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2:30 PM ET, February 17, 2026

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TMZ.com:
Shia LaBeouf Arrested at Mardi Gras After Fight, Spotted in Ambulance, on Video  —  SHIA LABEOUF ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED BRAWL AT MARDI GRAS … Shia LaBeouf had a rough time during Mardi Gras overnight in New Orleans, getting into a fight that brought paramedics to the scene …
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Steve Garbarino / The Hollywood Reporter:
Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras Bar Crawl: “He's Terrorizing the City”  —  The mercurial actor, allegedly sober for years, has been letting loose for nearly a week in New Orleans in the lead-up to Fat Tuesday.  —  If there was ever a city to fall off the wagon in, it's New Orleans.
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Shia LaBeouf Arrested on Battery Charges During Mardi Gras in New Orleans  —  Shia LaBeouf has been arrested on charges of simple battery in New Orleans amid its Mardi Gras celebrations, according to online jail records.  —  Shia LaBeouf is facing legal trouble.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Shia LaBeouf Celebrates Lundi Gras in New Orleans
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Olamide Oyenusi / Interview Magazine:
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya Enter the Unknown  —  Welcome to Robert Pattinson and Zendaya's first interview about The Drama, Kristoffer Borgli's twisted romance that brings the two superstars face to face as a couple in freefall.  They've gone on to shoot two more movies together …
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Alyssa Bailey / Elle:
Zendaya Reveals How Tom Holland Changed Her View of Robert Pattinson  —  The actress made rare comments about her fiancé and explained why she protects her private life.  —  THE RUNDOWN  — Zendaya and Robert Pattinson did their first interview for The Drama …
Discussion: InStyle
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
‘Downton Abbey’ star Michelle Dockery welcomes first baby with husband Jasper Waller-Bridge  —  Michelle Dockery is a mom!  —  The actress confirmed she recently welcomed her first baby with husband Jasper Waller-Bridge when she was seen pushing her little one in a stroller on Tuesday.
Discussion: Just Jared and Extra
Just Jared:
Miley Cyrus Sets Disney Return for ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary Special, Airing So Soon!  —  Miley Cyrus will be making a Disney return to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana and it's airing so much sooner than you probably thought!  —  While it was previously speculated …
TMZ.com:
‘Chicago Fire’ Star Brittany Curran Arrested, Booked on Drunk in Public Charge  —  ‘CHICAGO FIRE’ STAR BRITTANY CURRAN ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION … “Chicago Fire” star Brittany Curran has been arrested, TMZ has learned.  —  According to the Burbank Police Department …
Discussion: Just Jared
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Mandy Moore Details Deep Friendship With Hilary Duff After Mom Group Drama  —  Mandy Moore shared insight into her friendship with close pal Hilary Duff more than one month after Ashley Tisdale described their celebrity mom friend group as “toxic.”  —  Mandy Moore's friendship with Hilary Duff is what dreams are made of.
Discussion: Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Pedro Pascal & Rafael Olarra Watch ‘Wuthering Heights’ Together in Theater  —  Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra have been getting close lately ... after being snapped sightseeing in NYC over the Valentine's Day weekend, we now have a shot of them sitting down to watch “Wuthering Heights.”
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TMZ.com:
Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra Spotted Linking Arms in New York
Discussion: Just Jared and New York Daily News
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Anderson Cooper Announces Exit From 60 Minutes After Nearly 20 Years  —  Anderson Cooper, who joined 60 Minutes in May 2006, has exited the television show after nearly two decades as a correspondent: “I got to tell amazing stories.”  —  Anderson Cooper is ending his time with 60 Minutes.
TMZ.com:
Jelly Roll's Wife Bunnie Xo Shares Plan to Welcome Twins via Surrogate  —  JELLY ROLL'S WIFE WE'RE PLANNING TO HAVE TWINS ... VIA SURROGATE!!!  —  Jelly Roll and wife Bunnie Xo are ready to double up their family ... revealing they're hoping to welcome twins via surrogate in the near future.
Discussion: Suggest, FemaleFirst and Extra
 
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers blocked an interview with Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico, citing the FCC's equal time guidance for TV talk shows

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