Hollywood and fans remembering Diane Keaton, Ruth Weiss who chronicled apartheid, and John Lodge of The Moody Blues mark recent passing in the entertainment and literary worlds.

• Hollywood and Fans Remember Diane Keaton — New York Times Arts -
• Ruth Weiss, Who Chronicled Apartheid After Fleeing the Nazis, Dies at 101 — New York Times Arts -
• John Lodge, Singer and Bassist With the Moody Blues, Dies at 82 — New York Times Arts -

The New York City Ballet's Fall Gala sees Sarah Jessica Parker making a fashion statement amidst a dancer boycott, while actor Jesse Williams discusses his evolving career, and a **review of 'Tron: Ares'** delves into the film's visual spectacle.

• Sarah Jessica Parker Wears Wings to the New York City Ballet’s Fall Gala — New York Times Arts -
• Jesse Williams Feels Like He’s Just Getting Started — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Tron: Ares’ Review: Who Needs Logic When You Have Neon? — New York Times Arts -

Discussions analyze why Pokémon might be slow to evolve despite its core theme, while a new exhibition celebrates Manga as both a pop culture phenomenon and a unique art form.

• Why Won’t Pokémon Evolve? — New York Times Arts -
• Manga Is a Pop Culture Phenomenon. It’s Also a Singular Art Form. — New York Times Arts -

The first full staging of Zora Neale Hurston's rediscovered play 'Spunk' captivates audiences, alongside reviews for Caroline Palmer's 'Workhorse' and Joe Jackson's 'Splendid Liberators' offering insights into contemporary literature.

• Zora Neale Hurston’s Play Comes Alive for the First Time — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘Workhorse,’ by Caroline Palmer — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Splendid Liberators,’ by Joe Jackson — New York Times Books -

Yuval Zohar's passion for Japan's hot spring culture offers a unique design perspective, while Christopher Columbus statues find new, less public homes after being toppled in 2020.

• Master of a Thousand Satisfied Soaks — New York Times Arts -
• Beheaded and Sent to Watery Graves, Columbus Statues Get New Life — New York Times Arts -