The passing of **acclaimed R&B singer D’Angelo prompts a reflection on his masterpiece ‘Voodoo’ and his essential songs, exploring how his ‘Untitled’ video both supercharged and derailed his career and remembering his musical art of seduction**.

• How D’Angelo Made His Masterpiece, ‘Voodoo’ — New York Times Arts -
• D’Angelo: 14 Essential Songs — New York Times Arts -
• D’Angelo’s ‘Untitled’ Video Supercharged and Derailed His Career — New York Times Arts -

• D’Angelo, Acclaimed R&B Singer, Dies at 51 After Cancer Battle — New York Times Arts -
• Remembering D’Angelo’s Musical Art of Seduction — New York Times Arts -

The American Museum of Natural History showcases its newly moved Apex dinosaur skeleton, while discussions range from Manresa Wilds' potential as public parks and youth-led museum curation to exhibitions on medieval sexuality at the Met Cloisters and how art and data confront climate change. Additionally, art institutions prepare for the U.S. 250th anniversary and the Bruce Museum offers an unusual exhibit on the smell of ants.

• The American Museum of Natural History Moved a Giant Dinosaur. Twice. — New York Times Arts -
• Is Manresa Wilds the Future of Public Parks? — New York Times Arts -
• One Way to Shake Up Museum Curation? Hand the Keys to the Kids. — New York Times Arts -

• At the Met Cloisters, Looking at Sexuality With a Medieval Sensibility — New York Times Arts -
• Art Leads the Way as the U.S. Prepares to Celebrate 250 Years — New York Times Arts -
• What Does an Ant Smell Like? Find Out at This Museum. — New York Times Arts -
• Art and Data Team Up Against Climate Change — New York Times Arts -

New book reviews cover **Andrew Ross Sorkin’s ‘1929’ and Krisztina Toth’s dystopian ‘Eye of the Monkey’, alongside Jelani Cobb’s collection ‘Three or More Is a Riot’, with a focus on historical horror books and an intimate look at Malala Yousafzai’s journey** in her new memoir.

• Book Review: ‘1929,’ by Andrew Ross Sorkin — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Eye of the Monkey,’ by Krisztina Toth — New York Times Books -
• Malala Yousafzai Thought She’d Never Fall in Love — New York Times Arts -

• Book Review: ‘Three or More Is a Riot,’ by Jelani Cobb — New York Times Books -
• Historical Horror Books That Dial Up the Darkness — New York Times Arts -

**George Clooney’s Broadway run and Hugh Jackman's audio play** headline new streaming theater, complemented by Ari’el Stachel’s Off Broadway show **‘Other’ and the centenary staging of Zora Neale Hurston’s play ‘Spunk’. The dance world sees City Ballet promotions and transcendent performances and the Limón Dance Company’s efforts to revitalize its image**.

• George Clooney in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck,’ and More Theater to Stream — New York Times Arts -
• In ‘Other,’ Ari’el Stachel Confronts His Identity Issues — New York Times Arts -
• Zora Neale Hurston’s Play Comes Alive 100 Years Later — New York Times Books -

• The Limón Dance Company Tries to Shake Up Its Fusty Image — New York Times Arts -
• Fall at City Ballet: Promotions, Debuts and Transcendent Dancing — New York Times Arts -

Film reviews highlight Jafar Panahi’s Iranian resistance story **‘It Was Just an Accident’** and Robert Downey Sr.’s cult classic **‘Greaser’s Palace’, while Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino discuss their new film ‘After the Hunt’**.

• ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Review: A Liberation Story Straight From Iran — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Greaser’s Palace’ Contains a Million Laughs … or None — New York Times Arts -
• Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino on ‘After the Hunt’ and Ambiguity — New York Times Arts -

The gaming world sees a review of **Battlefield 6’s expansive shootouts, and late-night television features Stephen Colbert ridiculing President Trump’s Time Magazine cover**.

• Battlefield 6 Has Expansive Shootouts and Paper-Thin Bad Guys — New York Times Arts -
• Stephen Colbert Ridicules Trump’s Time Magazine Cover — New York Times Arts -

Recent music offerings feature new songs from artists like Geese, Doja Cat, and Neko Case.

• 7 New Songs You Should Hear Now — New York Times Arts -