Baetalk Daily: What’s Hot Today (February 19, 2026)

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Welcome back to **Baetalk**, your weekly dose of love, life, and everything in between. This day, we’re looking at 13 stories trending in Lifestyle & Trends, Celebrity Gossip, Relationship Advice, Love & Dating. Leading the news: Channel ’80s Cool With These Karol G x Reebok Classic Relaunches. Whether you’re navigating the dating scene, looking for the perfect anniversary gift, or just here for the tea — we’ve got you covered. Here’s what everyone is talking about.

💖Top Stories This Week

Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 19, 2026  ·  3 min read

Channel ’80s Cool With These Karol G x Reebok Classic Relaunches

Worn For Life,” Reebok is bringing in a new iteration of the sneaker brand’s long-favorite style — and for Karol G , who’s fronting the campaign, just wearing the latest drop is, literally, a dream come true. In January, when the Colombian pop star was named Reebok’s new global brand ambassador, Karol G — born Carolina Giraldo Navarro — told Complex that growing up in Medellín in the early 2000s, she’d get lost in reveries of herself walking around her school campus in a pair of Reebok Classics. “Wearing Reeboks became a huge thing when I was at school, especially this Classic version. The…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 19, 2026  ·  5 min read

The Winter 2026 NYFW Trends I’m Most Excited For

Over the last week, New York City proved its status as a fashion capital of the world, with talented designers showcasing creative collections on the runways, in the streets , and on our feeds. From “let them eat cake” aesthetics and double-duty bags to fringed frocks and leather opera gloves, New York Fashion Week brought statement fashion trends and serious 2026 outfit inspo to the forefront. In order to get the front-row scoop on what will be huge for the fall and winter of 2026, I attended so many fashion shows and presentations that my heels hurt and phone was always on the brink of lo…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 18, 2026  ·  6 min read

Tyra Banks Needs To Be Held Accountable. She’s Also The Perfect Scapegoat

Over the last few days, the social media firing squad has been aimed at Tyra Banks and the producers behind America’s Next Top Model , the cultural phenomenon of a reality show that aired from 2003 to 2018 and spawned dozens of international spinoffs. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model is proof that the more things change, the more they stay the same. The Netflix docuseries, which premiered on February 11, featured firsthand accounts from models, including Ebony Haith (Cycle 1), Shandi Sullivan (Cycle 2) and Danielle Evans (Cycle 6) as well as judges Jay Manuel , J. That include…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 18, 2026  ·  6 min read

11 Reverse French Manicure Ideas That Put A Fresh Spin On A Classic

When it comes to my manicure , I’m pretty unadventurous. As soon as I sit down at my local salon, my nail tech knows exactly what to ask: “Your usual French ?” And the answer is always yes. To me, a French manicure — whether the classic white tip or something a bit cooler, like cat-eye — strikes the perfect balance between timeless and elevated, and it takes a lot to sway me from it. But the trending “reverse” French manicure might just change that. The reverse French manicure isn’t exactly new, but we have Cardi B ’s Super Bowl look to thank for its recent comeback. Natalia Mercedes , nail…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 18, 2026  ·  25 min read

A Week In Chicago, IL On A $167,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. If you’d like to submit your own Money Diary, you can do so via our online form . My husband, F., is a freelance director of photography and has recently gone back to school to facilitate a career change to healthcare. However, I strayed away from getting a degree in anything that would require higher education because I was afraid of having to take on additional debt. My co-work…

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 19, 2026  ·  1 min read

Kate Hudson reveals the only thing she’d do differently in her Hollywood career

Kate Hudson is reflecting on her career following her second Oscar nomination — 25 years after she received her first Academy Award nod.

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 19, 2026  ·  1 min read

Actor Michael Jai White warns America is ‘not making men anymore’ — as Joe Rogan says masculinity has been ‘demonized’ on show

Actor and martial artist Michael Jai White believes American boys are too soft these days.

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 19, 2026  ·  1 min read

Katey Sagal’s son, ‘Tell Me Lies’ star Jackson White, praises mom for ‘getting her s–t together’

White explained he chose not to let anything stop him from accomplishing family or career things he wants in life.

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Celebrity Gossip

‘The View’ star Joy Behar reveals 25-pound weight loss with the use of GLP-1

Feb 19 — Behar noted of her "The View" co-hosts, "We all did it!"

Leighton Meester defends awkward exchange with Ariana Grande at Critics Choice Awards

Feb 19 — Meester faced backlash after the lighthearted encounter.

Former Prince Andrew Arrested After Release of Epstein Files

Feb 19 — Former Prince Andrew is under arrest by police in England following news of his longtime friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The disgraced ex-Royal, who now goes by the name Andrew…

Love & Dating

11 Things Older Generations Commonly Do When Writing An Email That They Don’t Realize Are Very Outdated

Feb 19 — Photo: fizkes | Shutterstock While older individuals may be great workers, using technology can be a struggle. Here are 11 things older generations commonly do when writing an email that they don’t…