The arts community remembers Claude Bessy and Randall Bourscheidt, while celebrating **Nancy Sheung’s photographic legacy and Firelei Báez’s thought-provoking art**; new theater productions like **‘Fallen Angels’ and ‘Girls Girls Chance Chance Music Music’ are reviewed, with NYC Pride events announced and Olivia Book** expanding ballet body representation.

• Claude Bessy, Who Ruled Paris Opera Ballet School, Dies at 93 — New York Times Arts -
• Overlooked No More: Nancy Sheung, Whose Camera Captured Women on Their Own Terms — New York Times Arts -
• Randall Bourscheidt, Wide-Ranging Arts Advocate, Dies at 81 — New York Times Arts -

• In ‘Fallen Angels,’ Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne Get Laughs Getting Sloshed — New York Times Arts -
• Review: ‘Girls Girls Chance Chance Music Music’ Loves a Good Riff — New York Times Arts -
• In the Art of Firelei Báez, Our Histories Are Ready for a Review — New York Times Arts -
• NYC Pride Events 2026: Where to Celebrate — New York Times Arts -
• This Dancer Is Helping to Expand What a Ballet Body Can Be — New York Times Arts -

The screen entertainment world highlights new international movies and critic-recommended film releases, features a **conclusion to the series ‘Hacks’ with insights from Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, and introduces Kane Parsons** as A24’s youngest director.

• Five International Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• 9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Hacks’ Was Always a Love Story — New York Times Arts -

• Kane Parsons: From YouTube Sensation to A24’s Youngest Director — New York Times Arts -
• Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Discuss ‘Hacks’ Series Finale and Their Offscreen Relationship — New York Times Arts -

Readers are offered a **review of Jill Biden’s memoir ‘View From the East Wing’, ongoing Book Club discussions for Ben Lerner’s ‘Transcription’ and Caro Claire Burke’s ‘Yesteryear’, and reviews for new releases ‘Found Sound’ and ‘Stream’**.

• Book Review: ‘View From the East Wing,’ by Jill Biden — New York Times Books -
• Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Transcription,’ by Ben Lerner — New York Times Books -
• Book Club: Read ‘Yesteryear,’ by Caro Claire Burke, With the Book Review — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Found Sound,’ by Meg Wolitzer and Charlie Panek, and ‘Stream,’ by Aida Salazar — New York Times Books -

A **judge’s order to remove a former President’s name from the Kennedy Center stirs controversy, Jimmy Kimmel offers satirical commentary on the current President’s approval rating, and the Smithsonian chief faces pressure regarding an exhibit on America’s founding ideals**.

• Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name From Building, Judge Orders — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Finds Glee in President Trump’s Approval Rating — New York Times Arts -
• Curating in the Cross Hairs: Is This the Smithsonian Chief’s Last Show? — New York Times Arts -

The music scene features a **reissue of Allen Toussaint’s live performances, Olivia Rodrigo discussing her new album’s inspiration, and several artists including Young MC and Morris Day, withdrawing from Freedom 250 Concerts**.

• When a Reluctant Songwriting Star Found Refuge on a New York Stage — New York Times Arts -
• Olivia Rodrigo Discusses the Inspiration Behind Her New Album — New York Times Arts -
• Young MC and Morris Day Pull Out of Freedom 250 Concerts — New York Times Arts -

The gaming world sees the release of the **newest James Bond game, ‘007 First Light,’** which blends elements of action and stealth.

• The Newest James Bond Game, 007 First Light, Is a Mix of Hitman and Uncharted — New York Times Arts -