeOut.com reader on the ground at the Grammy's

Rihanna is at the hospital now & filed a police report on chris, though she left her name out of the report. We are at the staples center right now scrambling to fill the gaps of chris brown & rihannas performance. So far we've got justin timberlake & al green doing a duet of 'let's stay together'


EDITOR'S UPDATE 2 - Police are now ACTIVELY searching for Chris Brown. As of 7:40 PM ET, the police have yet to see or speak to Chris. When he is located its not clear whether he will be arrested or not.

EDITOR'S UPDATE 3 - One of Rihanna's friends reached out to MediaTakeOut.com. She is bruised and upset, but she did not suffer any SERIOUS injuries.

EDITOR'S UPDATE 4 - According to TMZ.com, Chris Brown turned himself into the L.A.P.D. He's being questioned right now.

-COURTESY OF MEDIATAKEOUT.COM

*FOOTAGE OF CHRIS TURNING HIMSELF IN CAN BE SEEN ON TMZ.COM*

-BOMBSHELL

WASSUP FRONTSTREET FANS!! I KNOW ITS BEEN A LITTLE SLOW LATELY , BUT WE ARE HAVING SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY'S , SO BE PATIENT...I RAN UP ON THIS CUTE PICTURE OF OUR BOY TIP & HIS YOUNGEST SON MAJOR....I LOVE THE PICTURE..IT SHOWS A DIFFERENT SIDE OF HIM.....ALL HIS SONS W/ TINY...LOOK JUST LIKE TINY...BUT NOW THEIR SON KING IS STARTING LOOK LIKE HIM A LITTLE BIT SINCE HE'S GROWING UP & STUFF....BUT ANYWAYS ENJOY THE PICTURE.

-BOMBSHELL

IM LOVING THIS REMIX...ITS CRAZY...I HAVE TO SAY THAT I AM SO SUPER EXCITED 4 WHAT MS. KERRY HAS TO OFFER TO THE GAME & I KNOW SHE WILL BE SOMETHING SUPER SPECIAL....CHECK OUT THIS HOT ASS EXCLUSIVE.

-BOMBSHELL

I FOUND THIS NEW INTERVIEW OF TINY FROM ESSENCE MAG & I MUST SAY I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE OUR GIRL DOING BIG THINGS...CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW

-BOMBSHELL
COURTESY OF TINYOFXCAPE.COM


It takes a strong woman to stand behind her man during the toughest of times. For Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, the fiancée of Atlanta rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris, Jr., supporting her hubby-to-be as he prepares to serve a one-year prison sentence (for possession of illegal fire arms) has not been as difficult as most would believe. The mother of six and former member of the disbanded female R&B quartet Xscape sat down with ESSENCE.com to discuss how she’s coping with T.I.’s pending departure and why she’ll never leave her man.

ESSENCE.COM: We so miss you and the days of Xscape! Are you back to stay?
TAMEKA “TINY” COTTLE: (Laughs.) Not that I ever left, but I think I’m back to stay. I’ve just been busy being at home with my kids and just being a mother. I’m also opening a nail salon, working on a reality show and just putting myself back out there without compromising too much of my time with the family.

ESSENCE.COM: Juggling a career and motherhood is no joke. When can we expect to hear your heavenly voice again and will it be with all of the ladies of Xscape?
TINY: It’s funny because I know people love the music because they tell me all the time. It would be great if we reunited, but I don’t think there’s a big chance of that happening because we can’t ever agree on details like who should represent us or how we’re going to present ourselves, but we still have love for each other. I don’t talk to the sisters [LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott] as much, but I talk to Kandi [Burruss] a lot.

ESSENCE.COM: That’s great to hear because life is too short. As T.I.’s fiancée, you’ve endured a lot of scrutiny and hearsay regarding his upcoming sentence. Has it been difficult?
TINY: It hasn’t really hit me. His sentence is a year and day and begins either toward the middle or end of March. I’m praying he gets out sooner. I’m pretty sure when the day comes for him to leave I’m going to be very sad and lonely. Although I know our family is going to be straight [financially], I’m still going to miss him like crazy because I got used to spending time with him when he had to be home. I’m going to go with him and stay with him until he gets ready to walk out that door.

