Hollywood kicks off its awards season with the Golden Globes 2026, featuring stars arriving on the red carpet, a new podcast category, and Nikki Glaser returning as host, while the A.C.L.U. advocates for anti-ICE pins and the Best Original Score is notably absent from the telecast.

• Golden Globes Live Updates: Stars Arrive on Red Carpet as Hollywood Kicks Off Awards Season — New York Times Arts -
• The A.C.L.U. asks presenters and attendees to wear anti-ICE pins. — New York Times Arts -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times Arts -

• Where’s the best original score award? Not on the telecast. — New York Times Arts -
• How to Watch the Golden Globes 2026: Date, Time and Streaming — New York Times Arts -
• The lifetime achievement winners have already been honored. — New York Times Arts -
• Golden Globes 2026: What to Expect From Sunday’s Awards Ceremony — New York Times Arts -
• Who will be the big winners tonight? Here’s what to expect. — New York Times Arts -
• Here’s how to watch the Globes tonight. — New York Times Arts -

The music world mourns the passing of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir at 78, with tributes highlighting his essential songs, unique style, and his role as the band's "invisible thread" and psychedelic institution bedrock.

• Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs — New York Times Arts -
• Bob Weir, a Virtuoso of Hot Pants — New York Times Arts -
• Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78 — New York Times Music -

• Bob Weir Was the Dead’s Invisible Thread — New York Times Arts -
• Bob Weir: A Life in Pictures — New York Times Arts -

The literary scene sees Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie alleging medical negligence in her son's death, the passing of ancient astronaut theorist Erich von Däniken at 90, and new book recommendations alongside reviews of Belle Burden's memoir 'Strangers' and Sara Levine's 'The Hitch'.

• Famed Nigerian Author Blames Death of Toddler Son on Negligent Care — New York Times Books -
• Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90 — New York Times Books -
• 5 New Books We Love This Week — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Strangers,’ by Belle Burden — New York Times Books -
• In “Strangers,” Belle Burden Goes Deep on the End of Her Marriage — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Hitch,’ by Sara Levine — New York Times Books -

Actor Kit Harington embarks on a new role in HBO's 'Industry' Season 4, moving past his 'Game of Thrones' legacy, while a Russian videographer's film exposing Putin's influence on the next generation gains attention and a shortlisting for an Oscar.

• Kit Harington Returns to HBO for ‘Industry’ Season 4, Leaving Jon Snow Behind — New York Times Arts -
• A Russian Videographer Reveals How Putin Shapes the Next Generation — New York Times Movies -

Grammy-nominated rapper Fetty Wap secures an early release from prison after serving time for drug trafficking, attributed to a bipartisan criminal justice law.

• Fetty Wap, ‘Trap Queen’ Rapper, Is Released Early From Prison — New York Times Arts -

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery draws attention by removing a label noting President Trump's impeachments, while Carrie Coon garners acclaim for her superb performance in the Broadway debut of Tracy Letts's 'Bug'.

• Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Bug’ Review: Carrie Coon Is Superb in an American Gothic Tale — New York Times Arts -