Rihanna and ASAP Rocky reported an attack to police, Ye faced a significant financial penalty for unauthorized music sampling, and the addiction counselor involved in Matthew Perry’s death received a two-year sentence.

• ‘They Shooting at Us’: Rihanna and ASAP Rocky Outlined Attack to Police — New York Times Arts -
• Ye Must Pay Musicians for Using Sample Without Permission — New York Times Arts -
• Addiction Counselor Who Helped Supply Ketamine to Matthew Perry Sentenced to Two Years — New York Times Arts -

The Cannes Film Festival has become a political flashpoint regarding Gaza, featuring both a new Che Guevara documentary and a strong focus on French cinema.

• At Cannes 2026, Gaza Becomes a Political Flashpoint — New York Times Arts -
• New Che Guevara Documentary at Cannes Shows There Is More to Know — New York Times Movies -
• At the Cannes Film Festival, French Cinema is Front and Center — New York Times Movies -

This week brings new TV shows, a romantic comedy with murder on the mind, a peek into the making of The Sheep Detectives, the finale of The Comeback, a documentary on Asian and Pacific diasporas, a profile on Naomi Ackie's acting career, and Jordan Klepper's late-night take on President Trump.

• ‘Off-Campus,’ and 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A New Leaf’: A Romantic Comedy, With Murder on the Mind — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Comeback’ Knows What Scares Hollywood — New York Times Arts -

• How ‘The Sheep Detectives’ Brought its Ovine Sleuths to Life — New York Times Books -
• ‘The A List’ Review: The Diaspora, Described — New York Times Arts -
• How Naomi Ackie Learned to Act Without Fear — New York Times Movies -
• Jordan Klepper Wants the President to Get More Sleep — New York Times Arts -

The art market anticipates **$2.6 billion in auction sales, while new exhibitions spotlight figures like Galka Scheyer and Matt Dillon's visual art, alongside a tribute to Leigh Magar's indigo art and Cy Twombly's intimate angles**.

• Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week? — New York Times Arts -
• Spotlighting the Woman Who Brought European Modernism to California — New York Times Arts -
• Leigh Magar, High-End Milliner Turned Indigo Artist, Dies at 57 — New York Times Arts -

• Cy Twombly, From Intimate Angles — New York Times Arts -
• Matt Dillon’s Lesser-Known Life as a Visual Artist — New York Times Arts -

The Firsts London Book Fair focuses on revolution, with reviews for thrillers like Nerve Damage and Seek the Traitor's Son, and recommendations for swoon-worthy closed-door romance books.

• Revolution is the Theme at the Firsts London Book Fair — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘Nerve Damage,’ by Annakeara Stinson — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Seek the Traitor’s Son,’ by Veronica Roth — New York Times Books -

• Closed-Door Romance Books That Will Make You Swoon — New York Times Arts -

Joshua Henry continues to impress on Broadway in Ragtime, with highlights from this year's Tony-nominated shows, and Jade Manns along with Jada Manns are recognized for breathing new life into dance.

• ‘Ragtime’ Star Joshua Henry Is Bringing Broadway to Its Feet — New York Times Arts -
• Our Favorite Moments From This Year’s Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows — New York Times Arts -
• Jade Manns Is Breathing New Life Into Dance — New York Times Arts -

• Jada Manns Is Breathing New Life Into Dance — New York Times Arts -

Tributes include the passing of Cynthia Shange, who defied apartheid, and Koji Suzuki, the 'Stephen King of Japan,' alongside Mel Brooks' archives donation and the intriguing search for the Fourth Musketeer's bones.

• Cynthia Shange, Who Defied Apartheid at a Beauty Pageant, Dies at 76 — New York Times Arts -
• Koji Suzuki, Sometimes Called the Stephen King of Japan, Dies at 68 — New York Times Arts -
• Mel Brooks Donates His Archives to the National Comedy Center — New York Times Arts -

• Are These the Bones of the Fourth Musketeer? This Dutch Village Hopes So. — New York Times Arts -

Musician Kurt Vile is finding fresh inspiration rooted in Philadelphia’s distinctive atmosphere.

• Kurt Vile Finds Inspiration in Philadelphia — New York Times Music -

A curated good list highlights six simple joys to brighten the day, including voice memos and private screening rooms.

• The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day — New York Times Arts -