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9:10 AM ET, February 20, 2026

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Danica Kirka / Associated Press:
Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein  —  The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move …
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New York Times:
A British police force that serves as royal protectors arrested a former prince.  —  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is still under investigation, was seen leaving police custody on Thursday evening after being detained on suspicions of misconduct in public office.  —  Here's the latest.
Daily Mail:
‘Fergie might end up having to tell her story to the police’: ‘Toxic’ Sarah Ferguson is ‘broke and in a bad way’ after Andrew's arrest...and looking to UAE for cash because ‘everyone is out to get her’  —  Sarah Ferguson is in a ‘bad way’ and feels that ‘everyone is out to get her’ …
Telegraph:
Andrew leaves police station after Epstein scandal arrest  —  Former duke held for hours on suspicion of misconduct, becoming first royal taken into custody in modern times  —  He left the police station under the cover of darkness.  Slumped in the back seat of a car, wild-eyed and exhausted …
NBC News:
Former Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files revelations
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Katie Price's husband PUNCHES Kerry Katona's terrified boyfriend in furious Dubai row - leaving friendship ‘strained’  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)  —  KATIE Price's husband Lee Andrews punched Kerry Katona's …
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Zara Zubeidi / Mirror:
Katie Price breaks silence on husband Lee Andrews' ‘punch up’ with Kerry Katona's boyfriend  —  Kerry Katona's partner, Paolo Margaglione, was said to have been punched by Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews in Dubai  —  Katie Price has broken her silence on husband Lee Andrews' alleged 'punch …
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and Metro.co.uk
TMZ.com:
Eric Dane Dead at 53  —  ERIC DANE DEAD AT 53 AFTER ALS BATTLE … Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, following a battle with ALS, TMZ has learned.  —  The family says in a statement to TMZ ... “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.
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Page Six:
‘Narcissist’ ex-Prince Andrew has always felt like a ‘victim’ prior to bombshell arrest
BBC:
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
Virginia Giuffre's family says ‘our hearts have been lifted’ over former Prince Andrew's arrest
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TMZ.com:
Rapper Lil Poppa Died by Suicide, Details Released  —  1:42 PM PT — Yo Gotti's company CMG has released a statement in the wake of Lil Poppa's passing ... calling him a “beloved family member” and promising to uphold his legacy with honor and respect.  —  Rapper Lil Poppa died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound ... TMZ has learned.
Angie Martoccio / Rolling Stone:
Hilary Duff Is Ready for Her Pop Return  —  The 2000s star, relatable as ever, tells us how she balances music, parenthood, and her stellar new album, Luck...or Something  —  s a former child star, Hilary Duff is often asked how she turned out OK.  Maybe it's because of the 38-year-old …
Bradley Jolly / Mirror:
Channel 4 star reveals her boyfriend has died and shares devastating videos  —  Jess Megan, who was in Channel 4's Bring Back The Bush, has spoken about the grief she experienced after the death of her boyfriend Olli, who she “adored”  —  The star of a groundbreaking Channel 4 programme has revealed her boyfriend died.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Anna Duggar Unrecognizable 4 Years After Husband's Child Porn Conviction  —  ANNA DUGGAR BACK ON SOCIAL MEDIA ... BLONDE & BEARING PUPPIES!  —  Anna Duggar shared a rare video of herself Thursday, marking a return to social media 4 years after her husband, Josh Duggar, was sentenced for possessing child porn.
Discussion: Just Jared, Extra and E! Online
 
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning / Tatler:
King Charles III opens London Fashion Week in first appearance since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Prince William and King Charles were not informed in advance of ex-Prince Andrew's arrest
 

 
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