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Troubling 911 audio and a follow-up complaint are shedding light on a chaotic and emotional situation involving "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul and her on-again, off-again partner Dakota Mortensen.

In 911 audio obtained by TMZ, you can hear a tense exchange unfolding in real time during a call placed on February 22 of this year ... with a child wailing and crying in the background.

At one point, Dakota is heard saying, “I told you,” while Taylor can be heard speaking in the background ... though much of what she says is unclear, aside from a phrase ending in “to me" as the dispatcher is actively trying to assess the situation while Taylor repeatedly pleads -- saying “please” several times.

Moments later, Dakota gets on the line and explains he’s calling because his son “isn’t doing good” and he wants advice on what to do. He tells the dispatcher the child had thrown up but appears to be okay now, adding that they plan to take him in themselves. When the dispatcher offers to send help, Dakota declines and the call ends shortly afterward.

Dakota Mortensen had sex on the brain after a violent fight with Taylor Frankie Paul ... he asked her if she wanted to bang, but she shut him down hard ... and it's all laid out in text messages.

TMZ obtained the messages Taylor and Dakota sent each other in the wake of their February 2026 altercation, and the conversation includes Dakota texting Taylor, "You don't wanna f***?"

Taylor reacts with a clown emoji and then replies, "f***? My nose won't stop sushing blood The f*** is wrong with you."

Tyler Robinson's defense team may have sustained the biggest blow yet to their case ... a forensic report's findings purportedly fail to rule Tyler out as Charlie Kirk's killer.

The report, unsealed by a judge on Wednesday, reveals that one bullet jacket fragment recovered from Kirk's autopsy was determined to come from a .30 caliber bullet, according to Daily Mail. That would match the caliber of the Mauser 98 .30-06 rifle reportedly recovered near the scene of the shooting, which prosecutors allege was used by Robinson to kill Kirk.

As we reported ... initial bullet-matching test results were inconclusive, but that did not remove Tyler from suspicion.

Tyler's defense team suggested they may use the initial test as exculpatory evidence ... but prosecutors told us it wouldn't help Tyler's case.

The Argentine Football Association isn't backing down in the face of a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed against them and Lionel Messi ... with the soccer body flat out saying they did nothing wrong!

“AFA is aware of the lawsuit filed by VID Music Group and its principal, Javier Fernandez. AFA fully performed all of its obligations under the relevant agreements, including delivering the Argentine national team for both matches in October 2025," a representative for the association told TMZ Sports.

"The contracts, payment records, and contemporaneous communications tell the full story, and AFA is prepared to present them in the appropriate forum. AFA will defend this matter vigorously — and will pursue collection of the millions of dollars owed to it by the very parties who filed this lawsuit.“

A man tried to jump a barrier at the White House Thursday ... but he didn't get far, TMZ has learned.

A Secret Service official tells TMZ ... shortly after 11:30 AM, a man was detained by uniformed U.S. Secret Service police officers after jumping over a vehicle bollard near the Treasury Building on the northeast side of the complex.

We're told officers encountered the individual near a pedestrian gate, where he engaged in a physical altercation before being taken into custody.

Former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax’s estranged wife, Cerina Fairfax, claimed he was not providing support for their kids and had stopped paying the mortgage months before the tragic murder-suicide, TMZ has learned. 

TMZ obtained the divorce docs filed by Justin’s estranged wife on July 18, 2025. Cerina listed the date of marriage as June 17, 2006. They shared two kids: Cameron, born in 2009, and Carys, born in 2011. 

In her paperwork, Cerina said they split on June 1, 2024, while living under the same roof. She says they entered into a post-nuptial agreement in December 2024 that resolved all issues of division of their assets and spousal support. 

Brian Hooker hightailed it out of the Bahamas to visit his ailing mother, leaving behind the yacht named "Soulmate." His wife Lynette's location is still a mystery nearly two weeks after she allegedly fell overboard on a dinghy as it was traveling to the larger boat.

Brian's attorney, Terrel Butler, tells TMZ ... Brian left the Bahamas Wednesday to attend to his mother, who is sick.

While he's gone, Brian's keeping his boat anchored in Marsh Harbour, a town in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas, while police and the U.S. Coast Guard continue their search for Lynette. TMZ just obtained photos of Brian's "Soulmate" yacht parked at a dock.

A Coast Guard official told TMZ Tuesday ... they are still "conducting a criminal investigation into the disappearance of Mrs. Hooker." And the Royal Bahamas Police Force says Brian remains a suspect in the case.

