“Euphoria” came back from hiatus after four years, and despite the ongoing harsh criticism for its third season, viewers are still tuning in every Sunday in record numbers.

The ratings for the Emmy-winning HBO series indicate that more people are watching the show than ever, as the third episode is around the corner.

According to Variety, episode two of the current third season of “Euphoria,” which aired April 19, amassed 8.5 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days. Those numbers match the viewership of the April 12 season premiere. 

Additionally, the global total for “Euphoria” season three has surpassed 20 million viewers to date, which is a 68% increase in global viewership from the second season premiere in the same timeframe.

‘Euphoria’ At The Center Of Backlash Over Highly Sexualized Sydney Sweeney Scenes

“Euphoria” fans were excited when the show finally returned to catch up with the cast of characters as they venture into adulthood via a five-year time jump. However, many fans couldn’t get past the scenes of Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard.

This season Cassie has embarked on a career on OnlyFans, resulting in her taking very suggestive and highly sexualized photos that many have deemed degrading.

Some critics have gone even further, accusing “Euphoria” and creator Sam Levinson of leaning into “disturbing” and “misogynistic” storylines more than ever in comparison to previous seasons. 

In her very first scene in season three, Sweeney is dressed as a dog, as she pants, eats out of a bowl and is led on a leash. 

Additionally, the following episode sees her dressed as an adult baby with her legs spread while sucking a pacifier, and also being topless with ice cream dripping down her nipples.

Other scenes feature Sweeney wearing a soaking wet American flag T-shirt without a bra and also dressed as a baseball catcher in only a nude thong. 

Speaking to the general consensus of her scenes, one social media user asked, “How is Sydney even agreeing to do this season of Euphoria?” while another said, “Why would Sydney agree to doing allat… weird.”

Another described the scenes as a “humiliation ritual,” and added “Please god i cant keep seeing Cassie degrade herself in the most embarrassing ways imaginable.” 

Show Creator Sam Levinson Discussed Controversial Scene Of Sweeney’s Character Dressed As a Dog

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Levinson discussed the trajectory of Cassie’s character in season three.

“[Cassie] has got her dog house and her little dog ears and the nose, and that has its own humor, but what makes the scene is the fact that her housekeeper is the one filming it,” Levinson said. 

“What we wanted to always find is the other layer of absurdity that we’re able to tie into it so that we’re not too inside of her fantasy or illusion — the gag is to jump out, to break the wall,” he told the outlet. “We wanted to capture what she’s trying to show the audience and be inside of it, but then also pull back wider and see how depressing it is.” 

OnlyFans Model Criticizes Sweeney’s ‘Euphoria’ Portrayal 

OnlyFans model Sophie Rain spoke with Complex about Sweeney’s portrayal of Cassie’s foray onto the platform and expressed her displeasure.

“I just watched the recent episode and while I do love Sydney Sweeney, I believe the depiction the director created labeling OnlyFans as this easy money gateway is damaging for girls,” Rain said. “Only a few hundred women on the platform have made worthwhile money, and many women only make a few hundred dollars a month.”

She also voiced her opinion on the costumes Sweeney has worn so far this season.

“I also think some of the outfits Sweeney wore, especially the baby costume, just horribly paints OnlyFans girls,” Rain told the outlet. “I am very conservative on my OnlyFans account, and depicting us as catering to certain audiences that like us to dress up as toddlers is damaging to our community.”

‘Euphoria’ Composer Labrinth Called Out The Show And Confirmed Exit Ahead Of Season 3

In a post on his Instagram Stories weeks before the show’s season three premiere, Emmy-winning composer Labrinth spoke out about “Euphoria” and his absence. 

“I’m done with this industry. F-ck Columbia. Double f-ck ‘Euphoria.’ I’m out. Thank you and good night x.”

He followed that message up with another on April 19 before the airing of episode two. “People will comfortably lie in this industry and still call themselves honest people. So no cap, I decided to remove whatever music I had in it,” he wrote.

