Jace Evans Held Gun to Head, Threatened to ‘Blow His Brains Out’ Before …

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As we previously reported, Jenelle Evans' son Jace Evans was committed to a psychiatric hospital earlier this month.

Initial reports indicated that Jace had pulled a gun on his grandmother, Barbara Evans, with whom he had been living.

Now, however, TMZ has obtained audio from a 911 call indicating that Jace actually used the gun to threaten suicide.

Jenelle Evans has a very poor relationship with son Jace. (Instagram)

In the call, Barbara can be heard urgently asking for help, telling dispatchers that her teenage grandson was out of control inside her home. At one point, she said he was "destroying" the house, and she needed immediate intervention from authorities.

The situation escalated in a way that no family ever wants to experience.

Barbara told the dispatcher that Jace allegedly had a gun to his head and was threatening to "blow his brains out." She also said he was screaming at her and, at times, attempting to harm her.

The audio captured Barbara becoming increasingly emotional as she tried to explain what was happening in real time, pleading for officers to respond as quickly as possible.

Law enforcement ultimately responded to the home in North Carolina following the call, which has been described as a "troubled teen disturbance."

In the aftermath of the incident, Jace was placed in a mental health facility, where he remains in treatment.

There have also been concerns raised about possible substance use in the period leading up to the incident, though details remain limited and unconfirmed publicly.

For longtime viewers of Teen Mom 2, this situation is especially difficult given the family's complicated history.

Jace has been at the center of a long-running custody situation between Jenelle and Barbara, one that played out publicly for most of his life.

Jenelle Evans and her oldest son, Jace Evans, on Teen Mom. (Image Credit: MTV)

In recent months, Barbara has also been pursuing legal action in an effort to regain custody after Jenelle sent Jace back to North Carolina from her new home in Las Vegas.

Insiders say Jace is deeply distraught over Jenelle's decision to get back together with David Eason, the ex-husband whom she has repeatedly accused of abusing her and her children.

Thus far, there has been no public statement from Jenelle addressing the newly released 911 audio involving her 16-year-old son.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, help is available in the United States by calling or texting 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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Dakota Mortensen Breaks Silence on Taylor Frankie Paul Abuse Allegations

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With just days to go until Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette, the controversial reality star finds herself at the center of a growing scandal.

Paul is being investigated for domestic violence in connection with allegations made by ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

The Bachelorette is already losing advertisers, but ABC has shown no indication that they're willing to cut ties with Taylor and pull the season.

They'd lose millions, of course, but there might come a time when they have no choice — especially now that Dakota is speaking out.

Taylor Frankie Paul attends the Los Angeles Premiere and FYC Event of Hulu's "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Season 2 at Paramount Studios on May 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images)

A rep for Mortensen issued a lengthy statement to Entertainment Weekly explaining that Dakota's top priority at the moment is the health and well-being of his two-year-old son, Ever.

"His number one priority here is protecting [their 2-year-old son], Ever," the rep tells EW.

"He knew there was a possibility it could come out, but he was not going to be the one to proactively do that because he has always wanted a decent relationship with Taylor.

"It's been really hard to achieve that, but he wants to co-parent well."

The rep went on to confirm that Mortensen was not the one who made these allegations public.

"He was just hoping that if he says nothing, as he usually does, it would go away. He's never done any kind of sit-down interview about his side," the spokesperson continued.

Taylor Frankie Paul attends Hulu's Get Real House at Casa Lago on April 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

"He kind of just lets it all happen to him, and I think he realizes with the severity of everything now that he just can't do that."

The statement comes as a surprise, as Taylor previously indicated that she wished to keep the situation private, but Dakota had other plans.

"I actually took action about a few weeks ago. I'm just doing third-party everything — pick-up, drop-offs, communication — so no contact right now for me," she told EW.

