Tributes to influential individuals from past decades, including literary giants like Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou, musical legends such as Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday, and iconic film stars like Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich, fill today's retrospectives, complemented by news of António Lobo Antunes' recent passing.

• From 2003: Leni Riefenstahl, Filmmaker and Nazi Propagandist, Dies at 101 — New York Times Arts -
• From 2019: Agnès Varda, Influential French New Wave Filmmaker, Dies at 90 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1999: Charlotte Perriand, Designer, Is Dead at 96 — New York Times Arts -

• From 2001: Aaliyah, 22, Singer Who First Hit the Charts at 14 — New York Times Arts -
• From 2014: Maya Angelou, Lyrical Witness of the Jim Crow South, Dies at 86 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1983: Karen Carpenter, 32, Is Dead; Singer Teamed With Brother — New York Times Arts -
• From 2007: Anna Nicole Smith Dies at 39 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1995: Grammy-Winning Singer Selena Killed in Shooting at Texas Motel — New York Times Arts -
• From 1962: Brilliant Stardom and Personal Tragedy Punctuated the Life of Marilyn Monroe — New York Times Arts -
• From 1981: Death Ends a 39-Year Career, Starting With Child Roles at 4 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1992: Marlene Dietrich, 90, Symbol of Glamour, Dies — New York Times Arts -
• From 2019: Toni Morrison, Towering Novelist of the Black Experience, Dies at 88 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1969: Judy Garland, 47, Found Dead — New York Times Arts -
• From 1977: Maria Callas, 53, Is Dead of Heart Attack in Paris — New York Times Arts -
• From 2005: Ruth Clement Bond, 101, Quilter and Civic Leader, Is Dead — New York Times Arts -
• From 2010: Lucille Clifton, Poet Who Explored Black Lives, Dies at 73 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1967: Dorothy Parker, Literary Wit, Dies at Age 73 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1992: Audre Lorde, 58, a Poet, Memoirist and Lecturer, Dies — New York Times Arts -
• From 1959: Billie Holiday Dies Here at 44; Jazz Singer Had Wide Influence — New York Times Arts -
• From 2011: Amy Winehouse, British Soul Singer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 27 — New York Times Arts -
• From 2000: Hedy Lamarr, Sultry Star Who Reigned in Hollywood — New York Times Arts -
• From 1960: Zora Hurston, 57, Writer, Is Dead — New York Times Arts -
• From 2018: Aretha Franklin, Indomitable ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1975: Josephine Baker Is Dead in Paris at 68 — New York Times Arts -
• From 2006: Oriana Fallaci, Incisive Italian Journalist, Is Dead at 77 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1961: Anna May Wong Is Dead at 54; Actress Won Movie Fame in ’24 — New York Times Arts -
• From 1957: Gabriela Mistral, Poet, Is Dead; Won Nobel Prize for Literature — New York Times Books -
• From 1968: Helen Keller, 87, Dies; She Became Symbol of Courage — New York Times Books -
• From 1975: Hannah Arendt, Political Scientist, Is Dead at 69 — New York Times Arts -
• António Lobo Antunes, One of Europe’s Most Revered Writers, Dies at 83 — New York Times Arts -

Orchestral leadership turmoil with the Boston Symphony ending a contract and a Kennedy Center executive quitting, alongside Britney Spears' arrest and ongoing concerns, headline a dynamic music scene also featuring Harry Styles' latest work, Druski's collaborations, and Three 6 Mafia's Oscars anniversary.

• Boston Symphony Abruptly Ends Andris Nelsons’ Contract — New York Times Arts -
• Bob Power on His Work on A Tribe Called Quest’s ‘The Low End Theory’ — New York Times Arts -
• Inside Harry Styles’s ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ With Kid Harpoon — New York Times Arts -

• Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy Center — New York Times Arts -
• A Philharmonic Conductor’s Concerts Surprise, for Better and Worse — New York Times Arts -
• When Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Ended, Concern for Her Did Not — New York Times Arts -
• The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book — New York Times Books -
• Three 6 Mafia on Their Oscars Win, 20 Years Later — New York Times Arts -
• Druski Talks About His Influences, Hollywood Ambitions and Timothée Chalamet — New York Times Music -
• Britney Spears Is Arrested on Suspicion of D.U.I. in California — New York Times Music -

A focus on new movie reviews for "The Napa Boys" and "War Machine", a look at international streaming options, and critics' top film picks provides a comprehensive view of the latest in cinematic and televised entertainment, including a late-night comedy take on political news and a TV show recap.

• Late Night Isn’t Sad to See Kristi Noem Leave Homeland Security — New York Times Arts -
• Tracking Down a Vase From ‘Bonjour Tristesse’ — New York Times Movies -
• ‘The Napa Boys’ Review: You Had Me at Merlot — New York Times Movies -

• Five International Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• Chris Fleming: Is This the Funniest Special of the Year So Far? — New York Times Arts -
• 8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• A Film That Makes a Strong Argument for the Value of Debate — New York Times Arts -
• ‘War Machine’ Review: On the Fritz — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 9 Recap: Family Separation — New York Times Arts -

Anticipated spring releases in new novels from celebrated authors like Tana French and Elizabeth Strout, diverse nonfiction titles featuring memoirs and essays, and an exploration of new Chinese picture books offer readers a wealth of choices.

• New Novels to Read This Spring — New York Times Books -
• Tom Junod Would Like to Tell You About His Father — New York Times Books -
• New Nonfiction to Read This Spring — New York Times Books -

• New Chinese Picture Books — New York Times Books -

Jonathan Groff's rise to Broadway stardom in "Just in Time," Jordan Fein's impactful direction in the West End, and Wallace Shawn's latest thought-provoking play, "What We Did Before Our Moth Days," highlight the vibrant stage world.

• How Jonathan Groff of ‘Just in Time’ Became Broadway’s Leading Man — New York Times Music -
• A Fast-Rising American Director Is Wowing the West End — New York Times Arts -
• Wallace Shawn’s ‘What We Did Before Our Moth Days’ Is Purgatory Done Right — New York Times Arts -

Timothée Chalamet's insights into ballet, Klaus Janson's solo art exhibition showcasing his comic book legacy, the Whitney Biennial's personal turn, and Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu's perspective on dance and music capture the varied expressions of visual and performing arts.

• Timothée Chalamet Has a Point About Ballet — New York Times Arts -
• Batman and Daredevil Artist Klaus Janson Flies Solo in Gallery Show — New York Times Arts -
• The Show the Art World Loves to Hate Gets a Soul — New York Times Arts -

• Alysa Liu on Dancing Her Way to Olympic Gold: ‘The Music Carries My Body’ — New York Times Arts -

The sad sale of the Friars Club's last vestiges marks a moment of reflection on showbiz history, while the Pokémon Company's objection to White House political memes showcases the unexpected intersections of pop culture and politics.

• For the Friars, a Sad Sale of Their Club’s Last Vestiges — New York Times Arts -
• Pokémon Company Objects to White House’s Political Memes — New York Times Arts -