This section delves into **the historical impact of TV shows like ‘The X-Files’ on culture, explores CBS's late-night television history, introduces Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s influential cinema, imagines theme-park rides inspired by art-house films, and highlights Taye Diggs’ appreciation for romantic comedies**.

• How TV Shows Like ‘The X-Files’ Trained Us to Be Conspiracy Theorists — New York Times Arts -
• A Brief History of CBS’s Late-Night Eras — New York Times Arts -
• The Kurosawa You May Never Have Heard Of — New York Times Movies -

• What if Theme-Park Rides Were Based on Art-House Films? — New York Times Movies -
• Taye Diggs Can’t Resist a Good Rom-Com — New York Times Movies -

Readers can find recommendations for introspective books and best dystopian novels, a **review of Dan Fesperman’s novel ‘Pariah’, and a comprehensive guide to Jane Austen’s enduring works**.

• 2 Books for Birthday Introspection — New York Times Books -
• Best Dystopian Books — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Pariah,’ by Dan Fesperman — New York Times Books -

• Jane Austen’s Books: A Guide — New York Times Books -

Noteworthy developments in music include the passing of conductor Roger Norrington, **singer-songwriter Patty Griffin’s creative resurgence, and new song releases including a Nine Inch Nails track revisiting the ’80s**.

• Roger Norrington, Iconoclastic British Conductor, Dies at 91 — New York Times Music -
• Patty Griffin’s Life Fell Apart. Rebuilding Gave Her Music a Jolt. — New York Times Music -
• Nine Inch Nails Revisits the ’80s, and 9 More New Songs — New York Times Music -

This category features an obituary for British Pop Art pioneer Peter Phillips, the rediscovery of pioneering Black abstractionist Mavis Pusey, and **a look at tourist engagement with Cézanne’s legacy in Aix-en-Provence**.

• Peter Phillips, Who Was at the British Pop Art Frontier, Dies at 86 — New York Times Arts -
• Mavis Pusey Nearly Vanished. A Decade of Sleuthing Reveals the Artist’s Greatness. — New York Times Arts -
• Paying Hide-and-Seek With Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence — New York Times Arts -

Key news in the entertainment sphere includes **Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s resignation following an alleged affair exposed at a Coldplay concert and Shannon Sharpe’s settlement of a rape lawsuit**.

• Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Video at Coldplay Concert Exposes Alleged Affair — New York Times Arts -
• Shannon Sharpe Settles Lawsuit Accusing Him of Rape — New York Times Arts -

**The W.N.B.A.’s All-Star Weekend continues to generate excitement, despite Caitlin Clark’s absence**.

• W.N.B.A.’s All-Star Weekend Is Still Buzzing, Even Without Caitlin Clark — New York Times Music -