Rebecca Ferguson and Chris Pratt both have their share of starring in massive action franchises. For Ferguson, much of her blockbuster experience has come from starring opposite Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible movies, and for Pratt, he has headlined the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World movies, which have helped him become one of the highest-grossing stars in the world. Ferguson has also garnered acclaim for her performance in Silo, which has aired two seasons on Apple TV with two more on the way. Pratt doesn’t have any big franchise plans that have been announced, but he is due to make his Apple TV debut later this year with Way of the Warrior Kid, another military thriller that co-stars Linda Cardellini.
Earlier this year, Pratt and Ferguson teamed up for the new sci-fi thriller, Mercy. The film is set in a dystopian future, and it follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of killing his wife. In this alternate future, those accused of crimes like murder have 90 minutes to prove their innocence to an AI judge, who is played by Rebecca Ferguson. Mercy earned a poor 24% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes but an 83% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter, and the film has grossed only $53 million at the box office against a $60 million budget. Without really announcing it, Amazon MGM has quietly dropped Mercy on VOD platforms like Prime Video. The film is now available to rent for $19.99 or purchase for $24.99. Look for it to find success on VOD charts in the coming days as fans discover it’s available to watch at home.
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What’s Streaming on Prime Video Right Now?
The most popular VOD purchase on Prime Video right now is The Housemaid, the new erotic thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried alongside 1923 veteran Brandon Sklenar. Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar-hopeful ping pong biopic, Marty Supreme, is also available to watch at home and is climbing VOD charts by the day. Despite a woeful underperformance at the box office, Gerard Butler’s newest movie, Greenland 2: Migration, is also finding success on VOD charts. The film co-stars Morena Baccarin. Russell Crowe’s long-awaited WWII movie, which hit theaters last November, Nuremberg, is also dominating VOD. Fans are eagerly awaiting streaming information about Russell Crowe’s Nuremberg.
Rent or purchase Mercy on VOD platforms like Prime Video now and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
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January 19, 2026
Runtime
100 minutes
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Timur Bekmambetov
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Marco van Belle
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Clint Eastwood may be done making movies, but he will ultimately live on as one of the greatest actors and filmmakers of all time. Eastwood is one of the few members of Hollywood to have won four Oscars in his career, and many feel this number could be doubled, and it still wouldn’t be enough. Eastwood’s long-spanning career is full of traditional Western hits like Unforgiven, which also stars Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman. More recently, Eastwood directed and starred in other movies like Million Dollar Baby and Gran Torino, but you’d need dozens of sheets of paper to fully list out his accomplishments. Eastwood gave his final performance a few years ago in the neo-Western, Cry Macho, but arguably the most famous movie of the later stage of his career came just over 10 years ago.
In 2014, Eastwood declined to star in but did direct American Sniper. The film tells the tragic story of Chris Kyle, the Purple Heart-winning American war hero who tragically died while trying to support a traumatized veteran. Eastwood recruited Bradley Cooper to star in the lead role in the film, and many fans have forgotten that Yellowstone star Luke Grimes also has a role in American Sniper. The film grossed nearly $550 million at the box office against a $58 million budget, and it earned scores of 71% from critics and 84% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. It also won the Oscar for Best Sound Editing and was nominated in four other categories. American Sniper is not streaming anywhere at the time of writing, but the film has surged into the VOD top 10 on Apple TV in several countries more than 10 years after its premiere.
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Will Clint Eastwood Direct Another Movie?
While Clint Eastwood has yet to officially confirm that he is retired, Juror #2 was likely his last movie. Eastwood is now 95 years old, and while there have been no reports that he is in poor health, he may want to focus on being with family and relaxing after dedicating his life to the world of filmmaking for so many years. Juror #2 didn’t get a chance to thrive in theaters due to a bungled release by Warner Bros., but the film did earn widespread critical acclaim and find success on streaming.
