Taylor Frankie Paul has spoken publicly about avoiding charges following her recent alleged domestic violence dispute with ex Dakota Mortensen.

Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, April 14, Taylor, 31, shared a blurry photo of a vase filled with flowers and a card featuring a butterfly image. “Cried when I got the call 🙏 THANK YOU to those that have stood with me,” she captioned the snap.

The post went live just hours after Us Weekly confirmed via a statement shared by district attorney Sim Gill’s office that Taylor will not be charged as a result of an alleged dispute that halted production of season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in February. (News of the alleged altercation and filming halt broke on March 16.)

“After reviewing reports and evidence submitted to the Draper Police Department and West Jordan Police Department, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges against Taylor Frankie Paul,” the statement read. Deadline was first to report on the news.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul has been the subject of multiple domestic violence investigations. Taylor was arrested in February 2023 after an alleged altercation with then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. She pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault as part of a plea deal to dismiss the remaining charges. “The charges […]

Us confirmed in March via a spokesperson for Utah’s Draper City Police Department that there was an open “domestic assault investigation” into an alleged altercation between Taylor and Dakota, 33. According to authorities at the time, allegations were “made in both directions,” and “contact was made with involved parties on [February] 24th and 25th.”

After news of the investigation broke, footage of a 2023 altercation between the pair, who share son Ever, 2, together, was released by TMZ. At the time, Taylor was arrested and pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Additional charges of domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse with injury and criminal mischief were dismissed.

Taylor is currently placed on a 36-month probation which is scheduled to end on Monday, August 24.

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The reality TV star, whose season 22 of The Bachelorette was pulled by ABC prior to airing as a result of the recent investigation, spoke about her 2023 arrest during season 1 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. “It was the worst night of my life,” she said on the Hulu series. “After the arrest, I was under so much stress. I was filmed leaving the jail and then that was immediately on the internet. It was a blessing in disguise. It helped me wake up.”

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In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, April 9, Taylor thanked fans for their support during the more recent scandal. “Just want to say THANK YOU to those that have all helped carry,” the post read. “Nothing but gratitude for these gifts given by different people at different times that have been essential for me through this specific time.”

Her post continued, “Thank you to every message, meal, gift, call, prayer, and support of any kind sent. There is the human side of this and then it gets to a point of it being miraculous when you start to see it from a bigger lens.”

A chaotic livestream featuring controversial influencer Clavicular took a frightening turn this week when the broadcast suddenly ended, and viewers were left fearing the worst. 

The 20-year-old was later rushed to the hospital after what has been described as a suspected overdose. 

The disturbing incident has reignited concern around the influencer’s increasingly erratic behavior, especially as his name has already been tied to recent arrests, online controversy, and extreme claims about his lifestyle.

Clavicular’s Livestream Took A Disturbing Turn In Public

Influencer Clavicular has been hospitalized following a “suspected overdose.”

According to a Tuesday, April 14, report by TMZ, a live stream by the influencer, real name Braden Peters, was cut short after he “suffered a suspected overdose Tuesday night and has since been hospitalized.” Us Weekly can confirm the report’s accuracy.

An X video of the live stream, shared by a fan that night, showed Clavicular, 20, seemingly disorientated while sitting in a bar with friends who attempted to speak to him in front of a camera.

Clavicular, a prominent figure in the internet’s looksmaxxing community who rose to fame after allegedly tapping his face with a hammer to achieve chiseled cheekbones, is seen rubbing his eyes in the X video. “How f***ed up are you?” a friend is heard asking the influencer, who replies, “Dude, I’m shot.”

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Another member of Claviular’s group is also seen placing a glass of ice water onto the table in front of Clavicular, who ignores the glass before stretching back in his seat. Later in the clip, the influencer’s head is seen dipping over to another friend’s shoulder beside him. The footage cuts out moments later.

News of Clavicular’s health comes weeks after Us Weekly confirmed he was arrested for battery in Fort Lauderdale. Taken into custody on March 26, the social media star was charged with misdemeanor battery after a fight broke out between his girlfriend, Violet Marie Lentz, and Jenny Popach, who went viral herself after breaking into the Hype House in June 2020. Clavicular was present for the incident.

