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Kenneth Petty: Somehow, Nicki Minaj’s Rapist Boyfriend Keeps Getting Worse

As you may have heard, Nicki Minaj is dating Kenneth Petty , a man who has served time on rape and manslaughter convictions. The public is baffled, fans are appalled, and an oblivious Nicki keeps posting pics with her new man like she just won the cuffing season lottery. Astonishingly, it was recently reported that Nicki is planning to marry Kenneth .  The only possible explanations here are that she knows something we don’t; she’s lost her damn mind; or her feud with Cardi B is so intense that she won’t let her rival claim the title of Most Horrendous Marriage. Kenneth was one of Nicki’s first loves — they grew up together in Queens. And sources close to the rapper say she’s convinced that he’s changed. Which is good, because based on his prison disciplinary records, dude has a lot of changing to do before he could be considered husband material for anyone . TMZ obtained Petty’s records , and it seems dude was anything but a model prisoner. In fact, his problems began one day after he was incarcerated, when he was disciplined for creating a disturbance. It was all downhill from there, as Petty was written up a whopping 18 times over the course of his two bids behind bars. Petty’s most major violations include two violent conduct violations in 2010 for threats and fighting. Prior to that, he also racked up another fighting violation, and 5 violations for disobeying a direct order. One 2009 incident caused major problems for Nicki’s beau: He was cited for 9 separate violations following an altercation and wound up serving four months in solitary. After that, he was stripped of all his major privileges, including phone, recreation, and commissary. Look, prison is a rough place; the incarceration rate in this country is outrageous, and it disproportionately affects young men of color in a way that some have described as among the world’s most egregious human rights violations. But it’s not like Kenneth was knocked for selling dime bags. Dude went up the river the first time for first degree attempted rape. His second conviction was for manslaughter. We just hope Nicki knows what she’s getting herself into. View Slideshow: 19 Nicki Minaj Fun Facts!

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Roger Mathews Reacts to Restraining Order, Rants Against JWOWW

As Ron Burgundy once said: This sure escalated quickly! About three months after Jenni Farley filed for divorce from Roger Mathews , and about two months after the two sparked rumors of a reconciliation by going out to celebrate their anniversary , the Jersey Shore star has filed for a restraining order. We don't know exactly why. But Mathews himself has given his side of the story through a number of Instagram videos, alleging that some sort of confrontation took place and placing the blame squarely on his estranged wife. We're still sorting through all the details ourselves, but one thing is evident: This $hit is ugly. Read all about what allegedly transpired below…   1. Let’s Set the Stage Here Farley and Mathews got married in October of 2015 and are the parents to Meilani Alexandra, 3, and Greyson Valor, 2. 2. Jenni Filed for Divorce in September 2018 Read the legal complaint from Farley at the time: “The Plaintiff and the Defendant have irreconcilable differences which have caused the breakdown of the marriage for a period of at least six months which make it appear that the marriage should be dissolved and that there is no prospect of reconciliation.” 3. But Mathews Wasn’t Having It “I am going to win my wife back,” Roger says in the video above, which he recorded the day after Jenni’s filing, adding: “I have no intentions on being a single dad. We’re in counseling so there is hope. It ain’t over ’till the fat lady sings.” 4. Look at Us, Being All Mature and Amicable! Weeks after Jenni requested her divorce, the couple went out to dinner (as pictured above) in honor of their three-year wedding anniversary. This made it seem like they might get back together at least. 5. But Now? Let’s just say we don’t see these two ever sharing a bed, or a meal, together again. Let us explain why… 6. This is the Short of It: Farley was granted an order of protection against Mathews late Thursday night/early Friday morning. Mathews even got escorted out of their home by the police. View Slideshow

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Lala Kent: Which FEMALE Vanderpump Co-Star Did She Hook Up With?

Lala Kent is a late addition to the Vanderpump Rules cast, but unlike other recent attempts to mix some new blood into the potent sangria that is the staff at SUR (We're looking at you, Billie Lee!), Lala has been embraced by both co-stars and viewers. One of the reasons for Lala's popularity is the fact that for the most part, she's more candid and forthcoming than most reality stars. We say “for the most part” because Kent kept her relationship with Randall Emmett under wraps for over a year. But now that that's out in the open, Lala is back to telling it like it is. And #PumpRules Twitter is abuzz today following the revelation that Kent hooked up with one of her female castmates. Take a look: 1. Give Them Lala Lala is the most recent addition to the full-time Vanderpump cast, and while she’s no slouch when it comes to creating drama, she’s also proven to be one of the most likable members of the SUR staff. 2. A Hard Road Of course, it wasn’t always this way. In fact, Lala had an extraordinarily difficult time winning over some of her female castmates. 3. Tequila Katie Katie Maloney, in particular seemed to object to Lala’s presence. 4. Making It Work But in time, Lala won over the ladies of SUR. 5. Frenemies No More These days, Lala and her new BFFs participate in all sorts of bonding activities together, from getting piercings to doing battle with the nefarious shaved ferret that is James Kennedy. 6. Sidepiece No More And despite many predictions to the contrary, Kent has even made the difficult transition from sidepiece to main piece, scoring an engagement ring from her former sugar daddy. View Slideshow

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap: Danielle Staub Goes HAM

Wednesday’s episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey was all about Danielle Staub’s bachelorette party, and while there were no tables being flipped, there was a lot of drama.  Now, you may be wondering why Danielle is having a bachelorette party, especially when we know that her marriage has already fizzled out.  But thanks to the power of reality TV, we’re getting to watch this trainwreck play out, and let’s just say we’re loving every minute of it.  Danielle wanted the best bachelorette party ever and even expected the likes of Margaret Josephs, Teresa Giudice, and Melissa Gorga to plan the whole bash out.  You may be scratching your head wondering why Margaret would take anything do with the event because Danielle has been treating her like something you would scrape off your shoe, but here we are.  “It needs to be perfect,” Danielle started with her list of diva-like demands. “I want only dairy- and gluten-free options. And the environment needs to be an expensive environment, but I also want really nice gifts.” We’re surprised she didn’t ask for a horse and carriage. Then again, the producers were probably scared Teresa got mad and flipped the carriage with Danielle in it.  We kid, mostly.  Margaret then made a rookie mistake by reminding Danielle of that time she had her registry at Hermes and Versace.  Shots fired.  Over to you, Danielle! “It’s just time to kick it into high f–king gear, that’s all. You guys need to be texting me in the morning saying, ‘Countdown!’ That wouldn’t suck. It’s about being here for me.” Melissa even likened herself, Teresa and Margaret to “bridesmaids/servants” and even that wasn’t enough to dial Danielle’s demands.  What she did next was raise holy hell by praising Melissa and Teresa for always being there when she needed them.  “My expectations were for you to check in and make sure that I’m doing okay,” Danielle said, clearly dragging Magaret right through the mud. “I’m getting married.” “It was a really lonely day when I had my fitting and my alterations,” Danielle said, but Margaret was having absolutely none of it.  “We went to get your dress with you!” she barked back.  “Oh, no, I got a different gown altogether,” Danielle complained as she geared up for a shouting match.  “WHY NOT CALL ME? WHY NOT BREAK THE SILENCE AND CALL THE BRIDE?” “I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW YOU WENT FOR YOUR F–KING ALTERATIONS!” Margaret shouted back at her former friend.  “I want people to pay attention to me!” Danielle complained. “When do I get to feel like the bride, instead of feeling like I’m attacked and gnawed at like a dog with a f–king bone?!” Oh yeah, Danielle wants the whole show to be about her. Did she forget that she’s only billed as a friend of the housewives? “The way you just spoke to me is disgusting,” said Margaret as she got ready for round forty-six.  But Danielle was not ready to back down.  “So I shouldn’t register as a bride?”  That’s when Margaret flipped the hell out, but thankfully no tables were harmed.  “NO, YOU SHOULDN’T! YOU KNOW WHAT YOU SHOULD F–KING DO? YOU SHOULD SAY, ‘NO GIFTS. IN LIEU OF GIFTS, DONATE TO CHARITY.’ BECAUSE YOU HAVE A F–KING HOUSE FULL OF SHIT AND IT’S YOUR SECOND WEDDING. YOU’RE A F–KING BRIDEZILLA, AND YOU’RE BEING AN ASSHOLE.” That was enough to stop Danielle’s power trip, and she apologized to Margaret. Seriously though, what the eff is Danielle all about? The party went relatively well, but Melissa worried that her friend was gearing up for marriage for all the wrong reasons.  “How are you feeling about everything?” she said to Danielle. “I’m a little nervous because it’s not even here in Jersey,” Danielle responded. “We’re going someplace. What if my gowns don’t make it? What if people don’t make it?” Danielle got the wrong end of the stick, and Melissa confirmed what she meant.  “Just like any other relationship, there’s peaks and valleys,” Danielle replied. “And when you come together at our age, there’s gonna be a lot of peaks and valleys.” Yeah, it certainly seems like there was trouble before the couple even got married.  What are your thoughts on all of this? Hit the comments below.  View Slideshow: Danielle Staub: Accused of Financial, Verbal AND Emotional Abuse … by Her Own Husband!

