• Even Absent, Trump Takes the Spotlight at a Night Celebrating Bill Maher — New York Times Arts - 17:44
• Review: The Choreographer Lucinda Childs’s Persistence of Vision — New York Times Arts - 17:12
• Tony Brown, Host of Public Affairs Show Aimed at Black Audiences, Dies at 93 — New York Times Arts - 16:52
• Liberals Are Preaching Moral Values. What Took Them So Long? — New York Times Books - 16:48
• The Best Movies of 2026 So Far, and Where to Watch Them — New York Times Arts - 14:50
• Mignon Dunn, Mezzo-Soprano Known for ‘Carmen,’ Dies at 98 — New York Times Music - 13:55
• Bill Maher Receives Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center — New York Times Arts - 12:12
• ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 2 Recap: Throne of Blood — New York Times Arts - 11:35
• On the ‘Lux Tour’, Rosalía Shape Shifts Through Dance — New York Times Arts - 09:02
• ‘The Bear’ Finale: I Hope You Saved Room for Cake — New York Times Arts - 09:02

The highly anticipated finale of 'The Bear' captivated audiences, while a new 'Legally Blonde' prequel, 'Elle,' debuted among other weekly TV recommendations, and 'House of the Dragon' continued its dramatic third season, amidst the removal of Alannah Keyser from 'Love Island USA' due to a racial slur.

• ‘The Bear’ Finale: I Hope You Saved Room for Cake — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Elle’ and 10 More Shows to Watch on TV this Week — New York Times Arts -
• Alannah Keyser Is Kicked Off ‘Love Island USA’ for Racial Slur — New York Times Arts -

• ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 2 Recap: Throne of Blood — New York Times Arts -

Readers can explore 22 new book releases in July, featuring works from Colson Whitehead and Daniel Mason, alongside a review of a book discussing liberals preaching moral values.

• 22 New Books to Read in July: Colson Whitehead, Alice Oseman, Daniel Mason and More — New York Times Arts -
• Liberals Are Preaching Moral Values. What Took Them So Long? — New York Times Books -

Pop star Rosalía impressed with her "Lux Tour" dance performances, while New York's Little Island significantly scaled back its summer schedule due to a shift in programming direction.

• On the ‘Lux Tour’, Rosalía Shape Shifts Through Dance — New York Times Arts -
• Little Island Significantly Scales Back Its Summer Schedule — New York Times Arts -

Critics have compiled a list of the best movies of 2026 so far, providing viewers with options to catch up on top cinematic releases.

• The Best Movies of 2026 So Far, and Where to Watch Them — New York Times Arts -

Veteran late-night host Bill Maher was honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center.

• Bill Maher Receives Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center — New York Times Arts -