Michael Jackson's enduring musical legacy is again in the spotlight with new abuse allegations and a biopic fact-check, while the challenging investigation leading to D4vd's arrest sheds light on legal hurdles in the music world.

• They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. — New York Times Arts -
• Michael Jackson’s Music Was Too Big to Be Canceled — New York Times Arts -
• Fact-Checking ‘Michael’: What the Biopic Gets Right and Wrong About Michael Jackson — New York Times Arts -

• The Long, Challenging Road to D4vd’s Arrest — New York Times Arts -
• The Long, Challenging Road to D4vd’s Arrest — New York Times Arts -

New releases span from biographies of Jan Morris and George Schaller to fiction like 'The Radiant Dark' and monthly mystery novel recommendations, alongside poetry month picks and outdoor-themed children's books.

• Book Review: ‘Jan Morris: A Life,’ by Sara Wheeler — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Radiant Dark,’ by Alexandra Oliva — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Homesick for a World Unknown,’ by Miriam Horn — New York Times Books -

• Poetry Month Reading Recommendations — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘If This Be Magic,’ by Daniel Hahn — New York Times Books -
• Kids’ Books That Celebrate the Great Outdoors — New York Times Books -
• The Month’s Best New Mystery Novels — New York Times Books -

The entertainment world mourns the passing of 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets, influential country guitarist Wayne Moss, and piano prodigy Ruth Slenczynska.

• Darrell Sheets, Auction Bidder Who Starred on ‘Storage Wars,’ Dies at 67 — New York Times Arts -
• Wayne Moss, Guitarist Who Helped Broaden Country Sound, Dies at 88 — New York Times Arts -
• Ruth Slenczynska, 101, Dies; Piano Prodigy Overcame Father’s Abuse — New York Times Arts -

A **significant $100 million award in a Robert Indiana art lawsuit underscores intellectual property concerns, as a new play 'Rheology' explores profound themes, and the Brooklyn Children's Museum offers a unique rooftop roller skating experience**.

• $100 Million Award Made in Suit Over Unlicensed Robert Indiana Art — New York Times Arts -
• Shayok Misha Chowdhury’s ‘Rheology’ Asks: Can Physics Soften a Mother’s Death? — New York Times Arts -
• First-Timers Try Rooftop Roller Skating at a Children’s Museum — New York Times Arts -

Actors Bob Odenkirk and Jet Li share their unique perspectives on life and careers through recent interviews.

• Bob Odenkirk Would Like to Remind You That Life Is a Meaningless Farce — New York Times Movies -
• Jet Li Believes in Showing Up on Time, or Earlier — New York Times Arts -

K-pop sensation BTS's grueling world tour fitness demands are examined, while six new podcasts delve into classical music to demystify the genre.

• How Will BTS Endure a Grueling World Tour? We Asked Their Ex-Trainer. — New York Times Arts -
• 6 Podcasts About Classical Music — New York Times Arts -