'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Series Future Is Up in the Air!!!

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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" production has been shut down for weeks ... and we hear it's unclear whether another episode will ever be filmed.

Here's the deal ... 'SLOMW' slammed the brakes due to an alleged February domestic incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Utah authorities are currently investigating the matter.

An insider with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... the future of 'SLOMW' is very much up in the air ... not only are police doing their thing, but a third-party investigator hired by series production company JJP is looking into unspecified leveled accusations among the cast.

Taylor Frankie Paul Dakota Reports 3rd Domestic Violence Incident to Police

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Another bombshell in the ongoing Taylor Frankie Paul saga ... "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star is under investigation for an alleged third domestic violence incident.

Taylor's ex, Dakota Mortensen, went to the West Jordan Police Department in Utah last month, accusing Taylor of abusing him in an alleged early-to-mid-2024 dispute, TMZ has confirmed. West Jordan detectives have reviewed video and are working to verify details, and are "interviewing the parties involved." We're told Taylor and Dakota are cooperating with the ongoing investigation ... no charges have been filed.

Taylor Frankie Paul Show Me the Money!!! Still Gets 'Bachelorette' Salary

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Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season's been pulled, but her paycheck hasn't -- the reality star is getting her full salary ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... TFP's contract is for services rendered ... and clearly, she fulfilled those obligations by filming the entire season. She even did most of the promotional tour for the series, until it was upended when ABC yanked it off the schedule in the wake of TMZ posting video of her 2023 domestic violence case.

The 2023 arrest was widely known by ABC, and Taylor did not hide any of her past legal troubles from them.

It's not clear exactly how much Taylor made for the season ... we hear it is in the low-to-mid six figures, which is in line with previously reported salaries. Warner Bros. Discovery is on the hook for that check since it produces the series.

Savannah Guthrie Speaking Out in First Interview Nancy Needs To Come Home Now!!!

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Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mother Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping in her first public interview ... airing on "TODAY" Thursday and Friday.

The "TODAY" show played a preview of the emotional interview between Savannah and Hoda Kotb during Wednesday morning's broadcast ... and it shows a heartbroken Savannah describing the intense pain her family feels.

She's in tears and pleads ... "Someone needs to do the right thing ... We are in agony. ... It is unbearable. And to think of what she went through."

Jessi Draper Jordan Blackmailed Me With Marciano Affair ... After He Sought Escorts!!!

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Jessi Draper aired out her and Jordan Ngatikaura's dirty laundry on "Call Her Daddy" ... claiming her estranged husband blackmailed her over her Marciano Brunette affair -- all while she covered up his own alleged cheating scandal.

The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star held nothing back as she sat down with Alex Cooper in an interview released Wednesday ... saying Jordan would threaten to release text messages between her and Marciano before the world found out about them secretly locking lips during Season 3 of the show.

At one point, Jessi even claims she was chasing him around the house trying to grab his phone so he didn't publish the evidence on TikTok -- and Jordan allegedly started recording her and compared her to Taylor Frankie Paul ... asking if he should call the cops.

Taylor Frankie Paul Watch 2023 Arrest Through Police Body Cam

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Taylor Frankie Paul’s chaotic 2023 arrest is now playing out in full ... and TMZ has obtained the complete 1-hour police body cam footage from that infamous night.

The video captures everything from the moment cops arrive at her Utah home to the aftermath of her arrest -- giving an inside look into how the domestic violence incident unfolded in real time ... leading to Taylor in handcuffs.

Officers are seen responding to a tense and emotional scene, quickly separating Taylor and her boyfriend Dakota Mortensen as things spiral. Throughout the footage, Taylor appears visibly, extremely intoxicated ... stumbling, slurring, and at times snapping at police officers as they try to get control of the situation.

Chix On Netflix 🍿 Guess Who's Selling This Sexy Snap!

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Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her rockin' bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?!

She's sold some big houses here in Hollywood, and she once strutted her stuff on Sunset, but dipped out on Netflix after season 9.

Check out the gallery for the reveal!

Taylor Frankie Paul Mom Sending Her Good Vibes

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Taylor Frankie Paul's reality TV career is hitting a low patch, but her mom is telling her it's all going to work out in the end.

Taylor's mom, Liann May, tagged her daughter in an Instagram Story on Tuesday and said she got a good omen when reading some scriptures from the Bible.

Liann says she was reading outside when a ladybug landed on the palm of her hand ... she snapped a photo and posted it online, tagging Taylor.

'Love Is Blind' Star Lauren Speed Wins $25K Judgment Against Baby Shower Planner

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"Love Is Blind" star Lauren Speed-Hamilton says her baby shower last August was ruined by an event planner, but it may have been worth it ... she was just awarded nearly $25K in a lawsuit over the alleged catastrophe ... TMZ has learned.

In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Lauren says she gave Marissa Lozada at least $13,315.73 to design her baby shower, thinking she was gonna get the luxury, full-service event experience she says was marketed to her ... but instead, she says the event began nearly an hour late with incomplete decor and visible disarray as the company scrambled to put everything together.

