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Days of our Lives: Joy Wesley’s Shocking Return – Does She Have Alex’s Baby?!
Days of Our Lives confirms that AlexAnn Hopkins is returning as Joy Wesley. Which means she might have Alex Kiriakis‘ (Robert Scott Wilson) baby in her arms when she arrives in Salem.
I am super excited for Joy’s return and all the drama she could potentially bring to Alex and his wife, Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein). We have lots to talk about so let’s dig in!
Days of our Lives: Joy Wesley’s Exit from Salem
So, if you recall, Joy left town pregnant with Alex’s baby last March but she lied to Stephanie and Alex. It was clear that Joy was pregnant but lied to them, I think because she knew Alex was going to be with Stephanie no matter what. More rejection for Joy…
Longtime fans may recall that Nancy Wesley (Patrika Darbo) and her now-ex-husband, Craig Wesley (Kevin Spirtas), conceived Joy as a donor baby to help save their daughter, Chloe Lane (Nadia Bjorlin), who had leukemia. No one else in their family was a bone marrow match so they made a match to save her.
Thankfully, baby Joy was born and saved her big sister Chloe’s life. She was the savior sibling. Later, in 2005, when Joy was just 2 years old, she was the tiny flower girl at Chloe’s wedding to Brady Black (Eric Martsolf). But shortly after that, the Wesley family relocated to New York.
Joy Wesley Returns to Salem as an Adult on DOOL
Joy Wesley returned to her hometown almost 20 years later all grown up on October 22, 2024, marking her debut as the adult version of the character. Nancy had dragged Joy to Salem to get her an audition for Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) and Abe Carver‘s (James Reynolds) soap opera Body and Soul.
If you remember, Joy was super excited when she landed the role of Reagan Holloway, a character who liked to stir up trouble with Arrow (who was played by Alex) and Faith (who was played by Chanel Dupree) on the soap within the soap.
Joy and Alex had instant chemistry while running lines and blocking scenes. The two actors eventually hooked up after a New Year’s Eve party, which sparked a brief, hot-and-heavy romance in early 2025. But then, their stint with Body and Soul ended in February 2025.
So, Alex offered Joy a job at Titan. And she accepted. And she developed true feelings for Alex, but he broke up with Joy, admitting he had unresolved feelings for Stephanie. If you remember, she was dating Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) at the time.
Days of our Lives: Joy Left Salem Pregnant with Alex’s Baby
But Stephanie ended things with Philip and then Stephanie and Alex reunited. However, shortly after the breakup, Joy found out that she was pregnant. And then, Stephanie caught wind of it and confronted her.
Not only did Joy lie to Stephanie about being pregnant, but Joy also lied to Alex as well. And in true soap fashion, Joy decided to leave town without telling Alex that she was carrying his baby. Joy left Salem on March 19, 2025, and headed back to New York to be with her family again.
And since then, Alex and Stephanie’s relationship blossomed. First, they moved in together. And most recently, they eloped in an elaborate plot to entrap her stalker, turned two-time kidnapper, Owen Kent (Wes Ramsey).
Right now, Alex is sick with worry and doing everything he can to bring Stephanie safely home and get her away from Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark), whom Alex continues to blame. Meanwhile, Stephanie is being held captive along with Jeremy in a storage room near EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and Dr. Wilhelm Rolf’s (Richard Wharton) secret lab.
So, right now, Joy Wesley is the furthest thing from either Alex or Stephanie’s mind. They just want this whole stalker and kidnapping nightmare to end. And hopefully it will soon. But more drama is headed their way even after Jeremy and Stephanie are saved.

