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📅February 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Major entertainment news includes Shia LaBeouf's arrest during Mardi Gras, Warner Bros. Discovery's Netflix merger shareholder vote scheduled for March, and Young and the Restless plot developments.
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Shia LaBeouf Arrested on Battery Charges During New Orleans Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested early Tuesday morning in New Orleans' French Quarter after allegedly becoming aggressive at a bar and hitting multiple peopleSource 3Source 5. He was charged with two counts of simple battery after police responded to a disturbance around 12:45 a.m. at a business in the areaSource 5. This marks another incident in LaBeouf's pattern of legal troubles, following previous arrests and a 2025 settlement with singer FKA twigs over abuse allegationsSource 3.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Sets March 20 Shareholder Vote on Netflix Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery announced it will hold a special shareholder meeting on March 20, 2026, to vote on its proposed merger with Netflix, with the company's board unanimously recommending shareholder approvalSource 2Source 4. The company has granted Paramount Skydance a seven-day negotiation window ending February 23, 2026, to present its best and final offer, though Netflix retains matching rights under the merger agreementSource 2. The Netflix merger is valued as providing superior value and certainty, with minimal regulatory risk and no financing concernsSource 2.

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Young and the Restless: Victoria Confides Bold Plan to Nate

In Wednesday's episode of The Young and the Restless, character Victoria shares a strategic plan with Nate regarding Newman Enterprises, signaling trust between the two charactersSource 1. Victoria's plan involves either reclaiming her family's company or seeking revenge against those who took it, marking a shift from Victor's failed leadership approachSource 1. The deepening bond between Victoria and Nate hints at potential future developments beyond their current friendshipSource 1.