Rent or purchase American Sniper on VOD platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
Chrissy Lampkin Stuns In Rare Footage Of Her Recent Night Out
On Tuesday, February 17, Lampkin took to Instagram to share a reel from her recent night out at Madison Square Garden for an apparent Knicks Game. In the clip, Lampkin hopped out of a black truck, donning her long black hair, a black leather jacket, corset denim, and a rare Hermès Birkin HAC Rock 40 handbag worth tens of thousands.
Peep the rare footage of her night out below.
Social Media Reacts To The Rare Footage Alongside Jim Jones
Social media users reacted to the rare footage of Chrissy Lampkin in TSR’s comment section.
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Instagram user @styledbyjovon_ wrote, “She so fine and fly🔥”
While Instagram user @le_lenae added, “Forever one of my favorite fly girls, love Chrissy down 🔥🔥😍”
Instagram user @lulu_la_veganbod wrote, “Ain’t nobody sitting on Chrissy 😍🔥”
While Instagram user @janispaige_mua added, “Chrissy will forever be that girl 😍”
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Instagram user @styledbyzerquera wrote, “I don’t think she get enough credit for her face card…… 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍”
While Instagram user @celebrityab added, “The original fly girl !!”
Instagram user @star79dreams wrote, “She really is the one stay dresses to impress 💯🩷”
While Instagram user @you_pretty_ added, “Mind You, The Lady is in Her FIFTIES! 😍😍😍”
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Additionally, Jim Jones, Lampkin’s longtime boo, even reacted in her comment section:
“U so fly,” he wrote.
Before Chrissy Lampkin Shared Her Night Out, She Shared A Stunning Selfie
Last year, Chrissy Lampkin also had the ‘gram fawning over her when she shared a rare selfie. As The Shade Room previously reported, in May 2025, Lampkin took to Instagram to share a selfie of her bare face, adorned only with lashes and hoop earrings.
“This is what drinking water and minding your business looks like,” Lampkin captioned the photo before Jim Jones hopped in her comment section to write. “I wanna drink ur water and ur bath water to wash it down daamn.”
In a Tuesday, February 17, interview with NewsNation’s Brian Entin, Nanos was asked, “How long can this go on for, in terms of the investigation at this level?”
“Because of the media, we’ve generated so many leads. Last Wednesday, we had 18,000 leads. The FBI had 14. So you’re talking over 30,000 [leads]. We’re probably closer to 40 or 50,000 [leads],” Nanos said. “As long as those leads keep coming, we’ll keep at it.”
The search for Nancy, 84, began on February 1 when she was reported missing in Arizona after failing to attend a virtual church service. Nancy was last seen on the night of January 31 when she was dropped off at home in the Catalina Foothills, just outside of Tucson, by her daughter, Annie Guthrie, following a family dinner.
Authorities are shedding light on a potential timeline into the ongoing investigation surrounding Savannah Guthrie’s mom Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told The New York Times on Friday, February 13, that investigators are still “looking hard,” with about 400 people on the case. While he is certain that the team will find […]
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI have been treating Nancy’s disappearance as a suspected kidnapping.
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The FBI revealed a break in the case on February 10 when the bureau’s director, Kash Patel, released recovered surveillance camera footage and images of a masked suspect at Nancy’s home on the night of her apparent abduction.
“New images in the search for Nancy Guthrie,” Patel shared via X alongside four black-and-white photos of the masked individual, recovered from a Nest doorbell camera at the entrance of Nancy’s home. “Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to a variety of factors – including the removal of recording devices. The video was recovered from residual data located in backend systems.”
The post continued, “Working with our partners – as of this morning, law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance. Anyone with information, please contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit http://tips.fbi.gov.”
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The individual in the photos and footage can be seen wearing a ski mask and backpack. The person also appeared to have a firearm holstered in the waistband of their pants.
Two days later, the FBI released more details about the suspect, describing the individual as likely being a “a male, approximately 5’9’’ – 5’10’’ tall, with an average build.”
