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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Chase McWhorter is making one thing clear ... when it comes to the show, the women are in charge.

We caught up with Chase in New York, and he told us he leaves all filming decisions up to the ladies of 'SLOMW' ... saying they know what’s best when it comes to what ends up on screen -- and as for whether the show is coming back, he teased it could be, but added the women would have the real scoop.

Chase also dished on his recent connection to "Unwell Winter Games" star Hallie Batchelder, telling us he’s been a longtime fan and finally meeting her felt like a dream. He says he followed her online before they linked up at Coachella and admits he was “stoked” to meet her in person.

Netflix reality star Louis Russell -- who is dating Huda Mustafa of "Love Island USA" -- has been in a court battle with his baby mama, Nicole Olivera ... who submitted alleged texts from Huda crashing out as evidence ... TMZ has learned.  

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Nicole showed the judge a ton of messages she claims Huda sent Louis ... showing Huda freaking out about her BF not answering. 

In one screenshot, Huda allegedly writes to her BF, "IM LOSING MY MIND. I CAN’T … LOUIS HOW CAN U DO THIS. HOWWW. U DONT POVE ME. YOU DONT LOVE ME. U WANT ME TO DIE. U WANTED THIS. I HOPE UR SORRY."
 

Kiersten Dyke -- an influencer who had been sharing her cancer journey online -- has died ... this according to her longtime boyfriend.

Dominic Cinfio announced the news on TikTok and Instagram earlier this week ... revealing Dyke passed away on April 26.

In a heartfelt caption, Cinfio called Dyke a special human who brought so much joy into every room she was in.

Addison Rae’s dad, Monty Lopez, claimed his estranged wife, Kaitlyn Lopez, had a gun on her during their recent altercation that led to him being thrown behind bars ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Monty asked the court to grant him an order of protection against his wife, Kaitlyn Nicole Lopez.

In the filing, Monty alleged that Kaitlyn had physically attacked him multiple times during their relationship. As TMZ first reported, Monty and Kaitlyn wed in a Vegas ceremony in October 2025.

Tragedy in India -- Nagalakshmi, a popular influencer, was brutally hacked to death by her husband in a suspected murder-suicide ... with their 18-year-old son the one who made the horrific discovery.

Sailash rushed to the family home in Adambakkam, South Chennai on Monday after getting a chilling message from his dad, Subramanian. When he arrived, his 52-year-old father was dead -- and Sailash's mother, Nagalakshmi, was found brutally killed in another room.

The WhatsApp message from his dad read, "Your mother and I will no longer be home. I have kept food for you. Come home and eat," according to The Sun.

Kate Cassidy says fans need to cherish every moment with their loved ones ... sharing video from a final horseback ride with Liam Payne -- the last time she saw him alive.

The singer-songwriter's ex-girlfriend shared a video from atop a horse on a grassy meadow ... first capturing her own outfit -- before showing a wrangler giving Payne some advice.

The rest of the short video shows the pair galloping around ... including one moment she included where it looks like Liam's headed off into the horizon -- chilling symbolism given his untimely death.

Rachel Kerr -- a Scottish model and influencer -- went missing for four days in Morocco ... but, thankfully, it seems she's now been found.

Here's the deal ... on Tuesday, Claire Hill -- Kerr's cousin -- posted to Facebook that Kerr checked out of a luxury resort in Agadir, Morocco, where she was staying on April 25, and the family had been unable to contact her.

She asked fans to get in touch with any information they may have ... adding the family was "extremely concerned" about her.

This white-hot wicked shot is brought to you by Chix On Netflix! Can you guess the bikini babe in question?!

She hosted "Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star" ... but outside of Netflix, she's best known for hosting ITV's "Love Island."

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Orange County spinoff already has cameras rolling ... as the brand new bunch has been recently spotted, with a full crew in tow.

Production crews have been spotted all over upscale pockets of Orange County over the past week, with multiple videos being posted online showing the new cast as they've quietly begun filming the anticipated new Hulu series.

The spottings come as a shock, being that Hulu just recently announced the spinoff and the cast just last week during their "Get Real" event in L.A. ... introducing Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Bobbi Althoff, Salomé Andrea, McCall DaPron, Ashleigh Pease, Madison Bontempo, and Chandler Higginson to the Mormon mix.

Natalie Halcro is stepping back into the dating scene and she's doing it with YouTuber Mike Majlak, with cameras rolling for Khloé Kardashian's new Hulu show ... TMZ has learned.

We've obtained photos of Khloé's BFF out Monday night in Los Angeles with Mike, starting their evening at Bitter Root Pottery Studio before leaving together and heading to Dr. Sandwich for a casual dinner date.

Witnesses tell us the vibe was laid back ... lots of conversation, no major PDA ... just a first hang between two people getting to know each other.

Addison Rae's dad, Monty Lopez, was arrested for possessing a bunch of marijuana days after cops say they showed up to his home for a mental health call ... TMZ has learned.

According to jail records, Monty was booked on April 28 for a felony charge of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Monty posed for a mug shot in an orange shirt, and it appears Addison's dad is currently behind bars.

As TMZ first reported, Louisiana cops were called to Monty's home on April 23. Video showed several police cars outside the property.

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Ashlee Jenae's engagement ring is still unaccounted for ... even after her body was returned to her family ... TMZ has learned.

Ashlee's father, Harry Robinson, tells TMZ ... her remains were returned to the family in New Jersey on Friday ... But none of her personal belongings including the ring have been turned over.

Harry tells us the family has no idea if or when they'll get those items back, and believes they're still being held by investigators as the case remains active.

Taylor Frankie Paul's attempt to shut the public out of her legal war with Dakota Mortensen just got rejected in court.

On Monday, a judge denied Taylor's request to seal Thursday's upcoming protective order hearing and keep the media out ... making it clear her case will be treated like any other case -- despite the massive public attention surrounding the former couple.

During Monday's status conference, Taylor's attorney, Eric Swinyard, argued the hearing set for Thursday will be far more substantive than previous proceedings and will dive into serious allegations made by both sides.

Little sis Stella is showin' off in a big way ... putting her busty body on display! As Vanessa Hudgens' younger sibling, it's only right that Stella claims her fame in her own style ... and that's with a sexy pool photoshoot of course 😜!

The famous 30-year-old donned an animal-print bikini, leaving little to the imagination and flaunting her curvy bod.

Klaudia Glam -- a popular influencer from the UK -- has died ... after cops say a former "X-Factor" star hit her with her car.

Glam -- real name Klaudia Zakrzewska -- was plowed down in London's SoHo district near a nightclub early Sunday, April 19, the London Metropolitan Police announced. Authorities say she was taken to the hospital ... where she was pronounced dead Saturday.

A 58-year-old man also suffered "life-changing injuries," according to cops.