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Trends defining Valentine's Day fashion in 2026

Valentine’s Day has become one of the most influential seasonal times within the fashion industry, with many different brands taking advantage of the season of love and offering limited time collections that weave together traditional Valentine’s Day motifs and the current trends. This year is no different, with this arguably being one of the pinkest seasons yet. 

LIFE

Carl Craig selected for MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program

From mid-January to April, world-renowned Detroit DJ, producer and techno innovator Carl Craig will participate in the MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program. Hosted by the MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio, in collaboration with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and sponsored by MSUFCU, the program aims to connect artists, researchers and students together.

LIFE

2026 Grammys red carpet best and boldest looks

One of the biggest nights in the music industry has transformed into a fashion show that leaves fans gasping and awing at their favorite creator's attire. Year after year controversies grow from the red carpet with onlookers critiquing everything from the shoes to the makeup looks. Leaving one question on the front of everyone's minds, who gets the Grammy for best dressed?

LIFE

2026 winter style guide: the trends that took over cold weather fashion

As the fall slowly transitions into the bitter cold, the weather is not the only thing that is shifting. This change marks the beginning of a new fashion cycle, causing the rise and fall of certain styles, patterns, colors, accessories, etc. This particular year, winter fashion had a heavy emphasis on warmth and comfort, but also individuality.

LIFE

"Heated Rivalry" sparks discussion surrounding LGBTQIA+ representation

Released in November 2025, the book-to-screen adaptation Heated Rivalry has taken the world by storm, capturing widespread attention on platforms like social media. Heated Rivalry, originally a romance novel written by Rachel Reid as the second book in her “Game Changers” series, follows two rival professional hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, and their secret, enemies-to-lovers long-term relationship. The show explores queer relationships in a typically hyper-masculine setting, where heteronormativity is what is generally accepted.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Lansing hosts first Olive Burger Week

From Jan. 23 - 31, Lansing’s first Olive Burger Week will take place in various participating local restaurants. Dubbed as the Olive Burger Capital, Lansing restaurants will celebrate by providing customers with their own unique takes on the classic olive burger. Co-hosted by Lansing Foodies and Lansing 5:01, Olive Burger Week will feature a variety of local restaurants.