The Critics Choice Awards 2026 brought excitement with unforgettable red carpet looks and the complete winners list, celebrating the year's best in film and TV, while January's streaming guide featured 'The Pitt' Season 2 behind the scenes and other best movies and TV shows, alongside insights into most anticipated book adaptations of 2026, a review for 'The Dutchman', and **Kevin O’Leary's notes on 'Marty Supreme', concluding with 10 things to watch on TV this week**.

• ‘The Pitt’ Season 2: Behind the Scenes with Noah Wyle — New York Times Arts -
• Critics Choice Awards 2026: Unforgettable Looks From Ariana Grande, Megan Stalter and More — New York Times Movies -
• The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, HBO Max, Peacock and More in January — New York Times Arts -

• The Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2026: Movies and TV Shows — New York Times Arts -
• Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Dutchman’ Review: André Holland Is Lost in New York — New York Times Arts -
• Kevin O’Leary on ‘Marty Supreme’ and Notes He Gave Josh Safdie — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Pitt,’ Plus 10 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -

The arts community mourned piano virtuoso Gary Graffman, story ballet champion Francis Patrelle, author Tatiana Schlossberg, daring playwright Robert Heide, and luminous still-life painter Janet Fish, all significant figures who left lasting legacies.

• Gary Graffman, Piano Virtuoso and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 97 — New York Times Music -
• Francis Patrelle, Champion of the Story Ballet, Dies at 78 — New York Times Arts -
• Tatiana Schlossberg, Kennedy Daughter Who Wrote of Her Cancer, Dies at 35 — New York Times Books -

• Robert Heide, Daring Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91 — New York Times Arts -
• Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -

A playwright exploring humanity's technological future and 24 fun things to do in NYC in January 2026 captured local attention, complemented by performances from the Georgian National Ballet and diverse street dance moves from various cities, alongside a helpful guide for jazz newcomers.

• This Playwright Has Seen the Future. It Isn’t Human. — New York Times Arts -
• 24 Fun Things to Do in NYC in January 2026 — New York Times Arts -
• Georgian National Ballet Brings Country’s Folk Dance to New York — New York Times Arts -

• Dance Moves From the Street, City Edition — New York Times Arts -
• I’m New to Jazz. Where Do I Start? — New York Times Arts -

The literary world offered a **book review of Daniyal Mueenuddin’s ‘This Is Where the Serpent Lives’, alongside a feature on Lola Lafon’s ‘When You Listen to This Song’** and her profound experience in Anne Frank’s House.

• Book Review: ‘This Is Where the Serpent Lives,’ by Daniyal Mueenuddin — New York Times Books -
• ‘When You Listen to This Song,’ by Lola Lafon, Details Her Night in Anne Frank’s House — New York Times Books -

Culture enthusiasts can plan their travels around 9 European exhibitions worth traveling for in 2026, promising innovative showcases from Björk to Renaissance art.

• 9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling For in 2026 — New York Times Arts -