Labrinth continued, adding “I spoke to HBO, as far as I know, we are cool. I left because, last truth, when I work for someone, their vision is paramount to me, but I don’t let people treat me like sh-t.”

Online tributes are pouring in for Kiara Janae Brokenbrough as heartbreaking reports resurface, drawing renewed attention to the life she once shared publicly with the world. The 32-year-old, who went viral for documenting her ultra-budget wedding with husband Joel Brokenbrough is now the focus of an emotional wave of tributes following a reported devastating loss tied to the arrival of her newborn son.

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Kiara Brokenbrough Dies In Childbirth, Baby Fights

According to an online obituary and a GoFundMe campaign organized by Joel’s mother, Kiara passed away on March 30 as she welcomed her baby boy, Jonah. A family friend also claimed she died during childbirth, though official confirmation of the cause has not been publicly released. In the midst of the tragedy, baby Jonah is reportedly in neonatal intensive care unit, where loved ones say he is showing signs of progress. “Jonah, like his parents, is a fighter,” her obituary shared, noting that he continues to inspire both family and hospital staff as he improves day by day.

The GoFundMe page, which has nearly reached its $100,000 goal, describes the emotional toll the loss has taken on Joel, who is now navigating life as a new father under unimaginable circumstances. It also highlights the support he will need moving forward—physically, emotionally, and financially—as he adjusts to raising his son while grieving his wife. In a public tribute, Joel referred to Kiara as his “beautiful, God-fearing, worshipping wife,” sharing that he is still processing the sudden and painful loss.

Kiara & Joel’s Viral Love Story Resurfaces Amid Tragedy

Kiara and Joel first captured public attention in 2022 after their wedding went viral for its unusually low cost—reportedly just $500. At the time, Kiara proudly shared how the couple kept things simple and intentional. They chose a free outdoor venue to help cut traditional expenses to focus on what mattered most to them. Their story resonated with many for its authenticity, with the couple later continuing to share life updates, including their pregnancy journey and excitement for their growing family.

Since news of her passing surfaced, social media users have filled timelines with tributes. Plenty of fans reflected on Kiara’s viral past and the fragility of how her story ended. Alongside the grief, many have also sparked broader conversations about maternal health and loss.

Folks React In Shock, Send Heartfelt Prayers

Fans flooded The Shade Room’s IG comments in disbelief, expressing shock and heartbreak over Kiara Janae Brokenbrough’s passing. Some pointed to how much women’s bodies endure during childbirth. While others called attention to Black maternal health disparities. Amid it all, prayers and condolences poured in for her family and newborn son.

One Instagram user @kaylaaa.brynn said, “Fly high beautiful friend 😢🕊️❤️‍🩹 until we meet again 🫂”

This Instagram user @breahnazhane commented, “One day this country will take black maternal care more seriously.“

And, Instagram user @tomie_brownsugar wrote, “what do u bring to the table ? My life …Rip 💔”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @itscynderella added, “Women need more respect. Our bodies go through ALOT. 😢”

While Instagram user @tinkerbell_011 said, “Child birth is underrated , you literally between life and death.“

Lastly, Instagram user @eldixonn claimed, “She had a Master degree, married to the love of her life and birthed her first baby when she passed….that’s a better headline 👏🏾 May she rest in peace 🙏🏾”

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Thanks to projects such as Euphoria, The Housemaid, and Christy, Sydney Sweeney seems to be everywhere. The 28-year-old actress has rapidly become one of the most talked-about stars in all of Hollywood, appearing in everything from controversial American Eagle advertisements, to Madame Web, and even Family Guy. Sweeney currently has eight upcoming projects listed on IMDb, with an untold number of floating contracts looming to keep her busy for the foreseeable future.

