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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.

"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 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 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."

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’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?"

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+.

Dearest gentle readers ... for the first time, "Bridgerton" is making a same-gender love story the focal point of the show, and fans can expect "big-time yearning."

On Tuesday, Netflix dropped a teaser for the series' fifth season ... revealing the upcoming installment will follow the unfolding love story between Hannah Dodd's Francesca Bridgerton and Masali Baduza's Michaela Stirling.

In the "Bridgerton" book series, Masali's character is instead a man named Michael ... but showrunner Jess Brownell made the gender-swap call, a Netflix rep tells Out.

Hannah, Masali and Jess sat down for an interview with Netflix's Tudum to discuss their excitement about -- and the importance of -- making queer romance a focal point of the hit show.

Mel Schilling -- the host of "Married at First Sight UK" -- has died.

Schilling's husband, Gareth Brisbane, announced the sad news in an Instagram post, writing she passed away peacefully Tuesday "surrounded by love."

The death follows a terminal cancer diagnosis, which Schilling revealed on March 12. At the time, Schilling said she had been battling the disease for about three years. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023 and had it removed the following year ... but later "small nodules" were found in her lungs.

In his post honoring his late wife, Gareth wrote ... "In her final moments, when I thought cancer had taken away her ability to speak, she ushered me closer and whispered a message for Maddie and me that will sustain me for the rest of my life. It took all of her remaining strength ... Even then, her only thought was for Maddie and me.”

Margaret Josephs says her time on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is coming to an end ... announcing she's bowing out after eight seasons on the hit reality show.

The reality TV star revealed the news on Instagram Tuesday morning ... sharing a clip from a serene vacation spot, telling fans she's decided to focus on her career as a fashion designer and her family instead of putting her efforts into more 'RHONJ.'

Josephs says she's been in talks with Bravo and Andy Cohen since December ... and, after many long conversations, she's decided it's just time for her to move on.

MJ seems to be leaving the show on good terms though ... thanking everyone from NBCUniversal, Bravo, and the whole team that puts together 'RHONJ.'

Miley Cyrus went back to her "Hannah Montana" days Monday night as she celebrated the world premiere of Disney+’s "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special."

The singer/actress attended the star-studded event at L.A.'s El Capitan Theatre with most of her costars from the original Disney Channel cast, namely Jason Earles, Moisés Arias, Shanica Knowles, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, and Cody Linley.

Miley played the iconic role of Miley Stewart, a teenager who doubles as a notable pop star, Hannah Montana, giving herself the stage name to maintain anonymity and some semblance of normalcy in her young life. The role launched Miley's career in Hollywood.

"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.

"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.

You won't be seeing Doug Mason on Season 22 of "The Bachelorette" ... but you can still get a look at him shirtless on the beach!

We got shots of the reality TV show hopeful hitting the water in San Diego. Check out the pics ... Doug looks absolutely ripped as he dons a wetsuit and grabs a surfboard to ride the California waves.

As you know, Doug was in the group of suitors competing for Taylor Frankie Paul's hand on the latest season of "The Bachelorette" ... before it was summarily canceled after we released video of TFP attacking her ex, Dakota Mortensen.

“The Bachelorette” contestants were counting down to the airing of their season with Taylor Frankie Paul ... but after the show was abruptly shut down, the guys are now revealing how they actually spent their Sunday night, instead of watching their network debut.

Several contestants from the now-canceled season took to social media Sunday night to post comical videos of their TV screens showing nothing but a blank display ... a depressing jab at the show’s sudden shutdown.

One former suitor -- Mike Turitto -- posted a video captioned "today was supposed to be THE day btw" along with various angles of the fella viewing an empty screen ... alluding to the show's absence on everyone's TV screens Sunday night.

While Jessi Draper's marriage may be ending, life goes on. "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star was snapped shopping with her mom, Diana Draper, and her daughter Jovi on Sunday ... and we have the pics.

As you can see, Jessi stepped out sans wedding ring during the family outing in Highland, Utah. The reality TV star kept cool in a purple crop-top in the unseasonably warm weather.

Despite the sunny forecast, a dark cloud descended on Jessi's marriage ... which now appears kaput.