Recent awards season developments include **a PGA win for ‘One Battle After Another’ boosting its Oscar chances, alongside criticism for the BAFTAs’ handling of a racial slur, and an appreciation for Matthew Lillard’s fan-favorite career resurgence**.

• How the BAFTAs Bungled Its Response to a Racial Slur — New York Times Arts -
• ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Producers Guild Award. Is Oscar Next? — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Scream 7’s’ Matthew Lillard is a Fan Favorite. If Only Hollywood Understood. — New York Times Arts -

The world of literature is buzzing with **Christina Applegate’s new memoir, described as furious, funny, and profane, and several new book reviews covering ‘A Far-Flung Life’, ‘Backstitch’, ‘El Paso’, and a look at the month’s best mystery novels**.

• Christina Applegate’s New Memoir Is Furious, Funny and Profane — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘A Far-Flung Life,’ by M.L. Stedman — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Backstitch,’ by Marian Mitchell Donahue — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘El Paso,’ by Jazmine Ulloa — New York Times Books -
• The Art of Murder — New York Times Books -

Significant movements in live performance include **San Francisco Ballet’s withdrawal from Kennedy Center performances amid political pressure, a unique ‘Romeo and Juliet Suite’ production, exciting March events in NYC, and the appointment of Diya Vij as New York’s new Culture Czar**.

• San Francisco Ballet Pulls Out of Kennedy Center Performances — New York Times Arts -
• 27 Fun Things to Do in NYC in March 2026 — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Romeo and Juliet Suite’ Unfolds Onstage and on Camera — New York Times Arts -

• Diya Vij Is New York’s Next Culture Czar — New York Times Arts -

Television and comedy news features **an ‘S.N.L.’ recap with host Connor Storrie and a Trump Iran cold open, and the intriguing story of an American comedian** finding success in China.

• ‘S.N.L.’ Recap: Connor Storrie of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Hosts, With Trump Iran Cold Open — New York Times Arts -
• The American Comedian Who Became a Funnyman in China — New York Times Arts -