The entertainment world bids farewell to actor and activist Robert Redford, celebrating his classic American ideal, his iconic collaborations with Paul Newman, the mourning from fellow celebrities like Meryl Streep and Barbra Streisand, his enduring style, his legacy as a director and activist, a curated list of 15 memorable movies to stream, and a compilation of his life in photos.

• Robert Redford: A Classic American Ideal Who Escaped the Mold — New York Times Arts -
• When Redford-Newman Defined an Era — New York Times Arts -
• Meryl Streep, Barbra Streisand and Others Mourn Robert Redford — New York Times Arts -

• Robert Redford, American Style Icon — New York Times Arts -
• Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89 — New York Times Arts -
• As an Activist, Robert Redford Understood the Power of Celebrity — New York Times Arts -
• Robert Redford: 15 Memorable Movies to Stream — New York Times Arts -
• Robert Redford: A Life in Photos — New York Times Arts -

The arts community remembers several figures, including elegant cabaret singer Ronny Whyte, pioneer basketry artist John McQueen, and veteran film and TV actress Pat Crowley, reflecting on their significant contributions to their respective fields.

• Ronny Whyte, Cabaret Singer Who Personified Elegance, Dies at 88 — New York Times Arts -
• John McQueen, Who Made Art Out of Burrs, Bark and Vines, Is Dead at 82 — New York Times Arts -
• Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91 — New York Times Arts -

Today's literary coverage includes reviews of **Justin Driver’s ‘The Fall of Affirmative Action’, Catherine Chidgey’s ‘The Book of Guilt’, and Angela Flournoy’s ‘The Wilderness’, alongside explorations of the ethics of child subjects in art and celebrated restaurateur Drew Nieporent’s memoir**.

• Book Review: ‘The Fall of Affirmative Action,’ by Justin Driver — New York Times Books -
• The Cost of Performing Childhood for Your Parent’s Art — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Book of Guilt,’ by Catherine Chidgey — New York Times Books -

• From McDonald’s to Nobu, a Restaurant Hitmaker’s Not-So-Humble Story — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Wilderness,’ by Angela Flournoy — New York Times Books -

Music headlines feature a deep dive into jazz masterpiece creator Shamek Farrah, a curated list of **8 songs to catch up on this year’s music, the surprising news of LimeWire acquiring the Fyre Festival brand, and a centennial celebration for composer Robert Owens**.

• Shamek Farrah Made a Jazz Masterpiece. He’s Still a Mystery. — New York Times Arts -
• 8 Songs That Will Catch You Up on This Year’s Music — New York Times Arts -
• LimeWire, the Former File-Sharing Service, Is Buying Fyre Festival Brand — New York Times Music -

• He Left the Prejudice of America. But His Music Came Home. — New York Times Arts -

The art world highlights the opening of the Gaza Biennale by Palestinian artists in New York, offering a voice from a war zone, and **Sotheby’s acquisition of a Leonard Lauder art collection** valued at over $400 million, set for auction.

• Palestinian Artists Open Gaza Biennale in New York — New York Times Arts -
• Sotheby’s Lands a Leonard Lauder Art Collection Worth More Than $400 Million — New York Times Arts -

Broadway stages new and noteworthy productions, with **a review of Charles Ludlam’s ‘Galas’ featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo, and John Lithgow tackling Roald Dahl’s antisemitism** in the Broadway play ‘Giant’.

• ‘Galas’ Review: A Vocally Gifted Paper Doll — New York Times Arts -
• John Lithgow to Tackle Roald Dahl’s Antisemitism in Broadway ‘Giant’ — New York Times Arts -

Recent developments in television and comedy include the highlights from the 2025 Emmy Awards, noting wins for ‘The Pitt’ and ‘The Studio’, an emerging politically-charged comedy scene in Austin, and **late-night hosts’ comedic take on Trump’s fascination** with the White House ballroom.

• Highlights From the 2025 Emmy Awards: ‘The Pitt’ Wins Best Drama, ‘The Studio’ Best Comedy — New York Times Arts -
• In Austin, a Comedy Scene that Speaks to Political Mavericks — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Finds Trump Strangely Fascinated by the White House Ballroom — New York Times Arts -