Netflix's "Bridgerton" returned for its fourth season, while TIME Magazine revealed its 2026 "The Closers" list, recognizing Black leaders working towards equality. Meanwhile, a new Marvel series, "Wonder Man," concluded its first season, and discussions continued regarding the role and oversight of ICE.

The first half of "Bridgerton" Season 4 became available on January 29, with the second half scheduled for release on February 26, according to TIME. As with previous seasons, the new installment adapts a novel from Julia Quinn's "Bridgerton" series, focusing on the love stories of the Bridgerton siblings. Season 4 centers on Benedict, with narratives from Season 3 expected to continue.

TIME Magazine unveiled its 2026 "The Closers" list, honoring 18 "extraordinary Black leaders working toward greater equality." The list, presented in partnership with The Ancestors' Wildest Dreams, was announced ahead of Black History Month. TIME editors stated they were "proud to tell the stories of these 18 leaders who, despite ever-evolving challenges, remain determined to make change and to better the world we share." The honorees were to be convened at a special event in Atlanta on February 12. The list includes individuals such as Abre' Conner, director of the NAACP Center for Environmental and Climate Justice; Marc Philpart, CEO of the Black Freedom Fund; Thelma Golden, curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem; Dara Eskridge, CEO of Invest STL; Karen Pittman, actor; and Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBA.

The first season of Marvel's "Wonder Man" concluded, with the finale opening with a childhood memory of Simon Williams, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and his father.

Discussions surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued, with Vox highlighting "7 ways to rein in ICE." The article appeared in "Today, Explained," a daily newsletter. The article referenced an incident in Minneapolis where federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti.