Taylor Frankie Paul & Doug Mason Openly Flirt Online: A Song, a Duck, and a …

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This flirty exchange is turning heads and seemingly confirming rumors.

There is also a duck there.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and would-be The Bachelorette leading lady Taylor Frankie Paul is getting flirty with rumored winner Doug Mason.

Did he write a song about her? Despite everything, are these two going to work out?

Taylor Frankie Paul appears in the teaser for Season 4. (Image Credit: Hulu)

This is FLIRTY

On Saturday, March 28, Doug Mason — the rumored winner of TFP's season of The Bachelorette — shared a video to Instagram.

The video is a teaser as he sings along to his new song.

(Most of the men from Taylor's season missed weeks of work only to end up with no opportunity to promote themselves or build a social media following. Doug, at least, has some name recognition at the moment.)

In the video, we see a duck walking on the asphalt of a parking lot.

This clearly held some special significance to Taylor.

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As you can see in the screenshot below, Taylor showed up in Doug's comments.

"[Aww] I see what you did here," she wrote.

Taylor also included a duck emoji.

Doug replied with a simple pair of emojis that are open to interpretation.

We've shared them in this screenshot. It seems that he's playing innocent, pretending that he doesn't know what Taylor is talking about.

This playful exchange of Instagram comments between Taylor Frankie Paul and Doug Mason had fans talking. (Image Credit: Instagram)

Is this song about her?

We'll admit that we're not sure exactly what the "duck" signifies.

(There is some speculation that it could be a nickname for Doug — given the similarities in the sound of his name and the name of the waterfowl — but that is unconfirmed.)

It is entirely possible that the song was in the works before ABC canceled Taylor's The Bachelorette season.

As such, it may contain references to the season — things that the public might have understood, but now does not.

Alternatively, the duck might make perfect sense if one were to listen to the entire song.

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Technically, we don't know that Doug won Taylor's season.

But many fans suspect that this is what happened. That's the rumor.

This Instagram exchange only serves to reinforce that belief.

Additionally, that may mean that Taylor and Doug's relationship is what allegedly drove Dakota Mortensen to sabotage her season by releasing the 2023 video.

Reportedly, TMZ is working on something about Taylor and Dakota's history. Ultimately, Dakota may regret putting himself in the spotlight.

A distressed Taylor Frankie Paul confronts a castmate over the phone. (Image Credit: Hulu)

Maybe these two will work out after all?

Many commenters are openly lamenting that they did not — and will likely never — get to see Taylor and Doug's love story play out.

At least, not their first meeting.

The Bachelorette's audience is invested in a very specific format. Social media flirty emojis just won't substitute.

But some suggest that it might be way healthier for them, if they are an item, if they continue without as much of a spotlight.

Certainly, Taylor's had enough toxic relationships. Those rooting for her despite everything would like to see her get a happily ever after.

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Tiger Woods Reveals Why He Won’t Just Hire a Damn Driver

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On the golf course, Tiger Woods has no problem making use of a driver.

But for some reason, despite a net worth of $1.3 billion, the man simply refuses to hire a chauffeur, or even order a freakin' Lyft.

As you've likely heard by now, Woods was arrested on DUI charges last week, and this is not the first time that he's gotten himself into trouble behind the wheel.

Golf legend Tiger Woods speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a reception honoring Black History Month in the East Room of the White House on February 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

With Tiger's money, he could easily hire a pair of drivers to work in shifts.

The very least he could do is use a chauffeur or ride share service if he's been drinking or taking meds that might slow his reaction time.

But despite nearly a decade of DUIs and accidents, the golf legend simply refuses to go that route. And now we might know why.

"doesn't want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing," the source says. "And he thinks he is fine to drive."

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"He is not a social butterfly and prefers to hang around his home with his kids, or hitting balls, or playing video games," the source says, adding:

"He despises public scrutiny."

Yes, apparently, Tiger has to drive while impaired because he's shy.

The "public scrutiny" he would get from hiring a driver is apparently worse than the scrutiny he receives from flipping his SUV while driving erratically on a weekday afternoon.

It's worth mentioning that the crash happened at 2 pm, around the time that kids get out of school.

Tiger should probably contemplate the sort of scrutiny he would endure if this humiliation had reached the level of full-blown tragedy, as it very well could have.

In case you can't tell, we're a little annoyed by Tiger's continued insistence on (allegedly) driving under the influence, despite multiple previous crashes and brushes with the law.

And it seems we're not the only ones.

Insiders say Tiger's girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, is furious over his latest scandal

"She's not happy at all. She's both disappointed and a little bit pissed, if I'm being honest," one insider tells the Daily Mail.

"It's a definite red flag, and she told him that he's going to get this sorted out and that she's going to require that."

