← May 16, 2025

Cassie's testimony in the Sean Combs sex-trafficking trial is ongoing, with Combs's lawyers questioning her about various aspects of their relationship and alleged incidents; the trial continues to reveal key moments and strategies from both sides.

• Live Updates: Cassie Questioned by Sean Combs’s Lawyers as Sex-Trafficking Trial Continues — New York Times Music - 14:47
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times Music - 13:37
• Who Is Cassie, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Ex-Girlfriend and the Trial’s Star Witness? — New York Times Music - 13:34

• The defense is expected to continue grilling Cassie on the hotel assault. — New York Times Music - 13:23
• Key Moments in the Fourth Day of the Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial — New York Times Music - 12:37
• Diddy’s Lawyers Work to Establish Cassie’s Agency in Freak-Offs — New York Times Music - 11:39
• Cassie Confronted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Lawyer Over ‘Freak-Offs’ During Trial — New York Times Music - 01:34

The Eurovision 2025 final is approaching, a museum of migration has opened in Rotterdam, and theater is available for streaming; other news includes information on teamLab sensory playgrounds, Jamaican homes, and jewelry inspired by paintings.

• Fenix, a Museum of Migration, Opens in Rotterdam — New York Times Arts - 14:25
• Eurovision 2025 Final: Time, Running Order and How to Watch — New York Times Arts - 13:38
• Fine Jewelry Inspired by Centuries-Old Paintings at the Met — New York Times Arts - 13:01

• Jamaican Homes That Showcase the Island’s Creative History — New York Times Arts - 11:27
• Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision? — New York Times Music - 09:19
• Theater to Stream: ‘Yellow Face,’ Joaquina Kalukango and More — New York Times Movies - 09:05
• Eight teamLab Sensory Playgrounds to Visit on Your Next Vacation — New York Times Arts - 09:00
• CNN to Livestream George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ — New York Times Arts - 01:10

New movies are being reviewed, free movies are available for streaming, and the director of 'Thunderbolts' discusses movie endings and changes; also, Stephen Colbert comments on President Trump's birthday plans and Meghann Fahy stars in 'Sirens'.

• Stephen Colbert on the President’s Trumped-Up Birthday Plans — New York Times Arts - 06:25
• In ‘Sirens,’ Meghann Fahy Sounds the Alarm — New York Times Arts - 09:01
• ‘Thunderbolts’ Director Discusses Movie Ending and Changes Made During Testing — New York Times Movies - 09:01

• 6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Movies - 09:02
• Five Free Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts - 09:02

Reviews are available for 'Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers,' 'Who Knew' by Barry Diller, and 'Apple in China' by Patrick McGee; these reviews offer critical insights into these diverse literary works.

• Book Review: ‘Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers,’ by Ibram X. Kendi — New York Times Books - 13:37
• Book Review: ‘Who Knew,’ by Barry Diller — New York Times Books - 09:00
• Book Review: ‘Apple in China,’ by Patrick McGee — New York Times Books - 06:54

Charles Strouse, composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' has passed away, Darren Criss is performing in 'Maybe Happy Ending', and predictions are being made for the 2025 Tony Awards.

• Tonys 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should? — New York Times Arts - 09:00
• Darren Criss Does the Robot — New York Times Arts - 09:00
• Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96 — New York Times Music - 13:41

Chris Brown has been ordered to remain in custody following an arrest in England; details surrounding the arrest are not fully specified in the available headlines.

• Chris Brown Ordered to Remain in Custody After Arrest in England — New York Times Music - 14:12