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Demi Lovato "Falling Back Into Her Old Lifestyle," Family Fears

It’s been five months since Demi Lovato suffered an overdose that nearly claimed her life. After nine days of detox, Lovato went straight from the hospital to rehab. Demi completed treatment in November, and initial reports indicated that the singer was thoroughly committed to the hard work of recovery. In recent weeks, however, some unsettling developments have occurred. For one thing, Demi started dating Henry Levy , a clothing designer and fellow addict whom she reportedly met in rehab. In the early stages of recovery, addicts are discouraged from beginning any new romantic relationships. Romances with other recovering addicts are particularly frowned upon. So it’s not hard to see why Demi’s romance with Henry might be a cause of concern for her family. And according to a new report from Radar Online, the Lovato family’s worst fears are now being confirmed as Demi is putting her recovery on the back burner in order to focus on her romance with Levy. “Demi’s mother Dianna is scared, and believes Henry is no good for her right now,” a source tells the site. “Since she started seeing Henry, she has not been keeping up with her recovery commitments and seems to be falling back into her dangerous old L.A. lifestyle.” Insiders say Demi’s mother is particularly concerned by reports that Demi has been missing meetings with her recovery groups and counselors. “No one in the family trusts her with Henry at all,” the source claims. Like Demi, Henry began struggling with addiction in his teens and has since been to rehab several times. While those close to the designer say he’s committed to sobriety, Demi’s inner-circle fears that Levy may prove to be a bad influence at a very vulnerable time in her life. Despite their concerns, however, Demi’s family is striving to treat her with the level of trust they feel she deserves. After all, Demi is a wildly successful, fully independent 26-year-old, who’s capable of making her own decisions. “There is only so much her family can do,” the insider adds. “The rest is up to her.” We wish both Demi and Henry all the best in their continued recovery. View Slideshow: Demi Lovato: Everything We Know About Her Overdose So Far View Slideshow: Demi Lovato: Stars Shower Her With Love After Overdose

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Amy Duggar: Yes, I’m Trying to Get Pregnant!