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“In [a newly-obtained security] video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack,” the FBI added in a February 12 update.
In a Monday, February 16, interview with CBS News, Nanos said that investigators believe the face mask and clothing worn by the individual in the footage were purchased from Walmart.
Savannah Guthrie’s family faced an unimaginable situation when they learned that their matriarch, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing in Arizona in February 2026. As police have become involved in the investigation and the case has unraveled, many people are curious about the timeline of events that went down before and after Nancy disappeared. “On […]
On Tuesday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that DNA found on a pair of gloves two miles from Nancy’s home did not match DNA profiles in the FBI’s national database.
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In Tuesday’s interview with NewsNation, Nanos also weighed in on a theory that Nancy may have been abducted by someone with a grievance against Today show host Savannah, 54.
“Anything’s possible,” he said. “There was talk [that] this was a burglary gone bad, this was that … those things have never come out of this office. We recognize that anything is possible and we’ll allow that evidence to show us what that is.”
“The time to ask that question [about] motive is when we actually know who’s done this,” Nanos added.
Former model Adrianne Curry is speaking out following the release of “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” a three-part documentary that shows viewers a glimpse of what happened behind the scenes of the modeling competition.
Curry, who sarcastically praised Tyra Banks, has previously spoken out about the negative experiences she had during her time in the show, sharing how they impacted her well-being.
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Adrianne Curry Says Tyra Banks Is ‘Not Sorry’
Shortly after the premiere of the “Top Model” documentary on Netflix, Curry took to X and posted a video of her reaction, captioning it, “Tyra Banks Owes You Nothing.”
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In the almost minute-long video, the former model started by saying, “I have mad respect for Tyra Banks. She is not sorry. She is not apologizing to you. That b-tch is not effing sorry. She will not bend the knee. And I respect that.”
Curry then continued, “Mad respect for Tyra, because that’s hard to push back on that many people trying to struggle-session you, and she’s just like, ‘F-ck you and I do what I want.’ I respect that. I tip my hat, m’lady.”
Before signing off, Curry addressed Banks by saying, “Keep on being yourself, which is someone who doesn’t give a flying sh-t,” before laughing.
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The Former Model Responded To Reactions And Questions
Social media users responded to Curry’s post, with some appearing to miss her sarcastic tone. One user had to explain, “Guys, Adrianne doesn’t stand to Tyra… She’s being ironic as sh-t. She’s also the first victim of the show.” Another added, “If anyone really believes she’s ‘cheering’ on or supporting Tyra from this video, y’all are idiots!!!”
The 43-year-old also responded to someone who missed her sarcastic reaction, calling her out for “praising” Banks. “Shame on you, Adrianne… Tara [sic] produced that show & used a woman’s sexual assault for entertainment to build her bank account. She at least owes her an apology.”
Curry responded by claiming she was the “first one to be sexually assaulted on that show,” adding that she was almost removed for “being upset” about it.
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Some users questioned why she didn’t participate in the documentary, and Curry shared that she had no desire and no trust in Hollywood and producers.
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Adrianne Curry Was The Show’s First Winner
“America’s First Top Model” cycle 1 debuted in 2003 with only 10 contestants. After several challenges and eliminations, Curry, who was 20-years-old at that time, emerged as the winner.
In an interview with Page Six, Curry recalled her time on the show, telling the publication what her experiences were behind the scenes. “I had lost so much weight when I was there. We weren’t eating properly,” she said, adding that she has “never been more hungry” than she was while on the show.
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Moreover, Curry claimed they were kept awake until about 2 a.m. while the judges were discussing before elimination, and they had to wake up at 5:30 a.m. the following day for filming.
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She also said the producers used “psychological warfare,” for instance, asking them whether they think another contestant has an eating disorder. “They were f-cking with you openly,” she stated.
Despite all that, Curry said she has moved on and is grateful for the exposure she got. However, she added, “But you know, I wouldn’t trust her to look after my kitten or something,” referring to Banks.
