This section highlights diverse figures, from **Jason Momoa’s preference to be called a ‘Sensitive Alpha Male’ and Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s speculative dinner to Ethel Cain’s return to the spotlight and Christopher McDonald’s extensive career, alongside Colbert mocking a presidential memo about religious conversions at work**.

• Jason Momoa Prefers to Be Called a ‘Sensitive Alpha Male’ — New York Times Arts -
• Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Get a Table for 2, Inviting a Serving of Speculation — New York Times Music -
• Ethel Cain, Pop’s Experimental Problem Child, Will Never Be the Same — New York Times Music -

• Christopher McDonald Is Shooter McGavin in ‘Happy Gilmore.’ And a Whole Lot More. — New York Times Movies -
• Jason Momoa Prefers to Be Called a ‘Sensitive Alpha Male’ — New York Times Arts -
• Colbert Mocks Presidential Memo About Religious Conversions at Work — New York Times Arts -

The latest literary offerings include **Senator John Fetterman’s upcoming memoir and a look at two Titans of the Gilded Age, entwined in art and life through a new book, alongside recommendations for cozy mystery novels, a list of 22 new books to read in August, and recent new horror books**.

• Senator John Fetterman to Publish a Memoir in November — New York Times Books -
• Two Titans of the Gilded Age, Entwined in Art and Life — New York Times Books -
• Cozy Mystery Novels: A Starter Pack — New York Times Books -

• 22 New Books to Read in August: R.F. Kuang, Louis Sachar, Elliot Ackerman and More — New York Times Books -
• New Horror Books — New York Times Books -

Cultural highlights include a **review of Noche Flamenca’s powerhouse performance, a guide to the best rides at Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, an innovative A.I. feature at Versailles that allows visitors to chat with statues, and a spotlight on the great gritty New York movie you’ve never seen**.

• Review: Noche Flamenca’s Powerhouse Is Still the Star, but There’s More — New York Times Arts -
• Here Are the Best Rides at Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park in Orlando — New York Times Movies -
• What’s on Cupid’s Mind at Versailles? A.I. Can Tell You. — New York Times Arts -

• The Great Gritty New York Movie You’ve Never Seen — New York Times Movies -

The entertainment world bids farewell to music legends, with **Ozzy Osbourne’s coffin taken through his hometown’s streets before his funeral and the passing of Gary Karr, virtuoso who elevated the double-bass, following the earlier announcement of Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession**.

• Ozzy Osbourne’s Coffin Is Taken Through His Hometown’s Streets Before Funeral — New York Times Music -
• Gary Karr, Virtuoso Who Elevated the Double-Bass, Dies at 83 — New York Times Music -
• Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession to Be Held in His Hometown on Wednesday, City Says — New York Times Music -