First Nations' Mardi Gras float issues climate call Among 170 floats and 10,000 marchers, First Nations collective Yamurrah has given a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into the Mardi Gras parade. AAP · Mar 1
'Big Gay People Are Scary': Shia LaBeouf Denies Drinking Problem, Admits Having 'Small Man Complex' In a candid interview, Shia LaBeouf discusses his personal insecurities, controversial views on the LGBTQ+ community, and his recent arrest in New Orleans. International Business Times UK · Feb 28
Shia LaBeouf claims he ‘doesn’t have drinking problem’ before getting arrested again on battery charge A judge in New Orleans ordered the actor to attend rehab The Independent UK · Feb 28
‘I F–ked Up.’ Shia LaBeouf Doesn’t Hold Back About His Mardi Gras Altercation As Police Issue New Arrest Warrant The actor gets candid and gets another warrant. Cinemablend · Feb 28
Mardi Gras marchers rest feet after night of nights The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets after the biggest LGBTQI party of the year is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the festival's 48th year. AAP · Feb 28
Shia LaBeouf Avoids Jail, but Must Enter Rehab After Striking Two People in New Orleans Shia LaBeouf avoids jail but is ordered to attend rehab and post a £80,000 ($100,000) bond after allegedly striking two people during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. International Business Times UK · Feb 28
Activist group Pride in Protest banned from Mardi Gras parade over social media posts Mardi Gras chief executive Jesse Matheson said group was asked to remove ‘unacceptable public commentary’ levelled against Jewish parade group The Guardian - AU · Feb 28
Protest group banned from Mardi Gras over online posts Social media posts labelling a Jewish group "pro-genocide" have resulted in a long-established protest group's float being banned from the Mardi Gras parade. AAP · Feb 28
Roars, rainbows and revellers take over Harbour city Thousands of onlookers lined the streets to cheer, whistle and show their love for the marchers and 170 floats in the 48th Mardi Gras parade. AAP · Feb 27
Mardi Gras parade, Bad Bunny and Grace Jones headline blockbuster last day of summer in Sydney More than 350,000 people expected to turn out on Saturday for major lineup of music and culture events The Guardian - AU · Feb 27
Mitch Brown Gets Real About The ‘Cultural Problem’ Within The AFL: ‘It Became Too Unsafe’ “Within 130 years or more, for no one to publicly come out and speak — that’s a cultural problem.” Pedestrian.tv · Feb 27
Shia LaBeouf ordered to pay $100,000 bail and attend rehab after alleged Mardi Gras bar fight Actor was arrested earlier this month and charged with two counts of simple battery The Independent UK · Feb 26
Judge scolds Shia LaBeouf and orders him to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest A New Orleans judge has ordered actor Shia LaBeouf to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation and set a $100,000 bond after the film star was charged with two counts of battery The Independent UK · Feb 26
The Guardian - US · Feb 26 Shia LaBeouf must seek treatment as part of bail terms after alleged attack The actor, long open about his struggle with sobriety, was also ordered to undergo drug testing and pay $100,000 bond
AAP · Feb 26 Highest heritage honour for Mardi Gras parade route Sydney's Mardi Gras parade route is joining Uluru and the Sydney Opera House on the national heritage list.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25 Greens urge Labor to stop treating children detained in Syria camp like ‘disposable political pawns’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Fashion Central · Feb 21 Shia LaBeouf's mugshot released after Mardi Gras arrest on battery allegations in New Orleans Shia LaBeouf was arrested during Mardi Gras in New Orleans on two battery counts and later released before rejoining celebrations.
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say Actor Shia LaBeouf has been charged with battery and is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Shia LaBeouf accused of hate crime in Mardi Gras brawl Actor was released from jail Tuesday and is due in court March 19
The Guardian - US · Feb 18 Shia LaBeouf allegedly called queer man homophobic slurs before New Orleans arrest Actor allegedly also made remarks to man who dresses in drag, and was seen dancing on Bourbon Street after arrest
AAP · Feb 18 Cancelled Mardi Gras party reflects broader money woes A decision by Mardi Gras organisers to cancel a key event has brought wider funding issues impacting many LGBTQI organisations into the spotlight.
BANG Premier · Feb 18 Shia LaBeouf breaks silence over Mardi Gras arrest with ‘free me’ social media message Hours after being released from jail, Shia LaBeouf has addressed his Mardi Gras arrest with a brief social media message.
Cinemablend · Feb 18 Shia LaBeouf Breaks Silence After Arrest, Hospitalization And Other Wild Mardi Gras Incidents The saga continues.
Evening Standard · Feb 18 Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans on battery charges during Mardi Gras celebrations The American actor has been accused of punching two men during an altercation at a bar