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Chris Brown, Rihanna to keep their distance

LOS ANGELES

Don’t expect any congratulatory hugs between former lovers Chris Brown and Rihanna at Sunday’s Grammy Awards.

Although both stars are nominated for awards, a court order remains in place for the singers to steer clear of each other.

The stay-away order is a remnant of Brown’s 2009 assault case, in which he admitted beating Rihanna in a rented sports car after a pre-Grammy party.

Concerned about the former couple’s reconnecting, a judge ordered them to stay at least 50 yards apart for the next five years. The lone exception was if they both attended a music-industry event, where they would have to stay at least 10 yards apart.

Rihanna’s attorney, Donald Etra, says his client would like the order downgraded so the pair could be in closer proximity without risking Brown’s probation. But he says no discussions about requesting a new order from the judge have taken place.

Schwarzenegger plans to return to acting

LOS ANGELES

After seven years in the California governor’s mansion, Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to his old day job: acting.

Schwarzenegger wrote on Twitter that he’s ready to start considering film roles again.

The former governor tweeted Thursday night: “Exciting news. My friends at CAA have been asking me for 7 years when they can take offers seriously. Gave them the green light today.”

Schwarzenegger’s personal aide, Daniel Ketchell, confirmed the tweet Friday morning.