Golden Globe 2026 nominees have been unveiled, with Warner Bros.'s film 'One Battle After Another' and HBO's 'The White Lotus' leading the nominations, while **'Wicked: For Good' notably missed a major nomination**.

• Golden Globe 2026 Nominees: Full List Including ‘One Battle After Another’ — New York Times Arts -
• Golden Globe Nominations Confirm the Allure of Warner Bros. — New York Times Arts -
• Golden Globes 2026 Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Misses a Major Nomination — New York Times Arts -

The art world mourns photographer Martin Parr, remembered for his unvarnished quirks of Britain, and architect Frank Gehry, celebrated as a titan who designed iconic buildings; also, Steve Cropper, the guitarist and songwriter pivotal to Memphis Soul, has passed away.

• Martin Parr Dies at 73; Photographed Britain’s Unvarnished Quirks — New York Times Arts -
• For Martin Parr, ‘Showing Things as They Are’ Was Art — New York Times Arts -
• Frank Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Is Dead at 96 — New York Times Arts -

• Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84 — New York Times Music -
• Frank Gehry, the Disrupter, Opened Their Imaginations — New York Times Arts -

Critics are sharing their top picks for 2025, highlighting the best dance performances, most compelling movies, standout albums, and finest historical fiction of the year.

• Best Dance Performances of 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• Best Movies of 2025 — New York Times Movies -
• Best Albums of 2025 — New York Times Arts -

• The Best Historical Fiction of 2025 — New York Times Books -

The Kennedy Center Honors event was notable for President Trump breaking tradition by hosting it, with Melania Trump's minimal style and memorable moments adding to the political intersection of arts and power.

• At the Kennedy Center Honors, Little Glitz and One Striking Accessory — New York Times Arts -
• 6 Memorable Moments From the ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Honors — New York Times Arts -
• Trump Hosts the Kennedy Center Honors, Breaking Tradition — New York Times Arts -

A looted 'Nude Emperor' statue was surrendered, alongside a marble head seized from the Met Museum, while eight Matisse works and other pieces were stolen from a São Paulo exhibition.

• Collector Surrenders ‘Nude Emperor’ Statue Identified as Looted — New York Times Arts -
• 8 Matisse Works Stolen From Library in Brazil — New York Times Arts -

The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians is celebrated for its 60 years of pushing musical boundaries, two newly discovered Bach pieces had their New York premiere, and Christine Baranski performs 'A Christmas Carol' with the Skylark Vocal Ensemble.

• 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love the A.A.C.M. — New York Times Music -
• Review: Two New Bach Pieces? The Real Thrill Was in the Chase. — New York Times Arts -
• Christine Baranski and ‘A Christmas Carol’: A Natural Pairing — New York Times Arts -

**'It: Welcome to Derry' Season 1, Episode 7 delivered a significant tragedy, with Madeleine Stowe discussing her role as Evil's Little Helper, while a weekly TV guide highlighted shows like Taylor Swift's documentary series and 'South Park's' season finale**.

• ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap: Inferno — New York Times Arts -
• ‘It: Welcome to Derry’: Madeleine Stowe on Playing Evil’s Little Helper — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The End of an Era,’ and 7 Other Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -

Albert Camus's complete notebooks have been compiled for the first time, offering new insights into the French philosopher and novelist's mind.

• Book Review: ‘The Complete Notebooks,’ by Albert Camus — New York Times Books -

**Paul Taylor’s ‘Esplanade’, a masterpiece of modern dance, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, lauded for its joyful, melancholy, and heroic depiction of ordinary movement**.

• Fall for Modern Dance With This Masterpiece — New York Times Arts -

Katy Perry posted photos with Justin Trudeau amidst romance rumors, and Kristen Stewart shared her views on the need for a "full system break" in filmmaking to challenge the myth of the brilliant male actor.

• Katy Perry Posts Photos With Justin Trudeau Amid Romance Rumors — New York Times Arts -
• Kristen Stewart Wants to Blow Up the Myth of the Brilliant Male Actor — New York Times Movies -

The video game 'Skate Story' is reviewed as a grinding, gratifying quest where a glass demon navigates an underworld trek.

• Skate Story Follows a Glass Demon’s Grinding, Gratifying Quest — New York Times Arts -