Recent news includes the death of Nathan Silver, an architect and author who chronicled old New York; the passing of pop crooner Lou Christie; the demise of model and advertising star Gunilla Knutson; and the death of British TV's 'Queen of Clean,' Kim Woodburn.

• Nathan Silver, Who Chronicled a Vanished New York, Dies at 89 — New York Times Books -
• Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Pop Crooner, Is Dead at 82 — New York Times Music -
• Gunilla Knutson, Star of ‘Take It Off’ Shaving Cream Ads, Dies at 84 — New York Times Arts -

• Kim Woodburn, British TV’s No-Nonsense ‘Queen of Clean,’ Dies at 83 — New York Times Arts -

The literary world is explored through a review of J. Hoberman's 'Everything Is Now,' a critique of Honorée Fanonne Jeffers's 'Misbehaving at the Crossroads,' an analysis of current book cover trends, and actor Jay Ellis's high regard for author Colson Whitehead's work.

• Book Review: ‘Everything Is Now,’ by J. Hoberman — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Misbehaving at the Crossroads,’ by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers — New York Times Books -
• The Book Cover Trend You’re Seeing Everywhere — New York Times Books -

• Jay Ellis Considers Colson Whitehead His Literary GOAT — New York Times Movies -

This section examines the 20-year cultural impact of 'Brokeback Mountain' as it's rereleased, alongside a look at 'Jaws' at 50, and its influence on shark research.

• Never Quitting ‘Brokeback Mountain’ — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Jaws’ at 50: Scientists Are Still Studying the Mysteries of Sharks — New York Times Arts -

Key developments include Dr. Demento's retirement after 55 years on air, and an exploration of comedian Andrew Schulz's role as a political journalist.

• Dr. Demento Announces His Retirement After 55 Years on the Air — New York Times Music -
• Andrew Schulz, ‘Podcast Bro,’ Might Be America’s Foremost Political Journalist — New York Times Arts -

The performing arts are featured with a modern retelling of the Mahabharata by a Toronto-based theater company at Lincoln Center.

• A Retelling of the Mahabharata, Set to Modern-Day Struggles — New York Times Arts -