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Just hours prior to the arrest, Clavicular’s controversial social media content struck a significant chord, going viral after showing him shooting an already dead alligator while on a boat in the Florida Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were aware of the situation and Us Weekly understood at the time that Clavicular got permission from the boat’s driver to shoot it.

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A statement from the commission was shared via X in light of the footage circulating online. “The FWC is aware of a video depicting individuals in the Everglades on an airboat who appear to be discharging firearms at an alligator,” it read. “FWC officers are looking into the incident and will provide additional information when available.”

Clavicular’s looksmaxxing antics, embraced by an online community who “obsess over physical self-improvement in the hope that it’ll improve their dating odds” per a February report by GQ, have sparked controversy in the past. Among his efforts, the influencer claims to have taken crystal meth to curb his appetite and inject himself with mail-order testosterone.

Fans are saying Farrah Abraham‘s hair is a mess, and so is this drama with her hairstylist!

The American television personality’s agreement with a hairstylist went sour after she refused to hold her end of the bargain despite Marseya ‘Slay’ Ochoa’s hard work.

Farrah Abraham became a household name on MTV’s “Teen Mom” and “16 and Pregnant” years ago and has stayed in the news for one drama or another since her television debut.

The Genesis Of Farrah Abraham And Her Hairstylist’s Tussle

The media personality and her daughter, Sophia, allegedly agreed to get their hair done by Ochoa free of charge in exchange for social media promotion. Still, the details of the terms and agreement reportedly got muddled up. Abraham and Ochoa took the drama to social media with pretty strong words for each other, including advice from the hairstylist to anyone thinking of striking a deal with Abraham.

Abraham promptly replied to Ochoa’s claims, calling her an inexperienced hairstylist who prefers to throw tantrums online over a plan she duly informed him about, which was that it would be impossible for her to post the collab until four days after their appointment.

The hairdresser added that she spent 12 hours working on Abraham’s hair, including detangling and coloring the extensions. Ochoa went further to share a clip of Abraham’s pre-styled hair, which went viral and attracted several comments from fans. As noted by The Daily Mail, the MTV alum uploaded an Instagram post on Monday thanking her glam team for dolling her and her daughter, Sophia, up, but excluded the hairdresser from the post.

The TV Personality Did Not Get The Public’s Approval Over Her Daughter’s Tattoo

Last year, Abraham and Sophia got into trouble for their mother-daughter dynamics with fans when the teenager revealed on Instagram that she got a tattoo of three massive bats on either side of her stomach.

As stated by The Blast, during the tattoo reveal, Abraham had initially thought her teen daughter had gotten pregnant but was relieved that was not the case. Recall that Abraham got pregnant with Sophia at 16, which may seem like a right justification for her concerns about Sophia, but social media users were not pleased.

Some commenters claimed the reality TV star was being so freehanded with her parenting and should not have given such a young girl permission to get tattoos at such a young age. Other social media users recommended the establishment of boundaries and rules to guide Sophia’s behavior and keep her in line due to her age.

Farrah Abraham’s Unique Birthday Gift To Her Daughter Set Tongues Wagging

During Sophia’s 14th birthday celebration, Abraham decided to gift her daughter with multiple facial piercings at a piercing party, where she was allowed to get a snakebite lip piercing and ear piercings for the occasion. The MTV star’s controversial gift caused an uproar on social media from fans who wondered why she did not think her 14-year-old daughter was too young for such a commitment.

Abraham fired back at the critics, tagging them parent shamers, acknowledging that she used to be one of them in the past, but things changed. She stressed that while she was in that category at some point, she removed herself upon learning that teenagers need a lot of compassion too while navigating life.

Abraham added that teens are faced with more pressing issues like alcohol addiction and underage sex, pushing piercings further down the list of bad things teens do. “Right now, Sophia is learning well-being, self-love, mental health, sex education, drug education, ADA-compliant education, before actions go beyond her learning. So she is prepared for all that life brings her way,” Abraham declared.