The source went on to state that if Woods doesn't get his act together, Vanessa will kick him to the curb:

"He has to get things under control, or she's not going to stick around," they said.

Sounds like Tiger has a lot to lose if he doesn't get his act together. Of course, that was the case with his last three traffic mishaps, and here we are.

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TLC Singer Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas Claims Trump Donations Were Accidents: I …

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Between Donald Trump's sabotage of the economy, his war in Iran, and the chilling revelations from the Epstein Files, a number of Trump-supporters are having buyer's remorse.

But TLC singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas is telling a different story.

After her donations to Trump were exposed, she's quickly insisting to the world that she's "not MAGA."

She's not saying that she once supported him and stopped. Instead, she claims that it was all a mistake.

After TLC singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas' compaign donations were exposed, she shared a video attempting to do damage control. (Image Credit: YouTube)

Her donating about $1,000 is a matter of record

On Saturday, March 28, The Independent reported that FEC records indicated that one Trump donor was named Rozonda Thomas of Stone Mountain, Georgia.

That is a distinctive name. It happens to belong to Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas.

Yes, that one. Of the Atlanta girl group, TLC.

The donations were to the Trump National Committee JFC — that is, joint fundraising committee — and Never Surrender Inc., which is a Trump fundraising group.

In total, her donations amounted to about $1,000.

Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas speaks to ABC News. (Image Credit: ABC)

These donations to America's mad king came in 2024, by the way.

This means that she financially contributed to the ongoing destruction of America that we're witnessing every day.

Obviously, people are expressing their horror and their disgust — and many more are simply shocked.

Chilli is not the first star from the '90s to drive away former fans with abhorrent political takes.

What does she have to say for herself?

On Instagram, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas posted this graphic as part of her damage control attempts over 2024 political donations. (Image Credit: Instagram)

Was this somehow just a mistake?

Over the weekend, the TLC singer took to her Instagram page to offer an explanation.

"I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA," she began her post.

"And," Chilli continued, "do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people."

She claimed: "I made a mistake too many make: I did not read the fine print."

According to Chilli: "I thought I was supporting causes against human trafficking and for veterans." Those are admittedly odd causes to champion if one is going to support Donald Trump.

TLC singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas speaks on a stage. (Image Credit: YouTube)

"Two things I care deeply about," Chilli emphasized, "as my dad is a veteran and everyone knows I love children."

She promised: "I have learned a valuable lesson."

Chilli concluded by making a request: "And ask for grace as I navigate this."

In a video, she also claimed that an entirely separate scandal — a post spreading a weird transvestigation conspiracy theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama — was simply an accident.

The TLC singer said that she is "not computer savvy" and did not even realize that the post, which most normal people would not even have seen, had been shared.

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This is a troubling pattern

"I have the utmost respect and admiration for Michelle Obama, and I would never say or do anything that is disrespectful to her or to any woman," Chilli claimed.

Memorably, she also said "all lives matter," an infamous racist slogan, back in 2017. The phrase exists solely to counter the Black Lives Matter movement, which calls attention to the murders of Black Americans, particularly by law enforcement.

That, too, was something that she walked back. But there is an unfortunate pattern.

Chilli and TLC are supposed to join Salt-N-Pepa (which we always say with the Sir Patrick Stewart intonation) and En Vogue this super for the It's Iconic Tour.

Is she doing damage-control to avoid a drop in ticket sales? Because, judging by the replies to her posts, she's not doing enough.

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Olivia Munn Diagnosis: Her Journey With Cancer, Fibromyalgia

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Olivia Munn revealed her diagnosis to the world.

Years before she shared this — before she and John Mulaney were an item, let alone parents — she learned that she has fibromyalgia.

The actress, comedian, and occasional guest co-host on The Today Show had to adjust to a new reality.

In fact, she relearned how to live much of her life. Perhaps that helped to prepare her to fight for her life against cancer.

While co-hosting on The Today Show With Jenna And Friends, Olivia Munn shared some medical news while preparing for cameras to roll again. (Image Credit: NBC)

She has received her fibromyalgia diagnosis over 6 years ago

44-year-old actress Olivia Munn opened up to People a while back about how she had felt off for years before her early 2019 fibromyalgia diagnosis.

"I wasn't really sure what was going on with me," she admitted.

Munn added: "I was going through a lot of different ailments for years and not knowing what was happening."

As it turned out, "what was happening" was fibromyalgia. This incurable disorder involves muscle pain, fatigue, and issues with sleep and memory.

'Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free'

"I had to change my wellness routine pretty significantly," Munn admitted.

"I had to be super thoughtful about what I put into my body," she explained.

Munn spelled out: I had to start eating gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free."

She added: "I had to cut out a lot of things that I was used to having every day and things that I really loved."

