The music world mourns the passing of jazz legends Jack DeJohnette and Anthony Jackson, celebrates Lily Allen's new album, spotlights Joe's Pub's influence, prepares for Halloween with witching hour songs, works to revive Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's legacy, reflects on Y2K music culture, honors Warren Zevon, and notes unique Metropolitan Opera staging.

• Lily Allen Confronts the Tabloids by Becoming One on ‘West End Girl’ — New York Times Arts -
• Anyone Who’s Anyone Got Their Start at Joe’s Pub — New York Times Music -
• Jack DeJohnette, Revered Jazz Drummer, Dies at 83 — New York Times Arts -

• Anthony Jackson, Master of the Electric Bass, Is Dead at 73 — New York Times Arts -
• 11 Songs for the Witching Hour — New York Times Arts -
• A Black Composer Was a Star, Then Faded. Is It Time to Shine Again? — New York Times Arts -
• Y2K Kids Were the Last to Really Rage With No One Watching — New York Times Arts -
• 22 Years After His Death, Warren Zevon Is Getting His Due — New York Times Arts -
• It’s Not ‘La Bohème’ Without a Trip to Whole Foods and Popeyes — New York Times Arts -

Recent reviews explore Joseph J. Ellis's 'The Great Contradiction', Zadie Smith's essay collection 'Dead and Alive', Mark Z. Danielewski's 'Tom's Crossing', John Boessenecker's 'Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta', Scott Miller's 'Let My Country Awake', and Olivie Blake's 'Girl Dinner'.

• Book Review: ‘The Great Contradiction,’ by Joseph J. Ellis — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Dead and Alive,’ by Zadie Smith — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Tom’s Crossing,’ by Mark Z. Danielewski — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta,’ by John Boessenecker — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Let My Country Awake,’ by Scott Miller — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Girl Dinner,’ by Olivie Blake — New York Times Books -

Entertainment enthusiasts can join a 'Scream' movie watch party, delve into the **'It: Welcome to Derry' season premiere, and discover recommended streaming gems like 'Old Henry' and 'Personal Shopper'**.

• Halloween Movie Watch Party: Let’s All ‘Scream’ — New York Times Movies -
• ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Season 1 Premiere Recap: Nuclear Family — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Old Henry,’ ‘Personal Shopper’ and More Streaming Gems — New York Times Arts -

The Steppenwolf Theater celebrates 50 years with Laurie Metcalf, Broadway phases out cast-change slips, and Misty Copeland bids farewell to her principal dancer role.

• Laurie Metcalf and Other Steppenwolf Members on 50 Years of ‘Freedom Onstage’ — New York Times Arts -
• A Broadway Tradition Is Fluttering Into History — New York Times Arts -
• Misty Copeland, Ballerina of the People, Moves On — New York Times Arts -

New York City sees empty subway shops transformed into vibrant cultural spaces, while the Metropolitan Museum of Art faces a lawsuit over a van Gogh painting allegedly looted by Nazis.

• Bringing New Life to Empty Subway Shops — New York Times Arts -
• Jewish Heirs Sue the Met, Saying a van Gogh It Sold Was Nazi Loot — New York Times Arts -

The acting world remembers Prunella Scales, known for her role as Sybil in 'Fawlty Towers', who passed away at 93.

• Prunella Scales, Sybil on ‘Fawlty Towers,’ Dies at 93 — New York Times Arts -

Seth Meyers offers a satirical take on Donald Trump's casual remarks about a potential third term in office.

• Seth Meyers Thinks Trump Is Trolling With Third-Term Talk — New York Times Arts -