If you’ve found yourself wondering if there’s anywhere she won’t be featured, you’ll have to turn your attention to The Devil Wears Prada 2, which releases in theaters May 1. Thanks to a write-up in The Hollywood Reporter, we can say for certain that Sydney Sweeney won’t appear in the legacy sequel, as her cameo has been removed from the final cut of the film. Apparently, the Euphoria head-turner was supposed to appear in a brief role, portraying a fictionalized version of herself.

Not The Right Outfit For The Audience

Per reports, the Sydney Sweeney cameo would only last for about three minutes, and it would help to reestablish Emily Blunt’s character, Emily Charlton. During the scene, Emily would assist Sweeney with an outfit, which would highlight how prolific the clothing designer’s work is within Hollywood circles. According to THR, the scene simply didn’t mesh well with the rest of the intro, so it’s been left on the cutting room floor.

The move might be for the best, all things considered, since Sydney Sweeney’s name isn’t exactly drawing the most family-friendly headlines at the moment. Her work on Euphoria, portraying an OnlyFans model who eats out of a dog bowl and engages in other highly NSFW fetish content, doesn’t exactly gel with a PG-13 family comedy starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Likewise, Sweeney has found herself at the center of an online culture war, as every move she makes seems to become politicized in some way.

Maybe constant scrutiny from the public is just one of the major downsides to global fame. Even still, we’ll likely see the cut cameo floating around on the web after The Devil Wears Prada 2 concludes its theater run. As an absolute worst-case scenario, we can probably still find it in the DVD special features once physical media for the film releases. By then, AI may become so advanced that Sydney Sweeney can appear in every single movie, including those made decades in the past, like the original Devil Wears Prada.

Amanda Bynes is turning heads again, this time for her noticeably slimmer figure. The former “Easy A” star was spotted out in Los Angeles on Friday, keeping it casual in a black T-shirt, pink shorts, and white sneakers while carrying a black Dior bag. The laid-back outing quickly caught attention as Amanda Bynes appeared significantly thinner, showing off her legs during the coffee run.

Bynes has been open about her weight-loss journey in recent months, previously revealing she turned to Ozempic to help shed pounds. At one point, she shared that she weighed 180 lbs., later dropping weight and documenting her progress with fans.

“I usually don’t like paparazzi pictures bc I was 180 lbs.,” she admitted. “But now I’ve lost 28lbs on Ozempic! I’m down to 152lbs. I know I still look big, but this photo is really inspiring to me!”

She has also been candid about her goals, explaining she hoped to reach around 130 lbs. as part of her transformation. “I’m going on Ozempic. So excited,” she said. “I’m 173 now so I hope to get down to like 130, which would be awesome so I look better in paparazzi pictures. I will post about my Ozempic journey of course.”

See the latest photos of Amanda Bynes here.

Expert Claims Bynes May Have Hit Weight Goal As Transformation Continues

According to functional nutritionist Monica Partier, Bynes’ recent appearance suggests she may have lost even more weight. “Amanda keeps losing weight week after week, it’s very obvious,” Partier told the Daily Mail. “Whatever she is taking is working well for her. She must be at her weight goal by now as she seems to be rather thin.”

The expert noted that maintaining the results will depend on long-term habits, emphasizing a diet focused on high-protein, nutrient-dense foods. “As long as she is eating high-protein, vegetable-loaded meals with little processed foods, little dairy and hardly any sugar, she should be able to stay slender once she quits the medication,” she said. “There is a way to maintain the weight loss, she just needs to be diligent.”

Amanda Bynes’ Rise To Fame Overshadowed By Legal Battles And Conservatorship Struggles

Bynes rose to fame in the early 2000s with roles in “What I Like About You,” “Hairspray,” “Big Fat Liar,” and “Easy A,” becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars.

