Rob Reiner's son has been charged with his parents' murders, while the entertainment world mourns Rob and Michele Reiner's passing, with friends and colleagues remembering Rob's influential comedy career and Michele's inspiration for classic film moments.

• Rob Reiner’s Younger Son Charged With Murder: What We Know — New York Times Movies -
• Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a ‘Master Story Teller’ — New York Times Arts -
• What We Know About Nick Reiner, Charged With Killing Rob and Michele Reiner — New York Times Arts -

• Michele Singer Reiner Inspired Rob Reiner to Change the Ending of ‘When Harry Met Sally’ — New York Times Arts -
• How Rob Reiner Created His Comedy Legacy — New York Times Arts -
• Rob Reiner Gave Us Great Reasons to Go to the Movies — New York Times Arts -

The arts community mourns the passing of incisive conceptual artist Ceal Floyer, celebrated Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen, acclaimed documentarian Christine Choy, and "Buck Rogers" star Gil Gerard.

• Ceal Floyer, Incisive Conceptual Artist, Dies at 57 — New York Times Arts -
• Hans van Manen, Celebrated Dutch Choreographer, Is Dead at 93 — New York Times Arts -
• Christine Choy, Documentarian of Asian American Life, Dies at 76 — New York Times Arts -

• Gil Gerard, Star of TV Series ‘Buck Rogers,’ Dies at 82 — New York Times Arts -

The Oscars secured a major deal with YouTube, discussions emerge on "difficult" women in future award categories, notable movies of 2025 are highlighted, and Warner Bros. rejected Paramount's takeover bid, alongside a "doozy" of a late-night interview that provided White House insights.

• Oscars Reach Deal With YouTube — New York Times Arts -
• Will the Oscars Make Room for ‘Difficult’ Women for 2026’s Best Actress Category? — New York Times Arts -
• The 25 Most Notable Movies of 2025: ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Roofman’ and More — New York Times Arts -

• The Most Notable Movies of 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• Warner Bros. Urges Shareholders to Reject Paramount Takeover Bid, Saying Ellisons ‘Misled’ Them — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Thanks the White House for a ‘Doozy of an Interview’ — New York Times Arts -

**"Paddington: The Musical" has become London's newest stage sensation, Lithuania's National Ballet celebrates its centenary, "The BFG" enchants audiences with its puppet and pantomime spirit, and Broadway prepares for several show closings, while classical music pieces and innovative artists** are also highlighted.

• ‘Paddington: The Musical’: At Just 4 Feet, He’s London’s Biggest New Stage Star — New York Times Arts -
• Out From Russia’s Shadow: Lithuania’s National Ballet at 100 — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The BFG’ Enchants With Puppets and Pantomime Spirit — New York Times Arts -

• ‘The BFG’ Enchants With Puppets and Pantomime Spirit — New York Times Arts -
• The Most Magical, Moving Four Minutes in Music — New York Times Arts -
• Broadway Shows Closing Soon: ‘The Queen of Versailles,’ ‘Waiting for Godot’ and More — New York Times Arts -
• A Pipe Organist Invites You to Bliss Out to Her Dreamy Colors — New York Times Arts -

Melania Trump's new movie is generating buzz, "Marty Supreme" had a star-studded premiere, "The Voice of Hind Rajab" receives a powerful review, and "Fallout" season two details are discussed, alongside conceptual film analysis about afterlife jokes and a classic film restoration.

• ‘Here We Go Again’: In Melania Trump’s Movie, This Time She Knows What She’s Doing — New York Times Arts -
• Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Zohran Mamdani Toast ‘Marty Supreme’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Review: When Help Won’t Arrive — New York Times Arts -

• How ‘Fallout’ Gave Sex Appeal to an Irradiated Ghoul With No Nose — New York Times Arts -
• Why Do Movies Keep Repeating the Same Joke About the Afterlife? — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Who Killed Santa Claus?’: The Night Before Christmas in Occupied France — New York Times Arts -

Photographer James Barnor's extensive career is spotlighted, "Track Star" emerges as a major online music phenomenon, and Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" marks its 250th anniversary.

• James Barnor Has Photographed Ghana Since the 1940s. He Remembers Everything. — New York Times Arts -
• How Track Star Became a YouTube and TikTok Music Phenomenon — New York Times Arts -
• “Common Sense,” by Thomas Paine, Turns 250 — New York Times Books -