Joy Wesley Returns During Days of Our Lives May Sweeps with Alex’s Baby
Joy Wesley is slated to return on April 24th on the Peacock soap. And the timing makes sense because May sweeps kicks off on April 23rd and runs through May 20th. With her coming back during sweeps, I have no doubt that she’s already had Alex’s baby by then.
Unless Days of our Lives really messes with timing, she should’ve given birth in late November or early December. So, Joy should have a five or six month old baby. Surely she knows from Salem Spectator updates that Alex and Stephanie are engaged and planning to marry.
But since they secretly eloped, Joy may not know they’re married. But surely, she’ll find out that Stephanie is Alex’s wife before she comes back to Salem. This baby bombshell could put Stephanie and Alex’s marriage into a tailspin.
Of course, Stephanie and Alex are both going to be angry that Joy lied to them. But they might not know the truth right away. Because Joy could leave the baby back in New York and come to Salem alone to check things out before she decides what to do.
Or Joy could bring the baby back with her and then when she sees that Alex and Stephanie are happily married, she might lie and claim the baby is some other guy’s. But I suspect Alex and Stephanie will demand a paternity test because of the timing of everything.
Alex and Stephanie’s Marriage Faces Baby Mama Drama on Days of our Lives
Hot on the heels of Alex agonizing over Stephanie’s kidnapping, this is more drama coming their way. Do you remember that Alex and Stephanie had a talk before they were married about having children.
Alex wants a bunch of kiddos, but Stephanie’s not sure if she even wants one, although she hasn’t really come out and told Alex directly that kids are off the table. But once Jeremy’s exonerated, Owen’s arrested or killed, then they might circle back to this chat.
And if Alex finds out from Stephanie that she doesn’t ever want kids and then Joy turns up with Alex’s kid, that could get really messy really fast for the newlyweds. Joy Wesley returns to Salem in just 7 weeks right as May sweeps kicks off and I expect huge baby mama drama for Alex and Stephanie to deal with.
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Ryan Gosling pauses “Project Hail Mary” event to try to get Eva Mendes' brother a job
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“Hire this man!”
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Lana Del Rey Celebrates Her Husband’s 51st Birthday In New Post
Lana Del Rey has pulled back the curtain on what it looks like to be married to her alligator tour guide husband, Jeremy Dufrene.
The “Summertime Sadness” singer gave fans a glimpse of her modest new life when she flooded social media with sweet photos and videos to celebrate Dufrene’s 51st birthday.
Lana del Rey previously shared the exact reassurance that Jeremy Dufrene gave her that made her marry him, and they have since kept a low profile after tying the knot in September 2024.
Lana Del Rey Shares Sweet Post Showing Off Her Life In The Bayou Area For Her Husband’s Birthday
Lana Del Rey is evidently loving married life far away from Hollywood, as she took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse into her life with husband Jeremy Dufrene.
In a video, the outdoor man can be seen on the back of a truck lifting a pot of flowers they got from Home Depot, but when he realizes she was recording, he flashed a wide grin at her.
In another, she shared a close-up photo of herself wearing his jeans jacket with his name above the pocket. One photo had her holding on to his hand as she flashed her huge diamond wedding ring.
Also in the post, Del Rey shared a video of the cover of their wedding photo album, as well as a cute photo they took on the lake.
She gushed over him in the caption, writing, “Happy birthday week to the sweetest guy I know.”
Fans Say The Singer Looks ‘So Genuine And Happy’

Fans joined in on the celebration as they took to the comment section to not only wish Dufrene well but also point out how happy the couple looked together.
One user approved of Del Rey’s massive ring, writing, “That cute huge rock on your finger, yup, exactly as it should be.”
“You’re both so sweet and beautiful. Love you!” another fan stated, while a third said, “The last photo of you two is so beautiful! Your expression looks so genuine and happy. It’s so good to see you happy, my girl.”
“She found her daddy,” another fan wrote of Del Rey’s relationship with Dufrene, while someone else noted that “each day, she becomes more radiant and happy alongside her crocodile hunter.”
Jeremy Dufrene Praises His ‘Amazing Wife’ Lana Del Rey

Dufrene had only kind words for his wife, Del Rey, as he reacted to her birthday tribute post.
The alligator tour guide expressed how thankful he was to be married to the pop superstar, noting that she always makes him “smile.”
“So many amazing months, weeks, days, minutes, and seconds with you,” Dufrene wrote online. “You’re such an amazing wife, always making me smile, and the laughter itself we share together is so heart touching. Endless love for you, my precious.”
He concluded, Thank you so, so much for loving me the way you do. Never stop being you.”
The Singer Shared The Alligator Tour Guide’s Reassuring Words, Which Convinced Her To Marry Him