ESSENCE.COM: At any point during T.I.’s trouble with the law did you ever feel like throwing the towel in on your relationship?
TINY: No, not at all. It never crossed my mind, especially not for what we have as a family. We are way stronger than that. Now, there are times we broke up, but it was because of personal things we were going through, but not for anything like this present situation. Yes, I was upset that this happened and disappointed by the way it happened, but I didn’t keep arguing with him about what happened. At the end of the day, I’m not leaving; I got him. The great thing about all that has happened is that it has made our family closer and we got to spend more quality time.

ESSENCE.COM: What do you think is the biggest misconception people have about you and T.I.’s relationship?
TINY: That we’re not a real couple. They think because we’re not married yet and have been engaged for two years that something must be wrong. I know it’s a long time, but there are so many restrictions placed upon him now before we can think about planning a wedding. There is so much love between us it’s ridiculous, and we like [spending] time together. So the things that people say and write about us doesn’t bother me. I know what we have and what he shows me every day and that’s all that matters

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-BOMBSHELL

SO RUMORS HAVE BEEN FLYING THAT RIHANNA & CHRIS GOT ENGAGGED OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAKS , AND ALTHOUGH I THINK THAT THAT SOUNDS SO STUPID....I GUESS THE PIC DOESNT HELP AT ALL!!!....I MUST SAY IF THAT IS THE RING THAT CHRIS GOT HE HAS A FINE TASTE IN JEWELRY..

-BOMBSHELL

ThIS IS A NEW SONG BY LETOYA LUCKETT CALLED " NOT ANYMORE" & IT IS SAID TO BE HER NEW SINGLE OFF HER 2ND ALBUM. I AM KINDA FEELING IT A LITTLE....IT'S AIGHT!!!..ITS NOT NO "TORN" , BUT ITS WORKABLE!!!

CHECK IT OUT!!

-BOMBSHELL

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-BOMBSHELL

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-BOMBSHELL

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-BOMBSHELL

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Story originally reported from Gina Serpe

Ok all of you should know about the tragic death of actor John Travolta's son Jett Travolta. Well supposedly the 47-year-old medic is in custody after the prosecutor(Bernard Turner) in the case ovjected to bail!! According to Turner, police are still searching for a "certain document" at the center of the case that they say may not be recovered should Lightbourne be released. The nature of the document, like all other details pertaining to the supposed $20 million extortion plot, has not been disclosed, although there has been speculation that it deals with a photo taken of the body of 16-year-old Jett Travolta while in transit to the hospital.

Former Bahamian lawmaker Pleasant Bridgewater resigned from her position as senator Saturday after being charged with both abetment and conspiracy to extort.

She has since been released on $40,000 bail and is expected to be arraigned on the charges Wednesday in Nassau Magistrate's Court.

"I assure the Bahamian people of my complete and total innocence," Bridgewater said upon her release. "I am satisfied that when the full story comes out that I shall be fully vindicated.

"How these innocent actions can be so misconstrued, so perversely twisted to mean something other than it was, is a mystery."

The third person taken into custody, Travolta family friend and member of parliament Obie Wilchcombe, has been released without charge and, per Acting Police Commissioner Reginald Ferguson, is "assisting the police" with their investigation.

Wilchcombe maintains that he was the one who first alerted the Travolta family to the extortion scheme after being tipped off by Bridgewater herself, and wasted no time in proclaiming his innocence after his release.

"I did a noble thing," he told Us Weekly.

The Travolta family has yet to comment on the arrests.

well you know frontstreet will bring more details to the story as it unfolds!!!

SO I KNOW MANY PEOPLE KNEW THAT NAS & KELIS SUPPOSEDLY DOING A REALITY SHOW , WHICH I THINK WILL NEVER AIR , BUT I RAN U ON THIS UNRELEASED FOOTAGE OF NAS & KELIS....I LIKE IT & THE SHOW WOULD HAVE BEEN A HIT BASED OFF THIS FOOTAGE , CHECK IT OUT.

-BOMBSHELL