Stephen A. Smith made headlines mixing up Christian Kirk with Charlie Kirk during an ESPN breakdown of a Texans’ playoff win, quickly correcting himself. The slip gained attention due to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s September 2025 death and Smith's prior comments.

Chef Desmond Scott is breaking his silence as his estranged wife, Kristy Sarah Scott, filed for divorce after 11 years, citing alleged infidelity. On January 10, Desmond apologized, seemingly admitting to the alleged infidelity, and stated he wanted to separate toward the end of 2025, making choices he is not proud of during that period.

Tichina Arnold apologized for a "reverse colorism" statement made on Deon Cole’s podcast, clarifying she misspoke. Arnold initially denied "colorist" jokes about her ‘Martin’ character Pam, but alleged Tisha Campbell experienced prejudice as a light-skinned love interest.

Hilton Hotels apologized for a Minneapolis-area Hampton Inn, which the Department of Homeland Security accused of canceling reservations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The hotel reportedly informed agents it would not allow ICE or immigration staff to stay.

Tylil James is attempting to clear his name against Jourdin Pauline’s sexual assault accusations, instead accusing her of blackmailing and extorting him after their alleged one-night stand.

Comedian and actor Mike Epps is apologizing for his misinterpreted critical comments about the Donald Trump administration temporarily “cutting off food stamps” and about folks celebrating men coming home from prison.