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Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, were duking it out in court months before their issues led "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" producers to shut production down temporarily ... TMZ has learned.

According to online court records obtained by TMZ, Dakota went to court over custody and support of their son Ever back in June 2025. Taylor filed a response and counterclaim a couple of weeks later. 

It looks like a proposed order on custody, support, and parenting time was filed in the case around September.

Production on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has hit an unexpected pause … and it's all due to a heated blowup between two of the main cast members, TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to the series tell us production is currently shut down after drama with the show's star Taylor Frankie Paul and her baby daddy Dakota Mortensen erupted while filming for Season 5 ... causing cameras to go down for the time being.

It's unclear exactly what sparked the fight, but our sources say the situation became intense enough that filming couldn’t continue as planned.

Matt Clark -- whose acting career spanned decades in film and TV working alongside some of Hollywood's biggest stars -- has died.

His family tells TMZ ... Clark -- arguably best known for his bartender role in "Back to the Future: Part III" and the TV sitcom "Grace Under Fire" -- died in his Austin, Texas home Sunday morning from complications after back surgery.

Clark appeared in several Westerns on the big and small screens alongside the likes of Clint Eastwood and John Wayne ... and he appeared in the '80s cult classic "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension."

A$AP Rocky was spotted for the first time in public since Rihanna was at home during a frightening incident when her house was shot up earlier this month ... and we have the pics.

The rapper was snapped carrying a large red leather bag over his shoulder, pairing a graphic jacket layered over a hoodie, as he walked down a New York City street Sunday night ... one week after the shooting.

As you know ... Rihanna was at home with their 3 children when an assailant fired multiple rounds into her Los Angeles house on Sunday, March 8.

Bert Kreischer's tour bus fire in North Dakota came after a bizarre tire blowout the night before forced the crew to abandon the vehicle on the side of the highway ... TMZ has learned.

Rob Greenwald, Bert's rep, tells TMZ ... the trouble started in the early hours of Sunday morning while the bus was traveling from Fargo to Cedar Rapids. The front right tire suddenly blew out and completely tore off the rim. We're told the bus didn't hit anything, and the drivers -- who each have about 35 years of experience -- said they'd never seen anything like it.

The bus pulled over along Interstate 94 during a snowstorm, and the group waited a couple hours trying to arrange a replacement tire. When none could be delivered overnight, Kreischer and others on the trip continued to Cedar Rapids on two separate crew buses. The disabled bus stayed behind with the driver, who waited on the highway for help.

Before this cute girl from Baton Rouge, Louisiana was gracing her good looks on magazine covers, she was just stickin' her tongue out at the camera and growing up with her sisters ...

Today, she's one of the world's hottest models, and she recently locked in a role for the "Baywatch" reboot.

Jonathan Cheban -- AKA Foodgod -- says he’s not holding Timothée Chalamet's controversial opera and ballet comments against him.

We got Cheban out Saturday night at Philipp Plein's Oscar party, and he told our camera he's not mad at Timothée over the hot take ... even though the actor has been catching a lot of backlash for the remarks.

Foodgod says he's aware Timothée has been getting plenty of criticism online, but he makes it clear he’s got no issue with him personally. In fact, he tells us he still thinks Timothée is a great actor.

An insane video is going viral right now of a man appearing to chomp on a cigarette live on television during a news report on President Trump's Ohio visit.

Watch the video ... a man smoking a cigarette creeps up behind a reporter during a news segment. He's all smiles as he appears to flip the cigarette around, place the lit end in his mouth and chew!

We're not sure who's the butt of the joke here, but this guy immediately became an internet sensation.

One X user wrote, "And a legend is born.

Another added, "Florida man's got nothing on Ohio man."

Some seemed to have seen this type of stunt before ... “He doesn’t eat it bro. We use to flick cigarettes in our mouth and back out with our tongue when we were young. I did it a bunch of times. Saliva protects from the initial burn and you have time to take it out,” one commenter posted.

Jesse James' estranged wife Bonnie Rotten (Alaina James) was arrested in Texas ... TMZ has learned.

According to jail records seen by TMZ, Alaina was booked into the Hays County Jail Saturday night on a charge of assault causing bodily injury involving a family member.

Records show the arrest was listed as "warrantless/on-view," meaning authorities allegedly witnessed the incident or had probable cause at the scene. Alaina had her bond set at $3K.

Shawn Mendes and his girlfriend Bruna Marquezine looked like they were enjoying a laid-back day in Malibu ... though things got a little too casual at one point.

TMZ has obtained video of the "In My Blood" singer out for a stroll with the Brazilian actress when nature suddenly called.

In the photos, Shawn is seen stepping off to the side of the road and turning the spot into a makeshift bathroom while Bruna hangs nearby.

Brooklyn Beckham kept the distance going with his famous family on UK Mother’s Day ... skipping any tribute to mom Victoria Beckham while praising his mother-in-law instead.

Brooklyn took to Instagram Sunday to post a belated birthday message for his mother-in-law, Claudia Peltz, praising her in a sweet tribute.

"Happy birthday to the best mother in law," Brooklyn wrote alongside a photo of wife Nicola Peltz and her mom, Claudia. "Love u so much and hope u had the most amazing day."

Noticeably absent during the holiday? Any mention of Victoria.

Prince William is remembering Princess Diana on Mother’s Day in the U.K. ... sharing a sweet throwback honoring his late mom.

The Prince of Wales posted a childhood photo Sunday showing him as a toddler holding hands with Diana while walking through a field of flowers at Highgrove back in 1984.

The image -- taken when William was about 2 years old -- comes from his private collection.

Oprah Winfrey is clearing up the Internet's favorite Paris Fashion Week moment -- that slow walk everyone joked made her look "90 years old." Turns out, she says it was a pretty simple reason.

The media mogul addressed the viral clip from the Chloé show earlier this month, where she and best friend Gayle King appeared to cautiously shuffle into the venue ... sparking plenty of commentary online.

During a recent appearance, Oprah said she saw the jokes and understood why people were confused. She said people were dragging her, recalling how social media users mocked the pair’s careful steps.

Emily Ratajkowski turned up the heat online Saturday, posting some sizzling swimsuit shots in a plunging red bikini!

Check out her latest IG post -- the actress and model is flaunting her famous figure in a bright red one-piece that frames her chest with a dramatic neckline. She's lounging poolside, pouting at the camera while running her fingers through her brunette locks in the first sensual snap.

Emily clearly knows what she's working with -- she is a model after all!

Scooter Braun's ex-wife looked like she was glowing after getting cozy with Tom Brady recently ... all smiles while walking with a pal.

Watch the clip -- Yael Cohen Braun was spotted walking around Los Angeles Friday ... wearing an oversized UCLA Bruins T-shirt and baseball cap while chatting amiably with a friend.

Unclear if she was talking about her hookup with the G.O.A.T. ... but she certainly seemed to be in good spirits while out in the sun.

Neo -- a friend of D4vd who blasted the guy on social media this week -- says he doesn't care what the public thinks of him ... and he's done commenting on the case publicly.

Neo took to Instagram Saturday to speak out in a series of fiery posts ... kicking one off by saying he knows his silence in previous months has led to a "void of information that everyone wants to fill."

However, this case isn't about him, Neo notes ... it's about getting justice for Celeste Rivas, whose mutilated body was found in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla more than 6 months ago.