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Grammys, Netflix Releases, and Nostalgia Dominate February 2026 Headlines
The start of February 2026 is marked by a confluence of cultural events, from the 68th annual Grammy Awards to new releases on Netflix and a surge of Gen Z nostalgia for the 2010s. The Grammy Awards, broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, February 1st, honored musical achievements across 95 categories, including two new ones, according to multiple news sources. Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with nine, while Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist nominated in the song, record, and album of the year categories.
Netflix is also set to release a variety of content throughout February. According to Time, the streaming service will feature romantic comedies like The American President, You've Got Mail, Letters to Juliet, and Crazy Stupid Love starting February 1st. In time for Valentine's Day, Netflix will also release Is It Cake? Valentines on February 4th, the 10th season of Love Is Blind on February 11th, and part 2 of Bridgerton's fourth season on February 26th. The drama Shakespeare in Love will leave the streaming site on February 10th. Ahead of the Winter Olympics beginning February 6th, Netflix will also premiere Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing, a documentary series about ice dancing featuring married American couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates.
Meanwhile, Vox reported on a trend of Gen Z's growing obsession with the 2010s. Spotify saw a 790 percent increase in 2016-themed playlists in January alone, with many declaring that the 2026 vibe would match the "feel good vibes" of 2016. Daysia Tolentino, journalist behind the newsletter Yap Year, has been chronicling online affinity for the 2010s for almost a year.
In other news, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, known for his roles in The Queen's Gambit and Steal, stars in Cloud 99, a dystopian short film from the National Film and Television School, according to Variety. Written and directed by Leila Murton Poole, the film is about a father in a community where residents pay for sunlight who goes to extreme lengths to support his daughter's sunflower-growing competition. The film also stars Olivia Popica, Jayda Eyles, and Tim Berrington.
Wired reported on the best delivery chocolate boxes in the United States, considering factors like freshness, flavor complexity, and variety. The recommendations, updated as of January 2026, include options ranging from traditional French chocolates to innovative bonbons, with specific mentions of Dandelion, Richart, and other top contenders.
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