Lisa McGee's new comedic mystery, a quirky HBO docuseries about small-scale feuds, and The Simpsons reaching its 800th episode highlight recent television developments and reviews.

• ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’: Lisa McGee Spins a Comedic Mystery — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Neighbors’ Review: One Battle After Another — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Simpsons’ Hits Another Milestone — New York Times Arts -

The passing of influential Nashville music figure Jerry Kennedy, new singles from artists like Noah Kahan and James Blake, and the vibrant local music scene on the Las Vegas Strip mark significant news in the music world.

• Jerry Kennedy, Who Helped Define Music in Nashville, Dies at 85 — New York Times Music -
• Noah Kahan, James Blake: 9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week — New York Times Music -
• On the Las Vegas Strip, Local Acts at Delilah and Elsewhere Set the Vibe — New York Times Music -

Rosamund Pike starring in 'Inter Alia' and other streaming theater options and Milo Rau's 'Hate Radio' and 'Pelicot Trial' exploring real-life narratives showcase the breadth of contemporary stage productions.

• Rosamund Pike in ‘Inter Alia’ and More Theater to Stream — New York Times Movies -
• Milo Rau’s ‘Hate Radio,’ ‘Pelicot Trial’ and More Theater of the Real — New York Times Music -

Gisèle Pelicot's powerful memoir, 'A Hymn to Life,' and Claire Oshetsky's novel 'Evil Genius' set in the Me Decade offer insight into compelling new literary works.

• ‘A Hymn to Life’ Review: Gisèle Pelicot’s Memoir Is a Powerfully Written Feminist Manifesto — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Evil Genius,’ by Claire Oshetsky — New York Times Books -

The intricate craft behind creating dancing lions for Lunar New Year celebrations in San Francisco provides a glimpse into vibrant cultural traditions.

• Making the Dancing Lions for Lunar New York Celebrations — New York Times Arts -