Years Later, The 34-Year-Old Faulted Her Exit From ‘Teen Mom’

Abraham, while on the hit show, pivoted into another area of her career, which she is now known for featuring in a fake “leaked” sex tape. The Blast shared that following the sex tape and her continued involvement in adult content creation/promotion, she was fired from the MTV show in 2017. Nearly a decade later, Abraham got candid about her exit from the show, saying that she was sent away unfairly and she should never have tolerated the form of abuse that came with her involvement in the adult entertainment industry.

She connected it to her history as a teenage mom and how the stigma still follows her around, including the judgment and the blame. The reality TV personality added: “And I just gotta say, like, if we look outside of this disgusting world that is just not correct, and it’s sinking, it’s teens were never included in equality and inclusion of proper contraception.”

Abraham had OnlyFans to bank on after she lost her means of livelihood, and this sorted her out financially, setting her apart from her former castmates on MTV. She also once revealed that her earnings on the platform reached millions of dollars annually, cutting across subscriptions and podcasts, which she hosts on the platform, independently of non-adult content.

Farrah Abraham Is Venturing Into The Murky Waters Of Politics

The reality star expanded her base for her 30s by announcing her intentions to venture into politics, specifically as the Mayor of Austin, Texas, in 2026. However, she got the timeline all muddled up as the next cycle is in 2028, which Abraham has described as a good development that would buy her more time.

She even published a campaign website while seeking political donations, although she now has to shift plans down her calendar. Abraham had previously claimed that her inspiration to pursue politics came from a mindset that women deserve a spot at the highest decision-making table. “I do believe more mothers and women need to be in government positions, and I say that in a nice way and with no disrespect to other government officials,” Abraham continued.

The media personality revealed that some women in her family, like her aunt and stepmother, worked and retired as government officials, but retired early due to environments that were not encouraging. Abraham continued that witnessing her family go through this made her believe a change was necessary.

Will Farrah Abraham and her hairstylist resolve things?

Kanye West has put his planned France concert on hold as pressure builds over whether he should even be allowed into the country. 

The rapper announced that his Marseille show would be postponed just as French officials were reportedly considering blocking his entry over his past antisemitic remarks. 

The decision adds another setback to his comeback tour, which has already faced fresh scrutiny in Europe over his recent controversies.

Kanye West Pulls Plug On Marseille Concert As Pressure Builds

Kanye West has officially postponed his upcoming show in Marseille, France, after concerns grew that French authorities could block him from entering the country. 

The 48-year-old was originally set to perform on June 11 at Stade Vélodrome as part of his 2026 comeback tour.

Instead of waiting for a final decision from French leadership, West announced that he was stepping back from the show himself. 

In a message shared on X Tuesday night, he wrote, “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice.”

Fans were disappointed with the update but some still showed support to the musician. “Smart move taking the high road, Ye. Don’t let them bully you out of the whole tour. Fans got your back everywhere else,” person wrote. 

Another commented, “Your decision is respected and hope you can play without all the unnecessary criticism,” while a third person added, “Respect the reflection, Ye. Real ones know the music hits different when the energy’s right. Take your time fans will be here when it’s back on.”

West Says He Does Not Want Fans Caught In The Fallout

While confirming the postponement, Kanye West also addressed his fans directly and framed the decision as an effort to keep them out of the growing controversy. 

In a follow-up post, he acknowledged the long road he faces in rebuilding trust.

“I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends I take full responsibility for what’s mine but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it,” West wrote, adding, “My fans are everything to me Looking forward to the next shows See you at the top of the globe.” 

In no time, the comments section was flooded with angry critics who took turns to slam West. 

“This ain’t fixing all the hatred you spouted,” one person wrote. A second person shared, “If you truly care about your fans you would do the right thing and apologize like you actually mean it for the first time in your life.” 

A third person commented, “Ain’t no one gaf what you gotta say, mentally unstable or not sh-t like that should’ve NEVER been said…the way you still have a platform is beyond me.”

Kanye West Faces Mounting Opposition From French Leaders

The postponement came after reports that France was actively considering banning Kanye West from performing in the country. 

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan and French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez both argued that the rapper should not be welcomed into France.

Their concerns centered on West’s past antisemitic remarks and his decision to release a song last year titled “Heil Hitler.” 

