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Quentin Tarantino has picked his next project, and he's bringing Sly Stallone on to co-direct what sounds like an awesome, 1930s-type series ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the series is set in the '30s, and it will be super authentic. It'll be shot in black and white, using 1930s cameras.

It's a 6-part series featuring gangsters, showgirls, boxing, and music.

Spring has officially sprung—and Hollywood’s luscious ladies are blossoming before your very eyes ...

Ditching their sweaters for the sunny weather, Stassie Karanikolaou and Tana Mongeau are kicking off this fun floral game, and the hot shots to follow are in picture-perfect frame ...

Stop and smell the flowers and give us your take: Who'd You Rather?!

More drama for "The Secret Lives of Mormon" wives ... Jessi Draper's husband just filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned.

Jordan Ngatikaura beelined it to a Utah court Thursday and filed for divorce after 5 years of marriage ... according to court records obtained by TMZ.

Jordan tells TMZ ... "This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart. I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons. While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition."

He adds, "I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect. I kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this as a family."

Usher and Justin Bieber got into it at an Oscars after-party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z ... TMZ has learned.

We have heard people talking about the incident between Usher and Justin, with some saying that it ended up as a fist fight between the two.

Sources connected to Justin tell TMZ ... Usher came up to Justin at the party with "energy and anger," and the two got into a "heated exchange."

Our Bieber sources say there was no physical contact ... but it was intense.

We have blown up the telephones of Usher's camp to see if they have a consistent story ... but we have not heard back.

ABC just pulled the plug on Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" ... and now, their promo to hype the show is all a big waste.

TMZ has learned ABC planned a "House of Roses" premiere party at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles Sunday to celebrate TFP's journey to finding love -- and it's canned. The "immersive pop-up" was offering a sneak peek at Taylor's season and even a chance to experience one-on-ones and group dates. Fans were also promised exclusive goodies and photo ops throughout the free event.

We broke the news ... ABC cut Taylor's show -- set to debut Sunday -- after TMZ published video that shows her brutalizing her baby daddy Dakota Mortensen in 2023, which led to her arrest for assault charges. She pleaded guilty in abeyance to a felony count under a deal that reduced her felony charge to a misdemeanor in three years if she abided by the agreement.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s business relationships are taking a major hit following the shocking video tied to her 2023 domestic violence case ... with Meta telling TMZ it has no plans to work with her again.

A rep for Meta tells TMZ ... the company entered into a content deal with Taylor last year, which involved posting a handful of TikToks tagged #MetaPartner -- and that agreement officially ran its course with one of her most recent posts, published just five days ago.

However ... after seeing the harrowing video we published today, we're told Meta is done with Taylor moving forward. In case you missed it ...

The world is still trying to wrap their head around the shocking video of Taylor Frankie Paul appearing to assault her ex Dakota Mortensen ... and now Dakota is giving his take on Taylor and the subsequent fallout.

Dakota tells TMZ ...  "As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation. I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny. I am focusing on our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the same."

As we reported ... In 2023, Taylor pled guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault -- a charge which stemmed from the incident captured in our video. She was later placed on 3 years' probation, which ends in August.

More trouble may be coming down the pike for Taylor Frankie Paul ... we're told Utah prosecutors are looking into whether the recent allegations of assaulting ex Dakota Mortensen constitute a violation of her ongoing probation from her separate case in 2023.

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill tells TMZ ... "We have received the police report for the new allegations, and it is our understanding the case is being screened by the Draper City prosecutor. We requested the police report so our prosecutors could evaluate how those new allegations may affect the case for which the defendant is currently on probation."

TMZ first reported that Dakota claimed Taylor got physical with him, allegedly choking him and ripping his necklace from his neck. We've confirmed police were called over the incident, and a report was filed.

Afroman can finally put this years-long drama behind him ... because he was found not liable in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by Ohio's Adams County Sheriff's deputies he'd mocked in a video after they raided his home.

Wednesday, a judge read the verdict, saying ... "In all circumstances, the jury finds in favor of the defendant. No plaintiff verdict prevailed."

The rapper -- legal name Joseph Foreman -- got emotional as the verdict was read, crying tears of relief. Outside the courthouse, he told WKRC-TV ... "I'm just happy that my supporters, America, and the jurors didn't go for it."