The couple first met in 2019 when Del Rey went on one of his swamp excursions, and reconnected years later.
When she went public with their relationship, many were taken aback, especially because of the vast difference in their professional lives and the 11-year age gap between them.
However, the singer, born Elizabeth Grant, didn’t seem to care at all and proceeded to tie the knots with him in September 2024.
Last August, she revealed how she fell in love with Dufrene and the exact reassurance he gave her that made her marry him.
“Like many people who work with large, dangerous beasts, Jeremy has a calm, strong presence,” Del Rey told W Magazine. “When we met, I realized pretty immediately that I loved him, but that it might get difficult because of what I was bringing to the table.”
The “Say Yes To Heaven” singer then added that Dufrene reassured her from the start, saying, “I work with alligators — I have tough skin.”
“All the things that made me upset — and there were so many! — he would just listen and say, ‘You be you — and I’ll just love you more,’” she added.
Lana Del Rey Feared Her Fame Would Make Her Husband Uneasy

Since getting married, Del Rey and Dufrene have kept a low profile, especially as their relationship continues to come under scrutiny from critics.
She recalled how drones would often show up at their house looking to take photos of their private life and their early days as newlyweds.
“If I was him, I would have been nervous — my emotions were more overwhelming than usual, and my usual emotions can be quite overwhelming!” she said with a smile. “But Jeremy was fine. He told me, ‘Don’t worry about me.’”
She added of her man, “Jeremy is the most impactful person in my life. He’s quiet in public, but around me he talks all the time.”
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14-Year-Old Mom Faces Charges After DUI Crash Kills 1-Year-Old
A tragic incident has left a 1-year-old boy dead, and authorities are reportedly charging his 14-year-old mother. PEOPLE reports the teen veered off the road while driving under the influence, and the child wasn’t properly secured in the vehicle.
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Police Shares Details On Crash Involving Teen Driver
According to 13NewsNow, a 1-year-old boy died after his 14-year-old mother allegedly drove under the influence. The crash happened around 2 a.m. on March 23 in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Virginia. Police say the teen drove a silver sedan, veered off the right side of the road, hit a guardrail, then crossed over and struck a lane barrier on the left side.
The 1-year-old boy, reportedly named Ma’Khai, rode in the car at the time and was not properly restrained. PEOPLE notes that Ma’Khai died on Thursday, March 26, from injuries he suffered in the crash. His mother also suffered serious injuries and went to a local hospital. She was also allegedly not wearing a seatbelt.
Teen Driver Reportedly Faces Charges After Fatal Crash Claims Toddler’s Life
As a result of the crash, authorities are reportedly charging the 14-year-old. They say she faces charges for driving under the influence, driving without a license, and a child restraint violation. Officials may press additional charges, but they haven’t released more details while the investigation continues.
Family Of 1-Year-Old Child Speaks Out & Reacts To The Tragic Incident
According to WTKR, Ma’Khai would have turned 2 on April 4. The outlet also spoke with his relatives. His grandmother said losing him has been absolutely devastating. “I’ve been in his life since day one. This is the hardest.” She added that she feels angry about what happened but can’t bring herself to hate his mother, whom she identified as the 14-year-old driver. Ma’Khai’s alleged godfather also weighed in, urging teens to be more responsible and stop trying to grow up so fast. “Be more responsible,” he reportedly said. “Stop trying to outgrow your age and just be your age. There’s nothing wrong with being a teenager. Stop thinking that you’re grown.”
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Kim Novak says Sydney Sweeney is 'totally wrong' to play her in biopic, 'sticks out so much above the waist'
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The “Vertigo” actress would “never have approved” of the casting, adding that Sweeney “looks sexy all the time.”
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Rutger Hauer’s R-Rated Sci-Fi Is So Wild, They Changed The Name After Release
By Robert Scucci
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If you’re wondering why you can’t find a copy of Rutger Hauer’s 1991 sci-fi action thriller Wedlock, it’s because the HBO-produced title was later changed to Deadlock when it hit VHS. This was a common practice in the VHS era because when a customer walks past a wall of tapes at the video store, all competing for your attention, the snappiest title and cover art are what get picked up. Just like YouTube, where the snappiest title and thumbnail get you to click and consume whatever slop is being served.
Deadlock sounds tough and action-packed. Wedlock sounds like a rom-com. That’s really all there is to it. Since we’re talking about a Rutger Hauer film, it’s clear whoever made the call knew what kind of cinematic gold they had and didn’t want to undersell it on the home video market. Ironically, the device that puts its protagonist’s life in danger is actually called a Wedlock, so enjoy that bit of trivia before firing this one up on Tubi.
Classic Rutger Hauer Fare

