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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax rallied around gun regulation -- and even proudly held up a "disarm abusers" sign -- years before he shot his wife, and then himself, in an apparent murder-suicide ... TMZ has learned.

Check out the photo -- the now-deceased politician is smiling alongside gun violence survivor Kate Ranta and her young son while posing with the pointed sign the minor made.

You can see the sign's intentions loud and clear -- it's taking aim at the National Rifle Association while standing up for women's rights and raising awareness for those who die by gun violence at home.

Alan Ritchson looks like he didn't take much of a beating in his street fight with a neighbor ... he escaped with minor injuries, especially compared to his opponent.

TMZ obtained a slew of photos from police in Tennessee documenting Alan's injuries ... and it looks like the biggest damage inflicted is a gash near an elbow.

Cops took photos of his hands and forearms, but we're not seeing much there.

Troubling 911 audio and a follow-up complaint are shedding light on a chaotic and emotional situation involving "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul and her on-again, off-again partner Dakota Mortensen.

In 911 audio obtained by TMZ, you can hear a tense exchange unfolding in real time during a call placed on February 22 of this year ... with a child wailing and crying in the background.

At one point, Dakota is heard saying, “I told you,” while Taylor can be heard speaking in the background ... though much of what she says is unclear, aside from a phrase ending in “to me" as the dispatcher is actively trying to assess the situation while Taylor repeatedly pleads -- saying “please” several times.

Moments later, Dakota gets on the line and explains he’s calling because his son “isn’t doing good” and he wants advice on what to do. He tells the dispatcher the child had thrown up but appears to be okay now, adding that they plan to take him in themselves. When the dispatcher offers to send help, Dakota declines and the call ends shortly afterward.

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Spring is officially here. The sun is shining, the weather's perfect … not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket.

If you're looking to plan the ultimate weekend, you don't need to book a trip or gather a group of friends.

Treat yourself to a staycation with all of your favorite things -- a matcha made at home, a leisurely walk outdoors, a trip to the beach. You don't need much for your dream day but we've rounded up all the essentials that will take your weekend to the next level. You deserve it. 

Hulk Hogan may be gone, but it's "Hulkamania Forever" at WrestleMania 42 this weekend in Sin City ... WWE set up an awesome exhibit honoring the wrestling legend, and his son, Nick, stopped by to take it all in.

World Wrestling Entertainment posted a video of Hulk's only son stopping by the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday, days before wrestling's biggest weekend.

"Nick Hogan gets a first look at the [Hulk Hogan] exhibit at #WWEWorld!" WWE wrote on X.

The violent end of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax's life is reigniting scrutiny over the sexual assault allegations that rocked his career ... with one of his accuser’s attorneys speaking out after the apparent murder-suicide.

Nancy Erika Smith, who represented Meredith Watson -- the woman who came forward in 2019 accusing Fairfax of raping her when they were both students at Duke University around 2000 -- said her thoughts are with the couple’s children, who were reportedly home during the incident.

“First, this is horrific for their children who were home at the time of this event,” Smith said in a statement to the NY Post, before turning sharply critical.

Meghan Trainor says she bit off more than she could chew with "The Get In Girl" tour ... and now she's pulling the plug on the whole thing, TMZ has learned.

In a statement Thursday the pop star says that she canceled the 33-show tour after "some really tough conversations" ... saying she needs to be "home and present" to focus on her new baby and upcoming album rollout.

She apologized to her fans for the "disappointment," but explained this is the "right decision" for herself and her family. How very "mother" of her!?!

The singer promised in the statement -- which she also posted in full to her Instagram story -- that she'd "be back soon" ... and in the meantime, she can't wait for fans to hear her new album, "Toy With Me."

Dakota Mortensen had sex on the brain after a violent fight with Taylor Frankie Paul ... he asked her if she wanted to bang, but she shut him down hard ... and it's all laid out in text messages.

TMZ obtained the messages Taylor and Dakota sent each other in the wake of their February 2026 altercation, and the conversation includes Dakota texting Taylor, "You don't wanna f***?"

Taylor reacts with a clown emoji and then replies, "f***? My nose won't stop sushing blood The f*** is wrong with you."

Your Thirsty Thursday is about to be quenched ... Can you guess which sexy singer put her rockin' hot bod on full display in this eye-popping pic?!

This "Baby" popped up during Justin Bieber's Coachella performance ... and she collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on her single "That's Me Right There."

The hunt for Nancy Guthrie in her cold case may have just hit a turning point ... because the FBI is using new technology to zero in on DNA evidence.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that agents are analyzing what could be a crucial sample recovered from the 84-year-old’s Tucson, Arizona home ... and it’s already been sent through a private lab working with the Pima County Sheriff's Department before landing in federal hands.

This is the same DNA evidence that was recovered from Nancy’s home earlier in the probe. But here’s the catch ... the DNA isn’t clean. Investigators say it’s a mixed sample from multiple people, meaning it’ll take time to separate and figure out what actually matters.

Madelyn Cline and her new boo Henry Smith are very much in the swing of things ... the two were just spotted together for the first time since their romance made headlines.

Check it out -- the pair were out and about in L.A. on Wednesday, keeping it super low-key in dressed-down fits while chatting it up like it’s just another day.

They’re clearly comfortable, which tracks ... TMZ broke the story they’ve been seeing each other for about a month now.

Thieves are always stirrup-ing trouble -- but this one got a full-on hoof chase -- as a mounted NYPD cop went galloping after a purse-snatching suspect, all caught on body cam.

Check the wild clip -- it’s straight-up chaos as the officer tears through NYC streets on horseback, camera bouncing with every stride -- you feel like you’re riding shotgun for the whole pursuit.

The twist? The takedown doesn’t even come from the cop -- a passerby swoops in and grabs the thief first ... and holds the horse while the officer arrests the perp.

Tyler Robinson's defense team may have sustained the biggest blow yet to their case ... a forensic report's findings purportedly fail to rule Tyler out as Charlie Kirk's killer.

The report, unsealed by a judge on Wednesday, reveals that one bullet jacket fragment recovered from Kirk's autopsy was determined to come from a .30 caliber bullet, according to Daily Mail. That would match the caliber of the Mauser 98 .30-06 rifle reportedly recovered near the scene of the shooting, which prosecutors allege was used by Robinson to kill Kirk.

As we reported ... initial bullet-matching test results were inconclusive, but that did not remove Tyler from suspicion.

Tyler's defense team suggested they may use the initial test as exculpatory evidence ... but prosecutors told us it wouldn't help Tyler's case.

Taylor Frankie Paul was so sure that Dakota Mortensen was lying when he called police on her back in February ... she didn't even wait to hear the accusations before she called BS.

In audio from Draper Police, obtained by TMZ ... TFP can be heard telling the officer she wants them to talk to her lawyer about whatever Dakota told them ... and she adds whatever he claimed, it was "not accurate."

You can hear for yourself ... Taylor is super cagey with the police after her ex accused her of assault ... and said immediately that she wanted them to talk to her attorney.