"I think that's the best case, honestly, because clearly it's just not to a point of us getting along, so I wanted to take the best action I could," Taylor continued, adding:

Taylor Paul attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

"I didn't want to bring anything to the public eye, making it a bigger deal for the sake of my son, and just everything about to come out. But that wasn't the plan for [Mortensen]."

Earlier today, Paul appeared on Good Morning America, where she vaguely commented on her scandal, but steered clear of any concrete statements.

"Honestly, it's been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of The Bachelorette being released, and it's supposed to be a really exciting time. I'm a person that will always speak my truth and that's what I'm known for and so when the time is right, I will be," she said.

"But right now, just trying to be in the present moment and focus on this."

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Facing Recall Drive: Partisan Opportunism or Needed Change?

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Sheriff Chris Nanos is facing a recall election drive.

While the results — whatever they may be — are far off, there's no question why this is happening.

Nancy Guthrie's tragic disappearance has drawn all eyes to Pima County. He is in charge of the investigation.

There are questions, however, about whether this recall is really about a botched case … or someone's political ambitions.

Pima County sheriff Chris Nanos speaks on NBC News. (Image Credit: NBC News)

Sheriff Nanos is facing a recall drive

Daniel Butierez is a Republican congressional candidate.

Last September, he lost a special election against Representative Adelita Grijalva.

(You may recall Rep. Grijalva from Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to swear her in because she would be a key vote in releasing the Epstein Files. Obviously, the DOJ later simply resolved to largely ignore the law.)

This November, he's aiming for a rematch. But he's also using his campaign for something else.

He's pushing a recall drive for Sheriff Chris Nanos, sending out hundreds of volunteers to collect signatures.

Butierez told The NY Post that "this is a bipartisan effort."

He then claimed: "He has been an embarrassment to Tucson and to Pima County with this Nancy Guthrie case."

Recent allegations about Nanos' employment history are, Butierez shared, a contributing factor.

He alleged: "Everyone's pretty disgusted, Democrats and Republicans."

Butierez said that some Pime County officials fear some sort of retaliation, so he's leading the recall effort.

Amidst her status as a missing person in early 2026, Nancy Guthrie's image was shared far and wide in the hopes that someone knew something. (Image Credit: NBC News)

Is this needed?

After the first week following Nancy's tragic disappearance, many were already predicting the end of Nanos' career.

It is possible that he and other investigators made one or more errors. He is the sheriff — that particular buck stops with him (at least on the local side of the investigation).

High-profile cases can make or break careers. Sometimes, an investigator gets very lucky — and hailed as a hero, with book deals and more. By the same token, an investigator can be extremely unlucky.

In Nancy's case, some believe that she has been dead for most if not all of the time that she has been "missing," with the kidnapper having gone to ground or perhaps fled.

Maybe Nanos could have done something differently, but we don't really know enough yet.

Daniel Butierez appears on NewsNation as he once again runs for Congress. (Image Credit: NewsNation/YouTube)

On the other hand, some question whether Butierez's push has anything to do with Nanos aside from political opportunism.

Last September, he lost.

As Donald Trump continues to sabotage America's economy (among other things), Butierez will continue to face an uphill battle in his run for office.

Even if Nanos has done thing wrong in this investigation, his relative unpopularity could give any campaign a boost.

Whether it succeeds or fails, Butierez may bring more attention to his campaign simply by inserting himself into this tragic story.

Will the recall drive be successful?

Butierez sounds confident that he'll get the votes that he needs to recall Sheriff Nanos — or, at least, to force a recall election. But he's a politician, so let's look at the facts.

He has 120 days from when he started the recall drive to rake in approximately 120,000 signatures. He claims to have 500 volunteers going around doing so, which comes out to 240 unique signatures each.

If he manages to get them, the Pima County Recorder's job will be to verify all of the signatures within 60 days.

Provides that there are no issues with that, Nanos will then have five days to decide: resign, or face a Special Recall Election.

We can probably speak for most people when we say that Nancy's fate is a greater concern than who is sheriff.

Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Facing Recall Drive: Partisan Opportunism or Needed Change? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Rachel Tussey Cause of Death: TikTok Star Passes Away at 47 Following ‘Mommy …

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We have tragic news to report from the world of social media.

Rachel Tussey — the beloved TikTok star who gained fame with her "midlifeunmuted" account — has passed away.

She was just 47 years old.

Popular influencer Rachel Tussey has died at the age of 47. (YouTube)

News of Rachel's death comes courtesy of an announcement from her grieving widower, Jeremy Tussey.

On March 3, Jeremy took to his wife's page to reveal that she had been left brain dead after being deprived of oxygen during surgery.

Rachel had previously informed her followers that she would soon be undergoing a tummy tuck as part of her larger "mommy makeover" image overhaul.

"She was without oxygen for over six minutes," Jeremy said in the March 3 video. "I was told last night that she's brain dead."

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The procedure went horribly awry, and Jeremy now claims that his wife was a victim of medical malpractice.

Rachel's loved ones offered additional information on a GoFundMe page that was set up to help the family cover medical expenses.

"On Wednesday, February 25th, Rachel underwent a surgery that tragically resulted in an unfortunate situation of medical neglect. Following the procedure, she suffered severe brain damage after extended loss of oxygen and was placed on a ventilator under sedation," Jeremy wrote, adding:

"Rachel fought bravely with her family by her side, but the extent of the damage left her with very minimal brain activity.

"On March 5th, her husband Jeremy faced the unimaginable and heartbreaking decision to remove her from life support."

Rachel Tussey passed away following a recent cosmetic procedure. (YouTube)

The surgeon who performed the procedure, Dr. Shahryar Tork, has offered his condolences to the Tusseys in a statement issued to TMZ.

"I am heartbroken for Rachel Tussey and her family. My thoughts remain with her loved ones during this devastating time. Like them, I am struggling to understand how this could have occurred," he said, adding:

"Rachel's surgery was completed successfully and without complications. When I last saw her in the recovery room as she prepared for her planned overnight stay, she was awake and in excellent condition with her husband by her side.

"Out of respect for Rachel and her family, and due to patient privacy laws, I will not comment further."

"On February 25th, Rachel Tussey suffered a permanent anoxic brain injury, from which she will never recover, after undergoing a surgical procedure at a private surgical center in Cincinnati, Ohio," says Bernard Layne, an attorney retained by the Tussey family.

"I have been retained to represent the Tussey family and to conduct a full and thorough investigation surrounding the facts and circumstances of this tragedy," Layne continued.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rachel's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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Holly Hallstrom Says ‘The Price Is Right’ Firing Was Retaliation; Weight Gain …

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The latest round of Dirty Rotten Scandals exposure delves into the world of The Price Is Right.

No, the wholesome daytime game show doesn't seem like a scandal-ridden house of horrors.

But model Holley Hallstrom, who spent nearly 20 years on the show, was left shaken by her experience — and by her firing.

She says that the shocking weight gain story behind her firing — which Bob Barker denied — was only a cover story.

Model Holly Hallstrom discusses what it was like to appear on, and be fired from, 'The Price Is Right.' (Image Credit: E!)

'The Price Is Right' went wrong for her

From 1977 until 1995, Hallstrom appeared as one of "Barker's Beauties" on The Price Is Right.

She says that her firing in 1995 was blamed on weight gain caused by medication.

That is horrible — but, sadly, she says that it was the cover story, not the actual scandal.

In the new episode of E!'s docuseries, Dirty Rotten Scandals, Hallstrom explains why she really left the show.

She says that it was retaliation — related to fellow model Dian Parkinson's sexual harassment lawsuit against Barker.

In 1994, Parkinson filed a suit against Barker, accusing him of asking her to perform oral sex upon him.

She explained that she only agreed to the sex act because she feared losing her job.

Hallstrom had already faced issues — like pressure to get breast implants when she was first hired.

