*The beloved classic 'Grease 2'* is revisited, *'Scream 7'* offers a new horror installment, and streaming services reveal gems like *'The Luckiest Man in America'*. Viewers can also explore film critiques for *'In the Blink of an Eye'*, *'K-Pops!'*, *'Idiotka'*, *'Ghost Elephants'*, and *'Dreams'*, covering a wide range of cinematic experiences.

• ‘Grease 2,’ the Giddy, Raunchy Flop That Brought Us Michelle Pfeiffer — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Scream 7’ Review: Neve Campbell Returns to Face Ghostface — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Luckiest Man in America’ and More Streaming Gems — New York Times Arts -

• ‘In the Blink of an Eye’ Review: We Are the Future — New York Times Arts -
• ‘K-Pops!’ Review: Reconnecting Through Music — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Idiotka’ Review: She’s a Haute Mess — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Ghost Elephants’ Review: Pursuing What Could Be a Dream — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Dreams’ Review: Erotic, but Not Enough Charge — New York Times Arts -

The world mourns the passing of notable figures including *celebrated French graphic designer Jean Widmer*, *queer theory coiner Teresa de Lauretis*, and *Wu-Tang Clan business architect Oliver Grant*. Also remembered are *top editor and publisher Ann Godoff* and *poet Rose Lesniak*, highlighting their lasting contributions to arts and culture.

• Jean Widmer, Designer of Celebrated French Graphics, Dies at 96 — New York Times Arts -
• Teresa de Lauretis, Coiner (and Critic) of Queer Theory, Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -
• Oliver Grant, a Business Architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, Dies — New York Times Music -

• Ann Godoff, a Top Editor and Publisher of Best Sellers, Dies at 76 — New York Times Arts -
• Rose Lesniak, Poet Who Rescued Children and Trained Dogs, Dies at 70 — New York Times Arts -

Anticipation builds for *'6 (More) Albums I’m Looking Forward to in 2026'*, while *Luke Combs discusses his career impact with 'Fast Car'* and his new album. *'90s rock linchpin Melissa Auf der Maur'* shares her stories in a new memoir, detailing one of the most creative and chaotic times of her life.

• 6 (More) Albums I’m Looking Forward to in 2026 — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Fast Car’ Changed Luke Combs’s Life. He’s Back for More Hits. — New York Times Arts -
• Melissa Auf der Maur, a ’90s Rock Linchpin, Is Spilling Her Stories — New York Times Arts -

*Carol Bove's innovative steel sculptures* captivate at the Guggenheim, while *Tracey Emin opens a new show at Tate Modern* reflecting on her "second life." Meanwhile, *Isamu Noguchi's grand visions for New York* are revisited, revealing the city's past indifference to his public space plans.

• With Bends, Crinkles and a Cool Decor Makeover, Carol Bove Takes the Guggenheim — New York Times Arts -
• Tracey Emin on Love, Loss and Getting Out of ‘My Bed’ — New York Times Arts -
• Noguchi Envisioned a More Open New York. New York Wasn’t Interested. — New York Times Arts -

Readers can discover *'7 New Books Our Editors Love This Week'*, delve into *Justine Picardie's 'Fashioning the Crown'* for a romp through royal wardrobes, and explore *Tayari Jones's new work 'Kin'* in recent book reviews.

• 7 New Books Our Editors Love This Week — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Fashioning the Crown,’ by Justine Picardie — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Kin,’ by Tayari Jones — New York Times Books -

*America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule* sparks curiosity with details unveiled for its future opening, while *late-night hosts dissect political discourse surrounding Trump's speech*. The industry faces scrutiny as *the BBC and BAFTA launch investigations* after a racist slur was broadcast during a ceremony.

• What Belongs in America’s 250th Birthday Time Capsule? — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Fixates on How Long Trump Spoke — New York Times Arts -
• BBC and BAFTA Say They Are Investigating After Broadcast of Racist Slur — New York Times Movies -

*Aya Ogawa’s play ‘Meat Suit’* receives a review for its compassionate, sharply comical take on motherhood, and *Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her Broadway debut* for an eight-week run in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’.

• Review: Aya Ogawa’s ‘Meat Suit’ Sits With the Mess of Motherhood — New York Times Arts -
• Megan Thee Stallion to Step Into Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ — New York Times Arts -