The music industry is abuzz with classical music narratives like Heather Cox Richardson discussing "Lincoln Portrait", controversial opera cancellations such as the British Opera Company's "Tosca" decision, recollections of early rap history, the reported cause of Ozzy Osbourne's death, influential classical music series, the resurgence of masked metal bands, and legal updates involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

• Heather Cox Richardson Enters the History of ‘Lincoln Portrait’ — New York Times Music -
• British Opera Company Cancels ‘Tosca’ Collaboration in Israel After Criticism — New York Times Music -
• 8 Early Rap Songs From a New York City in Turmoil — New York Times Music -

• Ozzy Osbourne Died of a Heart Attack, Death Certificate Shows — New York Times Music -
• ECM New Series Reset My Expectations for Classical Music — New York Times Music -
• Mysterious, Masked Metal Bands Rise Again — New York Times Music -
• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Ex-Girlfriend Supports Bail Release in Letter to Judge — New York Times Music -

The literary scene mourns the passing of best-selling children's author Allan Ahlberg while offering a range of new book insights, including reviews of 'Sheepdogs' by Elliot Ackerman, 'People Like Us' by Jason Mott, 'God and Sex' by Jon Raymond, and 'The Hounding' by Xenobe Purvis, alongside a guide to books for preschoolers and a profile of veteran writer Jamaica Kincaid.

• Allan Ahlberg, Whose Children’s Books Were Best Sellers, Dies at 87 — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Sheepdogs,’ by Elliot Ackerman — New York Times Books -
• Books for Kids Starting Preschool — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘People Like Us,’ by Jason Mott — New York Times Books -
• After 50 Years of Writing, Jamaica Kincaid Insists She’s Still an Amateur — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘God and Sex,’ by Jon Raymond — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Hounding,’ by Xenobe Purvis — New York Times Books -

On screen, film and television news highlights awards season anticipation with the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, a review of the film 'Harvest', a season 2 preview for 'Wednesday', actor profiles focusing on Jessie Buckley's daring roles and the profound nature of acting itself, and late-night commentary from Stephen Colbert.

• Las Culturistas Culture Awards, Plus 5 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Harvest’ Review: When the Land Was Home — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Wednesday’ Is Back. Here’s What to Remember Ahead of Season 2 — New York Times Arts -

• With ‘Hamnet’ and ‘The Bride,’ Jessie Buckley Is Going Where Few Actresses Dare — New York Times Music -
• When Acting Is More Than a Career — New York Times Movies -
• Stephen Colbert Chides Trump for Firing the Messenger (Again) — New York Times Arts -

The world of live performances is vibrant, featuring captivating photos from the Edinburgh Fringe, discussions on why stars like Al Pacino and Liev Schreiber cherish Shakespeare in Central Park, and a comprehensive guide to must-see shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

• Edinburgh Fringe in Photos: The Streets Are Alive — New York Times Arts -
• Why Do Stars Like Al Pacino and Liev Schreiber Love Playing Shakespeare in Central Park? — New York Times Arts -
• Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025: What to Watch — New York Times Arts -

In the realm of arts institutions and funding, the National Endowment for the Humanities is shifting grant priorities towards Trump's agenda, while the Studio Museum in Harlem announces its long-awaited reopening date.

• Humanities Endowment Funds Trump’s Priorities After Ending Old Grants — New York Times Arts -
• The Studio Museum in Harlem Sets an Opening Date — New York Times Arts -