Baetalk Daily: What’s Hot Today (February 20, 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 20, 2026  ·  4 min read

I Took Trend Inspo From The R29 Lookbook To Dress Up For NYFW

As a fashion writer, dressing up for New York Fashion Week is both exhilarating and daunting to me (especially during the February shows when a winter coat can make or break your outfit). When I was planning out this season’s looks for seven straight days, I predominately considered pieces that I’d feel most comfortable in — because when I left my BK home, I certainly wasn’t going back to do a not-so-quick change in the middle of my packed schedule. DashDividers_1_500x100 Some themes of “The Demuralist” include dark palettes, luxe details, and rich textures. “We kept the idea of craftsmansh…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 20, 2026  ·  6 min read

Shark’s New SilkiPro Made My Wavy Hair Straight & Glossy In Minutes

As a beauty editor of ten years, I’ve been a guest at a fair share of hair tool launch events, from blow-out brushes that are like having your own personal hairstylist, to curling irons that use clever mechanisms to draw your hair in and form a perfect tousle. But none have drawn as many collective “Oohs” and “Ahhs” from my editor peers as Shark’s new SilkiPro . Imagine your current flat iron had discreet vents inside that released warm air for a smoother finish with every pass, and you’ve got the idea. There’s another mode for dry hair, which relies solely on the ceramic straightening plat…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 19, 2026  ·  4 min read

Being Dressed By A Black Designer During NY Fashion Week Meant More Than I Expected

I’ve been to a lot of fashion shows. New York Fashion Week is basically a sport at this point and I’m basically an Olympian. You prep, you glam, you Uber in heels because you can’t actually walk in them, and you pray the show starts late. My Favorite Room During Fashion Week Sergio Hudson’s show is hands down my favorite show to attend during New York Fashion Week. Whether you’re a corporate baddie running a boardroom, the belle of the ball at a gala, or just a fashion girly who loves to throw that fit on, Sergio has a piece for you. Then one of the stylists pulled out a silver sequin dress…

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 20, 2026  ·  1 min read

Why Eric Dane’s wife, Rebecca Gayheart, withdrew divorce filing after actor’s ALS diagnosis

The actor passed away Thursday, 10 months after announcing his ALS diagnosis.

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 20, 2026  ·  1 min read

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ cast reacts to Eric Dane’s death at 53 after ALS battle

Mark "McSteamy" Sloan on the hit medical drama, died on Thursday following a short battle with ALS.

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 20, 2026  ·  1 min read

Eric Dane’s life in photos

The "Grey’s Anatomy" actor died on Feb.

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 20, 2026  ·  1 min read

Eric Dane vowed to ‘combat’ ALS in poignant final interview 2 months before death

Dane spoke about his struggles trying to continue his acting career during an ALS-related panel, but said at the time he was "willing to do anything."

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Celebrity Gossip

Eric Dane suddenly pulled out of ALS event weeks before his death

Feb 20 — The "Grey’s Anatomy" actor was not "well enough" to attend the event.

Rob Lowe Jokingly Demands Credit For Role in 1995 Film ‘Tommy Boy’

Feb 20 — It’s been over 30 years since "Tommy Boy" hit movie theaters around the country — and Rob Lowe is just now making it known publicly he wants some damn credit! The actor had an uncredited part as P…

Lifestyle & Trends

The Winter 2026 NYFW Trends I’m Most Excited For

Feb 19 — 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. Fro…

Love & Dating

People Who Pretend They’re Not Home When Someone Knocks On The Door Almost Always Have These 11 Distinct Traits

Feb 20 — Photo: Krakenimages.com | Shutterstock Whether it’s due to anxiety or valuing privacy, people who pretend they’re not home when someone knocks on the door almost always have these 11 distinct traits.