Behind the scenes, Bynes has faced a series of highly publicized personal challenges that ultimately led to a conservatorship. Following her early success on “The Amanda Show,” reports later surfaced alleging inappropriate behavior by showrunner Dan Schneider, along with resurfaced clips and images from her time as a minor on set that drew renewed scrutiny online. The two eventually parted ways professionally, and Bynes’ career trajectory shifted in the years that followed.

From Legal Troubles To Recent Setback

After stepping away from acting at 24, Bynes faced multiple legal issues, including a DUI arrest in 2012. In 2013, she was placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold, after which her parents established a conservatorship to oversee her affairs.

The conservatorship remained in place for nearly a decade before being officially terminated in 2022. However, in 2023, the “Easy A” star experienced another setback when she was placed on an additional 72-hour involuntary psychiatric hold after being found without clothing in downtown Los Angeles.

Amanda Bynes Gets Candid About Mental Health, Addiction, And Weight Struggles

In recent years, Amanda Bynes has been more open about personal struggles, including past battles with addiction and mental health, as well as weight fluctuations tied to depression. “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean,” she said. “I weigh 162lb. right now and want to get back to 110lb.”

The “She’s The Man” actress has also been exploring new platforms, previously announcing she joined OnlyFans, but made it clear her intentions are strictly for fan interaction. “Disclaimer: I’m doing OnlyFans to chat with my fans through DMs,” she said. “I won’t be posting any sleazy content.”

Ahead of The Madison‘s premiere on Paramount+, Taylor Sheridan‘s latest Montana-based drama had already been renewed for a second season, which has already been filmed. What came as a surprise for many was that, following the success of the first season, the network opted to renew The Madison for a third season as well. In our post-Yellowstone streaming landscape, this may signal a shift in the viewing habits of longtime Paramount subscribers — and perhaps a change in direction for Sheridan himself.

‘The Madison’ Is Taylor Sheridan’s Most Intimate Drama Yet

For anyone who has already watched Season 1 of The Madison, the confirmation of a third season comes as a welcome surprise. The drama stars powerhouses like Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, with the former playing Clyburn matriarch Stacy as her family mourns a very personal loss. The six-part drama has made waves with critics and viewers upon its release, many of whom are dubbing it as Sheridan’s greatest series yet — and there’s certainly an argument to be made there. Indeed, this quick renewal may prove to be an important turn for the streaming platform, with Paramount hoping to capitalize on interests that it may not have realized its viewers had.

The Madison may not be a family-friendly series, but it is about a family at the lowest point in their lives. What sets The Madison apart from not just Yellowstone, but just about every other Sheridan-penned drama, is its emphasis on family dynamics and the personal drama that erupts from them. Rather than the soapy tension resulting from high-stakes crime, as seen in Landman or the Yellowstone universe, The Madison is an intimate portrayal of a concept that just about every human being will understand​​​​​: grief. Of course, there’s far more to it than that; its brilliance in confronting East Coast politics with modern West realities, and the overall themes of parental failure, cultural divides, and personal hypocrisy, is unencumbered by unrealistic firefights or Godfather-adjacent conspiracies. Aside from 1883, The Madison feels like Sheridan at his most authentic.

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While all of Sheridan’s television dramas deal with family struggles, most do so in an environment divorced from reality. On some level, viewers prefer to look into worlds unlike their own, watching characters who couldn’t be further from them in environments they only have cursory knowledge of. Yet, The Madison has clearly struck a chord with viewers. Few can identify with the highly volatile, acid-spewing relationship between Jamie (Wes Bentley) and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) on Yellowstone, but many have either lived or witnessed the tension between sisters like Abigail (Beau Garrett) and Paige (Elle Chapman). Meanwhile, The Madison‘s emphasis on grief offers an interesting window into something that most people can likely relate to.