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The Model Says The Prizes Weren’t What She Expected
In the first cycle of the show, Curry won a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models, a contract with Revlon, and a spread in Marie Claire. In 2023, Curry spoke with Entertainment Weekly, explaining that the prizes weren’t what she expected.
Curry claimed that she visited the corporate office of Revlon, where a makeup artist put on her makeup while other people watched. She was then paid $15,000. “Who the f-ck would fight as hard as we fought for that?” she said.
As for her contract with Wilhelmina Models, Curry explained that the agents deliberately set her up to fail after the show moved to IMG Models as the prize agency for the second cycle. “They were pissed off because ‘Top Model’ made them a bunch of promises they didn’t keep…” she said.
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Adrianne Curry Left The Modeling World
In the mid-2010s, Curry decided to leave Los Angeles and her modeling career behind. “I just felt like there was something more out there than just relevancy and money, and I made the decision to leave,” she explained, per Hello!
She moved to Montana and married voice actor Matthew Rhode. She now works as an Avon representative. “Far from the glamorous red carpets and relentless pursuit of relevancy, this quieter life nourishes my soul, trading runways for rugged trails. I’m exactly where I was always meant to be,” she says on her website.
Trigga-Trey Songz recently switched up his look, and some social media users are feeling nostalgic for one of his former music eras. Others aren’t impressed.
Earlier this week, Songz took to his Instagram Story to share an apparent photo of himself, apparently from one of his recent performances over the Valentine’s Day weekend. To note, on January 16, Songz shared a post alerting fans that he was hopping on stage in St. Louis, Missouri, Southaven, Mississippi, and Nashville, Tennessee.
Furthermore, Songz specifically shared a photo of himself smiling at the crowd while touching his apparently freshly-shaved bald head.
Social media users reacted to Trey Songz’ switch-up in TSR’s comment section. Many felt Songz’ bald head took them straight back to his 2012 ‘Chapter V’ album era.
Instagram user @kiarah.t.x wrote, “It’s giving chapter v ❤️😍”
While Instagram user @1shadowlove_ added, “I prayed for a haircut 😍”
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Instagram user @captain_court wrote, “I would be pissed if I paid to see Trey Songz and Caillou came out”
While Instagram user @tamika_t added, “Chapter V vibes! 😎”
Instagram user @zevarra_ceo wrote, “He did a T.I….. It was about time. Elevated”
While Instagram user @kristinjaye__ added, “This is the Chapter V baldie, yall. It’s fine!!!!”
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Instagram user @mynameisakai wrote, “The ‘I Need a Girl’ era unlocked.”
While Instagram user @iboxnchange2 added, “No one remembers he did this before when he dropped Chapter V??? He came out with straight back cornrows, cut it all off was bald, Caesar, fades, mini afro, wild untamed, and right back to straight backs… i guess Ppl probably ain’t realize it cuz he wasn’t bald that long.”
Instagram user @keke_jac wrote, “2012 Trey is back 😂”
While Instagram user @lilrebaa__ added, “Put it back”
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Instagram user @treyaholiceyeconicflicks wrote, “We don’t give a F what a N gotta say it’s not his first time doing a chapter 5 era #yuuup”
While Instagram user @brooklynsma1 added, “He cut his hair, yes. Does he need y’all approval? Hell no, and you’re entitled to your opinion, but it’s not needed and won’t change anything!!!! A cut won’t dimmer his talent and you’re not paying to see cornrows. I know what that cut means @treysongzand I’m ready for it!!!!”
Months Before Trey Songz Switched Up His Look, He Landed In Handcuffs IN NYC
Before Trey Songz switched up his look, he landed in handcuffs in New York City. As The Shade Room previously reported, in December, Songz allegedly punched a nightclub worker in the face. Then, a few weeks later, he was reportedly escorted out of a restaurant and lounge for allegedly damaging “$1,500 worth of restaurant property, including hookahs, DJ equipment, and sofas.”
Subsequently, Songz was charged with “five misdemeanor assault and harassment counts” for the first incident. Additionally, he was charged with a felony “mischief in the second degree” for the second incident. Furthermore, Songz pleaded not guilty to the charges while the worker in the first incident reportedly received an order of protection against him.
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“Last night, Trey was confronted by individuals who instigated a confrontation and attempted to surround him. His security intervened to protect him and contain the situation, and an altercation occurred in the ensuing confusion. Public figures are often treated as targets for instigation in pursuit of headlines or financial gain. Trey is cooperating fully in both matters, and we are confident the full context and facts will come to light,” Mitchell Schuster, his attorney, explained about the second incident.
Time travel and universe hopping have had a resurgence in on-screen storytelling over the last several years. Franchises like Marvel have used the idea of multiple timelines to link their characters together and bring back old favorites, while classics like Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar have used the foundation of time travel to not just captivate but fully blow our minds. But, time travel isn’t just for the superheroes and sci-fi fans out there, as a subgenre of horror has started to take hold, giving us fresh hits such as Nahnatchka Khan’s Totally Killer and Christopher Landon’s Happy Death Day franchise. Today, we at Collider are thrilled to unveil an exclusive brand-new look at your newest sci-fi horror obsession, Redux Redux, which will celebrate its cinematic release on February 20.
Blending sci-fi elements with a story of vengeance, Redux Redux follows Kelly (Michaela McManus), a grieving mother who is struggling to accept the recent passing of her daughter. In hopes of making her child’s murderer pay the ultimate price for their crimes, Kelly goes on a universe-hopping journey with the mission of ending his life over and over. But, with each slice of revenge served, Kelly finds her own morality pulled into question as she begins down a dark path with no end in sight.
An intense struggle for control is on display in our exclusive first look at Redux Redux, with the stakes piled sky-high for Kelly (McManus) and her time-traveling partner, Mia (Stella Marcus). The sneak peek starts with an explosion, presumably showing one of the film’s many universe-jumping points, with Mia and Kelly quickly dashing out of a hole in the ground with two pursuers on their heels. Both Mia and Kelly fight for their lives against their attackers, but things aren’t looking very good for either of our protagonists by the time the clip comes to an end.
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Who’s Behind ‘Redux Redux’?
Redux Redux is the latest project to hail from co-writers, directors and brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus, who previously paired together for both 2012’s Funeral Kings and 2021’s The Block Island Sound. The duo have also been celebrated for their work as writers and producers behind Netflix favorites American Vandal and Cobra Kai. In addition to co-helming and co-penning the screenplay, the McManus brothers also produce alongside Michael McGarry, Nate Cormier and PJ McCabe with the ensemble cast featuring the talents of Jeremy Holm (House of Cards), Jim Cummings (The Beta Test), Taylor Misiak (Dave) and Dendrie Taylor (Sons of Anarchy).
Check out our exclusive first look at Redux Redux above and see it in cinemas on February 20.
Shia LaBeouf stepped back into the spotlight under troubling circumstances this week after spending a night behind bars in New Orleans.
The 39-year-old was arrested following an alleged bar fight during Mardi Gras celebrations. Just hours later, he was photographed out again, drinking and walking the parade route.
The images and police details have raised fresh questions about the former child star’s struggles and his complicated history with the law.
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Shia LaBeouf Emerges From Jail After Alleged Bar Brawl
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Shia LaBeouf appeared dull after spending the night in a New Orleans jail, emerging alone on Tuesday morning.
In photos exclusively obtained by the Daily Mail, the “Transformers” star was seen for the first time since being arrested for allegedly assaulting two men in a bar altercation.
The former child star is now facing two charges of simple battery, a spokesman for the New Orleans Police Department confirmed.
The photos showed him wearing the same white “Stacey Services” tee, joggers and black sneakers from the day before, as he ripped off a paper wristband.
