**Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’** secured the Palme d’Or at a somewhat subdued Cannes Film Festival, where other highlights included **the documentary ‘Ask E. Jean’, Oscar contender speculation, the star-studded amfAR Gala, and Boots Riley's surreal comedy 'I Love Boosters'**.

• Director Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival — New York Times Movies -
• In ‘Ask E. Jean,’ a Trump Adversary Examines Her Decision to Speak Out — New York Times Movies -
• Shooting Stars at the amfAR Cannes Gala — New York Times Movies -

• Which Cannes Films Could Become Oscar Contenders? — New York Times Movies -
• Boots Riley Takes on Fast Fashion in a Surreal Comedy — New York Times Movies -

The entertainment and art worlds mourn the passing of auctioneer John Marion, known as the 'God of Auctioneers in America', along with actor Grizz Chapman from '30 Rock', and rapper Rob Base, famous for 'It Takes Two'.

• John Marion, the ‘God of Auctioneers in America,’ Dies at 92 — New York Times Arts -
• Grizz Chapman, Actor Known for His Role on ’30 Rock,’ Dies at 52 — New York Times Arts -
• Rob Base, Rapper Known for ‘It Takes Two,’ Dies at 59 — New York Times Arts -

**Stephen Colbert’s surprise public access television appearance post-CBS, Tom Felton drawing crowds for his Draco Malfoy role on Broadway, the intricate set design for “Dog Day Afternoon” earning a Tony nomination, and Nicole Polizzi sharing her love for zombie shows** are the highlights in this category.

• Colbert’s Sudden Return to Late Night? It Happened on Public Access. — New York Times Arts -
• This Is How You Steal a Scene Using Only a Bank — New York Times Movies -
• As Draco Malfoy on Broadway, Tom Felton Draws a Crowd — New York Times Movies -

• Nicole Polizzi of ‘Jersey Shore’ Relaxes by Watching Zombies — New York Times Arts -

A prominent New York gallerist's husband convicted in a murder-for-hire plot, artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's intriguing new canvases, **Rosa Montero's book ‘The Danger to Be Sane’ receiving a review, Mac Barnett facing criticism for his children’s book manifesto, and Thomas Dambo turning trash into art** comprise the notable news in arts and literature.

• Husband of Prominent New York Gallerist Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot — New York Times Arts -
• Letting Her Art (and Birds) Do the Talking — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘The Danger to Be Sane,’ by Rosa Montero — New York Times Books -

• Mac Barnett Faces Blowback for His Criticism of Children’s Books — New York Times Books -
• He’s Trolling Your Trash, and Turning It Into Art — New York Times Arts -

New music from Olivia Rodrigo and Vince Staples leads the week's discussions, alongside **a review of “Yoshi and the Mysterious Book”** for the Nintendo Switch 2.

• Olivia Rodrigo, Vince Staples: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• Travel Through the Looking Glass in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book — New York Times Arts -