The arts and entertainment world mourns the passing of several notable figures, including astrophysicist Fred Espenak, architect León Krier, ballet star Valery Panov, film scholar P. Adams Sitney, and character actor Gailard Sartain. These individuals left a significant legacy across science, design, dance, cinema, and television.

• Fred Espenak, Astrophysicist Known as Mr. Eclipse, Dies at 73 — New York Times Books -
• León Krier, Architect Whose Classical Work Won a Royal Ally, Dies at 79 — New York Times Arts -
• Valery Panov, Ballet Star Who Fought to Leave the U.S.S.R., Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -

• P. Adams Sitney, Leading Scholar of Avant-Garde Film, Dies at 80 — New York Times Books -
• Gailard Sartain, Character Actor and ‘Hee Haw’ Regular, Dies at 81 — New York Times Movies -

The literary scene offers new reading recommendations for summer, a deep dive into Ivy Pochoda's new horror novel 'Ecstasy', and an interview with fantasy writer V.E. Schwab, alongside a review of 'Collisions' by Alec Nevala-Lee, and a 'Gatsby' boat tour exploring Fitzgerald's Long Island.

• Books to Read When It’s Hot Outside — New York Times Books -
• Ivy Pochoda Tries Her Hand at Horror in a New Novel, ‘Ecstasy’ — New York Times Books -
• Interview: V.E. Schwab on Her Lesbian Vampire Novel and Her Favorite Books — New York Times Books -

• A Gatsby Boat Tour Explores F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Long Island — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Collisions,’ by Alec Nevala-Lee — New York Times Books -
• The Books Times Readers Are Most Excited About This Summer — New York Times Books -

The theater world sees the review of 'Trophy Boys', the impending closure of Broadway's 'Boop' musical, and the **revival of Sarah Kane's '4:48 Psychosis', alongside critiques of 'Hercules' and a review of the play 'Duke & Roya'**.

• ‘Trophy Boys’ Review: The Nerds’ Case Against Feminism — New York Times Arts -
• Broadway Musical ‘Boop’ Set to Close Amid Weak Ticket Sales — New York Times Movies -
• Sarah Kane’s “4:48 Psychosis” Returns After 25 Years — New York Times Arts -

• How Did ‘Hercules’ Get So Lame? — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Duke & Roya’ Review: He’s Got Swagger, She’s No-Nonsense — New York Times Movies -

Recent music news includes U2's guitarist The Edge gaining Irish citizenship, a review of Haim's new album 'I Quit', the donation of Stephen Sondheim's sketches to the Library of Congress, and Bruce Springsteen discussing his 'Tracks II' lost albums.

• The Edge, U2’s Guitarist, Becomes Irish Citizen After 62 Years There — New York Times Music -
• On Haim’s ‘I Quit,’ a Breakup Is an Inspiration — New York Times Music -
• 5,000 Sondheim Sketches and More Head to Library of Congress — New York Times Music -

• Bruce Springsteen on ‘Tracks II,’ His Box of Seven ‘Lost Albums’ — New York Times Music -

The film world highlights the impact of salary disclosure in 'Materialists', a documentary on the murdered Russian activist 'Natasha', and a retrospective on 'Brokeback Mountain' 20 years later.

• Why the Salary for Dakota Johnson’s Character in ‘Materialists’ Is Such a Game-Changer — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Natasha,’ a Film About a Murdered Russian Activist, Takes Its Own Risks — New York Times Movies -
• Never Quitting ‘Brokeback Mountain’ — New York Times Movies -

Developments in digital entertainment include a review of the sci-fi adventure game 'The Alters', a 'Modern Love' podcast episode on location sharing, late-night hosts' reactions to Trump, and a review of Marvel's 'Ironheart' series.

• Finding Yourselves in The Alters, a Glorious Sci-Fi Adventure — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Modern Love’ Podcast: How Location Sharing Is Changing Our Relationships — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Is Taken Aback by Trump’s Potty Mouth — New York Times Arts -

• Late Night Is Taken Aback by Trump’s Potty Mouth — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Ironheart’ Review: Marvel Follows Suit — New York Times Arts -

The broader arts landscape features the unfolding of a global arts festival at Gowanus Power Station and highlights from the American Ballet Theater's summer season.

• Global Arts Festival Taking Shape Inside Gowanus Power Station — New York Times Music -
• American Ballet Theater: Highlights From Its Summer Season — New York Times Arts -