LaBeouf refused to comment on how much his bail was before breaking into a jog. An eyewitness said he stopped at a Shell gas station and bought a Gatorade.
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He then walked about two miles to the Mardi Gras parade route. Along the way, he appeared to enjoy a Topo Chico beverage before heading into Cajun Mike’s Pub and Grub.
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LaBeouf Photographed Drinking After Release
As the day went on, Shia LaBeouf switched to a cold beer while taking in the festivities.
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He was seen talking with fans and shopping at VooDoo Mart, where he bought a new shirt and glasses. In his new outfit, he was photographed chugging a Paradise Park lager.
The outing stood out because LaBeouf has previously claimed to be sober. It appeared he had been celebrating throughout the day and into the night.
Earlier on Monday, he was seen wearing a brimmed red hat decorated with festive details while holding a bottle of beer. On X, he also shared a selfie showing off his Mardi Gras beads.
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Goth, who shares a daughter named Isabel with LaBeouf, was also seen without her ring earlier this month in Pasadena. Reports claim they quietly split a year ago.
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Shia LaBeouf’s Arrest Details And Police Report
LaBeouf was in New Orleans for Mardi Gras when he was arrested outside a Royal Street bar in the French Quarter.
In a video from the altercation, he was seen headbutting a man before officers arrived.
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According to the police report, a staff member tried to eject him from the bar, but the “Fury” star struck the victim several times using a closed fist.
He left but returned, “acting even more aggressive,” the report states. Multiple people tried to hold him down.
LaBeouf allegedly struck the same victim again in the upper body and punched another person in the nose. He was restrained by at least two men until officers arrived.
The New Orleans Police Department confirmed he was taken to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries before being booked.
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Footage showed him with a T-shirt over his head, blood on his arm, and his large back tattoo exposed.
At one point, he sat in the trunk of a vehicle speaking to people at the scene. He was also photographed on a gurney in an ambulance. It is unclear what led to the incident.
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LaBeouf’s Long History Of Legal Trouble
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This is not Shia LaBeouf’s first arrest. In 2014, he was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing at Studio 54 in New York City after disrupting a Broadway performance of Cabaret.
Reports said he smoked in the theater, yelled at actors, and used vulgar language. He later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months of outpatient alcohol rehab.
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In 2015, he was arrested for public intoxication in Austin, Texas. Two years later, he was arrested after an altercation at his anti-Trump art installation in Queens, though charges were dropped.
That same year, he was taken into police custody again in Savannah, Georgia, for public intoxication and disorderly conduct and later attended court-ordered rehab.
In 2020, there was another incident in Los Angeles involving misdemeanor battery and theft. That case led to mandated therapy, 12-step programs, and sobriety monitoring.
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Shia LaBeouf’s Past Statements And Legal Battles
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Besides his alcohol use, LaBeouf has also made the headlines for domestic violence.
In 2020, singer FKA Twigs, sued Shia LaBeouf over alleged abuse during their relationship.
She told the New York Times, “What I went through with Shia was the worst thing I’ve ever been through in the whole of my life. I don’t think people would ever think that it would happen to me. But I am not immune.”
As reported byVariety, the disgraced actor responded to the New York Times, admitting he had been “abusive to myself and everyone around me for years.”
However, he said many of the allegations were not true, while also stating he owed the women the opportunity to air their statements publicly and accept accountability for those things he had done.
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Later, on the “REAL ONES” podcast, he said, “I hurt that woman. And in the process of doing that, I hurt many other people, and many other people before that woman. I was a pleasure-seeking, selfish, self-centered, dishonest, inconsiderate, fearful human being.”
In July 2025, lawyers confirmed that the case was settled out of court. In a joint statement, the former couple wished “each other personal happiness, professional success and peace in the future.”
Apple Martin is stepping into the spotlight and shutting down rumors at the same time.
