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Newly released police body cam footage obtained by TMZ from Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2023 arrest reveals even more chaos from that night -- including Dakota Mortensen pleading with cops to take him to jail instead.

The video begins as officers arrive at Taylor’s Utah home, where she and Dakota are already heard screaming at each other before police reach the front door ... seemingly picking up where the cellphone footage we obtained of the incident left off.

Once inside, cops quickly separate the two as Taylor appears visibly intoxicated ... stumbling through the house. At one point, she tries to pour herself water but she basically collapses over the sink and sobs uncontrollably while Dakota speaks with an officer nearby.

1:37 PM PT -- Alix Earle has officially announced her new skincare line.

Alix Earle has been laying out puzzle pieces -- literally -- as to what her new brand is going to be after launching a mysterious account called "wtfisalixdoing" on social media ... and what she's doing is releasing a skincare line called Reale Actives, TMZ has learned.

According to trademark filings obtained by TMZ, the TikTok star is locking in the name for a beauty brand centered on skincare -- personalized by scrambling her last name -- signaling a major move into the cosmetics space.

The trademark points to a range of skincare products, suggesting this isn’t just a one-off drop, but a full-on brand play ... including "non-medicated and medicated skin care preparations."

Brittany Furlan is finally getting the court-ordered protection she's been desperately seeking from Ronnie Radke ... a judge has granted her a restraining order that will stay in place for the next two years.

According to court docs -- obtained by TMZ -- a judge granted Brittany's request for a civil harassment restraining order ... following a March 17 hearing where both Brittany and Ronnie were present.

The judge ultimately ruled in Brittany’s favor … issuing a restraining order set to expire on March 20, 2028.

"Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans is allegedly shutting her mom, Barbara, out of her son Jace’s life while he’s receiving treatment in a mental health facility ... with Barbara telling us she’s been blocked from visiting or even speaking with him directly.

Barbara Evans tells TMZ ... she calls the facility every morning and night, asking staff to pass along messages to Jace -- telling him she loves him and urging him to “hang on.”

Barbara believes Jace is struggling without being able to communicate with her ... which is why she continues checking in daily and asking staff to reassure him she’s okay.

Francis Ngannou isn’t just back in the cage, he’s in business with Jake Paul … and while there’s respect there, don’t get it twisted -- “The Predator” still wants to smack around the YouTuber-turned-boxing star!

The former UFC heavyweight champ is set to return to MMA on Most Valuable Promotions’ massive debut card May 16 -- a lineup stacked with names like Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano and Nate Diaz -- and Ngannou tells TMZ Sports it might be the best card of the year.

In fact, Francis didn’t hesitate when we brought up comparisons to the UFC’s Freedom 250 card at the White House.

“No argument,” Ngannou said. “As we’re speaking right now, this is the best card.”

But things heated up when we asked about Jake.

Dakota Mortensen had a lot to say about his 2023 fight with Taylor Frankie Paul in a phone call with cops ... recalling the moment she threw a barstool that allegedly hit her child and answering questions about her urinating on herself.

TMZ obtained police body camera footage from the investigation into the February 2023 fight that landed Taylor in some legal hot water ... and you hear Dakota telling cops that she threw a metal barstool at him that he says ricocheted and hit her kid, who was sitting on the couch in Taylor's living room as the fight played out only feet away.

Dakota says he deflected the object Taylor hurled at him, and it struck her child, who then started crying.

Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson quietly hit the brakes on their engagement more than a month ago ... and while they're not together right now, TMZ has learned the door might not be fully shut.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us the split actually happened weeks ago, but it's only surfacing now. We're told Kelly and Sid have always had a bit of a hot-and-cold dynamic, and that pattern played into where things stand right now. Our sources say while they're currently apart ... there's still a possibility they could reconcile.

It's still unclear exactly what caused the breakup.

"The Bachelorette" isn't airing, but we're still uncovering Taylor Frankie Paul's most dramatic moments while she filmed ... including one of her suitors grilling her about her domestic violence arrest.