‘The Madison’ Proves That Taylor Sheridan Is at His Best When the Stakes Are Personal

Arguably, some viewers have grown tired of Taylor Sheridan’s recycled plotlines and usual antics because those who remember his American Frontier trilogy fondly know that there’s more to him than rough-and-tumble antiheroes and constant soliloquies about land and legacy. Make no mistake, The Madison still emphasizes its environment, highlighting the Ennis area and the surrounding “Last Best Place,” but the land represents the lost potential that the Clyburn family may have had with Preston (Russell) and his brother Paul (Matthew Fox) out in the contemporary West. In fact, The Madison isn’t really a neo-Western, though it’s billed as one due to the modern frontier setting. In reality, it’s a slice-of-life picture that emphasizes the trials and tribulations of one New York family as they realize that the curated life they lived was not what was hoped or planned for them.

Sheridan’s ability to create grounded, well-rounded, and dynamic characters is the strongest component of The Madison, building on the success of presences like John Dutton (Kevin Costner), Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña), or Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone). While these characters always felt larger-than-life, culled specifically for the weighty, fictitious environment of whichever respective Sheridan series they belong in (you know that Yellowstone isn’t really like Montana, right?), there’s an authenticity to The Madison‘s characters that deserves high praise. Not to say they’re all good people, or that they don’t clearly have their own demons to wrestle with, but they feel realistic, understandable, and deeply human.

The Madison is a drama that doesn’t allow its neo-Western perceptions to pigeonhole it into a specific brand, a la the Dutton franchise. It’s not stumbling into the same pitfalls that Marshals is, nor is it more of the same as Dutton Ranch appears to be. This is Taylor Sheridan trying something new, something profound — and it’s about time.

I used to dread Pilates days when it got warm enough for shorts because finding a pair that felt supportive and flattering seemed nearly impossible. That changed when I found Sogetdo V-cross high-waisted workout shorts on Amazon, which instantly made me feel more confident the second I put them on.

For me, the biggest hurdle wasn’t just comfort — it was feeling secure enough to move through a full workout without constantly adjusting my clothes. Between awkward waistbands and shorts that ride up, it felt easier to stick to leggings. But this pair of Pilates shorts completely flipped that mindset.

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The standout feature is the V-cross waistband, which creates a sculpted, flattering shape without digging in. It sits comfortably high on the waist and stays put through every stretch, squat and reformer move.

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Another wrote, “I am happy with the quality and look of them. They are a true black and have normal stretchiness but also suck you in the way you want.”

At the end of the day, it’s not just about what you wear to work out — it’s about how your workout clothes make you feel. And if you’ve been on the fence about wearing shorts to your next Pilates class, this is the pair that’ll change everything!

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Storage Wars stars Laura and Dan Dotson have claimed that Darrell Sheets feared for his life due to alleged cyberbullying before his death.

“His family told us that this has been happening for three years,” Laura, 57, exclusively tells Us Weekly. “[It happens to] even strong men that you think aren’t gonna get their feelings hurt. Cyberbullying is a real thing. This made him feel less than, and it really obviously bothered him. He was terrified for his life [and] for the people around him. He didn’t know why he was being targeted.”

Laura and husband Dan, 63, worked with Sheets on Storage Wars before his retirement from the A&E reality series in 2023. Sheets died at age 67 after an apparent suicide on Wednesday, April 22, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a spokesperson for the Lake Havasu City Police Department confirmed to Us.

An official cause of death has not been confirmed. Us reached out to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s office for comment.

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“He had other things also,” Laura continued. “His health and certain things that might have contributed to [his death]. Relationships, love interests and stuff that would go up and down, but [he] truly, truly was a wonderful, loving person who believed in God.”

Laura and Dan also recalled Sheets’ reaction to another friend’s death by suicide, with Dan noting that Sheets was in disbelief.

“He says, ‘I can’t believe anybody that could do that,’” Laura said. “‘They must have so much pain.’ So it was so hard for us to really believe that this happened.”

Weeks before his death, Sheets called out alleged cyberbullies in a post shared via Facebook.

