RARE PHOTOS: 10 - The Real Truth

Shia LaBeouf arrested on battery charges after ‘aggressive’ behavior during Mardi Gras celebrations

‘Transformers’ actor was arrested near the French Quarter just after midnight

The Independent UK · Feb 17

‘Mayhem’: Shirtless Shia LaBeouf ‘terrorizing’ New Orleans during Mardi Gras

Word is he cannot be stopped by conventional methods.

We Got This Covered · Feb 17

Mardi Gras 2026: New Orleans celebrates with beads, parades – and crawfish

Mardi Gras celebrations are kicking off in New Orleans

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Pope Leo accepts resignation of embattled New Orleans archbishop Gregory Aymond

The archdiocese agreed to pay 600 abuse survivors a $305m settlement before the Vatican confirmed Aymond’s exit

The Guardian - US · Feb 11

He’s played with Lady Gaga, played on SNL, and co-founded Dub Trio – now Stu “Bassie” Brooks has officially joined Nine Inch Nails on bass

Brooks just played his first show with Trent Reznor and co. at the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans

Guitar World · Feb 6

Ex-Catholic church lawyer who warned US bishops of systemic clergy abuse dies at 78

Ray Mouton was one of the earliest and most influential figures in exposing sexual abuse inside the church

The Guardian - US · Feb 6

Ex-priest indicted for allegedly raping disabled child while ministering in New Orleans

Mark Francis Ford has been held without bail for five months after authorities arrested him in Indiana

The Guardian - US · Feb 5

New Orleans police say recruit detained by ICE had been verified through agency's system

The New Orleans Police Department denies wrongdoing after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained one of its recruits

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Witchboard review – New Orleans couple channel dead French witch in fun occult thriller

As the budding restaurateurs suffer 17th-century flashbacks, Jamie Campbell Bower – AKA Vecna in Stranger Things – saves director Chuck Russell’s remake from cheesy oblivion

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

5 Affordable US Cities With Invigorating Arts Scenes

Explore affordable US cities where vibrant arts scenes, lively cultural events and creative communities offer big inspiration without the high cost of living.

GOBankingRates · Jan 23