An insider with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Taylor's 2023 assault case was brought up by a contestant named Casey Hux during a one-on-one date, and she got very emotional about the topic.

Another source tells us ... TFP had a full-fledged meltdown when the arrest was brought up -- and she stormed off the set.

We're told Casey raised the sensitive issue because he wanted to know what, if anything, Taylor learned from the experience and how she'd grown from it.

Denise Richards' new transformation is keeping her surgeon booked and busy ... Dr. Ben Talei told us he's been inundated with requests after sharing the actress' amazing before-and-after pics.

ICYMI ... Denise and Dr. Talei shared her facelift results on Instagram Saturday, and people can't stop talking about how great she looks!

Dr. Talei tells TMZ ... his office has received 300 to 400 consultation requests since the reveal. Keep in mind the doctor was already regularly booked 3 to 6 months in advance before the extra boost in popularity.

The guy "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson beat up on video is explaining how the fight started in the first place ... telling us he thought Alan was driving in an unsafe manner.

Ronnie Taylor -- the guy on video getting his butt kicked by Alan -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and he told us Alan was driving his motorcycle way too fast through a residential neighborhood ... so he decided to leave his driveway and confront Alan.

Ronnie insists he had no clue Alan was a famous Hollywood actor and says he basically just told the guy to slow down so someone doesn't get hurt ... taking a stand the second time Alan allegedly came roaring down the block.

Nicki Minaj is being dragged to court for allegedly failing to reimburse a company that claims it fronted more than $275K to cover production and other costs for two concerts ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a company named 24/7 Productions is suing Nicki and her company, Pink Friday Productions ... 24/7 said it first worked with Nicki on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, where it provided live entertainment production services.

In late 2023, the company says, Nicki asked them to help with her concerts at Jingle Ball and her album launch for "Pink Friday 2."

Nia Long is seeking court-ordered protection from a woman she claims keeps showing up at her L.A. house under the false impression they are in a romantic relationship.

The actress beelined it to court Monday and filed for a temporary restraining order against a woman named Carrie McDonald.

In the filing, obtained by TMZ, Nia claims McDonald "is a stalker" ... Nia says she doesn't know the woman but says she has been harassing her for over 2 years, sending unwanted cards, flowers, gifts ... and even showing up to her home on two occasions.

OJ da Juiceman got arrested in Georgia after allegedly pointing a handgun at a state trooper ... but it looks like he's ready to fight the allegation.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the trap rapper was arrested March 15 by the Georgia State Patrol and slapped with 10 charges ... after a trooper claimed OJ passed him on the interstate and pointed a gun at him multiple times.

The trooper claims they were merging into the HOV lane on I-20 East in Atlanta in late January when OJ started tailgating and honking at him. He says OJ then passed him, pointed a black handgun at him, and sped off, recklessly driving in and out of traffic.

The trooper alleges he caught up to OJ, and OJ again pointed the gun at him and drove away recklessly.

Paul Anka is still trying to unload his lavish L.A.-area home ... re-listing it once again.

When he last put his Westlake Village pad on the market a few years back, he was asking for a cool $10M. This time he's shaving a little off the price tag ... now listing the 6-acre property for $8.99 mil.

Paul's done a bunch of renovations since then, including adding custom entry doors, dark-stained hardwood floors, and fully refinished marble surfaces, TMZ has learned.

The Canadian crooner's also done a bit of landscaping to give the buyer a better view of the Sherwood Country Club the estate overlooks.

The party's not over for Haley Cavinder and Jake Ferguson -- the couple's bachelor-bachelorette celebration went to overtime in Vegas, where Haley and her twin, Hanna, turned heads in teeny bikinis at one of the hottest dayclubs in Sin City!

Haley and the Dallas Cowboys tight end got engaged in April 2025 and kicked off their bachelor/ette festivities earlier this month with family and friends, starting with a trip to the Bahamas.

They've since moved on to Vegas for the grand reopening of the famed Marquee Dayclub ... where the Cavinder twins showed up over the weekend, and stole the spotlight, wearing barely-there swimsuits.