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'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Mary Cosby is back to work on the Bravo show, weeks after her son Robert Cosby Jr.’s death, TMZ has learned. 

Sources close to production tell TMZ that Mary started filming for the show recently. As TMZ first reported, the show was briefly paused following Robert's death. 

In early March, the show resumed filming with all of the cast -- except for Mary. As we reported, Mary told producers she planned to film for Season 7, despite still dealing with the loss of her only child. 

Savannah Guthrie believes the 2 ransom notes her family received regarding her mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance were legit.

The "Today" host reflected on the ransom notes during her sitdown with Hoda Kotb ... saying she believes the notes her family responded to are real, and the rest likely phony.

We were first to report on a ransom note back in February ... demanding millions in bitcoin, while claiming Nancy was safe but frightened. We received that note and immediately contacted the Pima County Sheriff, and hours later, we received the first of many calls from the FBI.

What's puzzling ... Savannah said early on her family would pay the ransom, but we have been monitoring the bitcoin address and the money was never paid. We know the family was in constant contact with the FBI, but we do not know if there was a change of heart.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Pinky Cole scored a victory in her battle to regain possession of one of her rental homes seized by a creditor ... TMZ has learned.

A hearing was held in federal bankruptcy court on Pinky’s motion for the judge to intervene and get the Georgia house back in her possession so she could rent it out for income.

As TMZ first reported, the reality star and Slutty Vegan owner rushed to court last week, claiming a creditor seized one of her rental homes and changed the locks on the 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,814-square-foot home in the city of Loganville ... despite her bankruptcy putting a pause on any collection efforts.

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Paapa Essiedu says he's gotten an onslaught of racially charged death threats since getting cast as Snape in the upcoming 'Harry Potter' series.

He recalled to The Times of London, "I’ve been told, 'Quit or I’ll murder you.'" He added ... "The reality is that if I look at Instagram I will see somebody saying, 'I’m going to come to your house and kill you.'"

Paapa remarked that he's "pretty sure" he's "not going to be murdered" ... before nervously joking that his comment might "age badly."

Joseph Duggar admitted to sexually abusing a minor back in 2020 over the phone with the victim's father and a detective ... leading to his arrest last week., TMZ has learned

According to an affidavit, obtained by TMZ, Jane Doe told police the "19 Kids and Counting" star touched her inappropriately during a vacation to Florida, and a Deputy Sheriff "requested the detective and victim’s father call Joseph." The docs state they got Joseph on the phone, and he allegedly "admitted his actions, stating he touched the victim over her clothing" and also "admitted his intentions were not pure."

Joseph's alleged confession came after he had already confessed to the victim's dad over the phone on March 17, according to the docs.

"As the World Turns" stars Cady McClain and Jon Lindstrom hashed out a divorce settlement that covers support and the division of their property ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cady and Jon informed the court of the deal this week.

The former couple wed on February 14, 2014, and separated on December 11, 2023. They did not have any children.

Before this spiffy kid in his navy polo turned into a studly actor, he was just modeling and acting at 6 years old and growing up in Canada with big dreams!

He's best known for his roles in "Upload," "The Tomorrow People," and "The Flash." He was also in "Cheaper By The Dozen 2."

Jenelle Evans and her ex, David Eason, were under the same roof in Las Vegas this week ... but don't read into it ... 'cause TMZ has learned it definitely wasn't a romantic reunion.

Witnesses tell TMZ the "Teen Mom" star hit up Yard House at Red Rock Resort Tuesday night, and she wasn't alone. We're told Jenelle was there with her young kids ... and yes, David was in the mix too.

But before anyone jumps to conclusions ... witnesses tell us the vibe between Jenelle and David was anything but romantic. We're told the two acted "kinda cold" toward each other throughout the outing ... keeping things distant despite sharing the same table.

"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" is in the crosshairs of BTS fans for a joke made by the MC during Wednesday's taping ... and he's since apologized to the international superstar group.

Here's the deal ... Seth Herzog, the show's warm-up comic, and Jimmy Fallon have been getting flamed on social media after audience members said they felt a joke made at the taping was racist toward the globally popular band ... and fans demanded an apology.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Herzog apologized to BTS for the situation ... and network brass spoke to Herzog about the incident.

HBO heads back to Hogwarts in the first trailer for the highly anticipated 'Harry Potter' remake.

On Wednesday, the network dropped the teaser for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" -- the TV adaptation of the famed book series.

The promo follows the new Harry, Ron, and Hermione -- played by Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton -- as they begin school at the Wizarding World's elite academy.

The 14-year-old girl accusing Joseph Duggar of sexually assaulting her in Florida reportedly told Arkansas' Tontitown police investigators about "several incidents of sexual abuse" she claims occurred during a family vacation when she was just 9.

According to People, the Jane Doe told police Joseph -- who would have been 25 at the time of the alleged incident in 2020 -- began by asking her to sit on his lap numerous times and then would cradle her with his arms.

The publication reports things took a disgusting turn once the vacation was over, when Joseph allegedly asked the child to sit next to him on the couch and covered the two of them with a blanket.

Taylor Frankie Paul appeared disoriented and confused in police body cam video from her 2023 arrest ... as she repeatedly questioned why she’s the one being taken into custody while an officer drives her to the station.

In the footage, obtained by TMZ, Taylor is heard speaking as she's sitting in the back of a Herriman Police patrol car on her way to the Utah station ... and it seems like she's struggling to understand the reasoning behind her arrest, since she's claiming her boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, threw the first shove that night.

The officer calmly explains the situation while continuing to drive, but Taylor appears unable to fully process it ... circling back with more questions as she tries to piece together what led to this moment, before her tone starts to take a turn.

"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.

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'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.