Future’s ex-GF Brittni Mealy claims the rapper hasn't seen their 13-year-old son Prince for more than 16 months, amid their bitter court battle ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the scathing letter Brittni wrote to Future’s legal team on April 7, 2026, which was included as an exhibit in the case. She denied Future’s claims she'd blocked his access to his son, insisting she has "not blocked access in any way, shape or form.”

Brittni claimed Future has “not seen his son in over sixteen months, has not called him, and has not meaningfully inquired” about Prince’s school, grades, medical needs, or overall well-being.

The woman who says she injured herself at 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Kathy Hilton’s L.A. mansion is looking for more than $50,000 a year in future medical expenses ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Kimberly Heffington, who filed suit against Kathy in 2025 claiming she injured her right knee at the $28 million pad, provided more details about where the case stands and what kind of damages she wants to collect.

Kimberly said she was at the home in August 2024, where she was walking on the outside staircase leading from the tennis court up to the pool area when her foot “was caught in between uneven pavers” right after coming off the top of the stairs, causing her to trip and fall.

Retired porn star Asia Carrera has a lot to celebrate ... because she just passed the bar exam in Texas and is one step closer to officially being a lawyer!

Asia -- born Jessica Steinhauser -- recently announced on Facebook she passed the bar after taking the highly demanding test back in February ... and it seems she's ready to start practicing law.

TMZ looked into it ... and sure enough, Asia is listed -- under her birth name -- among those who were admitted to The State Bar of Texas.

4/18 -- 8:38 AM PT -- Layla tells TMZ ... "Future has been present since our son’s birth and has consistently been involved and provided for him."

She added ... "This matter has since been resolved, and we are in a positive place, focused on co-parenting and what is best for our son. We respectfully ask that the media report responsibly and refrain from spreading misinformation."

Future is fighting his ex, Layla, in court after she brought a paternity suit seeking child support against the rapper, claiming he's the father of her 9-year-old son.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Layla filed the action against Future in a Florida court seeking to establish paternity and an order requiring him to pay child support.

Caroline Schwitzky of "90 Day Fiancé" is still trying to wrap her head around the acquittal of her ex, Cole Goldberg, who had been accused of trying to kill her ... and she feels betrayed by the system.

As you know ... Cole was acquitted of attempted murder last month. Schwitzky accused  Goldberg of attempted murder back in 2022 -- she claimed the two got into a heated argument at the Boca Bash that year after she dumped Goldberg, and accused him of holding her head underwater.

Caroline tells TMZ ... she was so floored Cole was acquitted ... she needed several weeks to gather herself to speak out -- and says she still can't process that he won't be held accountable.

Trecina “Tina” Campbell -- one half of the gospel powerhouse duo Mary Mary -- is facing a major shakeup at home … because her husband has officially filed to end their marriage.

Tina’s husband, Glendon "Teddy" Campbell, filed for divorce in Los Angeles County on Monday … citing the standard irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, according to legal docs obtained by TMZ.

Glendon says the couple tied the knot back in August 2000 and separated in June 2024 -- marking more than two decades of marriage before things fell apart.

Rapper Ice Spice is fighting a wig company that claims she owes $20,000 for a series of customs wigs, plus much more for trashing the company ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Ice Spice is calling out the wig company Thee Bella Brand for dragging her to court over the contractual dispute. Ice Spice says the company has been “overly dramatic” and claims they are attempting to put “public pressure” on her.

In 2025, the company Thee Bella Brand sued Ice Spice over 25 custom-made wigs, claiming she agreed to purchase them for around $20K but never paid up for the goods. The company said the rapper also trashed them on social media and was seeking more than $400K in lost business opportunities and punitive damages.

Live Nation -- which owns Ticketmaster -- was dealt a massive blow Wednesday when a federal jury found the concert company operated an illegal monopoly over ticketing for live entertainment.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta applauded the verdict in a statement ... calling it "a historic and resounding victory for artists, fans, and the venues that support them," according to NBC News.

Remember ... Taylor Swift slammed Ticketmaster back in 2022, when fans were furious over issues getting tickets for her shows. There were difficulties and delays during the presale, leading TM to cancel the public sale.

Mug shot -- but make it fashion! Lisa Hochstein gave herself up to authorities and turned in the most gorgeous mug shot we've seen lately on Wednesday ... and we got the pic.

Just look at this picture ... even the lighting somehow looks expertly done as "The Real Housewives of Miami" star absolutely stunned with hair, makeup, and eyebrows looking flawless.

As we reported ... Lisa's surrender is tied to a felony charge accusing her of secretly spying on her ex-husband, Lenny Hochstein.

According to docs obtained by TMZ, prosecutors allege Lisa “unlawfully and intentionally” intercepted -- or tried to intercept -- wire, oral, or electronic communications involving Lenny and others he spoke with.