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11:20 AM ET, February 17, 2026

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Shia LaBeouf Celebrates Lundi Gras in New Orleans  —  SHIA LABEOUF GOES FULL BIG EASY FOR FAT MONDAY!!! … Shia LaBeouf is fully embracing the Big Easy energy and he did it by turning all the way up for Fat Monday!  —  TMZ has obtained video and photos of Shia dancing and partying Monday afternoon …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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:
TMZ Receives 4th Nancy Guthrie Demand Email, Come Forward and Tell Us  —  TMZ has received a 4th email from the man claiming to know who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie and where she is ... and we have a proposition for that person.  —  The email — with the same bitcoin account as the other 3 notes …
FemaleFirst:
Viola Davis hails movie ‘icon’ Robert Duvall  —  Viola Davis has taken to social media to pay tribute to Robert Duvall.  —  Viola Davis was “in awe” of Robert Duvall when they worked together.  —  The movie star passed away on Sunday (15.02.26), aged 95, and Viola has taken to Instagram to heap praise on her Widows co-star.
Just Jared:
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer: Pedro Pascal's Mask Gets Ripped Off, Exposing His Face  —  The action-packed new trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is here!  —  Here's the synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy.
Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Trump threatens kidnappers with death penalty if Nancy Guthrie isn't returned alive in call with The Post  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post Monday that those responsible for kidnapping Nancy Guthrie must release her unharmed or they will face the “most severe” federal penalties.
TMZ.com:
Legendary Actor Robert Duvall Dead at 95  —  Hollywood icon Robert Duvall has died ... the actor passed away at his home Sunday at the age of 95, according to his wife.  —  In a Monday morning Facebook post, Robert's wife Luciana wrote ... “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband …
TMZ.com:
Lindsey Vonn ‘Super Strong’ After Brutal Olympic Crash, Sister Karin Says  —  LINDSEY VONN ‘SUPER STRONG’ AFTER CRASH ... Sister Karin Says … Lindsey Vonn's resilience is being tested again — and her family says the comeback road is anything but easy.  —  Vonn's sister, Karin Kildow …
Dana Kennedy / Daily Mail:
Nancy Guthrie sheriff reveals smoking gun piece of evidence that could solve the case... and defends shambolic investigation  —  The sheriff leading the search for missing Nancy Guthrie has told the Daily Mail he believes digital forensics could unlock new evidence to help snare her suspected kidnappers.
Victoria Johns / Mirror:
Katie Price's posts ‘under investigation’ after claims CBD oil cured child's cancer  —  Katie Price is a big fan of CBD oil and regularly promotes it on Instagram, however she caused outrage last year after claiming the substance derived from the cannabis plant cured cancer
Discussion: Daily Star, Daily Express and The Sun
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Bikini-clad Paris Hilton rings in 45th birthday in stunning beachside photos  —  Paris Hilton turned 45 on February 17 and celebrated by posing in a tiny white bikini for a beachside photoshoot in Turks and Caicos  —  Paris Hilton opted for a memorable outfit to begin the celebrations …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Samantha Mayers / Daily Star:
Kim Kardashian's daughter North West makes huge career move after criticism  —  Kim Kardashian's tween daughter North West is set to make a career huge move following concerns that she's growing up too fast after her radical make-over transformation  —  North West is hoping to follow …
Discussion: RADAR
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Katie Daly / HELLO!:
Maya Hawke is resplendent in ‘vintage’ satin wedding dress and billowing veil  —  The Stranger Things actress married Christian Lee Hutson in the presence of her co-stars Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo  —  Maya Hawke was the epitome of bridal beauty …
Discussion: InStyle and Page Six
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David Harbour Out With Mystery Woman As He Skips Maya Hawke's Wedding
 
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WaPo has launched its creator network, where half a dozen creators will launch new series every few weeks in different verticals and retain IP ownership

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