Reportedly, Payan opposed the event, saying he would not “allow Marseille to be a showcase for those who promote hatred and unapologetic Nazism.” 

He previously declared that West was “not welcome” at the stadium, which he described as a symbol of unity for the city.  

Similarly, Nuñez revealed he was “very determined” to stop West’s planned Marseille concert. 

West’s France Setback Follows UK Festival Fallout

France is not the first European country where Kanye West’s comeback plans have run into serious trouble. 

Just weeks earlier, the “I Wonder” crooner was barred from entering the United Kingdom after being announced as the headliner for all three nights of Wireless Festival in July.

That booking quickly unraveled. Several major sponsors pulled out after backlash over West’s involvement, and the entire festival was later canceled. 

The collapse of that event was another sign of how deeply his reputation has been damaged in recent years.

West has also drawn widespread outrage in recent years over his antisemitic comments and stunts. 

One of the biggest controversies came in 2025 when he used a Super Bowl ad to direct viewers to his Yeezy website, which featured swastika-emblazoned T-shirts. 

The stunt intensified criticism and reignited anger over his previous rhetoric. However, West issued an apology for his antisemitic comments earlier this year through an ad in The Wall Street Journal.

Mental Health Expert Backs Kanye West’s Bipolar Disorder Claims

A few days ago, West received some support from a medical expert after blaming his past antisemitic comments on bipolar disorder and an undiagnosed brain injury. 

In his January apology, the music icon said he “lost touch with reality” during manic episodes and admitted his actions were “reckless” and deeply harmful.  

As The Blast reported, mental health expert Professor David Curtis of University College London revealed that West’s explanation was medically plausible, saying, “People with severe bipolar disorder can act in ways completely out of character.”  

Curtis explained that manic episodes could lead to delusions, impulsivity, and extreme behavior, which may align with some of West’s public outbursts. However, support for the medical explanation did not erase criticism. 

Bipolar UK stressed that mental illness could affect judgment but should not be used to excuse hate speech, while the Anti-Defamation League said West’s apology was “long overdue” and that accountability mattered most.

Guy Fieri has responded to a viral moment in which he was seen interacting with Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate, sparking backlash from his fans and online users. The clip quickly circulated across social media, with users criticizing the Food Network star for associating with the controversial brothers who are facing legal trouble in some countries. Fieri clarified the situation, offering context about the brief encounter.

Guy Fieri Was Slammed For Greeting The Tate Brothers

On April 11, the Mayor of Flavortown was spotted in Miami, Florida, attending UFC 327. A viral clip spread online where Fieri, with his signature spiked hair and vibrant red long-sleeved top, exchanged greetings and handshakes with the controversial Tate brothers, who were accused of sexual trafficking and exploiting women, among other legal issues.

The brief interaction between the restaurateur and the influencers immediately created an online firestorm, with Fieri’s fans expressing their disappointment and anger.

“Ewwww @GuyFieri what the F-CK are you doing… This is f-cking b-llsh-t. F-ck you! Lost ALL respect from me a-sh-le,” one commented. Another wrote, “Apparently he has no morals either done watching him.” “Gross @GuyFieri. Seriously nasty a-s sh-t and f-ck flavor town,” another user added.

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The Food Network Star Was ‘Devastated’

I’m seeing all of your comments about the photo from Saturday’s UFC event and all I can say is that I’m devastated.  

I was there to see the fights and when I was walking through the venue, the Tate brothers stood up and said hello and that’s when the exchanged happened.  I did…

— Mayor Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) April 14, 2026

Following the viral video, Fieri addressed the issue on X, writing that he has seen the comments about him and what happened at the UFC event. “All I can say is that I’m devastated,” he wrote.

Fieri clarified the situation, saying, “I was there to see the fights and when I was walking through the venue, the Tate brothers stood up and said hello and that’s when the exchanged [sic] happened. I did not know them or about them before that moment.”

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The chef doubled down on his stance, reiterating that he did not know the brothers. “I’ll never pretend to be a perfect person but let me be crystal clear, I do not know the Tate brothers nor do I support them in any way,” he concluded the post.

