{"id":397,"date":"2026-02-08T12:51:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T12:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/2026\/02\/08\/14-things-that-are-making-us-feel-the-love-right-now-from-heated-rivalry-to-bruno-mars-new-album\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T12:51:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T12:51:40","slug":"14-things-that-are-making-us-feel-the-love-right-now-from-heated-rivalry-to-bruno-mars-new-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adsandthings.com\/winews\/2026\/02\/08\/14-things-that-are-making-us-feel-the-love-right-now-from-heated-rivalry-to-bruno-mars-new-album\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Things That Are Making Us Feel the Love Right Now, from \u201cHeated Rivalry\u201d to Bruno Mars’ New Album"},"content":{"rendered":"

For PEOPLE’s 2026 Love Week, we’re celebrating all things romance: the TV shows blowing up your group chat, racy new reads, cute celebrity couples and more<\/p>\n

\"Hudson
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in ‘Heated Rivalry’; Bruno Mars; Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner <\/i>\n

Sabrina Lantos\/HBO; Bruno Mars\/YouTube; Brianna Bryson\/WireImage<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s impossible to not love love, in all its forms.<\/p>\n

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 \u2014 and in honor of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 \u2014 see 14 things across entertainment, style and food currently inspiring that warm, fuzzy feeling in us.<\/p>\n

01 of 14<\/p>\n

The Hottest Thing to Happen to Hockey: ‘Heated Rivalry’<\/h2>\n
\"Hudson
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in ‘Heated Rivalry’ <\/i>\n

Sabrina Lantos\/HBO Max<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The only thing more intense than the competition in\u00a0Heated Rivalry<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0a 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<\/a> and Connor Storrie<\/a>, who portray lovers Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, have become global superstars. If you\u2019ve already binged all six episodes, don\u2019t worry, a second season is coming.<\/p>\n

02 of 14<\/p>\n

Bruno Mars’ New Album ‘The Romantic’<\/h2>\n
\"'The
‘The Romantic’ by Bruno Mars <\/i>\n

Atlantic<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Almost 10 years after his last solo project,\u00a024K Magic<\/em>, 16-time Grammy<\/a> winner Bruno Mars<\/a> is dropping his next album,\u00a0The Romantic,<\/em>\u00a0on Feb. 27 and launching a world tour this spring. He already released the first single, \u201cI Just Might,\u201d<\/a> with sweet and sexy lyrics about meeting a lady on the dance floor.<\/p>\n

03 of 14<\/p>\n

Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner Are Loving Out Loud<\/h2>\n
\"Timoth\u00e9e
Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner <\/i>\n

Brianna Bryson\/WireImage<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After years of keeping their relationship<\/a> ultra-private, Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet<\/a> and Kylie Jenner<\/a> can\u2019t seem to contain their coupledom, whether it\u2019s wearing matching orange outfits<\/a> at the\u00a0Marty Supreme<\/em><\/a>\u00a0premiere or making out at the Golden Globes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

04 of 14<\/p>\n

BFF Tees<\/h2>\n
\"Aerie
Aerie x Emily + Meritt Oversized Boyfriend T-Shirt <\/i>\n

Aerie<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

05 of 14<\/p>\n

Rom-Coms Are So Back!: ‘Relationship Goals’<\/h2>\n
\"Kelly
Kelly Rowland and Method Man in ‘Relationship Goals’ <\/i>\n

Amanda Matlovich\/Prime<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019ve been craving a good \u201cwill they or won\u2019t they?\u201d movie, check out\u00a0Relationship Goals<\/em>\u00a0on Prime Video. Kelly Rowland<\/a> plays a TV producer who\u2019s competing for a job with her ex-boyfriend, played by Cliff \u201cMethod Man\u201d Smith<\/a>, and, of course, drama (and romance) ensues.<\/p>\n

06 of 14<\/p>\n

The It-Girl-to-Power-WAG Pipeline<\/h2>\n
\"Karl-Anthony
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods; Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones; Normani and DK Metcalf <\/i>\n

Dimitrios Kambouris\/Getty; XNY\/Star Max\/GC Images; Pierrick Rocher\/BFA.com\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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 \u2014 who all happen to be kings of the court (or the pitch).<\/p>\n

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> revealed he put a (giant) ring<\/a> on TV personality Jordyn Woods’<\/a> finger on Christmas.<\/p>\n

Three years after being introduced by Ciara<\/a> and Russell Wilson<\/a>, Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver DK Metcalf<\/a> and singer Normani<\/a> announced their engagement<\/a> in March 2025.<\/p>\n

Since getting engaged<\/a> to Cleveland Cavaliers player Donovan Mitchell<\/a> last July, Coco Jones<\/a> has been hard at work planning their wedding.<\/p>\n

“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<\/a>. “I talk about forever, I sing about forever, and then I’m like, ‘Oh, this really forever. Okay, word up, word up.’ “<\/p>\n

07 of 14<\/p>\n

‘Wuthering Heights’ Is Here!<\/h2>\n
\"Margot
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff in ‘Wuthering Heights’ <\/i>\n

Warner Bros.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Margot Robbie<\/a> and Jacob Elordi<\/a> star as Catherine and Heathcliff in a steamy movie adaptation of Emily Bront\u00eb\u2019s 1847 novel, in theaters Feb.\u00a013. While they\u2019re not a couple in real life, Elordi filled his costar\u2019s dressing room with roses<\/a> last Valentine\u2019s Day. Swoon.<\/p>\n

