14 Things That Are Making Us Feel the Love Right Now, from “Heated Rivalry” to Bruno Mars' New Album
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Brendan LeFebruary 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in 'Heated Rivalry'; Bruno Mars; Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
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It's impossible to not love love, in all its forms.
Whether it's the buzziest television romance of the last year or the major milestones of high-profile celebrity couples, pop culture has given us plenty of reasons to feel the love. To kick off PEOPLE's 2026 Love Week — and in honor of Valentine's Day on Feb. 14 — see 14 things across entertainment, style and food currently inspiring that warm, fuzzy feeling in us.
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The Hottest Thing to Happen to Hockey: 'Heated Rivalry'
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in 'Heated Rivalry'
Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max
The only thing more intense than the competition in Heated Rivalry, a book-to-TV adaptation about two closeted hockey players, is the chemistry between its leading men. Since its debut on HBO in November, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who portray lovers Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, have become global superstars. If you’ve already binged all six episodes, don’t worry, a second season is coming.
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Bruno Mars' New Album 'The Romantic'
'The Romantic' by Bruno Mars
Atlantic
Almost 10 years after his last solo project, 24K Magic, 16-time Grammy winner Bruno Mars is dropping his next album, The Romantic, on Feb. 27 and launching a world tour this spring. He already released the first single, “I Just Might,” with sweet and sexy lyrics about meeting a lady on the dance floor.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner Are Loving Out Loud
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
Brianna Bryson/WireImage
After years of keeping their relationship ultra-private, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner can’t seem to contain their coupledom, whether it’s wearing matching orange outfits at the Marty Supreme premiere or making out at the Golden Globes.
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BFF Tees
Aerie x Emily + Meritt Oversized Boyfriend T-Shirt
Aerie
Reminiscent of the necklaces you exchanged with your bestie back in the day, these retro T-shirts are the perfect way to celebrate your favorite galentine.
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Rom-Coms Are So Back!: 'Relationship Goals'
Kelly Rowland and Method Man in 'Relationship Goals'
Amanda Matlovich/Prime
If you’ve been craving a good “will they or won’t they?” movie, check out Relationship Goals on Prime Video. Kelly Rowland plays a TV producer who’s competing for a job with her ex-boyfriend, played by Cliff “Method Man” Smith, and, of course, drama (and romance) ensues.
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The It-Girl-to-Power-WAG Pipeline
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods; Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones; Normani and DK Metcalf
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First, these women ascended to the top of their respective fields, becoming bona fide "it girls" of the industry. Then, they received a glitzy ring from their true loves — who all happen to be kings of the court (or the pitch).
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns revealed he put a (giant) ring on TV personality Jordyn Woods' finger on Christmas.
Three years after being introduced by Ciara and Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver DK Metcalf and singer Normani announced their engagement in March 2025.
Since getting engaged to Cleveland Cavaliers player Donovan Mitchell last July, Coco Jones has been hard at work planning their wedding.
"This is the biggest contract I've ever signed.' You know what I'm saying? This is a real-life, forever commitment," she told PEOPLE. "I talk about forever, I sing about forever, and then I'm like, 'Oh, this really forever. Okay, word up, word up.' "
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'Wuthering Heights' Is Here!
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff in 'Wuthering Heights'
Warner Bros.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star as Catherine and Heathcliff in a steamy movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, in theaters Feb. 13. While they’re not a couple in real life, Elordi filled his costar’s dressing room with roses last Valentine’s Day. Swoon.
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These Crazy-in-Love Costars: 'Tell Me Lies's Grace Van Patten and Jackson White
Grace Van Patten and Jackson White; Van Patten and White in 'Tell Me Lies'
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If there was an Emmy category for the most toxic couple on TV, Tell Me Lies’ Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco would win. In real life, the show’s stars, Grace Van Patten and Jackson White, have been happily together since they met while filming season 1 in 2022.