Dillon King is doing Amy Duggar totally raw these days. We’re not trying to be crude or inappropriate here. We’re just paraphrasing what King himself said to Us Weekly on Tuesday night. “We’re practicing, we’re not preventing,” Duggar’s husband told this publication yesterday at a WE tv event celebrating the return of Love After Lockup in Beverly Hills. Fans have been wondering for months whether Amy was expecting her first child . At this same event, onlookers told In Touch Weekly that Amy and Dillon were asked about the status of the former’s womb often on the red carpet. “I overheard them say to many people that they’re not pregnant, just practicing,” this tabloid’s source said, echoing King’s exact words. Amy, of course, is the niece of 19 Kids and Counting stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. She’s 32 years old, which is ancient for one to have her first child in the Duggar universe. But Amy has always been her own person in this regard, even throwing a bit of shade at her relatives who got pregnant within weeks of exchanging vows. “I [don’t] want to limit myself by just getting pregnant right off the bat and not exploring the rest of what my life could be,” Duggar explained in October in defending her life choices. It now sounds as if Duggar and King are prepared for parenthood, however. “If it happens, it happens,” she told Us Weekly on Tuesday, adding: “We’re ready to be parents. We’re ready whenever it happens.”  Like many other woman, however, Amy also confessed that she’s worried what pregnancy will do to her appearance. “I don’t want to look like an Oompa Loompa,” she joked. Duggar and King got married in September of 2015. They actually appeared on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Season 7, but have since worked out all the issues that plagued them at the time. “For me, I just want to be a hands-on kind of mom. He’ll be a hands-on kind of dad,” Amy continued on the subject of kids. “We want to be involved in our kids’ lives no matter what they do. And they’re going to be our little best friends. They don’t know it yet, but they will.” The plan is to have no more than two children and to announce Duggar’s eventual pregnancy in a way that is “out of the ordinary,” Duggar teases. We don’t know what that means. But we’re intrigued! As for their spontaneous sex life?” Don’t plan it,” King actually told Us. “Like on Tuesday, let’s get coffee, and then maybe we have fun.” View Slideshow: 19 Scandals & Counting: The Duggar Family’s Most Shameful Moments

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Kathie Lee Gifford Stuns Viewers, Confirms Departure from The Today Show

It will soon be the end of an era on The Today Show. An era defined by a lot of laughter, a great deal of banter and a $hitload of white wine. On Tuesday morning, Kathie Lee Gifford took Today viewers by shock when she announced her impending departure from a program she has co-anchored for 11 years. Sitting alongside close friend and Hoda Kotb during their shared third hour of the program, Gifford said the following: “I have something to share with everybody, and it’s bittersweet as these things always are. “It’s an exciting time for me, and I’m thrilled about all the projects that are coming up. But it’s also hard … because I love everybody here so much.” Growing emotional, Gifford continued as follows… “I’ve been in this business 120 years and never worked with a more beautiful group of people who just give, give, give, every day. “Four hours of live television every day, five days a week. “We have fun and we laugh and we support one another and we know each other’s kids names and we know when someone’s having a colonoscopy. “We know everything! We do life together.” Gifford will remain on air through her official 11-year anniversary, April 7, before taking her enormous wine glass and going home. The veteran host also signaled out Kotb in her farewell announcement. “You’re just so special, Hoda,” she said. “Thank you, thank you so much.” The Today Show, of course, has undergone a few drastic changes over the past two years. First, Matt Lauer was fired amidst accusations of sexual misconduct. Then, Megyn Kelly was let go for basically being a racist buffoon. Through it all, Gifford has helped keep things lighty and boozy during the show’s 11 a.m. hour. “As we all know, Kathie Lee’s plate has been overflowing lately with film, music and book projects, and after giving us eleven extraordinary years, she’s decided to focus her attention full-time on those other creative endeavors,” NBC News chief Noah Oppenheim wrote to the Today staff in a memo this morning. The executive also shared the following message from the 65-year-old herself: “In 2008, I joined the Today show family intending to spend one year. “But something unexpected happened along the way: I fell in love with a beautiful, talented, extraordinary Egyptian goddess named Hoda, and an amazing group of individuals who work tirelessly and joyfully at their jobs, many of them starting at midnight, creating an unprecedented four hours of live television. “I stayed year after year making a million memories with people I will never forget. I leave Today with a grateful heart but I’m truly excited for this new creative season in my life. “Many thanks to all the wonderful people who made the years fly by.” We don’t yet know what plans Today has to fill Gifford’s spot. But Gifford rose to stardom on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee and then took a break after leaving that wildly popular program in 2000. Kathie started her career as the “singing girl” on Name that Tune in 1977 and has been a consistent fixture on the small screen ever since. Concluded Gifford upon making her announcement on Tuesday: Thank you again everybody for loving us and supporting us. I know somebody wonderful will be sitting in this seat afterwards. I have my idea of who might be absolutely wonderful, but there’s a great pool of talent and beauty and heart around here, right within our own family. And if they come from outside the family they will soon become family because you all treat everybody that way.