Rutger Hauer spent most of the 90s starring in low-budget films that share a similar aesthetic with Deadlock, and they’re all pretty great if you’re into sci-fi B-movies. He plays everything super deadpan, but he also understands how ridiculous some of these movies are and leans into the camp at exactly the right moments. 1992’s Split Second is a sight for sore eyes and has a blast with its shlocky, half-Blade Runner, half-Alien premise.
Deadlock is cut from a similar cloth, but instead of playing a cynical, coffee-swigging cop with an axe to grind, Hauer is a fugitive on the run. A diamond thief and master electrician, his Frank Warren character pulls off the score of a lifetime in the form of $25 million worth of rare diamonds. The problem is his partner Sam (James Remar) and his fiancée Noelle (Joan Chen) double-cross him, and he ends up getting shipped off to an experimental prison known as Camp Holliday.

Lockup at Camp Holliday isn’t done in the traditional sense. Inmates are fitted with explosive collars called Wedlocks. Each collar is linked to another, undisclosed inmate, and if the pair separates by more than a set distance, they detonate and take both heads with them. It’s a simple concept, and a nasty one.
Here’s where things get complicated for Frank. Warden Holliday (Stephen Tobolowsky) wants to know where the diamonds are and will use whatever resources he has to get that information out of him. Meanwhile, Sam and Noelle have tracked Frank down and are closing in for the same reason. Frank eventually learns that the inmate linked to him is Tracy Riggs (Mimi Rogers), who wants nothing to do with him at first, claiming she’s innocent while Frank is very much not.
Separation Means Detonation

As you’d expect from a VHS-era, made-for-TV movie, Frank and Tracy warm up to each other and slowly form a romantic bond. They’re running from Warden Holliday and his goons, the police, and of course Sam and Noelle. Frank and Tracy can’t separate or they’ll detonate. Fortunately, it’s established early on that Frank is an electronics expert, and once he gets his hands on the right tools, he can put that very convenient skill set to use.
Deadlock is a solid, campy action thriller set in a near-future version of its release era that delivers exactly what it promises. There’s corruption, betrayal, danger, and enough chase sequences to keep you locked in and wondering how it’s all going to play out. Rutger Hauer has a strange, hard-to-pin-down charm, and what makes him so effective in movies like this is how seriously he takes everything while still letting moments of levity slip through when they’re needed. You believe him because he stays intensely grounded, even when things get ridiculous.

That energy is what makes films like Deadlock worth watching. It’s cinematic catnip for action fans who don’t want to do a lot of heavy lifting; perfect late-night watch. A thief gets jailed, meets a woman, escapes with her, and the chase is on. That’s all you need to know, and that’s exactly what Deadlock delivers.

As of this writing, Deadlock is streaming for free on Tubi.