“I have been hacked by a very evil person,” he wrote in March. “The clown. [The posts] are not done by me, they are being done by … very evil people. I’m not gay, I have made no posts about any children’s arcade owner, etc. I’m extremely sorry and sick over this.”

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Sheets continued, “He said he would, please understand it is not me. People are showing up to my work and wanting to harm me. The police are aware of this but [their] hands are tied because Facebook allows this and it is very bad.”

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Days later, Sheets claimed his “cyberbully stalker” allegedly victimized others via social media.

“He has been going after other small businesses in town and harassing them, using my name,” he wrote. “It is not me! He has extorted money from many people in this town acting like a handyman. This has been going on for three years with him, and the things he says are very damaging. This is a felony called cyberbullying.”

The Lake Havasu City Police Department told Us in a statement that it is “aware of the cyberbullying accusations involved in this incident and these claims are a part of the active investigation.”

If we had it our way, our homes would be packed with cute, whimsical decor from Anthropologie. The only issue? The price. Even if we wanted to, shopping for multiple items would leave a dent in our bank accounts too large to justify. That’s why you’ll find Us scoping out Wayfair’s sale section, selecting pieces that are similar in style but much more budget-friendly.

With Wayfair’s Way Day happening April 25 through 27, now is the time to stock up on stylish Anthropologie-inspired items for a reasonable price. The retailer truly has it all: glamorous floor mirrors, sleek bookshelves, throw pillows that provide a pop of color and even quirky kitchen essentials. We rounded up our favorites ahead, but hurry! The sale is over almost as soon as it starts, and you won’t want to miss out on these great prices.

Anthropologie-Style Decor Pieces on Sale at Wayfair

1. Adorable Accent: If your home could use a little seasonal sprucing, add a colorful throw pillow. While Anthropologie is full of playful, printed options, this orange and white alternative captures the same vibe for under $30 — was $85, now $23!

2. Pretty Printed Rug: Something is up with area rugs — they’re either kinda ugly or ridiculously expensive. That makes this Lark Manor find a unicorn in our books. The classic blue floral print looks extremely elevated, and we can personally vouch for the high quality (it’s currently sitting in this editor’s living room and still looks like new a year later!) —  was $134, now $63!

3. Furbaby-Approved Lamp: Anthropologie’s Icon Table Lamp: Dog Edition is what pet parent dreams are made of, but the $298 price tag? Woof. The good news is, this Doodle Dog Lamp is eerily similar and surprisingly chic, even featuring a golden pup. It’ll still make quite the conversation piece. . . for a lot less! — was $75, now $58!

4. Sweet Seat: Admittedly, we were skeptical of this velvet accent chair — until we read the reviews. With a 4.8-star rating, it’s clearly a hit with customers who have used it for a reading nook or added it to their bedrooms, with many saying it was easy to assemble and feels comfy yet sturdy — was $399, now $173

5. Cool Cabinet: This rattan cabinet doesn’t just look way more expensive than its price — it’s also celebrity-approved. The Kelly Clarkson Home find is ideal for storing dishes, books and even baby toys, elevating your space while remaining practical and sleek — was $550, now $186!

6. ‘It’ Girl Mirror: It’s hard to find a quality, full-length mirror that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, but this arched option is a solid choice. Complete with gold detailing, it can be hung or leaned against your wall, giving you an influencer-approved aesthetic for under $100 — was $350, now $68!

7. Darling Darkening Curtains: Our favorite Anthropologie curtains are made from linen-blend material, so this linen-like alternative quickly caught our eye. The muted blue shade adds a pop of color while still feeling neutral, and shoppers not only praise the quality but say they’re great at blocking light — was $89, now $30!

8. Bedroom Essential: If you’re tired of collapsing onto a dull, boring bedspread, spice up your sleep space with Bedsure’s floral duvet and pillow shams set. The same style comes in multiple cheerful shades, from mineral blue to terracotta, and the best part is, it’s hundreds less than ones that look just like it — was $130, now $40!