And instead of apologizing, Lauren says Marissa shifted the blame and downplayed the problems .... but that's not all that allegedly went down.

'Mormon Wives' Star Jessi Draper Ex's Restraining Order Shut Down!!!

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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jessi Draper just got a small victory in her divorce from Jordan Ngatikaura ... Jordan's request for a temporary restraining order against her was just denied, TMZ has learned.

Page Six was the first to report the TRO -- which Jessi opposed -- was tossed out by a judge.

Jordan filed the request as a part of their ongoing divorce case which began Thursday after 5 years of marriage and 2 children together.

Phaedra Parks to Wendy Osefo Plead Out or Peace Out!!! ✌️

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Phaedra Parks has some legal advice for 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Dr. Wendy Osefo's fraud case ... telling TMZ a plea deal might be her best bet.

We caught up with the Phaedra -- a 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum -- in NYC on Monday, and she said Wendy needs to think of her kids first and foremost.

ICYMI ... Wendy was arrested on suspicion of fraud in October alongside her husband, Eddie. They're facing a combined 16 charges -- including 7 felonies -- and are expected to be tried separately.

Kristin Cavallari & Lauren Conrad Finally Address Famous Feud On 'Laguna Beach' Reunion

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Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad are coming clean after all these years.

The "Laguna Beach" stars famously feuded on the hit MTV reality show -- often over the attention of costar and classmate Stephen Colletti ... and they're finally hashing it out.

On Tuesday, the Roku Channel released a trailer for the show's upcoming reunion ... which will be the first-ever time LC and Kristin discuss the drama with cameras rolling!

In one clip of the two of them sitting on the beach, Kristin says ... "We have never had a conversation on camera just the two of us. Are you ready?"

Lauren responds, "No."

For the special -- hosted by actress Casey Wilson -- Lauren, Kristin and Stephen will reunite with Trey Phillips, Talan Torriero, Christina Schuller, Lo Bosworth, Dieter Schmitz, Jessica Smith, Alex Hooser, and Morgan Olsen to get everything out in the open.

The promo shows Kristin recalling some peak points in her feud with LC, saying ... "They said, 'Who do you think is going to be prom queen?' And I said, 'I don't know and I don't care as long as it's not Lauren Conrad.'"

Lauren noted the feeling was mutual, adding ... "We did not like each other."

In the clip, Kristin explains that it took so long to get the gang back together because it was "hard to revisit," but "it just feels like the right time now."

The highly-anticipated reunion will be streaming on the Roku Channel on April 10.

'RHONJ' Casting Shake-Up Bravo Cleans Slate With New Cast ... Just a Few Returning!!!

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Don't go flipping any tables ... but Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga and Dolores Catania will be the only returning cast members for "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," according to Bravo.

On Tuesday, the network announced the ladies would be "continuing their longstanding presence" on Season 15 of the famed franchise ... but didn't mention any of the other previous housewives.

Instead, Bravo says, "additional new cast members" will be revealed "at a later date." They also broke the news on Instagram, teasing ... "Is BACK better?"

Taylor Frankie Paul Snappy With Cops On Night Of 2023 Arrest ... 'What Is Your Job, Exactly!?'

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Taylor Frankie Paul’s heated run-in with police before her 2023 arrest is coming into clearer focus ... and body cam video shows her clashing with officers on scene.

In the police footage obtained by TMZ, Taylor appears visibly intoxicated as cops respond to the incident at her Utah home ... slurring her words, struggling to keep her balance, and repeatedly snapping back at officers as they try to control the situation.

At several points, she’s seen peppering an officer with questions -- such as asking if she's allowed to drink water, asking about their personal lives, and plainly saying, "What is your job, exactly?"

'Hannah Montana' Cast Then and Now ... Happy 20th Anniversary!

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Not trying to make you feel old, but "Hannah Montana" premiered 20 years ago ... and we're helping you celebrate by showcasing what the cast looked like then and now!

That's right ... we're giving you the best of both worlds, starting with Miley Cyrus, who played the iconic role of Miley Stewart. The character was famously a teenager who doubled as a notable pop star, Hannah Montana, giving herself the stage name -- along with an infamous wig -- to maintain anonymity and some semblance of normalcy in her young life.

But you know we couldn't stop there ... we also got shots of Billy Ray Cyrus -- Miley's real dad, who also played her father on the show -- Emily Osment, who played Miley's best friend, and Jason Earles, who played Miley's older brother.

And you can also see some of the cast in the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" premiering today on Disney+.

Head back to 2006 and check out the photo gallery!

'RHOA' Newbie Pinky Cole Georgia Home Seized By Creditor ... Pleads for Help in Court

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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' newbie Pinky Cole rushed to bankruptcy court after she claims a creditor seized one of her investment homes and changed the locks ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Pinky said she owns a fancy property in Georgia -- a 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,814-square-foot home in the city of Loganville, about an hour east of Atlanta.

As TMZ previously reported, Pinky -- who is the founder of Slutty Vegan and several other businesses -- filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.