Taylor Frankie Paul repeatedly attacked Dakota Mortensen during the 2023 incident in which she pled guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault, and the video shows that one of her children was struck during the fight.

TMZ has obtained the video -- a copy of which was evidence in the case -- and it's hard to watch. Dakota struggles to record the altercation with his cellphone as Taylor puts him in a headlock. She backs off ... but then charges and tries to kick him.

The struggle turns violent as Taylor grabs a metal barstool and hurls it at Dakota. He screams at her -- "your daughter is sitting right there" -- but she persists, throwing 2 more stools at him. At that moment, you hear her child, who was curled up on the couch, begin crying.

The police report says the 5-year-old girl was hit and later had a "goose egg on her head."

Olivia Rodrigo is spilling her guts about her rumored feud with Sabrina Carpenter.

In a new interview published Thursday, Liv told British Vogue there's no "jealousy, jealousy" on her end, saying ... "I think she’s great. I’m so happy for all of her success too. I love the album she’s put out."

The interviewer wrote the compliment felt "genuine" ... but noticed the singer was "tense, picturing the headlines."

Olivia seemingly wondered whether her comment felt canned, because she added ... "No, no, no, it’s good. It’s just people just get weird and clickbaity -- it’s all love, though. I’ve talked to her many times.”

Feud rumors have persisted since the "Vampire" singer dropped her debut album, "Sour" ... wondering if the songs were about Sabrina.

That's because Olivia's ex Joshua Bassett went on to date the "Espresso" songstress after they broke up.

While there may not be any bad blood between the Disney alums ... Olivia did have an issue with people pitting her against Sabrina, saying ... "I can’t believe people were that mean to me."

3/20/2026 6:53 AM PT -- Chuck Norris's family announced his passing.

Chuck Norris has been hospitalized in Hawaii ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us ... some medical emergency occurred in the last 24 hours on the island of Kauai that landed Chuck in the hospital. We do not know the nature of the emergency; however, we are told Chuck is in good spirits.

Whatever happened must have occurred quickly, because we're told on Wednesday he was training on the island ... a friend of Chuck's was on the phone with him, and we're told Chuck was in good spirits and cracking jokes.

Taylor Frankie Paul's exes look like they had the same idea ... because they bumped into each other at a Utah courthouse ... and we've got the photos.

Check out these pics showing Taylor's ex-husband, Tate Paul, and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen ... they're chatting in the lobby of a courthouse in Northern Utah.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Tate and Dakota showed up to court Tuesday to obtain protective orders against Taylor, days before ABC pulled the plug on Taylor's season of "The Bachelorette."

Taylor Frankie Paul is now dealing with her ex, Dakota Mortensen, asking the court for a restraining order against her ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ ... Dakota filed for a protective order in Utah on Tuesday. In his filing, Dakota details the incidents that he claims went down on February 23 and February 24 of 2026.

Dakota said he was at Taylor's home with Taylor and their son, Ever. He claimed the two had an argument that escalated. He then said she choked him, and he had to physically remove her hands from his neck while she shoved him into a window and struck him.

Longtime Bachelor Nation authority Reality Steve is weighing in on 'Bachelorette' Taylor Frankie Paul's ongoing drama, giving a blunt take ... stay off TV!

We had Reality Steve on "TMZ Live" Thursday as developments were breaking ... and in his opinion, "She needs to not be in front of cameras for a while ... She needs help. I don't think she needs more cameras in her face."

Well, that's happening, Steve! "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has already halted filming on Season 5 amid fallout from Taylor's legal issues with baby daddy Dakota Mortensen. And this season's 'Bachelorette' has now officially been canceled.

Comedian Mark Normand's got a tip for Taylor Swift ... not one we think she'll take, but nonetheless, he's suggesting she take drastic measures to measure up to one of Travis Kelce's exes.

Mark dropped this hot take during an appearance on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast this week ... and made it pretty clear he thinks Trav's ex-gf Kayla Nicole offers way more in the curves department.

The comic described Taylor's body as being more surfboard-like, and suggested she needs a Brazilian butt lift to catch up to Kayla's booty.