“It’s like, we get to fight and let it all out on camera, and then we’re great. It’s our couples therapy,” Van Patten told PEOPLE.
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Olympics Power Pairs
Red Gerard and Hailey Langland; Aaron Pike and Oksana Masters; Madison Chock and Evan Bates
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These athletic couples are among the many duos that have taken the Olympics by storm over the years.
Ice dancing duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates may have their eyes on matching gold medals in Italy, but their marriage comes first. “As we’ve gotten older, I think the relationship has become the main focus,” Bates told PEOPLE.
Red Gerard and Hailey Langland started dating before the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, where Gerard won the gold in slopestyle. An injury will keep Langland from this year’s games, but she’ll be cheering her guy on from home.
Oksana Masters, the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian of all time, told PEOPLE of her fiancé, multisport world championship medalist Aaron Pike, "He pushes me to be outside of my comfort zones."
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Steamy New Romance Reads
'Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl' by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
'Most Eligible' by Isabelle Engel
Romance novels are hotter than ever, in every sense of the word. Here are four risqué recommendations that will make your book club blush.
Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone: A single college professor dad begins a love affair with his new colleague.
Most Eligible by Isabelle Engel: A journalist doing an exposé on a dating show runs into a previous one-night stand — who happens to be the new host.
'Graceless Heart' by Isabel Ibañez
'Drive Me Crazy' by Lizzy Dent
Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez: Set in Florence, this enchanting historical fantasy has magic, love and thrills.
Drive Me Crazy by Lizzy Dent: The tension in this Formula 1 love story hits top gear when a girl reunites with her childhood crush, a struggling former champion.
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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's Lasting Love
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in 1996; in 2023
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Country stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are celebrating their milestone 30th anniversary this October.
“We have been through so much together, our girls growing up, me trying to grow up, and you, you, you, always there, always there for all of us when we fell, always you when we triumphed, always you,” McGraw wrote on Instagram of his wife, with whom he shares three daughters.
The "It's Your Love" singer continued: "When we love, when we live, when we think of how to love, live and dream, always you. You are my girl, I love you with a fire that grows each passing year."
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On-Theme Eats
Pizza Hut heart-shaped pizza; Tyson heart-shaped chicken nuggets; Dunkin' heart-shaped donuts
Pizza Hut; Tyson; Dunkin'
In the days leading up to Valentine's, enjoy a few lovely bites that will warm your heart (or sweeten your life).
If your love language has a crust and is covered in cheese, hit up Pizza Hut for a limited-edition heart-shaped pie. At Dunkin', the Valentine’s Day menu is filled with sweet treats, including these frosted and cream-filled cuties.
Tyson replaces your need for nougat with nuggets, crafting every toddler’s (and some adults’) favorite food in heart form.
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The Zesty Wedding Color of the Year: Island Citrus
Island Citrus color swatch
Attention, 2026 brides (we’re hoping that includes you, Taylor Swift and Zendaya)! According to Minted and Brides, “Island Citrus,” a vibrant yellow-green hue, is trending for everything from invitations and decor to attire and cocktails. Anyone else in the mood for a margarita?
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These Stars Are Single... and Thriving!
Nicole Kidman; Ashley Park; Ali Wong; Nina Dobrev
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The single life looks fabulous on these A-list ladies who have recently split from their significant others, proving the post-breakup glow is real.
Nicole Kidman looked fierce at Paris Fashion Week a week after breaking up with her husband of 19 years, Keith Urban. Meanwhile, Ashley Park and her Emily in Paris costar Paul Forman called it quits in October — but she sizzled at the latest season’s premiere.
After Nina Dobrev's breakup with fiancé Shaun White in September, the actress rang in 2026 on a yacht in Saint Bart’s. Ali Wong, who split from her boyfriend of two years, Bill Hader, was the golden girl at the 2026 Grammys, where she was nominated for Best Comedy Album.
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