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18 Years Later, Jason Statham’s 105-Minute Action Thriller Quietly Becomes a Free Streaming Favorite
Jason Statham’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s best ass-kickers has seen him perform in some of the grittiest action movies and franchises. From his impressive early work alongside long-time collaborator Guy Ritchie on the likes of Snatch to appearing in big-budget blockbuster franchises such as Fast and Furious and The Expendables, there are few action IPs the fast fists of Statham haven’t punched his signature style into. Another of his lesser-spotted franchise performances came in the Transporter series, beginning with a hard-hitting first installment in 2002.
After the first installment earned just over $40 million worldwide, that total doubled three years later by Transporter 2, and it was clear the French action thriller franchise still had plenty to give. The third installment, written by Luc Besson and directed by Olivier Megaton, might’ve earned $112 million worldwide against a reported budget of $40 million, but little could save it from a damning response from critics and audiences. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film’s critics’ score of 40% is barely improved on by its 48% audience rating. The critics’ consensus on the site reads, “This middling installment in the Transporter franchise is a few steps down from its predecessors, featuring generic stunts and a lack of energy.”
Despite this poor performance, Transporter 3 has continued to prove a popular rotation in the watchlists of action fans. Often appearing in the streaming charts, anyone yet to catch this underrated gem in Statham’s busy catalog will be able to do so this April. As of April 1, you’ll be able to watch Transporter 3 on Plex. A synopsis for the movie reads:
“Mob courier Frank Martin’s (Jason Statham) latest assignment pairs him with Valentina (Natalya Rudakova), the cynical daughter of a Ukrainian official. While her father ponders what to do with three boatloads of toxic waste, Frank must guard the problematic woman and prevent her from wandering too far from his vehicle, or risk triggering the explosive shackles they both wear.”
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And Just Like That… we’re going back to where it all started for Carrie Bradshaw. On Sarah Jessica Parker’s birthday, it’s a Sex and the City check.
‘Transporter 3’ Was Statham’s Last in the Franchise
Although Statham fans may have tuned out, the third Transporter installment wasn’t the last, with a fourth outing titled Transporter Refueled arriving in 2015. Alas, the third installment would be the last for Statham, as a reported dispute over pay and the commitment to future entries saw the action veteran decline the opportunity to reprise his famous role. This left Deadpool and Game of Thrones alum Ed Skrein to pick up the pieces as the lead.
Transporter 3 is joining Plex this April. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.
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Nurse Paid $6K For “School,” Then Lost License
Registered Nurse Stephanie Skipper reportedly had her license suspended and nearly lost her home after Tainika Brown, the woman behind shuttered Tosi University, filed a complaint with the nursing board. Skipper reportedly paid $6,000 to take post-op surgery courses at Tosi. But after she allegedly “declined to join Brown’s organization,” Brown allegedly retaliated. Ultimately, the Maryland Board of Nursing suspended Skipper’s license, sending her into financial ruin and foreclosure.
But is there more to the story?
Now, The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is looking into what happened on ‘TSR Investigates.’
More On Registered Nurse Stephanie Skipper’s License Allegedly Being Suspended By Way Of Tainika Brown
According to Carter, the Maryland Board of Nursing revoked Stephanie Skipper’s license based on allegations that she was running an illegal post-op surgery business. However, Skipper says the claims are false and came from forged documents from Tainika Brown. Per Skipper, the incident occurred after she rejected Brown’s recruitment offer. Instead, she was working to roll out her own post-op course when she received a letter from Brown. In it, Brown allegedly told her that her course was unauthorized and if Skipper didn’t hand it over to her for her review, she would report Skipper to the Maryland board.
Per Carter, the board received “disturbing” complaints about Skipper. One claim alleged that Skipper’s practices made her clients prone to the “transmission of infections.” Another claim noted Skipper’s alleged “incompetence” in offering body-altering courses.
More On Tainika Brown, The Woman Behind Tosi University, Alleged Complaint
However, it was ultimately discovered that the complaint, allegedly signed by a fellow doctor, was fraudulent. The doctor later came forward and submitted an affidavit stating that he did not know Stephanie Skipper or her medical work and believed his name was used for “fraudulent purposes.”
Scroll above to watch as Skipper explains how her license was suspended. And how the ordeal left her in financial turmoil, with two houses on the verge of foreclosure. Additionally, Carter recaps the fraudulent claims submitted against Skipper. Ultimately, Skipper shares how she cleared her name. And Carter shares what has happened since to Tainika Brown’s Tosi University, as well as the statement TSR received from her attorney ahead of this episode’s airing.
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Netflix’s Barren, Empty April Schedule Is The Future Of Entertainment
By Jonathan Klotz
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It’s no secret that Netflix is the largest streaming platform in the world. Over the last 10 years, it’s been the home to an ever-growing catalog of award-winning original series and movies, and in that sense, not much has changed. What avid Netflix watchers have started to notice has become clear with the platform’s April additions, which feel a lot more sparse than they used to.
There are a lot of older blockbusters coming to the platform and original series coming back for another season, but the emphasis isn’t on any of that: it’s on live events. If you’ve thought that Hollywood is making fewer and fewer shows and films each year, you’re right, and when even Netflix is focusing on boxing, baseball, and reality competitions, you know the world of entertainment has changed.
Netflix Is Getting Great Movies You’ve Already Seen