9. Chic Sips: Anthropologie has become famous for its fun juice glasses, but you can get four of these vintage-inspired crystal tumblers for the same price as one. That morning chug of water never looked so good — was $31, now $17!

10. Double Duty: The most gorgeous bookshelves can cost upwards of $1,000, so imagine our surprise when we saw this expensive-looking arched option discounted down to just $220. What makes it a real steal is the tiny storage cabinet at the bottom, allowing it to show what you want to display. . . and hide what you don’t — was $320, now $220!

11. Café-Inspired Stool: Are we at a bistro in France? No, just your kitchen, which now has the same vibe, thanks to these elegant woven stools stationed at the counter — was $559, now $94!

12: Vintage-Like Art: It’s up to you whether to tell guests you got this pricey-looking swan painting on sale at Wayfair. It could easily be mistaken for something you discovered while thrifting. . . which is exactly why we love it! — was $35, now $22!

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Taylor Frankie Paul is currently in the middle of a wave of good news after prosecutors declined to press domestic violence charges against her. However, the details of the physical altercation between her and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen continue to be revealed.

In Paul’s March witness statement in the dropped case, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star alleges that Mortensen has a long history of sabotaging her.

In documents from the Draper County Police Department obtained by Us Weekly, Paul alleged “Dakota has a history of creating these situations and there is a pattern of him trying to sabotage anything big or exciting happening with my life,” she said in her March 4 witness statement.

“Things like a new season [of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’] coming out or in this case the trailers for ‘The Bachelorette’ starting to run always seem to set him off,” she continued.

The reality star also claimed that Mortensen continued to text her about falling in love on “The Bachelorette.”

“His messages to me talked about how he can’t watch me fall in love with the rest of the world and give other men a side of me he’s craved every day,” Paul alleged in the statement. “He is the one coming to my home, begging for us to be together, and now claiming that I assaulted him.”

After being in the middle of a legal and media firestorm throughout the last few weeks, Paul’s luck has turned around. However, despite being active on social media throughout all the drama (and after), it appears that now she is officially taking a step back.

Fans realized on Thursday, April 23, that Paul deactivated her Instagram and TikTok accounts.

A source close to Paul told PEOPLE that her decision to deactivate her accounts is not permanent.

“Taylor is taking a breather,” the insider told the outlet. “It’s been a lot the last couple months to consume and [she] will be back shortly to continue sharing her story. She’ll decide when the time is right to return to filming on ‘Secret Lives.’”

Text Messages Revealed Mortensen Asked Paul For Sex After Physical Altercation Left Her Bloodied

In text messages obtained by TMZ on April 16, Mortensen asked Paul if she wanted to have sex with him after the two were involved in a physical altercation, a request which she firmly declined.

“You don’t wanna f-ck?,” Mortensen texted Paul on February 22. She responded with a clown emoji and replied “F-ck? My nose won’t stop sushing blood. The f-ck is wrong with you.”

Mortensen then responded to her rejection saying that she previously mentioned sex in a prior phone call. However, she corrected his recollection of events, “I said talk the f-ck.” 

Mortensen replied with a series of angry texts, culminating with him writing to Paul, “GOODBYE. F-ck your abuse,” to which she replied “F-ck YOURS.” Mortensen then added, “See ya in court.”

The ‘Mormon Wives’ Star Was Granted A Temporary Restraining Order

On April 8, Paul was granted a temporary restraining order against ex Mortensen, alleging that he was physically abusive toward her, which is the same claim he made when filing an identical protective order against her that was also granted by a judge.

According to the court documents, Mortensen is not allowed within 100 yards of Paul until their next court hearing later this month.

The documents also reveal that Mortensen cannot email, text, call, or otherwise communicate with Paul. During the upcoming court hearing, the court will determine if a permanent restraining order should be put in effect against either of them.