But the tension on set grew worse after Barker, with his wholesome family image, faced these sexual misconduct allegations.

"When Dian filed her suit, oh boy, that was the beginning of when everything got really bad," Hallstrom said, according to Fox News Digital.

Holly Hallstrom walks viewers through the ups and downs of her time as one of 'Barker's Beauties.' (Image Credit: E!)

'I was not present for those conversations'

"I didn't want to be involved in it at all," Hallstrom emphasized. "Barker wanted us to go on all these talk shows and say he was the victim and that Dian was lying."

She explained: "I didn't participate because I didn't want to, and I thought it was tacky."

Hallstrom added: "And also because I could not honestly say, 'Oh yes, Dian is lying,' or 'Oh no, Dian is not lying.' I was not present for those conversations."

She shared: "I just avoided doing all of Bob's PR tour. Finally, I was told I would be appearing on 'The Suzanne Somers Show,' period. And I did."

Hallstrom recalled: "Of course, all they wanted was for me to say that Dian was lying. When Suzanne asked me if I thought Dian was lying, I just babbled some answer, and that was that." But the story did not end there.

A document appears to show Holly Hallstrom's dismissal from 'The Price Is Right.' (Image Credit: E!)

"But then that week, I read in the tabloids, 'Holly says, 'Dian is lying.' I never said that," Hallstrom described.

"I called the tabloid and demanded a retraction," she shared. "They printed a retraction."

Hallstrom continued grimly: "But that was the beginning of the big rift between Bob and me. That's when I got on his s–t list."

In 1995, Parkinson dropped her lawsuit, citing that it was emotionally and financially draining. Barker, who insisted that any sexual relationship had been consensual, took a victory lap.

"Barker went all over television saying, 'Her case was dismissed, and I'm totally vindicated,'" Hallstrom described. "I said, 'That's not true.'"

A tearful and emotional Holly Hallstrom discusses how much she enjoyed being on 'The Price is Right' before her firing. (Image Credit: E!)

'It only got worse from there'

"I would not comment on that. I did not participate in those interviews," Hallstrom shared. "I would not change my testimony to suit Barker. That's when I was told my weight was a problem. I was off the show."

"That was, well, probably the worst thing in my life at that point that had ever happened," she went on. "It only got worse from there."

What followed was a nearly decade-long legal battle, in which Barker sued her for defamation. According to Hallstrom, she turned down lucrative settlement offers because she did not want to surrender her right to speak on the topic.

"As soon as I said I was fired because of my weight, for the first time in his career, Bob Barker was bombarded with hate mail," Hallstrom reported. "They would bring boxes, bags of letters to the network by the truckload."

This chilling story of power and allegations plays out in more detail on Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price Is Right, starting on March 18.

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Dylan Dreyer Files to Divorce Husband

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The Today Show viewers have followed Dylan Dreyer for many years.

They've followed her through the births of all three of her children.

Last year, Today's audience learned about her separation from her husband after over a decade of marriage.

Now, that separation is a divorce.

During an awkward 'Today' segment, Dylan Dreyer dives right into the end of her marriage after a colleague brings it up. (Image Credit: NBC)

From separation to divorce

Eight months ago, Dreyer and her husband, Brian Fichera, separated.

Since then, she has gotten an earful of a lot of people's opinions on how she should make decisions with her family.

On March 10, Us Weekly reports, Dreyer filed for divorce.

The report details that she and her three children have moved.

Specifically, she and 9-year-old Calvin, 6-year-old Oliver, and 4-year-old Russell are now reportedly residing in Long Island.

"They are thriving in their new town, and the kids are happy," dished the inside source.

"They have a great new routine," praised the insider.

"She loves her job," the source affirmed, "and loves that she can be home with the kids after school."

The insider added: "She's very involved."

The report doesn't throw her ex under the bus, either.

It's cold! A blizzard had Dylan Dreyer reporting from extreme cold once again. (Image Credit: NBC)

'She kind of put that aside and focused on the kids'

According to the report, Dreyer and Fichera make a point to "do a lot together" for their children's sake.