The 21-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin is pushing back against claims that she was expelled from school for bullying.
After online chatter grew louder, Apple took to social media with a clear message. Now, she is addressing the accusations directly while also opening up about her future plans and personal life.
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Apple Martin Calls Expulsion Claims ‘Completely Untrue’
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Apple Martin directly addressed the claims through her Instagram Stories on Monday.
The Vanderbilt University student reshared a comment she wrote, explaining that she wanted to share “just a quick little message from myself.”
In her message, as reported by the Daily Mail, Apple said, “Hi! I didn’t wanna respond, but this narrative is completely false and has gotten so out of hand.”
She firmly denied the accusations, adding, “I have never been expelled from any school, especially not for bullying anyone.”
While she acknowledged that not everyone online will like her, she made it clear that the rumor crossed a line.
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“I completely understand people not liking me, and that is okay! The internet is a place where people can share their opinions.”
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However, she stressed, “But this rumor is completely untrue, I am not that type of person, and anyone who is close to me knows that.”
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Apple’s Paris Debut Sparked Online Backlash
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The bullying rumors appear to connect back to 2024, when Apple Martin attended Le Bal des Debutantes in Paris.
During the event, a video surfaced that some viewers felt showed her attempting to step into another debutante’s photo moment.
Apple later went viral over footage said to show her making a bold play for a photographer’s attention while another attendee posed.
She was also photographed rolling her eyes at her date, Count Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck.
The clips quickly sparked “mean girl” comments online. However, a source close to the family defended Apple and pushed back against that label.
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Apple Martin Defended As A ‘Girls’ Girl’
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Following the backlash, a source close to Paltrow told the Daily Mail that Apple is not what critics claimed.
The insider described her as someone who enjoys having fun and insisted the situation was misunderstood.
“Apple’s more playful and fun, and she’s really a total girls’ girl,” the source said.
They continued, “She would never mean to take the spotlight from anyone; that was not her intention. To characterize her as a mean girl is very untrue.”
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According to the source, the night had actually been a positive experience. They said, “She really had such a wonderful evening, and I feel bad that this is even taking away from that because it was such an uplifting evening for her and the other girls.”
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Addressing the moment with her escort, the insider added that Apple and Donnersmarck share a “good rapport.”
“They had cameras on them all day long, and they were playing around,” the source explained. “It was in total jest and once again, not snarky, not anything negative.”
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Apple Reveals New Post-College Plans
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While dealing with online rumors, Apple Martin is also preparing for her next chapter.
She will graduate from Vanderbilt University in May with a degree in law, history, and society.
Earlier this month, she shared in an interview with Vogue that she has changed her career plans.
Although she once planned to attend law school, she admitted her earlier decision came from wanting to be different from her famous parents.
“I was in that rebellious ‘I don’t wanna be like my parents’ type of phase,” she said.
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Now, she plans to pursue acting, following in her mother’s footsteps. However, she clarified that she will not follow her father into music with Coldplay.
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“I don’t wanna be a singer. I like musical theater, but getting onstage by yourself to sing is so terrifying,” she said. “I love dancing, and I love acting. My dream is to act.”
Apple Martin Opens Up About Lip Filler And Public Life
Apple has also been open about speculation surrounding her appearance. In a video for Vogue‘s YouTube channel, she spoke honestly about cosmetic enhancements.
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“Time to come clean. I got lip filler one time,” she revealed. She explained, “I think I got it when I was 18. I just thought that it was too big.”
She also addressed online assumptions, saying, “Everyone seems to think that I have crazy lip filler,” before clarifying, “I just pout my lips a lot, and I put on a lot of lip liner.”
Apple Martin has slowly stepped further into the spotlight in recent years. In 2023, she made her fashion show debut, sitting front row at the Chanel show in Paris.
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Her parents split in 2014 in what Paltrow famously described as “conscious uncoupling,” but they have remained friendly co-parents. They also share son Moses, 19.