There are some great movies coming to Netflix this month, including the first five Mission: Impossible movies, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the Oscar-nominated sci-fi film Bugonia, and Denzel Washington’s underrated American Gangster. For shows, the first Stranger Things spin-off, Tales from ‘85, is arriving late in April, Beef Season 2 covers a new feud between Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, and if you like anime, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run is a must-watch. The problem is a lot of the movies are five years old, or significantly older, and the shows, with the one Hawkings Indiana sized exception, tend to be Season 2, or even later.
You’ve likely already seen most of the movies coming to Netflix. What you haven’t seen is Charlize Theron’s latest film, Apex, an action-thriller about humans hunting humans. It doesn’t sound all that exciting, but then again, neither did the log line for The Old Guard, and that turned into a surprisingly fun romp. Don’t worry, though, because Netflix is continuing its push into live entertainment as streaming becomes more and more like cable with every passing day.
Netflix Is Turning Into Cable

On April 11, Tyson Fury takes on Arslanbek Makhmudov in a boxing match between, and this might shock you considering the streamer’s love of Jake Paul, professional boxers. Two more boxing events, Supernova Strikers: Genesis, pitting boxers against influencers, and Supernova: Genesis, a legit boxing card, airs later in April as well. That’s a lot of boxing that’s on top of the weekly streams of WWE Raw, podcasts including Bill Simmons and Pete Davidson, and now, baseball games.
Netflix is slowing down the output of streaming originals and instead spending the time and effort on live broadcasts, whether you want it or not. The future of entertainment is going back to the past of cable television, where live events ruled the ratings. It’s alright if Netflix slows down it’s releases, not only because the shows coming out this month, including Beef Season 2 and Man on Fire with Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II look like fun, but there’s so much already on the platform it’ll take decades to go through it all.
Compounding the lack of streaming originals, particularly sci-fi this month, is that Hollywood has slowed down the number of shows and films getting release dates. On the one hand, it’s good, as for awhile, it was impossible to keep up, but on the other, it means more four-quadrant concepts and, less wild, creative swings at big, bold concepts. Netflix isn’t going anywhere, but what we watch on the platform is starting to change, and before we know it, the streamer will switch to the weekly release model. When that happens, it’ll be official: cable is back.
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Taylor Frankie Paul’s Neighbor Heard Screams Before 2023 Arrest
Taylor Frankie Paul’s neighbor called 911 ahead of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star’s 2023 arrest once she heard “screaming.”
“First, there’s like domestic violence; somebody is screaming, ‘Get off me.’ There is a woman screaming,” Paul’s neighbor told emergency operators in footage obtained by Us Weekly from the Herriman City Police Department in Utah. “The garage door keeps opening and shutting. It sounds like she’s trying to get out.”
The individual further remarked that it seemed “like somebody [was] leaving” the property.
“Somebody’s getting in the truck,” she said. “So, it looks like the lady who was screaming might be leaving right now. … [She] actually didn’t leave. Now, she’s going back in the house.”
Paul and now-ex Dakota Mortensen got into a physical altercation in February 2023, leading to Paul’s domestic violence arrest. She pleaded guilty to aggravated assault as part of a plea deal to dismiss additional charges of domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse with injury and criminal mischief. (Paul shares Indy, 8, and Ocean, 5, with ex-husband Tate Paul, as well as son Ever, 2, with Mortensen, 33.)
According to Paul’s neighbor, she didn’t hear any weapons or signs of the then-couple drinking alcohol.