"The split was painful," the source acknowledged.

"And," the insider continued, "Dylan struggled with the idea of starting over and having this new life after being married for so many years."

The source added: "But with time, she kind of put that aside and focused on the kids."

According to that same report, Dreyer has also been receiving "a lot of support" from her colleagues at The Today Show.

Last year, after news of the separation broke, Dreyer addressed the situation on Instagram.

"For many years I have shared my family with you all — the highs and the lows. The ups and downs," she wrote. "And all of the blessings and beautiful memories in between."

Dreyer expressed: "I am incredibly grateful for the support and love you've given me throughout it all."

She continued: "For that reason, I want to share with you that a few months ago, Brian and I made the decision to separate. We began as friends, and we will remain the closest of friends."

Dreyer emphasized: "Most importantly, we will continue to co-parent our three wonderful boys together with nothing but love and respect for one another. Thank you as always for your support."

Surprise! Dylan Dreyer announced that she was pregnant with her first child on The Today Show. (Image Credit: NBC)

Some 'Today' fans became parasocial about this

Ending a marriage after 12 years is not a decision that people enter lightly.

But from the "feedback" that some Today Show viewers have been sending her way, you'd think that she'd woken up one morning and decided to turn her life upside down.

It is natural for people to feel that the familiar faces whom they see on their screens day in and day out are their "friends." But they aren't. This is a parasocial bond — an illusion.

(This is extra tricky when it comes to programming like Today, which often serves as "company" for viewers.)

Unfortunately, people feeling like they "know" Dreyer led some of them to harass her over this decision. That's unfair.

Dylan Dreyer Files to Divorce Husband was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Dakota Mortensen Warned ABC Execs About Taylor Frankie Paul’s Abuse … They …

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As we previously reported, Taylor Frankie Paul is being investigated in connection with domestic violence allegations made by her former partner Dakota Mortensen.

Details about the allegations are scarce at the moment, but the situation is serious enough that Hulu felt the need to pause production on Paul's reality show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

The timing couldn't be worse for ABC, as the network is currently promoting the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, on which Paul will star.

Taylor Frankie Paul attends the Los Angeles Premiere and FYC Event of Hulu's "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Season 2 at Paramount Studios on May 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images)

The network has already sunk tens of millions into productionn and promotion, and The Bachelorette is one of their biggest hits.

So you can be sure that pulling the season completely would be a last resort.

But there might come a time when ABC is left with no choice. The Bachelorette is already losing sponsors over the Taylor situation.

And now, TMZ is reporting that Mortensen reached out to the network to try to warn them about Paul's past, but his allegations fell on deaf ears.

Taylor Paul attends the 2025 TIME100 Creators Launch Party at Gansevoort Rooftop on July 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIME)

"Dakota had conversations with Bachelorette producers before she started filming to warn them about her behavior and past abuse … but production pressed forward," the outlet claims.

Needless to say, that's not a good look for the network. And it's the sort of revelation that might eventually force execs to take action.

For her part, Taylor is doing her best to steer clear of the scandal as she promotes her season of The Bachelorette, which begins next week.

"Honestly, it's been a heavy time, to see the headlines, especially during this time of The Bachelorette being released, it's supposed to be a really exciting time," she said during an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday.

Taylor Paul attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)

"I'm a person that will always speak my truth. That's what I'm known for. And when the time is right, I will be. But right now, just trying to be in the present moment and focus on this.

Taylor went on to note that her kids "come first" and the experience of raising her children while promoting The Bachelorette and managing her current scandal has been "stressful."

The interviewer stated that GMA had reached out to Dakota for comment but had not received a response.

Asked about the production pause on Secret Lives, Taylor side-stepped the question, stating, "I don't call the shots on production."

Clearly, this is not Taylor's favorite topic of conversation — but it seems unlikely to go away anytime soon.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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