08 of 14<\/p>\n

These Crazy-in-Love Costars: ‘Tell Me Lies’s Grace Van Patten and Jackson White<\/h2>\n
\"Grace
Grace Van Patten and Jackson White; Van Patten and White in ‘Tell Me Lies’ <\/i>\n

Kristina Bumphrey\/Variety via Getty; Ian Watson\/Disney<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If there was an Emmy<\/a> category for the most toxic couple on TV, Tell Me Lies<\/em>\u2019 Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco would win. In real life, the show\u2019s stars, Grace Van Patten and Jackson White<\/a>, have been happily together since they met while filming season 1 in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s like, we get to fight and let it all out on\u00ad camera, and then we\u2019re great. It\u2019s our couples therapy,\u201d Van Patten told PEOPLE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

09 of 14<\/p>\n

Olympics Power Pairs<\/h2>\n
\"Red
Red Gerard and Hailey Langland; Aaron Pike and Oksana Masters; Madison Chock and Evan Bates <\/i>\n

Joe Scarnici\/Getty; Harry How\/Getty; Jamie Squire\/Getty<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These athletic couples are among the many duos that have taken the Olympics<\/a> by storm over the years.<\/p>\n

Ice dancing duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates<\/a> may have their eyes on matching gold medals in Italy, but their marriage comes first. \u201cAs we\u2019ve gotten older, I think the relationship has become the main focus,\u201d Bates told\u00a0PEOPLE.<\/p>\n

Red Gerard<\/a> 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\u2019s games, but she\u2019ll be cheering her guy on from home.<\/p>\n

Oksana Masters<\/a>, the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian of all time, told PEOPLE<\/a> of her fianc\u00e9, multisport world championship medalist Aaron Pike, “He pushes me to be outside of my comfort zones.”
<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 of 14<\/p>\n

Steamy New Romance Reads<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n
\"'Fundamentals
‘Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl’ by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone<\/i><\/figcaption><\/td>\n
\"'Most
‘Most Eligible’ by Isabelle Engel<\/i><\/figcaption><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Romance novels are hotter than ever, in every sense of the word. Here are four risqu\u00e9 recommendations that will make your book club blush.<\/p>\n

Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl<\/em> by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone: <\/strong>A single college professor dad begins a love affair with his new colleague.<\/p>\n

Most Eligible<\/em><\/strong> by Isabelle Engel: <\/strong>A journalist doing an expos\u00e9 on a dating show runs into a previous one-night stand \u2014 who happens to be the new host.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n
\"'Graceless
‘Graceless Heart’ by Isabel Iba\u00f1ez<\/i><\/figcaption><\/td>\n
\"'Drive
‘Drive Me Crazy’ by Lizzy Dent<\/i><\/figcaption><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Graceless Heart<\/em> by Isabel Iba\u00f1ez: <\/strong>Set in Florence, this enchanting historical fantasy has magic, love and thrills.<\/p>\n

Drive Me Crazy<\/em> by Lizzy Dent:<\/strong> The tension in this Formula 1 love story hits top gear when a girl reunites with her childhood crush, a struggling former champion.<\/p>\n

11 of 14<\/p>\n

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s Lasting Love<\/h2>\n
\"Tim
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in 1996; in 2023 <\/i>\n

KMazur\/WireImage; Jason Kempin\/Getty\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Country stars Faith Hill<\/a> and Tim McGraw<\/a> are celebrating their milestone 30th anniversary this October.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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,\u201d McGraw wrote on Instagram<\/a> of his wife, with whom he shares three daughters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.”<\/p>\n

12 of 14<\/p>\n

On-Theme Eats<\/h2>\n
\"Pizza
Pizza Hut heart-shaped pizza; Tyson heart-shaped chicken nuggets; Dunkin’ heart-shaped donuts <\/i>\n

Pizza Hut; Tyson; Dunkin’<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the days leading up to Valentine’s, enjoy a few lovely bites that will warm your heart (or sweeten your life).<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Day menu is filled with sweet treats, including these frosted and cream-filled cuties.<\/p>\n

Tyson replaces your need for nougat with nuggets, crafting every toddler\u2019s (and some adults\u2019) favorite food in heart form.<\/p>\n

13 of 14<\/p>\n

The Zesty Wedding Color of the Year: Island Citrus<\/h2>\n
\"Island
Island Citrus color swatch<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Attention, 2026 brides (we\u2019re hoping that includes you, Taylor Swift<\/a> and Zendaya<\/a>)! According to Minted and Brides<\/em><\/a>, \u201cIsland Citrus,\u201d 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?\u00a0<\/p>\n

14 of 14<\/p>\n

These Stars Are Single… and Thriving!<\/h2>\n
\"Nicole
Nicole Kidman; Ashley Park; Ali Wong; Nina Dobrev <\/i>\n

Swan Gallet\/WWD via Getty; Pascal Le Segretain\/Getty; John Shearer\/Getty; Arnold Jerocki\/Getty<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Nicole Kidman<\/a> looked fierce at Paris Fashion Week a week after breaking up<\/a> with her husband of 19 years, Keith Urban<\/a>. Meanwhile, Ashley Park<\/a> and her\u00a0Emily in Paris<\/em>\u00a0costar Paul Forman called it quits<\/a> in October \u2014 but she sizzled at the latest season\u2019s premiere.<\/p>\n

After Nina Dobrev<\/a>‘s breakup<\/a> with fianc\u00e9 Shaun White<\/a> in September, the actress rang in 2026 on a yacht in Saint Bart\u2019s. Ali Wong<\/a>, who split<\/a> from her boyfriend of two years, Bill Hader<\/a>, was the golden girl at the 2026 Grammys, where she was nominated for Best Comedy Album.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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