• Matt Smith Goes Dark on ‘House of the Dragon’ — New York Times Arts - 18:13
• David Thomson Loves the Movies but Not What They Have Done to America — New York Times Books - 18:12
• Overlooked No More: Robbie Basho, Guitar Mystic Who Sought Enlightenment in Sound — New York Times Music - 18:08
• Under a Turtle Shell, a Stunning New Home for Shakespeare — New York Times Arts - 15:56
• James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85 — New York Times Arts - 14:44
• Why ‘Toy Story’ is the Best Franchise Ever — New York Times Arts - 13:58
• The Newest Wing in the City’s Oldest Museum Celebrates Democracy — New York Times Arts - 12:42
• Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies — New York Times Books - 12:27
• Tyla, FKA Twigs: Songs to Know This Week — New York Times Arts - 09:02
• A Nearsighted Artist Changed Her View and Found Paradise — New York Times Arts - 09:02

The passing of legendary TV director James Burrows and author James Bradley marks significant losses, while guitar mystic Robbie Basho's posthumous recognition sheds light on his boundary-pushing music.

• James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85 — New York Times Arts -
• Overlooked No More: Robbie Basho, Guitar Mystic Who Sought Enlightenment in Sound — New York Times Music -
• James Bradley, Co-Author of ‘Flags of Our Fathers,’ Dies at 72 — New York Times Books -

The enduring appeal of the 'Toy Story' franchise is explored, actor Danny McBride's views on lessons from movies are shared, and the box office success of 'Obsession' sparks debate on crew compensation, alongside a profile of stunt performer Steve-O confronting aging.

• Why ‘Toy Story’ is the Best Franchise Ever — New York Times Arts -
• Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies — New York Times Books -
• ‘Obsession’ Is a Surprise Blockbuster. Who Gets the Profits? — New York Times Arts -

• Steve-O Has Beef With Father Time — New York Times Arts -

Hudson Valley Shakespeare's new 'turtle shell' performance space opens, the New York Historical Museum's Tang Wing celebrates democracy, and a major retrospective for Scandinavian artist Asta Norregaard is unveiled in Oslo.

• Under a Turtle Shell, a Stunning New Home for Shakespeare — New York Times Arts -
• The Newest Wing in the City’s Oldest Museum Celebrates Democracy — New York Times Arts -
• A Scandinavian Answer to John Singer Sargent Gets Her Due — New York Times Arts -

New music from Tyla and FKA Twigs is highlighted, alongside **a review of Cory Doctorow's 'The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI'**.

• Tyla, FKA Twigs: Songs to Know This Week — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI,’ by Cory Doctorow — New York Times Books -

The personal journey of a nearsighted artist finding new connections is shared, and high schoolers preparing for the 2026 Jimmy Awards showcase the next generation of musical theater talent.

• A Nearsighted Artist Changed Her View and Found Paradise — New York Times Arts -
• How These High Schoolers Are Preparing for the 2026 Jimmy Awards — New York Times Arts -