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Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton: The Cause of Their Feud Revealed?

For weeks now, rumors of a feud between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have been dominating tabloid headlines, and it doesn’t look like that’s likely to change anytime soon. Usually, narratives like this one are easy to dismiss, but this time, there’s real reason to believe the reports of royal discord are accurate. In fact, the situation is so dire that in an unprecedented move,  Kensington Palace issued a statement on the feud . And is if that weren’t confirmation enough, Harry and Meghan are now moving out of Kensington and into new digs on the Queen’s Windsor Estate. Royal sources have also confirmed that Harry and Meghan will not be spending Christmas with William and Kate , as is customary. So what happened? How did this all start? Getting along is not only a familial obligation for these four, it’s a huge part of their professional duty. There are numerous theories about what drove Kate and Meghan apart (sources seem to concur that they began feuding and then William and Harry followed suit). But if you stick with the most reliable sources and the most believable claims, the timeline of this epic battle goes something like this: According to The Daily Mail , last Christmas, Prince Charles became aware that Kate and Meg were not exactly besties. He arranged a peace summit at Will and Kate’s country estate at Anmer Hall — but things didn’t quite go according to plan. A source tells the Mail that William “voiced his concerns” about Meghan’s suitability as a royal mate, which led to a “ghastly row.” The situation was tense, but the couples were reportedly able to put their hostilities aside in time for Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May. But according to London tabloid The Sun , Meg and Kate locked horns during the planning process, as Kate was openly unhappy with the dresses Meghan had picked out for her and Princess Charlotte to wear. Apparently, there was yet another argument, and this time Meghan allegedly took her aggression out on members of Kate’s staff. “That’s unacceptable,” Kate reportedly snapped. “They’re my staff, and I speak to them.” One insider tells The Sun that Meghan and Kate are no longer angry with one another, but they’ve learned it’s best if they simply keep their distance. “It’s a tricky situation, but it was a one-off, and they are determined to maintain a positive relationship even though they are obviously very different in their approach,” says the source. So there you have it. The good news is, it sounds like the situation has stabilized. The bad news is, there might not be any more amusing clashes for a while. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?!

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Woman Who Married 300-Year-Old Pirate Ghost Announces Split: It’s Over!

It turns out that relationships with the dearly departed are more than just  ghost sex on airplanes . Sometimes, the living and unliving break up. That is what has happened to a woman who famously married the 300-year-old ghost of a pirate. Love is officially dead. (Sorry.) Amanda Sparrow Large Teague is a 45-year-old Jack Sparrow impersonator from Northern Ireland. True to her profession, she married a centuries-old pirate ghost — by the name of Jack. The wedding took place earlier in 2018 in international waters in an effort for the marriage to be legal. Amanda invited a medium to perform the ceremony so that Jack would be able to say “yes” when prompted. It is unclear as to whether Jack became a stepfather to Amanda’s five children. However, this unlikely union has come to an end. Amanda has announced that her relationship with Jack has come to an end. “So I feel it’s time to let everyone know that my marriage is over,” Amanda revealed with a heavy heart. It’s unclear if she means a divorce, a separation, or an exorcism. “I will explain all in due course,” she promised. “But for now,” she added. “All I want to say is be VERY careful when dabbling in spirituality, it’s not something to mess with…” Amanda’s romance with Jack began long before her marriage to him. She said that, in 2014, she was visited in bed by the spirit of a Haitian man. She later learned that the man’s name was Jack, and that he had been an 18th Century pirate. According to Amanda, Jack reported to her that he had been left at the altar. Ultimately, she says, he was executed for thievery. Over the course of six months, Amanda says, she began to develop feelings for and a relationship with Jack. She says that her relationship with Jack eventually became physical — well, in a manner of speaking. “Growing up in Ireland in my era, you were taught that if a man bedded you, he should wed you,” Amanda explained.  “I knew from my research that spiritual marriage was a thing,” she said. “So it was more me that wanted to get married than him.” “He would have been happy like most men with just sex,” Amanda reported. One could see why Jack might get cold feet about a wedding, having been left at the altar. And also because he’s a ghost. We have to wonder what Amanda means by her warning about dabbling in spirituality. Has she experienced a spiritual or religious crisis of belief, and now believes that some trickster or demon impersonated Jack? We don’t doubt that some very sincere religious organizations reached out to her to persuade her that marrying a ghost was an abomination. Or has she become concerned that Jack is taking advantage of his phantasmal nature to dock his ship at other ports, so to speak? Many people would pay for a tell-all about a woman advising other women who marry ghosts to keep an eye out for spectral infidelity. Still, Amanda once said that she hoped that, by speaking out, she’d help other women who bang ghosts feel more comfortable discussing it. View Slideshow: 18 Celebrities Who Believe in Ghosts We are, of course, not going to tell anyone what to believe about ghosts. Some people believe in ghosts, others do not, and that’s fine. For that matter, beliving in ghosts does not in any way mean that someone might believe every ghost story, particularly those involving banging the dearly departed. Skeptics may believe that Amanda simply wanted attention, or is delusional, or experienced sleep paralysis hallucinations and believed they were real. Whatever it is, it looks like it’s over — for now. We’ve seen relationships rekindle after rougher breakups than this, however.

