This section highlights the passing of influential art world figures, including legendary art dealer Marian Goodman, celebrated Colombian painter Beatriz González, architectural preservationist John H. Beyer, and comedian Floyd Vivino, with art stars remembering Goodman's legacy.

• Art Stars Remember the Legendary Steward Marian Goodman — New York Times Arts -
• Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97 — New York Times Arts -
• Beatriz González, Who Chronicled Colombia’s Turmoil in Paint, Dies at 93 — New York Times Arts -

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

News from the stage includes Marc Shaiman's memoir and Denyce Graves's opera retirement, alongside Semyon Bychkov's new role at Paris Opera, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's reconciliation journey, a Singing Circle for cognitive decline, and a review of Matthew Libby's play 'Data', plus Geese's performance on 'Saturday Night Live'.

• Review: How ‘Data’ Channels the Shock of Right Now — New York Times Arts -
• Memory and Speech Are Their Everyday Struggles. Then They Get to Sing. — New York Times Arts -
• Marc Shaiman, ‘Hairspray’ Composer, on Surviving Life in the Musical Trenches — New York Times Arts -

• The Charming Raconteur Semyon Bychkov’s Next Job: Music Director at Paris Opera — New York Times Music -
• Denyce Graves Says Goodbye to the Opera Stage After 40 Years — New York Times Arts -
• The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, on the (Bumpy) Road to Reconciliation — New York Times Arts -
• Geese Gives ‘Saturday Night Live’ Viewers Something to Talk About — New York Times Arts -

Film and TV updates cover the **premiere of 'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!', a guide to streaming 2026 Oscar nominees, a recap of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', an interview with director Chloë Zhao, Patrick Dempsey's new thriller role, and television recommendations including 'Bridgerton'**.

• Comedians Gather for ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Premiere — New York Times Movies -
• Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and More — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1 Episode 2 Recap: A Man Among Princes — New York Times Arts -

• Chloé Zhao Is Yearning to Know How to Love — New York Times Movies -
• In ‘Memory of a Killer,’ Patrick Dempsey Takes the Wheel — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Bridgerton,’ Plus 5 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -

This category features reviews of new books, including George Saunders' 'Vigil' and splendid new historical fiction, along with a list of recommended podcasts on medicine and health care.

• Book Review: ‘Vigil,’ by George Saunders — New York Times Books -
• Splendid New Historical Fiction — New York Times Books -
• 6 Podcasts About Medicine and Health Care — New York Times Arts -

This segment covers Kanye West's full-page apology for antisemitic behavior, an influencer's unique mission to embrace rejection, and Jean Cooney's appointment to lead Creative Time, reflecting current shifts in public discourse and artistic leadership.

• Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior in Full-Page Wall Street Journal Ad — New York Times Arts -
• For This Influencer, Rejection Is the New Perfection — New York Times Arts -
• For This Influencer, Rejection Is the New Perfection — New York Times Arts -

• A Public-Art Veteran Will Lead Creative Time — New York Times Arts -