High-profile legal cases including a Paul Haggis settlement, accusations against Timothy Busfield, Fetty Wap's early prison release, and Salt-N-Pepa's legal fight for master recordings are dominating headlines.

• Paul Haggis Reaches $2 Million Settlement After 2022 Rape Verdict — New York Times Arts -
• Timothy Busfield, Actor and Director, Is Accused of Child Sex Abuse — New York Times Arts -
• Fetty Wap, ‘Trap Queen’ Rapper, Is Released Early From Prison — New York Times Arts -

• Judge Denies Salt-N-Pepa’s Attempt to Obtain Master Recordings — New York Times Arts -

The entertainment world is buzzing with Golden Globes expectations, a look at Wagner Moura's Golden Globe nomination, and critics' picks for potential Oscar nominees.

• Golden Globes 2026: What to Expect From Sunday’s Awards Ceremony — New York Times Arts -
• How Wagner Moura Stayed True to Himself and Earned a Golden Globe Nomination — New York Times Arts -
• Who Should the Oscar Nominees Be? Our Movie Critics Pick. — New York Times Arts -

Recent reports highlight reviews for 'The Cradle of Citizenship' and 'The Old Fire', an interview with George Saunders, and the record-breaking private sale of a rare Superman comic.

• Book Review: ‘The Cradle of Citizenship,’ by James Traub — New York Times Books -
• George Saunders Says Ditching These Three Delusions Can Save You — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Old Fire,’ by Elisa Shua Dusapin — New York Times Books -

• Rare Comic Introducing Superman Sells Privately for $15 Million — New York Times Arts -

Fans are excited about new music from artists like Bruno Mars and Jill Scott, Bob the Drag Queen's Broadway debut, and news of the Washington National Opera leaving the Kennedy Center.

• Bruno Mars, Robyn, Jill Scott and More: 8 Songs We’re Talking About — New York Times Arts -
• Bob the Drag Queen Is ‘Fully Obsessed’ With League of Legends — New York Times Arts -
• Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center — New York Times Arts -

Discussions about the 'People We Meet on Vacation' adaptation and an exhibition of Sayre Gomez's art offer a glimpse into current film and visual cultural trends.

• Unpacking ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ with Emily Henry, Emily Bader and Tom Blyth — New York Times Arts -
• In Sayre Gomez’s Art, L.A.’s Problems Move From Real to Hyper-Real — New York Times Arts -

The entertainment and literary communities mourn the passing of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzaie and multi-talented teaching doctor and publisher Jerome Lowenstein.

• Bahram Beyzaie, Filmmaker Who Led Iran’s New Wave, Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -
• Jerome Lowenstein, 92, Dies; Teaching Doctor With a Literary Sideline — New York Times Arts -