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Nicki Minaj: I’ll Date a Rapist If I Want to, Okay?!?

Kenneth Petty is a convicted sex offender. He’s also the new boyfriend of Nicki Minaj. This doesn’t seem to be a problem for the singer, but many of her supporters have responded to Minaj going public with Petty by asking one basic question… . .. WHAT THE ACTUAL F-CK, NICKI?!?!?!? On Sunday, Minaj shared two photos of Petty on her Instagram account, making their relationship both official and very controversial in the eyes of her millions of followers. Quoting Adele’s single “Hello” for some reason, Minaj captioned the snapshots as follows: Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happens?… it’s no secret… that the both of us… are running out of time. She then shut down the comments on her Instagram account after garnering incessant backlash from folks who had read up on Petty’s past. It turns out he served four years in New York state prison as a teenager after being convicted of first-degree attempted rape. According to TMZ, the charge stemmed from a 1995 incident in which Petty tried to use a sharp object to force a woman to sleep with him. Fast forward to 2006 and Petty was convincied of a manslaughter charge that led to seven more years behind bars. We all make mistakes, of course, but, ummm… would anyone really classify these incidents as “mistakes?” Yes, apparently. Minaj would do exactly that. Responding to criticism of her relationship online yesterday, Minaj initially tried to explain away Petty’s horrible actions from years ago, prior to basically telling everyone to just STFU. “He was 15, she was 16 … in a relationship,” Nicki wrote on Instagra, as you can see below. “But go awf, Internet. Y’all can’t run my life. Y’all can’t even run y’all own life. Thank you boo.” TMZ insiders say that Minaj and Petty know each other from Queens and actually dated way, way, way back in the day. Nicki was 16 at the time of their first go-around as a couple and has referred to Petty as one of her very first loves. She has been aware of Petty’s conviction for attempted rape all along and believes he’s innocent; she says the mother of Petty’s girlfriend back then didn’t approve of her daughter’s relationship and conjured up the accusation. It’s important to remember, however: Petty wasn’t simply accused. He was convicted and went to prison. Many fans have also noted that Nicki’s brother, Jelani Maraj, was found guilty in November 2017 of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. And that Minaj has publicly supported rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, who was sentenced to probation in October for his involvement in a sexually explicit video of a 13-year-old girl. Talk about a toxic mix of connections, right? As one Twitter users put it: “I hate to say it, but after #NickiMinaj defended her brother (sex offender) and 6ix9ine (sex offender), I can’t honestly say I’m surprised to hear she’s now defending her new boyfriend- another sex offender. “It’s really, really sad.”

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