Olivia Munn attends the Vanity Fair Oscars Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

She had no choice but to change everything

"My situation was at a place where it was like, 'You're either going to go down a path where you're going to get multiple autoimmune diseases, or you have to stop now and we can try to get you better,'" Munn said of her lifestyle changes.

"It was like, 'These are your choices.' And so I had no choice, I was feeling so bad."

She acknowledged: "I had to really listen to the doctor's orders and cut all these things out."

On the plus side, Munn said that her doctor advised her to enjoy the food that she eats.

Stress can exacerbate fibromyalgia, while happiness can reduce it.

She has also battled with cancer

In March of 2024, Munn revealed her breast cancer diagnosis. In order to combat the extremely aggressive disease, she underwent a double-mastectomy.

She went on to undergo a full hysterectomy.

The actress and comedian has undergone more than her fair share of life-altering illnesses.

But, thankfully, they did not prove to be life-ending.

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Alex Duong Cause of Death: ‘Blue Bloods’ Actor Passes Away at 42

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We have tragic news to report from the world of television today.

Multiple outlets have now confirmed that beloved actor and comedian Alex Duong has passed away.

He was just 42 years old.

Comedian Alex Duong performs during the Laugh Factory hosts Virtual Telethon To Support Families Of Atlanta Shooting Victims at The Laugh Factory on March 27, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

News of Duong's passing comes courtesy of a statement from his longtime friend Hilarie Steele

"He was comfortable and thankfully out of pain," Steele wrote on a GoFundMe page for Duong's family.

"He was alert enough to say goodbye to his little girl, whom he has treasured every moment since the day she was born," she continued, adding:

"We are devastated, but so grateful for the support, prayers and generosity you have all shown during this unimaginable time."

Duong was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer affecting soft tissue, last year.

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Steele provided updates about his condition as Duong's condition deteriorated rapidly in recent days:

"He has gone into septic shock, a severe and life-threatening infection that has overwhelmed his body," she wrote.

"He is in the hospital, and the situation is critical. Everything has changed so quickly."

A popular standup comic in Los Angeles, Duong racked up numerous TV credits over the years, including roles on Blue Bloods, Dexter, Everybody Hates Chris, 90210, The Young and the Restless, and Pretty Little Liars.

Last summer, comics Ronny Chieng and Atusko Okatsuka hosted the "The Alex Duong Has Cancer In His Eye Comedy Benefit Show" at the Largo in Los Angeles.

Comic and actor Alex Duong has passed away after a battle with cancer. (GoFundMe)

Steele says Alex's family has been "overwhelmed with gratitude" over the outpouring of support from fans.

"Please keep Alex and his family in your prayers," she wrote.

"Your support is carrying them through the hardest time of their lives."

The GoFundMe page has already raised more than $120,000 toward its original goal of $95,000.

Duong is survived by his wife, Cristina, and their 5-year-old daughter, Everest.

Our thoughts go out to his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

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Kendra Caldwell in Hiding with Kids, Joseph Duggar Call Reveals

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On March 20, Arkansas authorities processed and jailed Kendra Caldwell.

She and her disgraced husband, Joseph, are facing multiple charges of child endangerment.

As we reported, Michelle Duggar bailed her out almost immediately. That was not an option with Joseph.

Kendra is now hiding from the public eye. But … what's she doing around kids?

Following her arrest, Kendra Caldwell Duggar posed for a mugshot. (Photo Credit: Washington County Detention Center)

'They brought me to a good place to stay'

It only took 90 minutes before Kendra Caldwell's mother-in-law showed up to bail her out of Washington County jail.

Kendra and Joseph are both facing four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree and four counts of false imprisonment in the second degree.

Though Joseph appears to have been extradited to Bay County, Florida to face charges for molesting a 9-year-old girl in 2020, Kendra is still in Arkansas.

Prior to this, he was being held in solitary confinement while awaiting extradition.

Phone calls in jails and prisons are recorded. And a recording of a call between Joseph and Kendra following her release was illuminating.

In this still from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a handcuffed Kendra Caldwell Duggar sits and speaks to a law enforcement officer. (Image Credit: Washington County Sheriff's Office)

People obtained an audio recording of Joseph and Kendra's phone call from 8:11 PM on Friday, March 20.

"Did you hear that I'm out here with, um, did you hear where I'm at and everything?" she asked Joseph.

Her disgraced husband advised her against stating her location.

"They brought me to a good place to stay that's very private," Kendra shared.

We do not know that location. But we do know that, clearly, she is not alone.

'Trying to keep my spirits up'

As the call recording continues, you can hear what sounds like children playing in the background.

(We'll get into that momentarily.)

"So you're doing okay," Kendra asked during the call.

Joseph told her that he was "trying to keep my spirits up."

