Key music industry news includes the ongoing legal proceedings for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, with his bail denial and an ex-girlfriend's support letter for release, alongside features on new music releases from artists like Chappell Roan, classical performances of pieces like 'Lincoln Portrait', and a profile of Kong Nay's musical legacy in Cambodia.
Film and TV coverage includes a review of the documentary 'Architecton' and the revival of 'King of the Hill', as well as news about a new dating series at the U.S. Open, insights from a film curator for the New York Film Festival, and a look at upcoming TV shows and awards like the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.
The vibrant live arts scene is highlighted by Off Broadway show recommendations for August, reports from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe featuring a hit musical about Raygun and photos of the bustling streets, and a feature on Northern Sky Theater's unique local productions in Wisconsin.
Recent losses in the entertainment world are marked by obituaries for Gary Karr, the virtuoso double-bassist, Ann Harris, a renowned book editor, David Rendall, an acclaimed tenor, and Loni Anderson, the beloved actress from 'WKRP in Cincinnati'.
The visual arts and cultural landscape are explored through an appreciation of J.M.W. Turner's enduring legacy, the reopening of Donald Judd's Marfa office after a fire, and the unveiling of a monument to Superman's creators in Cleveland.
Literary updates feature a review of Asne Seierstad's 'The Afghans' and a curated list of books for children starting preschool, aiming to ease first-day nerves.