Saturday Night Live dominated discussions with Geese's confounding performance and multiple recaps of the Teyana Taylor-hosted episode featuring the first Trump Awards, alongside a Season 2 recap of 'The Pitt'.

• Geese Gives ‘Saturday Night Live’ Viewers Something to Talk About — New York Times Arts -
• S.N.L. Recap: Teyana Taylor Hosts, the First Trump Awards and More — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: Expect the Unexpected — New York Times Arts -

• ‘S.N.L.’: The Big Winner of the First Trump Awards? Guess Who. — New York Times Arts -

The arts world mourns the loss of several influential figures, including comedian Floyd Vivino, eminent New York art dealer Marian Goodman, architect John H. Beyer known for historic preservation, and Colombian painter Beatriz González.

• Floyd Vivino, Throwback Comedian Known as Uncle Floyd, Dies at 74 — New York Times Arts -
• Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97 — New York Times Arts -
• John H. Beyer, 92, Dies; Architect Championed Historic Preservation — New York Times Arts -

• Beatriz González, Who Chronicled Colombia’s Turmoil in Paint, Dies at 93 — New York Times Arts -

The 2026 Oscar nominees have been announced, sparking conversations about surprises and snubs in this year's highly anticipated selections.

• 2026 Oscar Nominees: Surprises and Snubs — New York Times Arts -

News includes a music video shot in Nashville snow, and a profile of Broadway and Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman discussing his new memoir.

• If You’re Marc Shaiman, for Every Plotz There’s a Zetz — New York Times Arts -
• Anything for the Shot: A Music Video in the Nashville Snow — New York Times Music -

A long-lost portrait of Robert Burns is now on display for Burns Night, complementing a review of Larissa Pham's new book, 'Discipline'.

• Long-Lost Robert Burns Portrait Is on Display for Burns Night — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘Discipline,’ by Larissa Pham — New York Times Books -