The entertainment world mourns the passing of piano virtuoso Gary Graffman, Big Brother contestant Mickey Lee, and The Cure's Perry Bamonte, highlighting their significant contributions to music and television.

• Gary Graffman, Piano Virtuoso and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 97 — New York Times Arts -
• Mickey Lee, a ‘Big Brother’ Contestant, Dies at 35 — New York Times Arts -
• Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65 — New York Times Arts -

Insights into the making of 'Marty Supreme', director Park Chan-wook's horror success, and **behind-the-scenes looks at 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' lead the film news, alongside recommendations for action movies to stream**.

• How ‘Marty Supreme’ Got Ping Pong Right — New York Times Arts -
• Park Chan-wook and the Funny Thing About Stomach-Churning Horror — New York Times Arts -
• How a Deadly Bond Develops in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash' | Anatomy of a Scene — New York Times Arts -
• Five Action Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -

A second lawsuit accusing Tyler Perry of sexual assault emerges, while SNL star Marcello Hernández's rise, Lucien Laviscount's 'Emily in Paris' role, and Anthony Ramos's life outside 'Hamilton' offer celebrity and TV updates.

• A Second Lawsuit Accuses Tyler Perry of Sexual Assault — New York Times Arts -
• Marcello Hernández Can Handle the Haters — New York Times Arts -
• Lucien Laviscount on His ‘Emily in Paris’ Game — New York Times Arts -

• How Anthony Ramos, a ‘Hamilton’ Star, Spends a Day at His Brooklyn Bar — New York Times Arts -

Readers can find book podcasts to rekindle a love for reading, recommendations for New Year's Resolution books, and a discussion on Ian McEwan's novel 'What We Can Know' in the latest literary news.

• 7 Book Podcasts to Indulge, Develop or Rekindle a Love of Reading — New York Times Arts -
• Books to Help You Make — and Keep — Those Pesky New Year’s Resolutions — New York Times Books -
• Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘What We Can Know’ — New York Times Books -

A special night at the American Museum of Natural History provides a unique cultural experience, while a historical piece examines the lasting impact of the Nazi plunder of church bells on Europe's soundscape.

• For a Night at the Museum, Pajamas and Dinosaurs — New York Times Arts -
• The Nazi Plunder of Church Bells Changed the Sound of Europe — New York Times Arts -