This topic covers the passing of New Yorker writer Alison Rose, acclaimed soprano Roberta Alexander, and Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, alongside remembrances of D'Angelo's classicism and Ace Frehley's rock legacy.

• Alison Rose, The New Yorker’s Femme Fatale, Dies at 81 — New York Times Arts -
• Roberta Alexander, Widely Acclaimed Soprano, Dies at 76 — New York Times Arts -
• Sam Rivers, Bassist for Limp Bizkit, Dies at 48 — New York Times Arts -

• Remembering D’Angelo, a Classicist Who Moved Us Forward — New York Times Arts -
• How Ace Frehley Made Himself a Rock Superhero — New York Times Music -

This topic details the recent Louvre robbery of French jewels, with experts suggesting the motive was for stones rather than art, and provides a list of heist movies for fans of such daring feats.

• Can’t Believe the Louvre Robbery? These 6 Heist Movies Are Just as Wild. — New York Times Arts -
• Louvre Robbery May Have Been More About Stones Than Art, Experts Say — New York Times Arts -
• Louvre Robbers Take ‘Priceless’ French Jewels — New York Times Arts -

This topic features Sean Combs' appeal of his conviction, a discussion on whether an Israel Philharmonic concert can be solely about music, Brandi Carlile's career journey, and Charm La'Donna's hip-hop choreography for stars.

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Will Appeal His Conviction and Prison Sentence — New York Times Arts -
• Can an Israel Philharmonic Concert Be Just About Music? — New York Times Arts -
• Brandi Carlile Climbed Music’s Peak. Then She Had to Start Over. — New York Times Arts -

• Charm La’Donna Is a Hip-Hop Choreographer to Stars Like Kendrick Lamar — New York Times Arts -

This topic showcases reviews of John Updike's selected letters and Andrew Morton's 'Winston and the Windsors', spotlights Caroline Palmer's debut novel 'Workhorse', explores Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogies, and examines New York's dystopian fictional futures.

• Book Review: ‘Selected Letters of John Updike’ — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Winston and the Windsors,’ by Andrew Morton — New York Times Books -
• Caroline Palmer Was Proud To Be a Magazine World ‘Workhorse’ — New York Times Books -

• What to Know About Philip Pullman’s Trilogies, His Dark Materials and Book of Dust — New York Times Arts -
• New York’s Many Dystopian Fictional Futures — New York Times Arts -

This topic includes the finale discussion for HBO's 'Task', a new Netflix series on 'The Monster of Florence' serial killer, guidance on how to watch reviewed movies, and a weekly guide featuring 'Nobody Wants This' and other TV programs.

• ‘Task’ Creator Discusses the Finale — New York Times Arts -
• In ‘The Monster of Florence,’ a Hunt for Italy’s Most Famous Serial Killer — New York Times Arts -
• Advice on How to Watch a Movie Reviewed by The New York Times — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Nobody Wants This,’ Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV this Week — New York Times Arts -

This topic features a review of the 'Ragtime' Broadway revival and news of Ari Emanuel's acquisition of TodayTix to strengthen his footing in major theater markets.

• ‘Ragtime’ Review: Checking the Status of Our American Dream — New York Times Arts -
• Ari Emanuel Buys TodayTix, Gaining Footing on Broadway and West End — New York Times Arts -

This topic presents a bold exhibition on fallen Confederate statues in Los Angeles and a collaborative exhibit in Alaska by three women on climate change.

• Fallen Confederate Statues Take Center Stage in the Year’s Boldest Show — New York Times Arts -
• Three Women in Alaska Collaborate on an Exhibit About Climate Change — New York Times Arts -