He added that "reading the bible has really been helpful and calming to think about all the situation – situations."

Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell appear on TLC, before a sequence of disgraceful events. (Image Credit: TLC)

Audibly, Joseph appeared to get choked up before he shared that reading his religion's holy book had been "uplifting."

Kendra offered to get Joseph more reading material.

However, Joseph stopped responding. It seems likely that he was crying.

The call was still ongoing. In fact, Joseph was the one paying for it.

After two minutes of silence, Kendra hung up the phone.

Kendra Caldwell and Joseph Duggar stare into each other's eyes in this photo. (Image Credit: TLC)

What is she doing around children?

One of the conditions of Kendra Caldwell's release was agreeing to have no contact with her four children.

It seems most likely that the children playing in the background on the call were perhaps niblings — if she's staying with one of Joseph's siblings.

That doesn't necessarily mean that she's on the infamous Duggar compound or at someone's house.

(Some have wondered if she's staying with Anna Duggar, since Jim Bob purchased her house not too long ago, but that is pure speculation.)

With this family, and he wider cult, Kendra could be staying at a rental house or at a family friend's house where the general public might never find her.

However well she hides, she's due in court on April 29.

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Joseph Duggar Condemned By Brother Jason as ‘Evil’

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Late last week, the latest disgraced Duggar left the Arkansas jail where he had been held in solitary confinement.

It is widely believed that Joseph has now been extradited to Florida, where he faces charges for sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl.

Various family members have spoken out, with some having to later revise their statements as they learned more.

Most agree that Jason and his wife, Maddie, have made the best statement from the family to date.

Together, Maddie Grace Duggar and Jason Duggar struggle to find the right words to explain their position on certain things. (Image Credit: YouTube)

This statement isn't mincing words

Jason and Maddie took to Instagram to share a joint written statement.

They are wholly condemning Joseph.

To start, they admit that they feel "completely shocked, confused, and grieved to list a few emotions."

Jason wrote: "We are disgusted to hear the news about my brother. However, this isn't about how it's impacted our lives."

The couple expressed: "Our hearts are burdened because a child's life has been turned upside down due to the evil actions of someone who should have never hurt the vulnerable. This is something unthinkable."

In late March of 2026, Jason Duggar and his wife, Maddie Grace, released this strongly-worded statement condemning his disgraced older brother. Joseph, specifically. (Image Credit: Instagram)

Jason and Maddie expressed that Joseph's alleged crimes, to which he has reportedly confessed twice, angered them.

The couple prays that "God's righteous hand and the court system will serve justice in the situation as described."

Their statement expressed: "To fathom that someone would abuse their authority to harass the innocent is vile."

In addition to the victim, the couple said that they will continue to pray for Joseph's four young children — who are of course losing their father.

"We stand with innocent children," Jason and Maddie concluded. "Always."

Joseph Duggar has been arrested for the alleged molestation of a 9-year-old girl. (Washington County Sheriff's Office)

People are praising the statement

Various Duggar siblings have made different remarks — some speaking with more information than others.

(That is one of the pitfalls of speaking out immediately, because those who took their time will have more information.)

The worst statement, by far, came from Josh Duggar by way of his attorney.

The disgraced criminal claimed that Joseph was innocent. Notably, not even Joseph himself has made such a claim.

In contrast, Jason's statement seems to be one of the best.

Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell appear on TLC, before a sequence of disgraceful events. (Image Credit: TLC)

This is, frankly, better than Duggar responses to Josh's crimes.

As longtime watchers of that odious family may recall, Jim Bob and Michelle trotted their daughters in front of TV cameras to minimize the crimes that Joseph had committed against them.

Some even suggested at the time that perhaps the news about Josh coming to light was some sort of mystical attack against their family — as if their religion's devil were at war with them.

(As we have remarked, it must be incredibly frightening to believe that a powerful evil entity personally wants your destruction. That is what they were raised to believe.)

Even after DHS raided Josh's workplace during the CSAM investigation, some — particularly his wife — seemed convinced that he was framed. Now, some of the family seem to see things with greater clarity.

Kendra Caldwell and Joseph Duggar stare into each other's eyes in this photo. (Image Credit: TLC)

He's likely in Florida

As we mentioned, as of March 27, Joseph is no longer at the Arkansas jail where he has spent the latter half of March.

Joseph declined to fight extradition to Florida. In fact, he signed an extradition waiver.

In light of that, he is likely in the custody of Bay County, FL and awaiting trial for sexually abusing the then-9-year-old girl.

The child has not been identified. Documents list her only as Jane Doe. We know only that she is not one of the Duggar nieces. We neither know nor wish to know more than that.

At present, it is speculated that he might enter a guilty plea, sparing his victim from having to testify. However, we will have to wait and see.

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