Colleen Hoover's influence on Hollywood and new Oscar nominees dominate film headlines, while Netflix's hit series 'Virgin River' and various movie recommendations highlight television and streaming. Also, late-night TV delves into current events and Diane Warren still seeks her first Oscar win after numerous nominations.

• From ‘It Ends With Us’ to ‘Reminders of Him,’ How Colleen Hoover Captured Hollywood — New York Times Arts -
• After 17 Oscar Nominations, Diane Warren Is Still Chasing Her First Win — New York Times Movies -
• How ‘Virgin River’ Became One of Netflix’s Biggest Hits — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Reminders of Him’ Review: A Second Chance at Love — New York Times Arts -
• Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• 5 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Hamnet’ and More — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Unwraps ‘War’ vs. ‘Excursion’ vs. ‘Both’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 10 Recap: Invisible String — New York Times Arts -

Quentin Tarantino's upcoming West End play is a major highlight, alongside reviews for 'Bughouse' and Daniel Radcliffe's performance in 'Every Brilliant Thing', while behind-the-scenes insights from an opera house and accessible dance workshops complete the theatrical landscape.

• Quentin Tarantino Plans ‘Swashbuckling’ Play for London’s West End — New York Times Arts -
• 1,865 Coats in 15 Minutes: A Fine-Tuned Opera House Team — New York Times Arts -
• Bughouse’ Review: Inside Henry Darger’s Unwieldy Mind — New York Times Arts -

• Grasping Esoteric Dance? It’s Child’s Play — New York Times Arts -
• Daniel Radcliffe Shines in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ on Broadway — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)’ Review: Tragically Uneven — New York Times Arts -

Controversies surrounding the Kennedy Center's leadership and the Boston Symphony's conductor dismissal mark a turbulent period for arts organizations, further complicated by a continuing Live Nation antitrust case and a court order to remove viral deposition videos related to grant cuts, alongside a legal settlement over an artist's life's work.

• After DOGE Deposition Videos Go Viral, Judge Orders Them Taken Down — New York Times Arts -
• Kennedy Center’s President, Richard Grenell, Is Leaving After a Tumultuous Year — New York Times Arts -
• Coalition of States Will Carry on Live Nation Antitrust Case — New York Times Arts -

• Crisis Follows Conductor’s Dismissal at the Boston Symphony — New York Times Arts -
• An Artist Renounced His Family. They Sued to Acquire His Life’s Work. — New York Times Arts -

The passing of Margareta Magnusson, known for 'Swedish Death Cleaning,' and author Peter Schneider are mourned, while insights into writers' creative process with dogs and reviews of new books like 'Night Night Fawn' and Ursula Nordstrom's biography offer a look at the literary world.

• Margareta Magnusson, Who Popularized Swedish Death Cleaning, Dies at 91 — New York Times Arts -
• Why Dogs Are a Writer’s Best Friend — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children’s Books,’ by Nancy Hudgins — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Night Night Fawn,’ by Jordy Rosenberg — New York Times Books -
• Peter Schneider Dies at 85; His Novels Explored a Divided Germany — New York Times Arts -

**Rapper Jack Harlow's shift to R&B and Kneecap's more serious new album 'Fenian' highlight artist developments, alongside rapper Remy Banks' wedding** as a personal milestone.

• Jack Harlow Was a Chart-Topping Rapper. He Doesn’t Want to Brag Anymore. — New York Times Arts -
• Kneecap Gets Serious on Its New Album, ‘Fenian’ — New York Times Arts -
• When It Came to Their Vows, Rapper Remy Banks and Ashley Condina Didn’t Miss a Beat — New York Times Music -

Jeffrey Epstein's networking with comedians and Andrea Constand's testimony in support of another Bill Cosby accuser keep legal and ethical controversies involving public figures in the spotlight.

• At Dinners, Over Jokes With Comedians, Epstein Honed His Networking — New York Times Arts -
• Andrea Constand Testifies in Support of Another Bill Cosby Accuser — New York Times Arts -

Lewis E. Lehrman, a prominent store chain heir and former New York gubernatorial candidate, is remembered for his life and political career.

• Lewis E. Lehrman, Store Chain Heir Who Ran for N.Y. Governor, Dies at 87 — New York Times Books -