The music world is abuzz with Tupac Shakur's stepbrother filing a wrongful death lawsuit nearly three decades after his murder, while Lucinda Williams explains the art of songwriting and new attention is given to Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt's works; also, Gustavo Dudamel received a warm welcome from the New York Philharmonic, and the Venice Opera cuts ties with conductor Beatrice Venezi, alongside a discussion on great American songwriters.

• Tupac Shakur’s Stepbrother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, 29 Years After Murder — New York Times Arts -
• Geirr Tveitt’s Music Captured Norway’s Colors. His Life Reflected Its Shadows. — New York Times Arts -
• Lucinda Williams Explains What It Takes to Write a Great Song — New York Times Music -

• 11 Great American Songwriters Who Didn’t Make Our List — New York Times Arts -
• The New York Philharmonic Gives Gustavo Dudamel a Warm Welcome — New York Times Arts -
• Venice Opera Cuts Ties With the Conductor Beatrice Venezi — New York Times Arts -

Several arts and cultural events are making headlines, including Queen Camilla uniting Winnie-the-Pooh with a long-lost friend, the passing of He-Man creator Roger Sweet, a new art installation by Lauren Halsey in Los Angeles, ongoing efforts by the U.S. and Italy to curb art looting, a tribute to Venice Biennale curator Koyo Kouoh, and a 'Good List' of joyful things.

• Queen Camilla Unites Winnie-the-Pooh With a Long-Lost Friend — New York Times Arts -
• Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91 — New York Times Arts -
• With ‘Sister Dreamer’ Park, Lauren Halsey Brings Her Heroes Home — New York Times Arts -

• U.S. and Italy Honor Alliance to Curb Art Looting, Amid Broader Tensions — New York Times Arts -
• The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Joy to Your Day — New York Times Arts -
• A Curator Died Suddenly. Could the Venice Biennale Be Saved? — New York Times Arts -

In film and television, a new 4K restoration of Visconti's 'Bellissima' is highlighted, the cast of 'The Devil Wears Prada' discusses a potential sequel, audiences are offered three great documentaries to stream, a review for the tragicomedy 'Departures' is published, and Jimmy Kimmel shares insights on Trump's royal meeting.

• Visconti’s ‘Bellissima’: Mama’s Going to See to It! — New York Times Arts -
• Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cast on the Sequel — New York Times Arts -
• Three Great Documentaries to Stream — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Departures’ Review: Finding Levity Amid the Pain — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Spills the Tea on Trump’s Royal Meeting — New York Times Arts -

The books and literature scene presents multiple book reviews, including Daniel Hahn's 'If This Be Magic,' Carissa Véliz's 'Prophecy,' Héctor Abad's 'Aside From My Heart, All Is Well,' and Kylie Lee Baker's 'Japanese Gothic', alongside a comprehensive list of 26 new books to read in May.

• Book Review: ‘If This Be Magic,’ by Daniel Hahn — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Prophecy,’ by Carissa Véliz — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Aside From My Heart, All Is Well,’ by Héctor Abad — New York Times Books -

• 26 New Books to Read in May: Matt Haig, Carley Fortune, David Sedaris and More — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: “Japanese Gothic,” by Kylie Lee Baker — New York Times Books -

On theater and Broadway, 'Evita' starring Rachel Zegler is announced to head to Broadway, Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are preparing for their Broadway debuts in 'Proof', and **Megan Thee Stallion is set to leave 'Moulin Rouge!' on Broadway early**.

• ‘Evita,’ Starring Rachel Zegler, Is Heading to Broadway — New York Times Arts -
• Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Are Giving ‘Proof’ a New Meaning — New York Times Arts -
• Megan Thee Stallion to Leave ‘Moulin Rouge!’ on Broadway Early — New York Times Arts -