“I know they have kids, [but] I don’t know if the kids are there right now, because I think she shares time with her ex-husband,” the woman said, adding that she wasn’t sure whether Taylor sustained any injuries. “I would love to know if they’re OK. I mean, it looks like she’s OK right now. I don’t know if somebody else in there was screaming.”
She continued at the time, “I don’t know what is going on. But anyway, I don’t really want them to know that I’m the one that’s calling the police.”
Footage from Taylor and Mortensen’s fight leaked earlier this month, in which the MomTok creator was seen physically assaulting Mortensen and throwing chairs at him in front of her daughter. Afterward, ABC canceled plans to air Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette.
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security,” a spokesperson for Taylor told Us in a March 19 statement. “After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.”
The rep added, “There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.”
Mortensen, for his part, has publicly denied any accusations regarding his conduct at the time and was granted a temporary protective order against Taylor. Per the court order, Mortensen was also awarded sole custody of son Ever until a court hearing next month.
As for Taylor, she returned to social media on Thursday, March 26.
“Thank you to every check in, call, prayer sent,” she wrote in a since-expired post via her Instagram Stories. “Your unconditional kindness and check in can be someone’s lifeline.”
Us Weekly has reached out to a rep for Taylor for comment.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
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Safaree Confirms His Mother’s Passing In Emotional Tribute
Fans are sending Safaree Samuels love and prayers after he confirmed his mother’s passing. The rapper shared photos of his mom on social media with an emotional message telling fans his life is shattered.
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Safaree Samuels Opens Up About His Mother’s Passing In Emotional Tribute
On Saturday, March 28, Safaree shocked fans when he revealed that his mother had passed. The reality star shared a carousel of photos with him on Instagram, along with a heartbreaking message saying he didn’t know how he was going to move forward without her. As of right now, details about his mother’s passing are unknown.
“🕊️💔🕊️My life is shattered… I’ll never laugh or smile the same again. I cant believe I can’t call you ..my mommy.. my heart my world. your kids love you so much.. as I type this my hands can’t even hold still..this last year we never left your side.. God give me strength becuz I don’t know how I’m going to do this without you. I never knew pain until this… my life will never be the same 💔💔💔,” Safaree wrote.
More About Safaree’s Family
Details about Safaree’s family are scarce, but he reportedly has two sisters, Shamika and Samantha Samuels. Fans know that he also has two kids with Erica Mena, a daughter, Safire Majesty, and a son, Legend Brain. As of now, Erica Mena hasn’t commented on his mom’s passing.
Fans Send Safaree Love After He Honors His Mom Online
After The Shade Room shared the news about Safaree’s mom, fans flooded the comment section. Several folks sent him their deepest condolences, while others admitted that losing a parent is their biggest fear.
Instagram user @ninanevtelen wrote, “one of the biggest heartbreaks is losing a parent!!!”
Instagram user @ssshe_o wrote, “This took my breath away. How devastating! 🙏🏾♥️”
While Instagram user @nuggetsmomxo wrote, “Losing a parent is life shattering…🥹🥹”
Then, Instagram user @channingdoll_ wrote, “A pain no one can understand unless you’ve experienced it. RIP to her 🙏🏾”
Another Instagram user @oohnanaxoxo wrote, “He was def a mamas boy. This gon be tuff for him to process. Praying for his mental health and peace during this difficult time. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽”
Instagram user @porschacoleman wrote, “Wow 😣 Losing a parent is the worst. Lost my dad in 2019 💔 Prayers up to him and his family.”
While another Instagram user, @_riyaa, wrote, “Your heart truly never heals from losing a parent. I would give ANYTHING for one more hug and kiss from my dad 😥”
Then another Instagram user @_nayouuuuu wrote, “Biggest fear 💔”
Finally, Instagram user @dr.deneice wrote, “This is unspeakable pain!! Prayers for him and his family!!”
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