Guy Fieri’s Statement Gets Mixed Reactions

Some fans backed Fieri, saying that he shouldn’t apologize for simply acknowledging the Tate brothers and being a decent human being. “Anyone who watched the video could see you were INTRODUCED to them and you were being polite. You have NO need to apologize for being the cordial and polite person you are,” one commented.

“Don’t bend the knee to the woke cancel culture dude. Social media will catch you off guard and unhinged leftists will never be happy with what you say or do. It’s no win situation,” another user added.

Others, meanwhile, didn’t believe Fieri when he said he didn’t know the Tate brothers, with one saying, “You hadn’t heard of this pair of r-pist human traffickers over the past decade?” Another person wrote, “Bullsh-t. You are around UFC news… can’t be that obtuse.” “I used to watch all your tv Guy. You’ve turned into a right wing grifter that rubs shoulders with pedophiles and criminals. Shove that apology up your a-s big dog,” one commented.

Inside The Tate Brothers’ Legal Troubles

In December 2022, Andrew and Tristan were arrested in Romania and subsequently charged with human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group. More charges were later added, including sex with a minor and money laundering. In 2025, the UK Crown Prosecution Service approved 21 charges for the Tates, including rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

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The brothers, who have denied all the claims, were barred from leaving Romania following the charges. The travel ban was lifted in February 2025, and Andrew and Tristan flew back to Florida, where they are currently based. While they aren’t facing criminal charges in the U.S., the Tates are under active federal investigation.

Guy Fieri’s Past Controversies

Despite his stellar reputation as a Food Network star, Fieri has had his fair share of controversies over the years. In 2011, a former producer of “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives,” David Page, accused Fieri of making sexist comments, being homophobic, and displaying anti-Semitic behavior.

“Almost everyone who becomes a star in television develops an abnormal sense of self. In the worst-case scenario, they become surrounded by sycophants who tell them everything they want to hear,” Page said. Fieri responded, denying the accusations and calling Page “sadly desperate.”

In 2013, Fieri was caught on video in a physical altercation with his hairdresser, Ariel Ramirez, who was allegedly tossed out of the vehicle by Fieri. Following the incident, Fieri’s rep said, “A bunch of guys were messing around. Things got a little out of hand, but they’re all good now.”

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Karlissa Saffold Harvey has reacted to Blueface reuniting with Stunna Girl, as Nevaeh Akira also shares cryptic messages.

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Karlissa Saffold Harvey Reacts To Blueface Reuniting With Stunna Girl

On Tuesday, April 14, Harvey took to Instagram to share a clip with her followers. Furthermore, the clip showed her lying in bed, saying, “‘Cause it’s 6 o’clock in the morning, and Stunna Girl is back. Them other b*****s gone, and I’m happy about that. Good morning! Hey, Stunna Girl! Shopping? Shall we?”

Furthermore, Harvey even tagged Stunna Girl in a post, asking her to unblock her from Blueface’s phone and Instagram.

From there, Harvey seemed to share that Stunna Girl peeped her message and complied.

To note, Karlissa Saffold Harvey’s shoutout and posts for Stunna Girl arrived hours after the rapper reunited with Blueface while he streamed live on Twitch on Monday evening.

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Social media users reacted to Stunna Girl reuniting with Blueface and Karlissa Saffold Harvey reacting in TSR’s comment section.

Nevaeh Akira Shares Cryptic Messages Amid Blueface Reuniting With Stunna Girl

Nevaeh Akira shared a few messages amid the stream showing Blueface reuniting with Stunna Girl. Initially, Akira took to her Instagram Story, writing, “My spirit can’t be taken from me, my soul will stay bright, my light can’t be dimmed. Wishing everyone light and love. Stay safe.”

Additionally, Akira added the background audio of ‘Realer Than Me’ by Lil Phat and Lil Boosie.

But Akira’s cryptic posts didn’t end there. She also followed up with a clip from one of the ‘Child’s Play’ films.

Then, she posted a screenshot of a gang of Chucky dolls. Furthermore, on Tuesday, April 14, Akira shared a photo of herself getting her nails done, with the background audio of ‘Running on E’ by Brent Faiyaz.

She also reposted a clip of Tupac.

And ended with a text repost.

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