Taylor Frankie Paul is super comfortable in front of the camera, even when it's snapping a mug shot ... and only TMZ has the never-before-seen police portrait from her 2023 assault case.
As you can see, TFP is staring straight into the camera with her pale blue eyes ... and there's good reason for her to look that shocked, because we've learned she's still dealing with the case.
Sean Kaufman and Avantika are featured in an upcoming music video for WHATMORE ... and only TMZ has behind-the-scenes footage from the production.
"The Summer I Turned Pretty" hunk and the "Mean Girls" star linked up recently in New York City to film the music vid for WHATMORE's track, "2000s Pop Punk Rnb" ... and filming locations included a subway car, the MET and the New York Public Library.
Check out the footage, it looks like Sean and Avantika are having a lot of fun.
Christine Quinn's "Selling Sunset" comeback has hit a snag ... and it all comes down to location and accommodations ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Christine is still in active negotiations to return for Season 10, but the deal hasn't been finalized as both sides remain stuck on logistics tied to where she'll live during filming, and who's footing the bill.
We're told the main issue is that Christine currently lives full-time in the Dallas area with her son, Christian, after relocating in early 2025 for a fresh start following her divorce. Meanwhile, 'SS' shoots in Los Angeles, where producers want her based for 5 to 6 months. That’s created a major sticking point.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul speed-dialing her baby daddy Dakota Mortensen nearly 150 times in a single night is just part of their toxic routine ... TMZ has learned.
A screenshot of Dakota's call log is going viral, showing all the times Taylor dialed Dakota in one night ... adding up to about 150 calls. That sounds bonkers to most of us, but sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ it's nothing out of the ordinary for these exes.
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We're told Dakota actually expects hundreds of calls from TFP every night -- he kinda likes the validation and attention -- but, his past battles with addiction are also at play.
Topless Shia LaBeouf's putting his own twist on "When in Rome" ... appearing to cause some commotion in a hotel lobby over there, and we have the video.
Oh boy ... so, as you can see, Shia is wearing only his boxer briefs with a loose cigarette hanging from his mouth.
A woman, who looks slightly embarrassed, walks away as Shia begs, "C'mon, bro ... give me a f***ing match. You got a match?"
Life’s a joke -- so we loaded up on laughs ... TMZ’s Comedy Crawl hit Hollywood this weekend, and yeah, we’ve got the chaos on camera!
Roll it -- host Mateen Stewart led the charge with guest cohost Char Ramtin, who pulled up with a broken arm and still kept the party going ... hitting three of L.A.’s top comedy spots.
First stop, Hollywood Improv -- where famous comedians Craig Shoemaker and Jay Phillips chopped it up with Mateen about dating red flags when it comes to comics, but it didn't end there!
Roll the clip -- Hugh’s clearly hyped for MBJ, and he’s already putting it out there he wants to work with him next. He even teases how he’d make that collab happen ...
Nicole Young has officially closed the book on her time with "Selling Sunset" ... and she's starting a new chapter in Tennessee.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Nicole and her husband, Brandon, bought a home in Nashville -- and she's officially not returning for the upcoming tenth season of the hit Netflix real estate series.
We're told Nicole made it clear to Netflix she had no interest in returning to 'SS' and producers haven't reached out to her since the last season aired ... but her move back east is looking pretty baller.
"The Bachelorette" just got a little less sweet ... Cinnabon has cut ties with the hit ABC series, as well as Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," amid abuse allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul.
The baked goods company tells TMZ ... "Recent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member led us to reassess this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values."
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Cinnabon did a joint collaboration with both shows just days ago.
TMZ spoke with multiple contestants who said they were caught off guard by the allegations because their experience with Taylor was completely different. They all described her as kind, genuine, and well-intentioned -- saying they saw a softer, more authentic side of her during filming that doesn’t match the accusations.
While they acknowledge the allegations are troubling, the contestants believe there are misconceptions about her and say she came on the show with a pure heart, trying to do the right thing for herself.
"Love Island USA" contestant Cashel Barnett got a year behind bars in Utah for getting sexually violent with his ex-girlfriend in front of their kid ... but she says the sentence feels like an "injustice."
The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office tells TMZ … Cashel has been sentenced to one year in jail with credit for time served, after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse, one count of third-degree felony aggravated assault, and one count of third-degree felony domestic violence in the presence of a child. He began serving his stint in county jail on January 12.
After he completes his time behind bars, we're told Cashel will be put on probation ... and there's a protective order in place that bars him from going near his ex or their child.
The top brass at "The Bachelorette" didn't see it coming ... but according to one well-placed source, they're guilty of willful blindness.
A source connected to the show with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... the latest crop of producers on the ABC show wanted Taylor Frankie Paul from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" in a bad, bad way. They felt she could bring in a wider audience because her reality show was such a hit, and that's why our source says they "cut corners" in the vetting process.
Mustard is on a roll! The famous DJ and music producer just scored a big win against his ex-wife, Chanel Thierry, in their nasty custody battle ... TMZ has learned.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Mustard -- legal name Dijon McFarlane -- will be able to make final educational decisions for their 3 children until August 2026, after he complained in papers that Chanel was making disparaging comments about him online.
In the papers, the judge determined that at least some of Chanel's recent social media posts were in direct violation of a previous order to refrain from speaking in a "negative, disrespectful, or derogatory manner to or about the other parent in a child's presence or within hearing distance of the child." As a result ... Mustard has now been awarded tie-breaking authority over educational decisions concerning their kids -- Kiylan, Kauner and Kody.
TMZ Sportshas learned that Dillon Brookshad a run-in with law enforcement not long before his DUI arrest earlier this month -- the Phoenix Suns player was cited for reckless driving and exceeding the speed limit.
According to an incident report, an officer claims he spotted Brooks traveling 85 miles per hour in a 45 zone shortly after midnight on January 12 ... hours after the Suns beat the Washington Wizards. In his report, the officer wrote that he grew "concerned about the extreme risk of a catastrophic collision or the vehicle striking a pedestrian."
"Several businesses in the area were open and operating," the report stated. "A collision at such speeds could have resulted in multiple fatalities or serious physical injuries."
There will be a public memorial for Eric Dane ... and in large part, it's thanks to the fans.
A source close to Rebecca Gayheart tells TMZ ... the family has been deeply moved by all the condolences and tributes coming in from around the globe ... and a celebration of life is being planned.
The family of Eric Dane is bummed he was not among the late Hollywood luminaries honored on Sunday night during the Oscars "In Memoriam" segment ... but they get it.
Here's the deal ... fans were pretty pissed that Eric -- along with James Van Der Beek, among others -- was not part of the remembrance portion of the show. We heard from an Academy source that it was not malice ... there just was not enough airtime to include everyone, but they pointed out all are honored online.
A source close to Rebecca Gayheart tells TMZ ... the family was "saddened" not to see him included in the main broadcast, but they understand ... "It was a year of profound loss for the industry."
