New movie productions like '7 Brothers, a Rom-com and a Dream', streaming recommendations including international and children's films, and television reviews and recaps for shows like 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' dominated headlines, alongside analyses of 2026 Super Bowl Ads and late-night comedy commenting on political events.

• 7 Brothers, a Rom-com and a Dream — New York Times Arts -
• The 2026 Super Bowl Ads (So Far), Ranked — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap: Is There No True Knight? — New York Times Arts -

• Five International Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• 9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• 5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Queen of Chess’ Review: The Surprising Story of a Grandmaster — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Finds Trump Out of Place at Prayer Breakfast — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Reunited — New York Times Arts -

Headlines focused on the preservation of significant murals, the White House's controversial suggestion for a Trump display at the Smithsonian and the replacement of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival with a patriotic fair, a dispute over an art museum on the French Riviera, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art restoring its name, alongside a tribute to artist patron Ted Berger and a review of the Bronx Biennial.

• Save the ‘Sistine Chapel of the New Deal’ in the Cohen Federal Building — New York Times Arts -
• White House Suggests Smithsonian Add a Trump Display — New York Times Arts -
• Smithsonian Folklife Festival Gives Way to Trump’s Patriotic Fair — New York Times Arts -

• Ted Berger, Indefatigable Patron of Artists and Schools, Dies at 85 — New York Times Arts -
• The Philadelphia Museum of Art Restores Its Old Name — New York Times Arts -
• The Fight Between a Watch Heiress and an Art Museum on the French Riviera — New York Times Arts -
• At the Bronx Biennial, the Promise of New Voices — New York Times Arts -

Significant personal news included Halle Berry's engagement to Van Hunt and the tragic death of Lil Jon's son, while other stories covered Jennette McCurdy's new novel and the indictment of actor Timothy Busfield on child sexual abuse charges, as Bad Bunny prepares for his Super Bowl performance.

• Halle Berry Confirms Her Engagement to Van Hunt — New York Times Movies -
• Lil Jon’s Son Is Found Dead in a Georgia Pond, Police Say — New York Times Arts -
• The Real Story Behind Jennette McCurdy’s Novel ‘Half His Age’ — New York Times Arts -

• Timothy Busfield Is Indicted on Charges of Child Sexual Abuse — New York Times Arts -
• Bad Bunny’s All-American, All-Spanish, All-Eyes-on-Him Super Bowl — New York Times Arts -

The imminent farewell to mass market paperbacks and Pocket Books marks a significant shift in the publishing world, while recommendations for graphic novels for Raina Telgemeier fans highlight evolving reader interests.

• Saying Goodbye to the Mass Market Paperback — New York Times Arts -
• Graphic Novels for Raina Telgemeier Fans — New York Times Books -
• Farewell, Pocket Books — New York Times Arts -

The performing arts scene featured reviews of Alexei Ratmansky's satirical ballet at the New York City Ballet and a **ghostly delight from Encores!'s 'High Spirits' musical revival, with anticipation building for Italy's upcoming Olympics spectacle**.

• These ceremonies have a tough act to follow: Italy’s last Olympics spectacle. — New York Times Arts -
• Review: Alexei Ratmansky, Ballet’s King of Comedy, Fights Back — New York Times Arts -
• ‘High Spirits’ Review: A Ghostly Delight From Encores! — New York Times Arts -

The corporate history of Nintendo is explored, emphasizing its journey to becoming a preeminent and "most fun" video game company.

• How Nintendo Became the Most Fun Video Game Company — New York Times Books -