Production Welcomes Paul Back To The Show When She Feels Ready

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the “Mormon Wives” production team is letting Paul take the lead on when (and in what capacity) she wants to return to the show.

An inside source close to her also revealed to the outlet that production continues to remain supportive of Paul, and is ready to film with her at her own pace “if and when she is ready.” 

Paul previously shut down claims from PEOPLE that the show would resume production without her, writing in the Instagram comments of the post, “Interesting, that’s not the call I got.”

By Robert Scucci
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Part of me wonders how tremendous a short film 984: Prisoner of the Future could have been if it had a production budget that didn’t feel nonexistent. It falls into the same wheelhouse as The Twilight Zone, The X-Files, and 1984 in its breakdown of government overreach, conspiracy theories, and how easy it is to forget what it means to be human when the powers that be believe they’re above the law. Originally meant to be a TV pilot, 984: Prisoner of the Future is instead a one-off effort from director Tibor Takacs that tells a complete story, as disjointed as it may be.

Despite its poor production value, 984: Prisoner of the Future is interesting enough to keep you watching, but it will also make you wish it actually was a 30-minute television pilot because, as a feature, the longer it runs, the more it falls apart. If you can take a step back and imagine what could have been, the concept is chilling, the acting is what I’d call “adequate” for the kind of project it is, and the story mostly lands even when the execution struggles.

Lock ‘Em Up And Throw Away The Key! 

984: Prisoner of the Future is set in the not-so-distant future from when it was filmed in 1978. We’re introduced to a convict named Tom Weston (Stephen Markle), imprisoned by a totalitarian regime known as The Movement. He’s accused of making a number of business deals before his incarceration that were meant to disrupt the oppressive regime. Tom maintains his innocence, even after enduring years of torture from Dr. Fontaine (Andrew Foot), one of the higher-ups working for The Movement.

The Warden (Don Francks) has reason to believe that Tom is, in fact, innocent, but continues following orders and abusing him anyway. Through flashback sequences Tom experiences while being drugged and tortured, we learn what he was up to before being locked up. Even then, it’s still unclear whether he technically did anything wrong, or if The Movement’s version of events is exaggerated so they can maintain total control over anybody who dares speak out against them.

Dr. Fontaine asserts that if Tom just admits his wrongdoing, he can be forgiven, reprogrammed, and reassimilated into the new world order. Tom, even after 10 years of continuous torture and manipulation under horrific living conditions, refuses to admit fault. But as the years march on, he begins to lose his grip on reality, finding it difficult to discern between real life and what he’s hallucinating.

Hoping one day to breach the prison walls and start a new life, Tom remains optimistic despite his conditions. But a man can only take so much before he completely breaks, becoming just another statistic in a post-apocalyptic society where humanity’s well-being is an afterthought.

Aggressively Low Budget, But Not Without Potential

The best way I can describe the production values of 984: Prisoner of the Future is by comparing it to a DIY musician’s demo tape. The artistic direction and intention are clear, but there simply aren’t enough resources to pull it off. There are recurring motifs, but the demo itself feels both bloated and incomplete. Had the screenplay been tightened up and trimmed of its excess, I could see this working as a one-off X-Files or Twilight Zone episode. But at 76 minutes, it plays like a TV special trying to stretch into something it isn’t.

Don’t get me wrong, 984: Prisoner of the Future is a solid watch for anybody who’s into dystopian sci-fi, but you need to go in knowing it’s rough around the edges. If you can see through the production limitations, there’s a lot of promise behind the grit. The setting and overall vibe are perfect for hard lines like, “Those who don’t believe will eventually perish from their own horrific visions,” but moments like that are few and far between. I’d argue that if somebody dumped this into editing software and cut it down to a tight half-hour, it would be much better received because every standout moment would actually have room to hit.

984: Prisoner of the Future SCORE

As of this writing, 984: Prisoner of the Future is streaming for free on Tubi.