The Baetalk Edit: Feb 17 – Feb 24, 2026
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Welcome back to Baetalk, your weekly dose of love, life, and everything in between. This week, we’re looking at 13 stories trending in Lifestyle & Trends, Celebrity Gossip, Love & Dating, Relationship Advice. Leading the news: Black and Disabled Viewers Deserved Better From The BAFTAs & BBC. 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 23, 2026 · 11 min read
Black and Disabled Viewers Deserved Better From The BAFTAs & BBC
The 2026 BAFTAs gave us much to celebrate. Rich, exciting, complex Black filmmaking was given its due, with multiple awards going to Black cinematic artists. Blockbuster horror Sinners , the British Nigerian coming of age story My Father’s Shadow , and British short animation Two Black Boys in Paradise collectively won an incredible five BAFTAs. There has been no public reflection on addressing the editorial judgement and criteria that allowed it to be broadcast in the first place. Perhaps the powerlessness people feel means these moments unfairly become proxies for broader, deeper rage at…
Lifestyle & Trends · February 23, 2026 · 7 min read
7 Skin Tips I Got From The Esthetician Behind The BAFTAs’ Most Iconic Faces
Keren Bartov has magic hands — it’s the only explanation for why I left her treatment room with the glowiest skin of my life. But don’t just take my word for it: she’s the celebrity esthetician behind some of the dewiest skin at the BAFTAs over the weekend, including Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley, and Kate Hudson . No wonder she’s in such high demand — Bartov’s skincare knowledge is exceptional, and she knows exactly how to make skin look its best under the spotlight. Bartov adds that this step is especially important for those with acne-prone skin, as oil and dirt can easily clog pores. Sh…
Lifestyle & Trends · February 23, 2026 · 2 min read
The Best Looks From The 2026 BAFTAs Red Carpet
Awards season is in full swing, and we’ve been busy cheering for all the talented winners left, right and center. The BAFTAs 2026 were filled with glorious moments, like Wunmi Mosaku finally being recognized for Sinners , but there was another part of the awards show we couldn’t tear our eyes away from: the fashion. The outfits the celebrities show up in are always a delight, from the bold and provocative to the safe and demure. There have been some major wins on the carpet, with Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley wearing a Grecian-styled Chanel dress and Teyana Taylor in a bold Burberry piece. We’ve…
Celebrity Gossip · February 24, 2026 · 1 min read
‘Handmaid’s Tale’ alum Ever Carradine honors dad Robert in emotional tribute after actor’s death
The "Lizzie McGuire" alum died by suicide on Monday after battling Bipolar Disorder, his older brother confirmed.
Celebrity Gossip · February 24, 2026 · 1 min read
‘Goonies’ star Martha Plimpton pays tribute to uncle Robert Carradine after death at 71: ‘You made my world happier’
The Carradine family announced late Monday night that the "Lizzie McGuire" star had died by suicide.
Celebrity Gossip · February 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Lisa Rinna addresses longstanding rumors that husband Harry Hamlin is gay
The "RHOBH" alum responded to speculation in her newly released memoir, "You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It."
Celebrity Gossip · February 24, 2026 · 1 min read
‘Lizzie McGuire’ cast reacts to Robert Carradine’s death at 71 after ‘valiant’ bipolar battle
The actor’s family broke the news of his passing in an emotional statement Monday, calling Carradine a "beacon on light to everyone around him."
Celebrity Gossip · February 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Lisa Rinna calls out ‘shady’ Andy Cohen for publishing personal texts in his book: ‘So unnecessary’
"After I read it, I was so mad, I threw his book in my fireplace and watched it burn gleefully," Rinna said.
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Lifestyle & Trends
Buckle Up! The First Mercury Retrograde Of 2026 Has Arrived
Feb 23 — R29 babes — sorry to say this, but the winter blues we’re all feeling aren’t immediately going to get better from Mercury’s backspin in Pisces on February 26th. Fear not though because the astrolog…
Celebrity Gossip
Anna Kepner’s Stepbrother Reportedly Charged With Her Cruise Ship Homicide
Feb 24 — Teenager Anna Kepner was killed on a Carnival Cruise during a family vacation last November … and now her 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with her homicide, according to court documents.
Love & Dating
11 Phrases Emotional Manipulators Use On A Regular Basis
Feb 24 — Photo: Dodokat / Shutterstock By the time you’re an adult, chances are high that you’ve dealt with a person who was a master manipulator. Whether it was a classmate, a work colleague, or a love int…
The 10 Best Sex Games for Couples
Feb 21 — From steamy board games to frisky card decks, game night just got a lot less wholesome.
Relationship Advice
5 Tips to Improve Sex (from a Sex Therapist)
Feb 19 — Improving sexual intimacy requires developing emotional and sexual intelligence. It also requires planning (even if that doesn’t sound sexy!) The post 5 Tips to Improve Sex (from a Sex Therapist) a…
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Wrapping Up
That’s the tea for this week! Whether you’re happily single, coupled up, or somewhere weirdly in between, we hope you found something to make your heart (or cart) a little fuller.
We’ll be back next Monday with more updates. Don’t forget to love yourself first. xoxo. 💋
