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2026: Prada, Protests, and Epstein Rock a Star-Studded Year!

Grammys, Netflix, and Controversies Dominate February 2026 Headlines

February 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month, with the Grammy Awards, new Netflix releases, and ongoing controversies capturing public attention. The 68th annual Grammy Awards, broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ on February 1st, featured performances from top artists and the presentation of 95 awards, including new categories for Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover, according to CBS News. Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with nine, while Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist nominated for song, record, and album of the year, Variety reported. Golden From KPop Demon Hunters also made history at the Grammys, according to Variety.

Netflix is set to release a variety of new content in February. Just in time for Valentine's Day, viewers can anticipate the release of "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, Time reported. Classic romantic comedies such as "The American President," "You've Got Mail," "Letters to Juliet," and "Crazy Stupid Love" became available on the streaming site on February 1st. The drama "Shakespeare in Love" left the platform on February 10th. Ahead of the Winter Olympics beginning February 6th, Netflix released "Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing," a documentary series about ice dancing featuring married American couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates, according to Time.

Controversy also marked the beginning of the month. Brett Ratner's documentary "Melania," promoted by Donald Trump, achieved a strong $7 million opening weekend, Variety reported. The film's success occurred amidst renewed interest in the Melanie McGuire "Suitcase Killer" case, spurred by a new Netflix dramatization, according to NPR News. Separately, a five-year-old and his father were released from ICE detention following legal challenges, NPR News reported.

In other news, a sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway is set to release a new trailer, according to Variety. Amsterdam's Boom Chicago improv theater was recognized as an influential training ground for American comedians like Jordan Peele and Seth Meyers, who recently reunited with Jill Benjamin to perform a popular sketch, Variety reported. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, according to NPR News. TechCrunch is preparing for its Boston Founder Summit, NPR News reported.

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